1To George Washington from Jonathan Bryan, 24 February 1777 (Washington Papers)
24 February 1777 . “The Bearer John White Esquire is appointed Colonel of the fourth Battalion of Musquetry, for the State of Georgia; and as we are in great want of Men, we are obliged to send him to the northern States, on the recruiting Service.... Your Excellency we are well assured will give him every indulgence & encouragement, when we inform you of our alarming Situation, surrounded...
2From George Washington to Jonathan Bryan, 17 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have wrote to General Howe who commands in Georgia, to consult with you and the president of South Carolina, the propriety of making an Attempt upon St Augustine. If on consideration the measure shall seem expedient & practicable, I flatter myself, that your State & that of South Carolina will chearfully concur and give General Howe every aid necessary for the execution of it. The good...
3From George Washington to Jonathan Bryan, 2 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am honored with yours of the 24th of Feby last by Colo. White who arrived here two days ago. Your Request to me to grant permission to Colo. White to recruit in the Northern States is what I have not the least right to comply with. If a liberty of that kind is allowed it must be by the particular indulgence of the States, for they have already had their full Quota of Men assessed by...