1From George Washington to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 6 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
Should the Marquis de la Fayette not be with the detachment, you will halt wherever this may meet you and wait till you hear further from him. I am Sir Yr Most obt Servt DLC : Papers of George Washington.
2From George Washington to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 6 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
Since my letter to you of yesterday, I have attentively considered of what vast importance it will be to reinforce Genl Greene as speedily as possible, more especially as there can be little doubt but the detachment under Genl Phillips, if not part of that now under the command of Genl Arnold, will ultimately join, or, in some degree, cooperate with Lord Cornwallis. I have communicated to the...
3From George Washington to Jotham Loring, 6 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
In consequence of the Resolution of Congress of the 14th of Decr last referring Your Memorial for a Rehearing to me—I have perused the Proceedings of the Court Martial again, together with Whatever Papers might throw light upon the subject—And upon a full consideration of the State of the Case, I am of opinion, that a New Trial cannot be granted, for the following Reasons. First, Because the...
4From George Washington to Samuel Miles, 6 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed Letters are of very great importance. You will be pleased therefore to pay particular attention to have them forwarded with the utmost expedition. The Expresses must be charged to ride unremittingly night and day, untill the Letters are delivered into the hands of the Marquis La Fayette, or the Commanding Officer of the Detachment—at Annapolis or Where ever the Detachment may be....