From George Washington to Elisha Sheldon, 17 December 1782

Sir	Head Quarters 17th Decr [17]82

The Dragoon brought me your Letter of the 13 Yesterday.

A Supply of Shirts Sufficient to give each Man two—will be sent here as fast as they can be transported from Philadelphia—Six thousand have already arrived and I only delayed the issue of them till there should be enough here to give each man one however if more do not arrive in a few days I shall order these to be issued by lot—so that the Corps who draw them may have one ⅌ man the Clothier has orders to acquaint you the Moment he has your proportion Ready to issue—Shoes may be had on application. I am Sir &c.

DLC: Papers of George Washington.

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