1To George Washington from Captain John Baker, 14 September 1775 (Washington Papers)
“Whereas Some Deficulty has arose between him & Joseph Pettigill who Shall Command the tenth Company in the 38 Regiment Command[ed] By Colonel Baldwin,” the matter was referred to “three officer[s] in Sd Regimt who brought in their award in favour of Sd Pettingall.” Baker asks to be discharged from the service. LS , DLC:GW . For a discussion of the various Capt. John Bakers in the Continental...
2From George Washington to John Baker, 29 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
A day or two ago I requested Colo. Harrison to apply to you for a pair of Pincers to fasten the wire of my teeth. I hope you furnished him with them—I now wish you would send me one of your scrapers, as my teeth stand in need of cleaning, and I have little prospect of being in Philadelpa Soon. It will come very safe by the Post—& in Return, the money shall be sent so soon as I know the cost of...
3From George Washington to John Baker, 11 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
I shall be obliged to you for some of the Plaister of Paris, or that white powder with which you take (in wax) the Model of the Mouth for your false teeth—and directions how to mix, & make use of it—When you have done this, I can then give you such a Model as will enable you to furnish me with what I want. Mr Pierce, Pay master Genl who is the bearer of this, & will return immediately back to...