1To George Washington from John Lamb, 7 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
Lieutenant Henry Cunningham, having declined serving any longer, as Quarter Master to the 2nd Regiment of Artillery, we beg leave to recommend Lieutenant William Morriss, as Quarter-Master. And as he has done the duty since the first Instant, we wish his appointment to take place, from that time. We have the honor to be, Your Excellency’s Most Obedient Servants Lt Wm Morris is Appd Qt. M. to...
2To George Washington from John Lamb, 13 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
We have been informed, that it is in Contemplation to advance the officers of the Army, two Months Pay, to be received in Notes from the Financier, payable the first of August next—supposing the Information to be good, we take the Liberty of addressing your Excellency, upon the Subject, and do beg the favor of you to lay our sentiments before the Financier. We conceive that the full Confidence...
3To George Washington from Ebenezer Stevens, 12 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
I take the liberty of recommending Mr Saml Whiting first Lieut. in the 2d Regimt of Artillery, for his Discharge from the 14th of last March, on account of his having received a Captaincy from the State of Connecticut. I am Your Excellency’s Most Obedt. Huml. servt DNA : RG 93—Manuscript File.