3 August 1781
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Autograph letter signed
Title: to [Jeremiah] Wadsworth
Informs Colonel Wadsworth that William Richards, commissary of stores at Litchfield, Connecticut, intends to retire (malpractice charges were filed against Richards, see GLC02437.01110). Richards hopes to be able to remain in Connecticut, and Shaw solicits Wadsworth's recommendation on Richards's behalf. Written at camp near Dobbs Ferry.
GLC02437.01111