1To George Washington from Sidney Lee, 14 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
Though personally unknown to you, I am by no means ignorant of your character for benevolence; therefore take the liberty of entreating Your Excellency Will honor Me With your good offices. The late General Charles Lee left behind him neither brother Nephew or Niece and but one Sister that now addresses you, and humbly begs your assistance in procuring for her an attested Copy of his last...
2To George Washington from Richard Sill, 14 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
Major General Lord Stirling took his leave of this world at 6 oclock this morning. Lady Stirling and Lady Caty are in the deepest distress. It would no doubt be more agreable to his friends could he be interred with the honors due to his rank but the distance of the Troops from this place will render it impossible to pay so small a tribute to his memory. A Subalterns party which has been...
3To George Washington from William Stephens Smith, 14 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
After breaking thro’ numberless snow-banks and encountring the Difficulties attendant on those who move in unbeaten Paths, I arrived here yesterday. The Post is in its usual order and nothing material has happen’d during my absence. My Corespondent below had deposited the enclosed Papers, which I sent for last night and have the honor of forwarding. there is no News Circulating but what they...
4To George Washington from Joseph Allyn Wright, 14 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
Upon the repeated applications of Doctor Jedh Ensworth Surgeons Mate of the 3d Connt Regiment, I find myself under the disagreable necessity of recommending him to Your Excellency for a discharge from the service, but as his reasons appear sufficient and as the Regiment will not be immediately injured except on the loss of a skillfull, attentive Physician, I could wish that he might be...