1From George Washington to Esther De Berdt Reed, 14 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have received with much pleasure—but not till last night —your favor of the 4th specifying the amount of the subscriptions already collected for the use of the American Soldiery. This fresh mark of the patriotism of the Ladies entitles them to the highest applause of their Country. It is impossible for the Army, not to feel a superior gratitude, on such an instance of goodness. If I am happy...