1From George Washington to Jeremiah Dummer Powell, 19 May 1778 (Washington Papers)
Two days ago I had the honor to receive your favor of the 25th Ulto with the Resolutions alluded to. I sincerely wish the drafts determined to be furnished by the several States were with the Army. It has ever been our misfortune not to be in a condition to avail ourselves of circumstances, which otherwise might have been most favourable—However, I trust in the end, that all will be well....