1From George Washington to Abner Nash, 4 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor of your Excellency’s favr of the 19th ulto and am glad to find that the State have at length adopted measures for filling their Battalions which you think will prove effectual. You may be assured that every exertion not only of the States immediately interested but of those more at a distance will be necessary to prevent the progress of the Enemys Arms in the quarter where...
2From George Washington to Abner Nash, 23 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am honored with your Excellency’s Letter of the 14th of Decr—that of a prior date, which you mention to have written in answer to Mine by Major General Greene, I have not had the pleasure to receive—but such Misfortunes are not to be wondered at, when we consider the distance of the conveyance, and the negligence of those who are frequently concerned in it. It is extremely to be regretted,...
3From George Washington to Abner Nash, 6 November 1780 (Washington Papers)
I had the honor Yesterday to receive Your Excellency’s Letter of the 6th of Octobr, and am extremely obliged to You for the intelligence contained in it. It is of so great importance that the earliest and best intelligence of all the great Movements & designs of the Enemy, as well as of the situation of our own affairs, should be obtained, that I must entreat you will be so good as to favor me...