1From George Washington to Samuel Meredith and Thomas Barclay, 27 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have been favored with your letter of the 24th. The spirit and exertions of the citizens of Philadelphia while they relieve us from the most pressing embarrassments cannot fail to produce a happy effect on our affairs in general. They claim and deserve the thanks of their country. With respect to the supplies which you have been appointed by them to forward, at this juncture or while the...
2From George Washington to Samuel Meredith and Thomas Barclay, 24 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
The Assemblage of the Militia and Recrruits begins to add greatly to our consumption of provision. I must therefore request you immediately to increase your supply of Flour to the utmost of your power. You will be pleased to order it all in the first instance to this Camp, but as circumstances may require us to move, the teams are to be provided with forage to proceed as far as Kings ferry if...