1From George Washington to François-Joseph-Paul, comte de Grasse-Tilly, 6 September 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored by your Excellencys Favor of the 2d Instant—& do myself the Pleasure to felicitate you on the happy Arrival of so formidable a Fleet of his most Christian Majesty, in the Bay of Chesapeake, under your Excellencys Comand—this happy Event, I hope will be improved to the most salutary Purposes, for the united Interests of both Nations. Expecting to have the Honor of a personal...