26421To Alexander Hamilton from Lieutenant Colonel Richard Varick, 24 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Robinson’s House, Highlands, New York, October 24, 1780. “… I am to beg you, to be so obliging, as to send me your deposition, by the first conveyance, of what my conduct was, or appeared to be to you, from the morning of the 25th after you arrived here ’till that of the 28th Sept., when you left us. Whether any part of my conduct or language betrayed any privity of Arnold’s rascally designs...
26422George Washington to Major General Alexander McDougall, 24 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 24, 1780 . Approves of McDougall’s entering Congress as a delegate from New York. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26423George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 24 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 24, 1780 . Approves of Rochambeau’s sending the Duc de Lauzun’s cavalry to Connecticut for the winter. Sends news of captures by the French fleet and describes British fleet in New York harbor. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Armand Louis de Gontaut Biron, Duc de Lauzun.
26424George Washington to the Board of War, 25 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Totowa, New Jersey ] October 25, 1780 . Distrusts information that was given to board by a supposed British deserter who may well be a spy. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26425To Alexander Hamilton from Lieutenant Colonel Robert Hanson Harrison, [27 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
My Dear Hamilton we are only leaving Philadelphia. The most flattering attentions have been paid to Meade & myself and such as would not permit us to progress before, unless we had shown ourselves entirely disregardless of the great world. Besides mot⟨ives⟩ of a public nature concurred to make us stay thus long. From all I have seen and heard there is a good dispostion ⟨in⟩ Congress to do all...
26426From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Schuyler, [27 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
It is now a fortnight since I have received a line from my Charmer; but I attribute it to the interruptions of conveyance. I wish however you would write by the post, which would ensure me a letter once a week at least; for though I am convinced there is no neglect on your part, yet I cannot help being uneasy, when I have been longer than usual without hearing from you. I am afraid you may be...
26427From Alexander Hamilton to Lieutenant Colonel Richard Varick, [28 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
I have received several letters from you to Harrison and myself: the requisitions of which I believe have been mostly complied with. It is impossible for me to ascertain what papers have been forwarded and what remain to be forwarded, as Harrison transacted the matter before he went away and left no minute. If you will let me know particularly what are deficient I will with pleasure forward...
26428George Washington to Brigadier General James Clinton, 28 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 28, 1780 . Appoints Clinton to the command of “Albany and on the Frontier.” Sends general instructions. Df , in writings of George Washington, David Humphreys and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26429George Washington to George Clinton, 29 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 29, 1780 . Reports that Joshua Hett Smith has been acquitted and is being returned to West Point. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26430George Washington to Major General William Heath, 29 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 29, 1780 . Is sending Joshua Hett Smith to West Point to be confined until further orders. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.