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In Camp at Head-Quarters, September 29, 1776.
HONOURABLE SIR: I beg leave by these few lines to renew my former application to the honourable Congress for the place of Major in the Army of the United States of America. I hope such recommendations as I have heretofore produced, which no doubt your Honour will remember, will induce the honourable Congress to grant my request, and hope I shall with fidelity discharge my duty, and with advantage to the service. I would further beg leave to
I am, honourable sir, with great respect, your and the honourable Congress' s most obedient, humble servant,
FRANCIS MENTGES, Adjutant in the Pennsylvania Battalion Musqueteers.
To the Hon˙ John Hancock, Esq.
Letter from Francis Mentges to the President of Congress: Renewing his application for the place of Major in the Army of the United States of America
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refer you to General Mercer' s letter to Doctor Franklin, in my favour.