To George Washington from Goose Van Schaick, 23 August 1781
Head Quarters Camp Near Kings Ferry 23 August 1781
sir
My being Superceeded by Colo. Hazen lays me under peculier Embarrisments, and Confiding in the Justice of Congress. I beg Leve to be permitted to go to Phelidelphia in order to lay my Case before Congress, for that Justice which my Rank Intitels me too. I am with Respect your Excellencys Most Obedient Humb. Servt
G.V.an Schaick
DLC: Papers of George Washington.