1To Thomas Jefferson from the Committee of Congress at Headquarters, 19 June 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
We inclose you a copy of General Washingtons letter to us of this day (see page 214). We have in our former letters dwelt so forcibly on the several matters contained in the generals letter, that it is now become almost unnecessary for us to say any thing more on them . But when we consider the season for operation wears fast away; the small force we now have in the field, being still fed in a...
2To Thomas Jefferson from the Committee of Congress at Headquarters, 25 May 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday we were honored with a despatch from Congress, conveying to us their resolutions of the 19th instant, (see page 3) together with a copy of their circular letter of the same date, to the several States, from New-hampshire to Virginia, inclusive. By one of the former we are appointed to assist the commander in chief in drawing out supplies for the Army, and the line of conduct we are...
3To Thomas Jefferson from the Committee of Congress at Headquarters, 16 August 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed you will receive copy of a letter of the 15th. Instant from the Commissary General , (see page 325). Circumstanced as our Army at present is, the information contained in this letter becomes truely alarming. It requires the utmost attention of the Officers, together with all the necessaries, and even comforts of life, to render the service acceptable to recruits, and as the greatest...
4To Thomas Jefferson from the Committee of Congress at Headquarters, 19 August 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
When America stood alone against one of the most powerful nations of the earth, the spirit of liberty seemed to annimate her sons to the noblest exertions, and each man chearfully contributed his aid in support of her dearest rights. When the hand of tyranny seemed to bear its greatest weight on this devoted country, their virtue and perseverence appeared most conspicuous, and rose superior to...
5To Thomas Jefferson from the Committee of Congress at Headquarters, 2 June 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
In a letter of the 31st Ulto. from the commander in chief, which we had the honor to receive the same day, his Excellency observes, “That in the expected co-operation with the force of our ally against that of the common enemy; it is of great moment that we should proceed with circumspection and on the surest ground. Before we can determine what aught to be undertaken, we should be able to...
6To Thomas Jefferson from the Committee of Congress at Headquarters, 23 July 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
We were honored with Your Excellency’s favor of the 2d Instant on the 21st. The cantonments of the Army In this quarter added to the Extreme badness of the Crops last season has so totally exhausted the Country of grain for forrage that the army is in great distress on this Account. The transportation of the necessary stores delayed, and every Embarrasment Increased. We have therefore to...
7To Thomas Jefferson from the Committee of Congress at Headquarters, 10 July 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Preakness [ N.J. ], 10 July 1780 . The forming of a magazine of short forage in the vicinity of the Hudson River is immediately necessary. The quantities earlier called for by the Committee should therefore be hastened forward. New Jersey’s supply of forage is exhausted by the army’s having wintered there. FC ( DLC : PCC , No. 11); signed by the copyist with the names Schuyler and Peabody. At...
8To Thomas Jefferson from the Committee of Congress at Headquarters, 25 May 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Morristown, 25 May 1780. Circular to the state executives enclosing copy of Gen. Washington’s letter of same date to Committee. Signed by Schuyler, Mathews, and Peabody. FC ( DLC : PCC , No. 11); 1 p.; at head of text: “Circular, No. 2.” Enclosure: Washington to Committee, 25 May 1780, approving recommendations in the Committee’s first circular letter (preceding) and urging filling up the...
9To Thomas Jefferson from the Committee of Congress at Headquarters, 23 June 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Morristown, 23 June 1780 . Circular letter to the state executives, enclosing a copy of Gen. Washington’s letter of same date, reporting the advance of the enemy beyond Springfield toward Morristown. The likelihood of an American defeat if these forces in New Jersey pursue their objective makes it imperative for the states to send on their quotas of men. FC ( DLC : PCC , No. 11), signed by the...
10To Thomas Jefferson from the Committee of Congress at Headquarters, 12 June 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
We have the honor to inclose you copy of a letter addressed to us by the commander in chief (see page 211). The contents will advise you to what an alarming crisis our affairs are reduced. The General observes with great propriety, that this committee “need no arguments to evince the danger.” Indeed we do not: our own observations have led to the fullest conviction that unless the force stated...