11To George Washington from Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs, 24 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
A few days before the Light Infantry Join’d the Body of the Army, I obtain’d leave of absence of Genl Wayne, on a promise to return to that Corps without delay in Case the Enemys fleet should enter Chesapeak Bay, which was at that time thought probable: But as that did not happen, & my private affairs being in a bad situation occasion’d by my absence since the commencement of the War, I have...
12To George Washington from Major Return Jonathan Meigs, 25 July 1776 (Washington Papers)
I arrived here the 22d Instant after A tedious passage of 66 Days from Quebec, on my parole of honor to return when called for, A coppy of which, together with my pass from General Carlton are inclosed, the Original is in the hands of General Howe —I am to represent to your Excellency the Situation of the unfortunate Detachment, that were made prisoners on the 31st Decemr last—the number now...
13To George Washington from Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs, 4 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have this day receiv’d intelligence from my Family, of a nature that requires my return to it immediately; nothing but obligations too Sacred to be disregarded could induce me to request leave of absence at this time; when I would gladly do my part in the important Campaign before us. It is with regret that I am obliged to inform your Excellency; that it depends on circumstances, whether I...