1From David Humphreys to Rufus Putnam, 26 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
The General has no objection that Jacob Briggs should be indulged with a furlough, for such time as may be judged necessary. I am Dear Sir Your Most Obedt Servt NN : Emmet Collection.
2From David Humphreys to Rufus Putnam, 4 February 1783 (Washington Papers)
By the enclosed Letter from Mr Hobby, it appears that he wishes to suggest some new Matters which he supposes would operate in procuring a Discharge for the Negro Man claimed by him—Whereupon, His Excellency the Commander in Chief is pleased to direct, that you will cause the Proceedings to be revised by the same Court, in order that they may be enabled to take into consideration, any...