General Thomas to the Committee of Safety

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Roxbury, May 12, 1775.

GENTLEMEN: I find no establishment made by the Congress for such officers as Adjutant and Quartermasters General, which officers are as necessary, in a large encampment, as almost any whatever; and where any number of Regiments are posted in camp, there cannot be a proper regulation of duty without such, I should be glad to be advised whether I may be allowed to give any encouragement to any suitable persons for such office, that they will receive any reward in future if they will undertake it. And as I understand there are a number of the Rules for the Massachusetts Army printed, and are now at Cambridge, should be glad a number may be forwarded by the bearer for the use of the Camp in Roxbury.

I am, gentlemen, with due respect, your most obedient humble servant,

JNO˙ THOMAS.

To the Honourable the Committee of Safety.