19481From George Washington to Brigadier General William Livingston, 28 June 1776 (Washington Papers)
Since Writing the above we have certain Advice that a Fleet of 130 Sail left Halifax the 9th Inst. bound to Sandy Hook—And We have little doubt but General How is arrived there within these few days in the Grey Hound —A Moments Time therefore is not to be lost—The Plan proposed by your Provincial Congress of raising the Men as Volunteers upon a Bounty appears to me to be totally inadequate to...
19482To George Washington from Brigadier General William Livingston, 28 June 1776 (Washington Papers)
Since writing to Coll Reed & on considering what Number of the Militia of this Province to call forth in pursuance of your Excellencys Directions. I find myself greatly embarrassed with respect to the Point on which the direction appears to depend—This seems to be suspended, upon my Opinion of the Certainty of a considerable Body of Troops under the present Establishment being to be had within...
19483From George Washington to the Massachusetts General Court, 28 June 1776 (Washington Papers)
By certain Advices just received, I am informed that a Fleet consisting of 130 Sail left Hallifax the 9th Instt bound for this Place, and am well assured that General Howe is already arrived at the Hook in the Greyhound —I do therefore in the most pressing manner request, that you would not lose a moments time in sending forward the Militia of your Province, as the Enemy will undoubtedly...
19484From George Washington to Colonel James Clinton, 29 June–1 July 1776 (Washington Papers)
The Committee inform Me that no Evidence has appeared against Fletcher Mathews, and desire his papers may be delivered to him, which I would have you comply with, likewise the request of the Committee of Newburgh and New Windsor. I have to inform you of the Arrival of about 50 Sail this day at the Hook, this is part of a fleet of 130 which left Halifax under General Howe the 9th Inst.—would...
19485General Orders, 29 June 1776 (Washington Papers)
Ensign Miller of Col. Wyllys’s Regiment under Arrest for leaving his guard at the City-Hall and suffering a prisoner to be absent from thence, to be immediately tried by a General Court Martial—Notice to be given to the witnesses to attend. After Orders. ’Till the reinforcement intended for this department arrives, and some general regulations takes place; Brigadier Genl Mifflin is to take...
19486From George Washington to the Board of War, 29 June 1776 (Washington Papers)
I am now to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 21st Inst. and the proceedings of Congress wt. wh. you have been pleas’d to honour Me—I must beg pardon for not haveing answered it before & trust the Multiplicity of Business in which I have been engaged since it came to hand will apologize for the neglect, I shall particularly regard the several Important matters contained therein, and...
19487To George Washington from William Burnet, 29 June 1776 (Washington Papers)
The Congress have sent Mr Franklin our late Governor to New-England under the Care of the Morris Town light Horse —They passd through here Yesterday or rather lodged here the Night before last on their Way from Morris Town to Dobbs’s Ferry—I thought it a little extraordinary at the time that they should take this Rout when I supposed Morris Town was as near Dobb’s as Newark —There were some...
19488From George Washington to John Hancock, 29 June 1776 (Washington Papers)
I was last night honoured with your favour of the 26 Instant and agreable to your request shall pay proper attention to the Resolves It inclosed. I observe the augmentation Congress have resolved to make to the forces destined for the Northern department & the bounty to be allowed such Soldiers as will Inlist for three years. I hope many good consequences will result from these measures, and...
19489To George Washington from John Hancock, 29 June 1776 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the Honour of transmitting sundry Resolves, respecting the further Augmentation of the Continental Forces. The Congress have thought it expedient, to order a German Battalion to be raised, as soon as possible, to be employed in such Manner, as will be most likely, to defeat the Designs of our Enemies, and to promote the Cause of American Liberty. Your Favour of the 27th Inst. with...
19490From George Washington to Philip Livingston and John Jay, 29 June 1776 (Washington Papers)
Genl Washington presents his Complimts to Mr Livingston & Mr Jay—thanks them most cordially for their kind Information & Invitation; but is so exceedingly hurried just at this time, that it is not in his power to attend the examination of G. Forbes. He begs it may go on, and will take it exceedingly kind if Forbes and the examination when taken, be sent to head Quarters at half after four...