To George Washington from Nathanael Greene, 4 October 1781
Camp high hills Santee October 4th 1781
Sir
Major Giles who served with General Morgan as an Aid in the battle of the Cowpens is desirous of serving as a volunteer Aid in your Excellencys family during the operations in Virginia. I beg leave to recommend him to your Excellencys notice as a young Gentleman of merit and good sense, adorned with a liberal education and of a good disposition accompanied with a degree of prudence and discretion which fits him for any employment and renders him deserving of your confidence. I am with great esteem Your Excellencys Most Obedt humble Servt
N. Greene
DLC: Papers of George Washington.