1511From George Washington to Matthew Campbell, 22 January 1785 (Washington Papers)
Understanding that Mr Wilson of Alexandria was empower’d to sell the plaister of Paris which you had sent to that place—I informed him by Mr L. W——of the mistake under which a vessel Load of it had been landed at my wharf—but that, as it was there, I was willing to pay for it at the same rate as that which was in Alexandria should sell—To this, some considerable time after (if my memory...
1512From George Washington to Matthew Campbell, 7 August 1772 (Washington Papers)
In reply to your Letter of the 4th I think it a piece of Justice due to you to acknowledge that I was not lead to enquire into the price of the Goods I had purchased of your already, & might hearafter take from any thing that passed between us at the time I offered to discontinue my own Importations (upon Condition I could get my Goods at nearly what they would cost to Import them myself)—I...
1513From George Washington to Major Richard Campbell, 24 May 1778 (Washington Papers)
You are to march immediately with the thirteenth Virginia Regiment to York Town in pensylvania, going through Lancaster and collecting from the Hospitals there and at other places all the convalescents belonging to the said Regiment who are able to proceed. You will also remain with the Regiment after it arrives at Yorktown till it receives further orders respecting it’s destination; When that...
1514From George Washington to Captain Robert Campble, 25 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have fully considered the circumstances and facts as stated in the several papers which you have laid before me; and cannot but be of opinion that although no express parole was given to or demanded by the enemy, yet the situation in which you were placed by them amounted to an implied parole. I acquit you however of having intentionally violated your honor, by making your escape under the...
1515From George Washington to Jaques Campion, 24 February 1787 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 26th of Jany came duly to hand. I am much obliged to you for your good wishes, and interest which you take in my welfare—The Asses are in very good order, but I am sorry to inform you that the Gold cock and the Silver hen pheasant are ded; the others appear to be drooping, and I am afraid that all the care and attention which is paid to them will not be able to preserve...
1516From George Washington to Samuel Canfield, 8 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency Governor Clinton having given permission for Mrs Brienckerhoff & Mrs Adriance, attended by Mr Wycoff to visit their relations in Queens County on Long Island: you will therefore be pleased to grant a flag for them to proceed to the nearest Post of the Enemy on Long Island for that purpose. I am Sir your Most Obedt Servt P.S. I should be glad to know the strength & state of the...
1517From George Washington to Samuel Canfield, 3 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am favord with your Letter of the 28 August, which was deliverd me by Lt Bull together with Mr Corne and three other prisoners, who came out in flag to your Post contrary to the Regulations in that respect. As it appears that Mr Corne was ignorant that flags were confined to Dobbs ferry and as he has otherwise a very good character I have thought proper to permit him to return with the other...
1518From George Washington to Samuel Canfield, 3 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
This will be forwarded to you by Colo. Sheldon under whose command you will put yourself—When you receive orders from him to march, you will be pleased to take with you as many Men as you possibly can.I am Sir Yr most obt Servt. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
1519From George Washington to Samuel Canfield, 11 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have recd your favor of the 8th respecting the Boats Crew which came from Long Island to bring certain of our Prisoners to Norwalk. As this is the first instance I have heard of of the kind, & may perhaps have been fallen upon inadvertently for humane purposes, you will be pleased therefore to let the People return & at the same time inform the Commandg Officer at Loyds Neck, that you have...
1520From George Washington to John Canon, 25 June 1790 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 2. instant has reached my hands and in consequence thereof I have applied to Mr Scott for fifty pounds as you desired, who informs me that he did not expect a draught to exceed £15. or £20. and therefore had not made his arrangements for 50. however he says he will pay it if he can make it convenient. As the rents of my lands under your care were to be paid in wheat, and the...