1To George Washington from François, Marquis de Malmedy, 20 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
i am on the point of returning to my country, where i must give an account of my conduct in the american army; and as your Excellency’s approbation of my services would be of the greatest advantage to me, permitt me to have the honour to request it from you, i have slender titles to that favour, not having been so happy as to serve Last year under your immediate commands; but i hope your...
2From George Washington to Colonel Malmedy, 16 May 1777 (Washington Papers)
In answer to your letter of the 14th I must freely confess, I do not fully comprehend your meaning, nor can I forbear expressing my surprise, that you still hold out the idea of difficulties in your situation, notwithstanding the mark of attention you mention, which has lately been conferred upon you by Congress. It astonishes me, that a Gentleman of your discernment, should find it impossible...
3To George Washington from Colonel Malmedy, 14 May 1777 (Washington Papers)
it Beeing more Easy to me, to Write, than to speaek English, permit me to give your Excellency a relation in Writing of my journey to philadelphia. I am flattered, With the Esteem With Which the Congress has honored me; the Board of War seemed un Easy at my situation; But after the intimation, I have received by mister Hamilton, of your Excellency opinion, concerning my promotion, I plainly...
4From George Washington to Brigadier General François de Malmedy, 24 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
Your Favor of 12 Inst. is now before me, & am Oblig’d to you for your kind Congratulations & professions of Service, which I have not the least reason to doubt—I some time ago heard of your Appointment to the Rank of Brigadr General in the State of Rhode Island, & am certain you will do every thing in your power to support the high Character given of you by Genl Lee & to convince those people...
5To George Washington from Brig. Gen. François de Malmedy, 12 January 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Brig. Gen. François de Malmedy, 12 Jan. 1777. GW wrote Malmedy on 24 Jan. : “your Favor of 12th Inst. is now before me.”