William Grayson was a planter, lawyer and statesman from Virginia. After leading a Virginia regiment in the Continental Army, Grayson served in the Virginia House of Delegates before becoming one of the first two U.S. Senators from Virginia, as well as a leader of the Anti-Federalist faction. Grayson became the first member of the United States Congress to die while holding office.
[Valley Forge, March 28, 1778] By His Excellency, George Washington Esquire, General and Commander in Chief of all the Forces of the United States of America. To Colonel William Grayson,…
In Congress [York, Pennsylvania] March 30th. 1778 Whereas Congress concur in opinion with General Washington that there are some Ambiguities characterizing the Measures taken by Genl. Howe respecting General Lee,…
Head Quarters, Valley Forge 1st: April 1778 Gentlemen The inclosed Resolutions of Congress 2 came to my hand this instant, and as they are essentially necessary for your Government I…
Philadelphia April 1st: 1778 Gentlemen We have reported to Sir Wm. Howe your observations on his Commission to us for settling a Cartel for the Exchange of Prisoners; therefore if…
[Valley Forge, April 4, 1778] By His Excellency George Washington Esquire General and Commander in chief of all the Forces of the United States of America To Colonel William Grayson,…
New Town [Pennsylvania] 11th April 1778 The Commissioners appointed by His Excellency Sir William Howe to take into Consideration all past Transactions relative to the Exchange of Prisoners, to adjust…