To George Washington from Theodosius Fowler, 3 December 1783
New York 3d Decemr 1783
Sir
As I have made the art of wars my profession for these seven long years, which has giving me a very great attachment for a military life, I therefore take this method, to address myself, to your Excellency and beg your Excellencies, influence and recommendation to be appointed in the peace establishment when ever it shall take place. I have the honor to be with greatest Esteem your Excellencies most Obt & very Humbe Sert
Theods Fowler
DLC: Papers of George Washington.