1From George Washington to Thomas Arnold, 12 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have recd yours of the 1st Instant. Although it is my wish to afford every comfort and assistance in my power, to an officer who has suffered so much in the service as you have done, yet I cannot, with propriety, indulge you in the request you make of being permitted to go for a time into the sea service. It would introduce a practice not warranted in any Army, and would lead to numberless...
2From George Washington to Thomas Arnold, 31 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have received your Letter of the 18th instant. No alteration in the Corps of Invalids has taken place, since your being with them—The Secretary at War, had in Contemplation to make some Reform, but nothing is yet effected—and it is doubtfull, whither any thing will soon be done. In consideration of your peculiar Misfortune, & the Situation of Affairs at the present conjuncture—you will...