Cambridge 25th Jany 1776
your Letter to his Excellency of the 23d instant is Come to hand, by Lieut. Wiggleworth [John Wigglesworth], his Conduct respecting Mr Dote, in giving up the first Lieutenancy to him will be taken due notice of on a future occasion
he Carrys the Commissions, & Cartridge paper ー the General doubts not your endeavoring to get the Harrison out as soon as possible ー
1. Washington Papers, LC.