25351General Orders, 1 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
The Commander in Chief approves the following sentences of a General Court Martial, held the 28th of Sept: 1777, whereof Col. James Wood was president. Lieut. Robert Cragg of Col. Hazens regt charged with “Repeated disobedience of orders”—Acquitted. Adjutant Kincaid, acting Brigade Major to General Scott—charged with “Not bringing his picquet on the grand parade in proper time”—Acquitted....
25352From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 1 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
The vast quantity of Stores of different kinds that are accumulated at Trenton will make it a work of some time to remove them, and if they are left intirely uncovered it may tempt the Enemy to send up a light party to destory them. I shall therefore be glad if you will endeavour to throw in a Body of your Militia to mount a guard over the Stores till they are removed. I must leave the Number...
25353To George Washington from Bryan Fairfax, 1 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
Tho’ I have so lately taken Leave it seems to be some Alleviation of my Concern to leave a few Lines for Yr Excellency to be put in your Pocket and read at Leisure. Your Kindness hath affected me, so that I feel more Uneasiness at partg than I expected. What You mentioned lately in Conversation hath also revived very tender Ideas concerning those I have left behind, especially with regard to...
25354From George Washington to Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson, 1 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
I wish I could with propriety grant the Request contained in yours of the 29th Sepr: A permission for Mr Ferguson to come out and remain at Græme park thirty days implies his intent to return at the expiration of that time into the quarters of the Enemy. I confess it appears to me very odd that a Gentlemen who has been so long absent from his family should wish to remain so short a time with...
25355From George Washington to William Livingston, 1 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was just now honoured with your Favor of the 30th Ulto with It’s Inclosures. I am extremely concerned, that the situation of Affairs in Jersey is such, as to preclude me from any hope of a further Reinforcement from thence. The Account transmitted by Genl Dickinson, if true, is very interesting; But I trust even the smallest number of Troops said to have arrived, is exaggerated, as none of...
25356From George Washington to Colonel Jonathan Mifflin, Jr., 1 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am exceedingly anxious for the removal of our stores from Trentown. It is in the present situation of things a very insecure place, particularly since the capture of the Delaware frigate, which will facilitate any entreprise the enemy may form for their destruction. The loss of them would be irreparable, and it is consequently of the last importance you should exert your utmost activity to...
25357From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel William Palfrey, 1 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
As the Troops are applying for their pay for the month of August, and as it is inconvenient for the Warrants to be sent so far as Bethlem, to be paid, I request that you will join the Army, as soon as you can, with the military Chest, If the Contents will answer or are nearly sufficient for the purpose. You should advise the Congress of the State from time to time, that you may receive the...
25358To George Washington from Richard Peters, 1 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
I had the Honour of your Excellency’s Letter of the 28th Ultimo which I recd but this Day. I have attended to the Business you were pleased to recommend as far as Circumstances will admitt & shall use every Exertion in my Power convinced as I am of the Necessity of adding every possible Strength to the Army at this important Juncture. I have given Directions for the Route of the Troops...
25359From George Washington to Major General Israel Putnam, 1 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have yours of the 27 and 28 Ulto and am glad to find that the reinforcement I ordered is in such forwardness. I make no doubt but some troops have arrived at New York from Europe but I am pretty certain they are not any thing like so numerous as your informant mentions. I know it has been their custom thro’ the whole Campaign to swell their reinforcements much beyond what they really were....
25360From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Smith, 1 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am favd with yours of the 27th ulto by Major Mullen and am sorry to hear that you found Matters so much out of order at Fort Mifflin. Much must depend upon your activity and that of the other Officers in Garrison. Two Waggon loads of Ammunition were sent off from Trenton the moment Major Mullens arrived there and I have directed Mr Mease the Cloathier Genl to forward the necessaries wanted...