1From 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...
2From 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...
3From 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...
4Orders 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...
5From 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...