1To George Washington from the Magistrates and Selectmen of Norwalk, Connecticut, 19 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
We have to acknowledge your Excellency’s Favour of the 15th Instant, and esteem it a signal Favour that the Supreme command of the Continental Army is committed to a Gentleman of your Excellency’s Ability and Justice; And an Advocate for the support of Civil Authority. We are averse to excite any Contention between the Inhabitants and Army, but would gladly cultivate harmony and the most...