1To George Washington from General William Howe, 10 May 1778 (Washington Papers)
Notwithstanding the ineffectual overtures that have been hitherto made for the Release of prisoners, and for establishing a permanent Cartel which might regulate the Exchange of such as may be captured in future, I am induced from an apprehension of the sufferings of the unfortunate men in my possession during the approaching hot season, from the wants of those in yours, and from the...
2To George Washington from Major General Stirling, 10 May 1778 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Major General Stirling, 10 May 1778. On 11 May , GW wrote Stirling: “I have received your Letter of yesterdays date.”
3To George Washington from Jean-Baptiste-Lazare Théveneau de Francy, 10 May 1778 (Washington Papers)
i have been honoured by your favour of the 1st instant, inclosing a letter for Mr Penet, which i have Sent yesterday to Portsmouth, having there a Vessel of mine who Shall Sail immediately for france. i heartily wish you would give me the means of proving your excellency my zeal & my most respectful regard in applying to me for whatever may be of my province. if i had not been afraid of making...