1To George Washington from Andrew Burnaby, 2 March 1782 (Washington Papers)
Were I not certain that I am acting agreeably to your humanity, I should not so far presume upon that partial regard with which you formerly honoured me, as to beg leave to recommend to your protection the Honourable Mr Ludlow, a Son of the Earl of Ludlow, for whom I have a particular esteem, and who was captivated, with the British forces under Lord Cornwallis, at York-Town. Any indulgence...