1To George Washington from Colonel John Hoskins Stone, 22 January 1778 (Washington Papers)
Having no field officer to my Regiment who can do duty myself & the Lt Colo. (Forrest) being wounded and the Major having resigned it will be some time before either of us will be fit to take command, and being very anxious to compleat and put my Regiment in the best order against the ensueing Campaign—by the consent and desire of Lt Colo. Smith I take the liberty to beg of your Excellency to...
2To George Washington from Colonel John Hoskins Stone, 21 March 1778 (Washington Papers)
From my present situation I cannot flatter myself that I shall ever be able to take the field as an officer, as yet I cannot walk without my Crutches, nor shall ever be able to walk well, my command will be so very small that it will not entitle me to ride, and as my Regiment must suffer much for the want of a field officer, I shall, if ever, not be able to take the field ’till after the...
3To George Washington from John Hoskins Stone, 15 June 1789 (Washington Papers)
I cannot help feeling a degree of pain when I reflect on the trouble I am about to give you by addressing this letter to you, at a period when you must have so many of a similar nature; presuming however that you will excuse me, I beg leave to say that if in making your arrangements in appointing officers to collect the Revenue of the United States in Maryland there shou’d be no person offer...
4To George Washington from John Hoskins Stone, 16 December 1796 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to enclose to you certain Resolutions unanimously agreed to by both Branches of the Legislature of Maryland —I consider as the most agreeable and honorable circumstances of my life, that during my administering the Government of Maryland, I shoud have been twice gratified in communicating to you the unanimous and unreserved approbation of my Countrymen of your Public conduct,...
5To George Washington from John Hoskins Stone, 1 Aug. 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from John Hoskins Stone, 1 Aug. 1779. On 13 Sept., GW wrote Stone: “I have received Your Letter of the 1st of August.”
6To George Washington from John Hoskins Stone, 12 December 1796 (Washington Papers)
I had the honor of receiving your letter of the 7th Inst. respecting a loan of money by the state of Maryland to the Commissioners of the City of Washington, which was imediately communicated to the General Assembly and that Subject is under consideration. The Object of this loan is certainly of primary importance to this State and I make no doubt of its being viewed in that light by the...
7To George Washington from John Hoskins Stone, 6 May 1795 (Washington Papers)
Since I had the honor of conversing with your Excellency, I have reason to believe that Genl Uriah Forrest wou’d accept of the appointment of Supervisor of this district—he is a man of sense—of considerable influence in this state, and possessing all the requisite qualities to execute the duties of that office—if Your Excellency shou’d think proper to appoint Genl Forrest, I should not...
8From George Washington to John Hoskins Stone, 7 December 1796 (Washington Papers)
The attempts lately made by the Commissioners of the City of Washington to borrow Money in Europe for the purpose of carrying on the public buildings having failed or been retarded they have been authorised by me to apply to your State for a loan of One hundred and fifty thousand Dollars upon terms which they will communicate. Such is the present situation of foreign Nations with respect to...
9From George Washington to John Hoskins Stone, 6 December 1795 (Washington Papers)
By thursdays Post I was favoured with your letter of the 27th ulto enclosing a declaration of the General Assembly of Maryland. At any time would the expression of such a sentiment have been considered as highly honorable & flattering: at the present, when the voice of malignancy is so high toned, and no attempts are left unessayed to destroy all confidence in the Constituted authorities of...
10From George Washington to John Hoskins Stone, 13 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received Your Letter of the 1st of August, but it did not come to hand till yesterday. Your situation will not permit me to refuse your request and I have only to regret, that any circumstance should exist to deprive the States of the service of so good an Officer. I inclose you your Commission with a Certificate of your resignation indorsed, which bears the date of your Letter. Wishing...
11Orders to Lieutenant Colonel John Hoskins Stone, 8 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
You are to leave proper officers with the men of your Regiment now at this place—you are to do the same with those who may be sick at other places—you are also to use every means in your power to collect the straglers of your Regiment. and then with such officers as can be spared you are to repair to Maryland immediately, and facilitate the recruiting of your Regiment with all possible...
12From George Washington to Colonel John Hoskins Stone, 8 February 1778 (Washington Papers)
On the 29th Ulto I received your favor of the 22d. I have not the least objection to Lt Colo. Smiths taking the command of your Regiment till you or Lt Colo. Forrest are in a condition to appear in the Field—This I shall be happy to hear of. I thank you much for your wishes for my honor & happiness, and you have mine very sincerely for your immediate & perfect recovery. I am Dr Sir with great...