From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to John Ruddock, 3 June 1782

sir	Head Quarters 3d June 1782

His Excellency the Commander in Chief is informed by the Sectry at War, that a Detention of 1000 Stands of Arms which had been ordered by the Comry Genl of Military Stores to be sent to Phila., has taken place—and that you plead his Excellency’s Orders therefor.

The Commander in Chief, not recollecting any such Order, will be glad to be informed from you immediately, the particular Order under which you suppose yourself to be justified in this Detention. I am sir Your Humble Servt

Jona. Trumbull Jur. Secy

DLC: Papers of George Washington.

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