14 Text as printed by Mr. Reed. —for he was instructed to collect — I have ordered an inquiry into his conduct on this occasion. — the infamous practice of forestalling, and the engrossing such articles — — which by these practices comes to it thro' the hands of these people — — by accumulating the quantum necessary for ordinary purposes to an enormous sum — — we are not to expect that the path will be strewed with flowers — As my letter to Congress of this date has carried a full account of the cantonment of the troops, and other matters of public concernment, I have no need to repeat them to you as an individual member. — the committee of arrangement will perfect the Text of the Letter-Books. November 27th 1778. * dress which they have received from*them,” are printed thus; “ are deliberating on an answer to the address, which they have received from the Commissioners.” Mr. Reed says this letter “ is not in the Letter-Books ”; but in this he is mistaken. It may be found there, recorded in its appropriate place. * Here again Mr. Reed mistakes in saying that “this letter is not recorded in the Letter-Books.” — as he was instructed to collect — I have ordered an inquiry into his conduct on that occasion. — the infamous practice of forestalling and engrossing such articles — — which by this means come to it through the hands of these people — — by accumulating the quantum necessary for ordinary purposes to an amazing sum — — we are not to expect that the path is to be strewed with flowers — As my letter to Congress of this date has given a full account of the cantonment of the troops and other matters of public concernment, I have no need to repeat it to you as an individual member. — the committee of arrangement will perfect the
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