Encloses memorial concerning the arrangement of the Massachusetts line, which Congress will send to the Board of War so that commissions can be issued thereon. Great difficulties involved in settling the arrangement. Also encloses extract of letter from Dr. Shippen and extract from letter from a confidential correspondent in New York. Extract from Shippen letter not present; other enclosures presen t.
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United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829