1To George Washington from Samuel Miles, 19 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
since writing the enclosed, I was Honored by the receipt of your’s of the 15th Instt with a duplicate of that of the 8th Ulto. The Printing press, with the remainder of the Crockery, was sent from hence on the 14th Instt directed to the Quarter Master Genls Storekeeper at Newburg—I hope before this reaches your Excellency, they will have arrived safe. I have to ask your Excellencies pardon,...
2To George Washington from Samuel Miles, 19 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
Having been out of Town for upwards of six weeks past, on accot of my Health, I had not the Honor of Receiving your Excellencies letter of the 8th Uto. till my return last Thursday, & hope this circumstance will appologies for not answering it immediately. I am exceedingly sorry that there was any mistake respecting your Crockery ware, & must take, at least, part of the blame to myself—Being...
3To George Washington from Samuel Miles, 29 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
I had the Honor of receiving your Excellency s favor of the 27th and you may be assured that nothing shall be left undone, that is within my power to accomplish, in the business you have committed to me. but I am sorry to acquaint your Excellency that all the River Craft and top Sail Vessals in this Harbour that can possibly be got ready for sailing within the time limited or for many days...