1To George Washington from Nathan Rice, 30 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
The Bearer Captain Cooper of the 4th Massachusetts Regt hath represented to me that the peculiar situation of his family renders his continuing longer in service very inconvenient. & wishes to have permission to resign. Captain Drew who was formerly in the same Regiment, but being a Prisoner when the late arrangement was made, was by mistake derangd— he is anctious to continue in service & is...
2To George Washington from Nathan Rice, 19 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
In answer to the Queries made by your Excellency—I am of opinion that Retal iat ion is justifyable & expedient. That a representation ought to be made to Sr Henry Clinton & satisfaction demanded from him. That the commanding officer of the party who executed him only should be required provided he is of equal rank in the british service with Captain Huddy; if not the whole party or as many of...