1To George Washington from Charles Asgill, 30 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
As I concieve myself under the Protection of a Treaty in which the Honor & Faith of Nations are the Pledges, I have nothing to apprehend but from Hasty Resolves—I must therefore trouble your Excellency with those reasons that induce me to wish any final determination may be deferred untill Sr Guy Carleton can be thoroughly informed of the circumstances of my Confinement—From the Orders your...
2To George Washington from Charles Asgill, 17 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
On the 30th of last Month I had the Honor of addressing your Excellency in writing, stating the manner of my Confinement & the Circumstances that induced me to claim your protection—being ignorant of the fate of my letter, it would be very satisfactory to me, if your Excellency would be pleased to inform me if it has been recieved. in consequence of your Orders, Coll Dayton was desirous of...
3To George Washington from Charles Asgill, 27 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
I hope my unfortunate situation will plead my excuse for being so Sollicotais to obtain your Excellency’s permission to return to Europe—as I am by your Command admitted on Parole I am naturaly induced to suppose the motives for my late confinement are removed, therefore let me entreat your Excellency to give me leave to revisit my Friends in Europe, whose concern for my Misfortune & anxiety...
4To George Washington from Charles Asgill, 18 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with your Excellys Letter & am exceedingly Obliged by the attention which mine received. I will not intrude on your time by repetitions of my Distress, which has lately been increased by accounts that my Father is on his Death Bed. I have only to intreat as it may be a long while ere Congress finaly determine, that your Excellency will be pleased to allow me to go to New...