1From George Washington to Daniel Carroll, 7 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
I was this day honored with your favor of the 3d instant. I very sensibly feel not only for the danger to which the States immediately invaded are exposed, but for the general bad consequences which may ensue if the enemy are permitted at this time, to gain and hold possession of a part of our Country, and I have been endeavouring to concert such plans with our Allies as I hope will eventually...