1From George Washington to Brigadier General John Tyler, 28 November 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have recd yr favor of the 18th inst. by serjt Hebberd, who delivered with it Richd Bird—his Pocket Book containing sundry Papers 3 half Joes two Gu[i]neas & 100 Paper Dollars inclosed in a letter from his Wife —I have not the least doubt of his past Villainous conduct, and intentions to practice the same in future & shall therefore have him properly secured until he can be conveyed to...
2From George Washington to John Tyler, 8 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have been this day honored thro’ the hands of the Delegates of your State in Congress with your favor of the 21st December inclosing a Vote of the House of Delegates of the 17th. For so singular and honorable a mark of their attention and Esteem I beg leave through you, Sir, to present my humble thanks; and for the polite manner in which the Resolve was transmitted, I intreat you to accept...