1To George Washington from Peter Summers, 19 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
Having had the honor to serve as an Officer in the Pennsylvania-Line for some time past; and having an anxiety at all times to serve my Country in a Military Capacity, nothing but the utmost necessity cou’d in any measure induce me to relinquish a Life so agreeable and a service I have ever deemed laudable; but notwithstanding these considerations I am now reduced to the necessity of offering...
2To George Washington from Peter Summers, 9 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
having had the honor to serve as a milatary Officer in the Pensilvania line. nothing but the Situation and Circumstance of my family, losing all I had, when the Enemy took possesion of this City, should Induce Me to Relinquish a life, as honorable, and agreeable. having Obtain’d Certificates from Colonel William Butler and paymaster General. the acceptation of my Resignation will Oblige your...
3From George Washington to Peter Summers, 9 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have recd yours of the 19th of June—previous to the acceptation of your Resignation you must lodge Certificates from the pay Master General & Auditor of Accounts that you have no public money charged against you, and you must obtain an approbation of dismission from the Colonel or commanding Officer of the Regt to which you belong. I am &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.