1From George Washington to Patrick Henry, 7 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
On the 23d & 30th of May, I did myself the Honor to transmit to your Excellency Returns of the Troops of Virginia. By the conveyance now offered me by Colo. Wood, I inclose Another, comprehending their state on the 30th Ulto. Your Excellency and the Honorable Assembly which I am informed is about to sit, will perceive from this, how far deficient the Troops are, in the Quota assigned the...