51From George Washington to Brigadier General Charles Scott, 14 December 1779 (Washington Papers)
I am glad to find by yours of the 16th ulto that you had nearly surmountd the difficulties attending the march of the troops from Petersburg —I have no objection to you proceeding yourself to the southward, which I hope will afford that releif to your disorder, which you expect—You will give the most pointed orders to the Officer who shall be left to bring on the Rear, not to lose a moments...
52From George Washington to Charles Scott, 12 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am just favord with your Letter of the 24 July informing me of your Exchange on which occasion I Sincerely congratulate you. The french having had the generosity to give up to us the Prisoners taken by them—it is to them you are indebted for your Exchange. You will please to report yourself to General Greene & take his Orders—and in the mean time you will afford any assistan c e in your...