doi:10.7916/j1dv-v520[Document, 1779 August 17]Washington, George, 1732-1799correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829Encloses list of officers (not present) for companies of sappers and miners proposed after du Portail's examination. Congress should send their commissions as soon as possible. Also encloses (present) account of warrants paid to Baron von Steuben, 18 June -14 August 1779, amounting to $2,500.