1From George Washington to John Barry, 12 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have to acknowlege your Favor of the 30th of May. It has ever been my Wish to mitigate in every respect as far as is my power the disagreeable Circumstances attendg a State of War—this general Disposition, as well as a Desire to oblige you, would operate strongly in favor of a Compliance with your Request in behalf of your Friend; but unhappily some Dispute between the Contendg Parties, at...
2From George Washington to Captain John Barry, 12 March 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have received your Letter of the 9th inst. and congratulate you upon the success which crowned your gallantry and address, in the late attack on the Enemys Ships—altho circumstances prevented you from reaping the full benefit of your conquest, there is ample consolation in the degree of Glory which you have acquired—You will be pleased to accept of my sincere thanks, for the good things...
3From George Washington to Captain John Barry, 15 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
In a letter rec’d from you some days past were inclos’d the Paroles of some offi[ce]rs —these I have deliver’d to the Commissary Genl of Prisoners—yesterday I rec’d the Articles agreeable to the Bill sent me by Major Burnet & by him, or when he sends down you shall receive the amount. The men at present under yr Command belonging to Genl Varnums Brigade I cannot think of suffering to remain...
4From George Washington to John Barry, 6 July 1789 (Washington Papers)
I have received a list of the Ships that were in Canton in China the last year which you were so good as to send me on the 30th of June; and must beg your acceptance of my best thanks for this polite mark of attention. I am, Sir, Your most Obedt Servt LS , NHyF ; LB , DLC:GW . Following his illustrious naval career during the American Revolution, John Barry (1745–1803) settled at Strawberry...