1From George Washington to the Virginia Delegates, 23 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor of yours of the 16th instant. I know of no more eligible mode of remitting the 30,080 dollars for payment of the additional Bounty to the reinlisted Men of the Virginia Regiments, than by giving a special order to the paymaster General to pay that Sum to me or my order. I only beg, that the Gentlemen of the treasury Board may be reminded that as pay is due the greatest part of...
2From George Washington to the Virginia Delegates, 13 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have been honoured with Your favor of the 6th Instant, inclosing a Letter of the 29th Ulto—and a Copy of a Memorial from Colonel Spotswood to Congress, and requesting my advice upon the subject of introducing him into the Army again & appointing him a Brigadier. As you have been pleased to ask my Opinion upon the occasion, I shall give it with freedom and candor. I cannot advise the measure....
3From George Washington to the Virginia Delegates, 25 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
I was last night honoured with your favor of the 21st Instant. From the present condition and arrangement of the Cavalry, I can not think that Major Lee’s Corps can be sent to Virginia, consistently with the general service; nor would I willingly indulge the idea, that their aid can be materially wanted, from any number of Horse the Enemy carried with them. It is but small, and I should hope...