1To George Washington from George Mercer, 28 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have writ to you thrice my dear General since my Sojourning in this Kingdom; and although I know that the Person who charged himself with one of my Letters arrived safe in America, yet I have heard of so many being thrown into the Sea, that it is not impossible that mine to you may have shared the same Fate: I therefore write again, and renew to you my dear Sir my Assurances of Friendship...
2To George Washington from George Mercer, 8 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have written you two Letters since October last, which I am informed will not reach you sooner than this—as the Gentleman who took Charge of those Letters has been detained at Nantes, and I recommend this to his Care. Though I have not the Pleasure of hearing from you, the Public who are so much and so justly interested in your Welfare and Triumphs, inform me often of you; And I think Sir...
3To George Washington from George Mercer, 13 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
Although the distinguished and honourable Character in which Mr Izard has been employed by his Country, will of Course recommend him to your Excellency; yet as I have had the Honour of his Acquaintance for many Years, and know his Character as a private Gentleman to be in every Respect virtuous and commendable, I take the Liberty to present him to your Excellency, and to assure you it is from...