3111To George Washington from Henry Hollingsworth, 7 September 1781 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 4h by Major Dennas, I am honored with; any services in my power shall be happy to render the Major, and shall always be cheerful to yeild every supply and assistance to the whole army under Your Excellency’s Command (be they of what nation they may) but more especially to those of our generous ally on the present glorious prospect. I am the more thankful for your letter as it...
3112To George Washington from William Shepard, 28 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have Recivd your Excellencys favor of the 25 Instant for which I concive my self under greate obligation. It never was my wish or Intention to divert or Interrupt in any Degree the attentions of Congress from the greate objects which demand there Consideration. I aske nothing of them but what is fully in there Power to grant—and what I have a Right (to Expect) as there faithfull servant—nor...
3113To George Washington from the Continental Congress Committee on the Pennsylvania Line, 15 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
We have hitherto given Your Excellency Intelligence from time to time of the State of things respecting the Pennsylvania line, and have now the Pleasure to Inform you, that the terms agreed on by the Committe from the Executive Council of Pennsylvania with them are now carrying into Execution, in as peaceable and Quiet a manner as could possibly be expected—two Regts have been already settled...
3114To George Washington from William Deakins, Jr., 31 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have Just receved a letter from Mr Benja. Jones, he Writes me your Part of the Rents of Woodstock is 4500 lb. Tobo ⅌ year. the whole of which is in the hands of the Tenants which he expects to Collect & pay into my hands by August Next. You shall then be Informed the Value of it at this Market. With Great Respect I am Sir Your Obt Servt ALS , DLC:GW . The words "George town June 4th" was...
3115To George Washington from William Fitzhugh, Jr., 24 May 1793 (Washington Papers)
My Father desires me to present you his most respectful & affectionate wishes—He begs your acceptance of a China Bowl which may possibly be novel from its size & antiquity—it being much older than himself—It has been very carefully packed up & he hopes it will reach you safe[.] My Father is now here on his way to Washington County—having determined to reside with me near Hagers Town—since the...
3116To George Washington from Jacob Bayley, 30 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
I sent your Excelency an account of the Corrisspondence which might be carried on between Capt. Thomas Johnson and the Enemy by Genll Lincoln and also other matters relating the Transactions of the leading men in Vermont with the Enemy &c. as those matters Seem to be ripening fast and Exspect they will be Soon put them Into Execution I Send Capt. Bayley with the Letters and accounts from Sd...
3117To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 19 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
It has just been reported to me that the Schooner Jane, Benjamin Stammers Master—a prize to the Little Democrat was yesterday stopp’d at Mud-island; where she will be detained till your instructions are received for restoring her to the owners at the time of her capture. I am with perfect respect Sir Your most obedient Servant LS , DNA : RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters; Df , PHarH : Executive...
3118To George Washington from Thomas Rodney, 25 August 1789 (Washington Papers)
It is with very great pleasure Indeed, that I address you as Chief Magistrate And Commander in Chief of the United States—As you have long Merited it; So may you long continue to possess the confidence of your fellow Citizens whose Unanimous voice raised you to the Exalted Station you now hold, and may the wisdom of your Conduct and counsels long preserve the Union of the States. Being content...
3119To George Washington from Jedediah Huntington, 16 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
I began to be anxious about the Situation and Temper of the Soldiers engaged for the War—although many of them are willing to stay a little longer—some are very desirous of going immediately, and all of them considering their Engagements fulfil’d, a few may excite the whole to Disturbances—the non commissioned Officers of the 1st & 3d Connect. Regiments have lately had a Meeting on the Subject...
3120To George Washington from Thomas Jefferson, 19 March 1780 (Washington Papers)
Since writing to your Excellency on the subject of the expedition against Detroit, the want of men, want of money & difficulty of procuring provisions, with some other reasons more cogent if possible & which cannot be confided to a letter, have obliged us to decline that object. I thought it therefore necessary to notify this to your Excellency that no expectations of our undertaking it may...