1From George Washington to Mary Butler, 6 January 1792 (Washington Papers)
I received duly your letter of the 22nd ultimo.⟩ Permit me to assure you that in a public view, I consider the recent misfortune greatly enhanced by the loss of the truly gallant General Butler, and that I deeply participate in the grief which afflicts you on this distressing event. A small detachment of troops had been ordered to be stationed at Pittsburgh previously to the receipt of your...