1From George Washington to The States, 10 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
Major General Heath, second in Command, and an Officer whose high rank & consideration entitle him to very particular notice & attention is prevailed upon to proceed to the several Eastern States, to represent the present distresses of the Army for want of provision, and the consequences which must inevitably ensue, unless a more regular system & more vigorous measures for affording supplies,...
2From George Washington to The States, 24 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
In consequence of a conference held between His Excellency the Count de Rochambeau and myself at this place, the French Army will march as soon as circumstances will admit and form a junction with the American upon the North River. The accomplishment of the object which we have in contemplation, is of the utmost importance to America, and will in all probability, be attained, unless there...
3From George Washington to The States, 22 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
Altho’ it may be somewhat out of my province, to address your Excellency on a Subject, not immediately of a military nature, yet, I consider it so nearly connected with and so essential to the operations under my direction, that I flatter myself, any interference will not be deemed impertinent. Upon applying to the superintendant of Finance, to know how far I might depend upon him for the...
4From George Washington to The States, 31 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting herewith accurate Returns of the number of Men now actually in service from your State, in order that measures may be taken for compleating the Regiments to the full establishment, agreeably to the Resolution of Congress of the 10th of Decr. I cannot omit so favourable an opportunity of expressing my sentiments on that subject, to your Excellency, & of...
5From George Washington to The States, 14 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
Previous to the disbanding the Army, an event, which it is to be wished, may take place with as much ease and satisfaction as circumstances will admit, Congress have directed that a compleat settlement & liquidation of all their Accounts shall be made, To effect this the Pay Master Genl is arrived, with full Instructions to enter immediately upon the settlement, and to compleat it as soon as...
6From George Washington to The States, 8 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
The great object, for which I had the honor to hold an Appointment in the service of my Country being accomplished, I am now preparing to resign it into the hands of Congress, and to return to that domestic retirement; which it is well known I left with the greatest reluctance, a retirement for which I have never ceased to sigh through a long and painfull absence, and in which (remote from the...