1To George Washington from Colonel Obadiah Johnson, 10 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am sensible that your perpetual publick Concernments are so important that it is with much Difficulty you Can Spare a few Minnutes to an Individual but Knowing your Kindness to all Men I presume a moment to interrupt you & to request a perticular favour—I have lately I Conceive been most Severely injured by a Gentleman of this State in a publick Assembly (when nominated to Sustain An Office...