1From George Washington to John Haring, 11 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
I am pained at the contents of your letter of this date. It has always been my endeavour as much as in my power to prevent the troops from committing depradations of any kind whatso[e]ver on the inhabitants. That there should be cause of complaint from the well-affected is an additional aggravation. You may be assured, that the most pointed orders have been issued to the army on this subject...