In Council, Philadelphia, October 13. 1779 Sir, The approach of the fleet of His Most Christian Majesty, under the command of the Count d'Estaing, intended to co-operate with the American Army ... the state of Pennsylvania is called upon to furnish a body of militia to the aid of the Continental Army (s.n, 1779)
Circular letter to the county lieutenants, calling for men to serve in the Continental Army, and offering bonus pay for such service. - Evans, 16442. - Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 3892