1From George Washington to Alexander Martin, 29 October 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letter of the , and am happy that the late acquisition of arms we have received, by the surrender of the enemy in this quarter, has put it in my power to supply the State of North Carolina with a number, which cannot fail of being very useful. Enclosed is an order on Mr Jones D.F.C.M. Stores for one thousand arms and accoutrements complete, which he will deliver to your...
2From George Washington to Alexander Martin, 30 October 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have received your Favor of the 10th Octo. accompanied with your Letter addressed to Lord Cornwallis—Before the Receipt of which his Lordship had surrenderd himself & Army prisoners of War to the United States—in Consequence of which, it is not in that late Gentleman Commanders Power to give you any Relief in Behalf of Govr Burke. I am very sorry for the unhappy Situation & ill treatment of...
3From George Washington to Alexander Martin, 14 November 1791 (Washington Papers)
I have had the pleasure to receive your Excellency’s private letter of the 27th of September, which accompanied your public communication of the cession of certain pieces of land in North Carolina for the purpose of building light-houses thereon. I request your Excellency will receive my thanks for the kind Congratulations which you express on my return from my southern tour in perfect health;...