1From George Washington to John R. Stafford, 22 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
I beg you to present my respectful compliments, & warmest wishes to the Brethren of the lodge I have the honor of giving a name to and assure them that I will with great pleasure attend the celebration of the festival of St John on Monday next at Peeks-kill if it shall happen to be in my power to get from hence by that time, but from present appearances I almost despair of it. The causes...