1From George Washington to Samuel Loudon, 10 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
For the Benefit of the Army, & the Encouragement of the Inhabitants—you will be pleased to publish the inclosed Proclamation in your useful Paper. I am sir your St By his Excellency Geo. Washington Esqr. Genl & Commander in Chief of the Allied Army. A Proclamation Be it known—That Every Day, during the Time the Army remains in its present Position, from Day Break till Noon, Two markett Places...
2From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Loudon, [27 December 1783] (Hamilton Papers)
I Observe in Mr. Holt’s paper of this day, a nomination for the ensuing election, in which my name is included. I thank the authors of it for the honour they intended me; but being determined to decline public office, I think it proper to declare my determination, to avoid in any degree distracting the votes of my fellow citizens. The New-York Packet. And the American Advertiser , December 29,...
3From David Humphreys to Samuel Loudon, 30 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency the Commander in Chief directs me to inform you, that the Dragoon Horses will not be able to proceed any longer with the Mail, on account of the total want of forage—And therefore it will be necessary for you to procure a Rider to carry the next Mail without an escort & to continue the conveyance in the same mode, or it cannot be forwarded—The General has some days ago desired...