1From 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...
2From 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...