1To George Washington from Ensign Henry Hamilton, 16 May 1780 (Washington Papers)
I had the Honour to write to you three Months Since, in order to Obtain permission, for a Short time, to go into New York. Hitherto I have had no Answer, thro’ which I am Apprehensive you did not receive my Letter. Notwithstanding I hope this will come safe to hand & meet your Excellency’s favorable Approbation and Answer. As I now Request, that you will be pleased to grant me a parole to go...