25831From Alexander Hamilton to John Jay, [26 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point, July 26, 1779. On September 18, 1779, Jay wrote to Hamilton : “Your favors of the 25, 26, & 30 July & 12 Inst have thus long remained unanswered.” Letter of July 26 not found. ]
25832George Washington to the Council of General Officers, 26 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] July 26, 1779 . Requests advice about “Muster Masters department.” Asks whether Dr. William Shippen should be arrested. Df , in writings of Robert Hanson Harrison and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
25833To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Laurens, [27 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, July 27, 1779. On July 29, 1779, Henry Laurens wrote to Hamilton : “In addition to the lines with which I troubled you with the day before yesterday.…” Letter not found. ]
25834George Washington to the Board of War, 27 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 27, 1779. “… General Knox has reported on the subject of Mr. [Lewis] Garanger, that he may be usefully employed in the Artillery with the rank of Captain in the army , but without any particular rank or command in the line of Artillery . The officers of Artillery are very tenacious of their privileges and jealous of the introduction of new men into their corps; and not only...
25835George Washington to Brigadier General Louis Le Bèque Du Portail, 27 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 27, 1779. Discusses appointment of officers in Company of Sappers and Miners. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
25836George Washington to Brigadier General Charles Scott, 27 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] July 27, 1779 . Again regrets delay Scott has encountered in organizing men needed in the South. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
25837George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 28 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 28, 1779. Reports that British have not embarked “in the North River.” Order Stirling to be ready to move immediately and to keep surrounding area well “explored.” LS , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
25838George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 28 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] July 28, 1779 . Orders Howe to Ridgefield, Connecticut, to “cover the country and prevent as far as possible the depredations of the enemy.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
25839To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Laurens, 29 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
In addition to the lines which I troubled you with the day before yesterday by Colonel, or should I say, Doctor McHenry, he is an honest Man, with either, or without any Title, permit one to inform you—I presented to Congress this Morning, Colo. Fleury’s earnest request for the Flag which he had the glory of lowering at Stony point, that there was not a single voice heard in second to my...
25840George Washington to Captain Oliver Clark, 29 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 29, 1779. Agrees that Clark is “entitled to the year’s pay allowed to supernumerary officers.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Clark had been a captain of the First Rhode Island Regiment.
25841George Washington to Volkert Pieterse Douw, 29 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 29, 1779. Discusses exchange of Onondaga prisoners. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Douw was a commissioner of Indian affairs of the Northern Department.
25842George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 29 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 29, 1779. Discusses probable destination of British troops sailing from England. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
25843George Washington to John Jay, 29 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 29, 1779. Reports that the news of the embarkation of the British was false. Asks if powder can be obtained from Massachusetts or Connecticut. Df , in writing of H, with postscript in writing of Robert Hanson Harrison, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
25844George Washington to Colonel James Livingston, 29 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 29, 1779. Discusses cause of uneasiness among Livingston’s troops. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Livingston was a colonel of the First Canadian Regiment.
25845George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 29 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 29, 1779. Has referred Sullivan’s complaints against the commissary and quartermaster departments to Major General Nathanael Greene and Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
25846From Alexander Hamilton to John Jay, 30 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point, July 30, 1779. On September 18, 1779, Jay wrote to Hamilton : “Your favors of the 25, 26, & 30 July & 12 Inst have thus long remained unanswered.” Letter of July 30 not found .]
25847From Alexander Hamilton to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, [30 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
Lt Col Williams of the Pensylvania line has applied to the General on the subject of the inquiry into his conduct. You may recollect that the proceedings of the Court of Inquiry were ordered to be revised & your evidence together with that of Col Stewart, taken. The General would be glad to know whether what you may have to say will be material in the case; because the affair has now lain over...
25848George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Robert Ballard, 30 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 30, 1779. Accepts Ballard’s resignation. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Ballard was a lieutenant colonel of the Fourth Virginia Regiment.
25849George Washington to Colonel Christopher Greene, 30 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 30, 1779. Answers questions concerning arrangement of Greene’s regiment and provisions made for Captain Thomas Arnold. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
25850George Washington to Major General William Heath, 30 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] July 30, 1779 . Sends instructions for a road fortification. LS , in writing of H, Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston.
25851George Washington to Major General Benjamin Lincoln, 30 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 30, 1779. Regrets that Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens was wounded. Discusses lack of men. Regrets not being able to send troops to the South. Sends news of Stony Point, the arrival of Charles, Earl Cornwallis, and rumors from the South. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
25852From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Rufus Putnam, 31 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
The General directs that you will have the light infantry put under marching orders and held in readiness to move at the shortest notice. The enemy have made an incursion into the Jerseys. You will be pleased to have the woman herewith sent to one of the enemy’s vessels nearest to you. She is a prisoner taken at Stoney point and is to go into New York. I am Sir Your most Obed humble...
25853From Alexander Hamilton to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, [31 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
I am directed by the General to inform you, that he has received information, that the enemy are in the Jerseys in force. This will probably give us something to do. We have no particulars. Your most Obedt servant ALS , Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
25854To Alexander Hamilton from Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, 31 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
That affair of Colo Williams’s is very old & I thought had been long drop’t. I can’t pretend to recollect the Circumstances & Charges laid against him—all I know of my own knowledge is that early in the morning of the Action of Germantown Colo Williams came & took me by the hand & seemed pleased at the prospect of Immediate Action; but at the same time appeared to be much Intoxicated with...
25855George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 1 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, August 1, 1779. Describes raid by Joseph Brant and a party of Indians. Informs Sullivan of American attack on Stony Point. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
25856George Washington to Colonel Ann Hawkes Hay, 2 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, August 2, 1779. Regrets that requested clothing cannot be sent to Hay. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Hay, a colonel of the Orange County, New York, Militia, was deputy commissary general.
25857George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 3 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, August 3, 1779. Asks Sterling to continue to inspect roads. Relays rumor the French fleet may be near coast. Approves of steps taken by Stirling for forage. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
25858George Washington to Brigadier General James Clinton, 3 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, August 3, 1779. Encloses a duplicate of a letter to Major General John Sullivan. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
25859George Washington to Jeremiah Powell and the Massachusetts Council, 3 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] August 3, 1779 . Reports sailing of British ships of war. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Powell was president of the Massachusetts Council.
25860George Washington to Colonel Goose Van Schaick, 3 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, August 3, 1779. Acknowledges receipt of the news of capture of Lieutenant William Scudder. Questions validity of intelligence received from Canada. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.