1To George Washington from Daniel Carroll, 1 September 1773 (Washington Papers)
In the winter 1771 I receivd a letter from a Mercht of my acquaintance in Galway, in Ireland, strongly recommending, some Irish families, who had embark’d for America: These poor people, finding they cou’d not live under the exactions of their Landlord, on their leases falling, resolv’d to venture into this part of the world, were able to pay their passages; & bring with them some family...
2From 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...
3To George Washington from Daniel Carroll, 7 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
When the important objects, which engage your Excellencys attention, will permit you to consider the enclos’d resolve of Congress, the Committee will be glad to receive your opinion, & Sentiments, on the Subject of it. I have the honor to be, with the greatest respect, & esteem, Yr Excellencys Most Obt Hble Servt Copy of the Resolve July 26. 1781 That a Committee be appointed to Confer with...
4To George Washington from Daniel Carroll, 28 November 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am instructed by the Committee, appointed to consider the establishment of the army, and to confer thereon with your Excellency, the Secretary of War, and the Superintendant of Finance, to request your aid on this Subject, at 11 oClock on Saturday morning in the Committee room of Congress. It is impossible to specify all the particulars of this enquiry; I shall therefore suggest to your...
5From George Washington to Daniel Carroll, 30 November 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have the Honor to acknowlege the Receipt of your Favr of the 28th. The Queries mentioned are so extensive that it will not be in my Power to be prepared with satisfactory Answers to all, at our first Meeting. I shall do myself the Honor to attend the Comittee at the Hour specified—and Am with much Sincerity of Esteem & Regard Sir Your most Obedient Servt. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
6To George Washington from Daniel Carroll, 5 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
The Committee have instructed me to submit to Yr Excellencys consideration, the enclosd propositions relative to the army, on which they desire to confer with you in the Committee room of Congress, at half hour after ten oClock to morrow morning if convenient. I have the Honor to be with great respect, & esteem, Yr Excellencys most Obt & very hble Servt PHi : Gratz Collection.
7From George Washington to Daniel Carroll, 24 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
In obedience to the Resolve of Congress of the 20th Inst. I had taken up my pen to make a representation to Sir Henry Clinton upon the subject of the instructions of the Legislature of New Jersey to their Delegates—But the more I have resolved this matter and considered the unjustifiable conduct of our own people, sometimes acting under the authority of individual States and other times by no...
8To George Washington from Daniel Carroll, 20 March 1782 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor of inclosing Extracts of two Letters—One from Mr Jay—the other from Docr Franklin. I am with gret respect Yr Excellys Mo. Obt Servt DNA : Item 152, Letters from George Washington, PCC—Papers of the Continental Congress. Extract of a letter from Mr Jay "I am indebted largely to Mr Harrison for money advancd to distressed Seamen—he ought to be paid, and it is So far from...
9To George Washington from Daniel Carroll, 14 October 1783 (Washington Papers)
I beg leave to introduce to yr Excellency Capt. Bruff of the Maryland Line who has been disabled in the Service and is derang’d. I have the honor to be with great respect Your Excellency’s Most obt & Hble Servt DLC : Papers of George Washington.
10To George Washington from Daniel Carroll, 22 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
The General Assembly of Maryland embrace this Opportunity of expressing the grateful Sense which they and their Constituents entertain of your distinguished Services; services which under the smiles of divine providence have secured the peace, Liberty, and Independance, of these states! Your retirement to private life is a full evidence of that true patriotism which Induced you to draw your...