doi:10.7916/ymps-4358[Document, 1779 May 16]Box, D.correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829Recount their devoted service to the Continental Army. Both men, Brigade Majors, have been made supernumeraries by the re-organization of the armed forces. General Gates refuses to "consider" them in rank or pay. Beg for an end to the neglect which they cannot feel they deserve.