1To George Washington from Colonel William Finnie, 8 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
By a resolution of the Governor and Council of this State, I have shipped on board the Protector and Safeguard Gallies, commanded by Messrs Thomas and Elliott, sundry Cloathing and Military Stores, addressed to the Care of Col. John Hollingsworth, at the Head of Elk, to be forwarded without Delay to the Army under your Excellency’s Command, by the safest and quickest Rout. I have inclosed...
2To George Washington from William Finnie, 30 April 1789 (Washington Papers)
Urged by the all powerful impulse of necesaty I presume to appear before your Excellency as an humble Solicitor for employment in the service of the United States In the late War from its commencement until the conclusion thereof I had the honor to serve as Deputy Quarter Master General and to receive that testimonial of my conduct therein from the late General Green which I take the liberty...