1To George Washington from Peter Summers, 19 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
Having had the honor to serve as an Officer in the Pennsylvania-Line for some time past; and having an anxiety at all times to serve my Country in a Military Capacity, nothing but the utmost necessity cou’d in any measure induce me to relinquish a Life so agreeable and a service I have ever deemed laudable; but notwithstanding these considerations I am now reduced to the necessity of offering...
2To George Washington from Peter Summers, 9 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
having had the honor to serve as a milatary Officer in the Pensilvania line. nothing but the Situation and Circumstance of my family, losing all I had, when the Enemy took possesion of this City, should Induce Me to Relinquish a life, as honorable, and agreeable. having Obtain’d Certificates from Colonel William Butler and paymaster General. the acceptation of my Resignation will Oblige your...