1From George Washington to Major John Conway, 10 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received thro the hand of Ld Stirling your report of the Surprisal of the guard from Bonham Town. A Disgrace of this kind can never happen to an Officer who is attentive to his duty and takes common precautions. I desire therefore that Lieut. Pierson who had the command of the guard, may be immediately put under arrest—and ordered to Camp if he was detached from hence or to the quarters...
2To George Washington from John Conway, 23 April 1789 (Washington Papers)
Colo. Conway Begs leave to Congratulate his Excellency General Washington on his appointment to the Presidency of the United States, and respectfully offers himself a Candidate for employment by the Honorable Congress, either as Collector of the Customs for New-Jersey, or any appointment to which he may be thought competent. Enclosed are Recommendations and Vouchers for the inspection of the...