grants of money are made, whether the public service
will not suffer by it. But this is not all, I am bound to observe,
that the expectations of our troops now in the field may be much
disappointed, and that they will conceive it unjust to dispose of any
moneys, which might be spared, unless as an equal division among them.
To press this point any further, would imply a want of that
confidence, which I really have in the wisdom and discernment of
Congress. They will see, that while the indispensable calls for money
to forward general operations continue to be so loud as to draw from
me all my private funds, it cannot be expected, that I shall pay
warrants in favor of individuals. I am sure they will feel for me,
when I mention the pain I suffer from being compelled to refuse money
on their resolutions. A regard for their honor is the second motive of
my conduct. I hope it is unnecessary to say, that a regard for the
public interest is the first. I am far from wishing to insinuate a
line of conduct to Congress; but I must place before their eyes those
facts, which it is for their honor and their interest to be informed
of. They will draw the proper conclusions.

With the most perfect respect, I am, &c.

ROBERT MORRIS.

ESTIMATE.

Dollars.

Due to the French Treasury for so much borrowed of
them at Chester, delivered at the head of the Elk, 26,000

Due to the French army, a quantity of flour
exchanged in the State of New York, to be replaced
at the southward, which will require 10,000

Due for transports hired in the Delaware and
Chesapeake, 15,000

For flour now purchasing to supply General Heath's
army, 10,000

Horses purchased last summer for the Quarter Master
General, and shortly to be paid for, 4,000

To recruit and mount Colonel Armand's Legion, 50,000

Saddles and accoutrements for General Greene's army, 14,000

Flour lately purchased in Virginia for General
Washington's army, and now due, 5,000

Articles necessary for General Greene's army and the
transportation of articles to him