doi:10.7916/wff0-mb17[Document, 1779 January 27]Jay, John, 1745-1829correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829Washington's request of this day on behalf of Captain Stoddard granted by Congress. His request for a speedy recruiting of the army sent to the treasury. Congress has ordered Marquis de Bretigny to repair to Count D'Estaing and he has been granted the commission of lieutenant and recommended to Washington's notice.