Sir | Head Quarters 24th Mar. 1783 |
On Representation to the Genl, of the Conduct of Capt. Riley of the Invalid Corps—& complaint from the Regt of a Stoppage of their pay from you on that acco. His Excellency has given instructions to Colo. Nicola, to have Capt. Riley arrested, & brot to Trial for the Impropriety of his Conduct—And in the Mean Time it is his Excellen[c]ys pleasure that you proceed in grantg pay to the Regiment, supposing that you will be refunded your advancement to Capt. Riley, I am sir &c.
J. T——ll
DLC: Papers of George Washington.