4651From George Washington to Major General Nathanael Greene or Brigadier General James Mitchell Varnum or Brigadier General … (Washington Papers)
Capt. Duplessis has just delivered me yours of this Morning from Burlington. Every account from Philada confirms the Report that the Enemy mean to make a speedy Move. I shall not be disappointed if they come out this Night or very early in the Morning. You will therefore push forward, the Rear Brigades with all possible expedition and the Moment that the Troops and Baggage have all passed, let...
4652From George Washington to Nathanael Greene, 31 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
Since my last of the 19th inst. I have recd information, which does not admit of a doubt, that an embarkation has taken place at New York, it is said to consist of three British Regiments and a detachment of the Hessian Grenadiers. They may probably have sailed by this time, but of this I have no certain accounts—They are to be convoyed by two ships of the Line and two or three Frigates—It is...
4653From George Washington to Lewis Morris, Jr., 6 October 1781 (Washington Papers)
Memorandums for Lt Colo. Morris to be communicated to no person but to Major General Greene. General Greene to be informed fully as he has been shortly by letter that there was no alternative left—Count de Grasse’s destination was fixed to the Chesapeak and therefore as Lord Cornwallis was found there and in a most inviting situation, the operation against him took place of necessity. General...
4654From George Washington to Major General Nathanael Greene and Jeremiah Wadsworth, 14 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
As I shall be obliged to weaken the post at Paramus, to strengthen those of the Highlands —you will be pleased to give immediate orders that no stores of your department or provisions, passing on the communication between this and Kings ferry make any unnecessary hault—or delay so as to give opportunity to the enemy for insult or surprise. And in case there should be any quantities of...
4655From George Washington to William Greene, 10 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
The Regiment raised by your State being principally composed of Men whose Time of Service will expire with the Campaign, you will probably very soon begin to think of some Method of recruiting it. I am informed by Colonel Olney that many of these Men could now be engaged for three Years or the War for a much smaller Bounty; than they can be raised for in the State—Of this, it appears to me,...
4656From George Washington to William Greene, 2 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
There are certain heavy cannon in the State of Rhode Island, which are exceedingly wanted in the proposed operations of the campaign. These have been returned as belonging to the Continent, but it is said some of them are claimed as the property of the State. Your Excellency can determine this matter, and if they are proven the property of the State I must request the loan of as many as will...
4657From George Washington to William Greene, 11 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
I was duly honored by your Excellencys favor of the 26th of April in behalf of the council of War on the subject of the removal of Genl Glovers Brigade; Since the receipt of it, Congress have been pleased to transmit me a copy of your letter on the same subject to that honorable body accompanied by a resolve of the 7th Inst. directing me “to take such order thereon as the necessities of the...
4658From George Washington to William Greene, 18 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have the pleasure to congratulate you on the arrival of a French fleet at Sandy Hook under the command of Admiral Count d’Estaing for the purpose of co-operation with the American forces. Accounts from New-york speak of a Cork fleet which is hourly expected and for whose safety the enemy are extremely alarmed. It is probable that this fleet, as well as other vessels, to avoid the Count...
4659From George Washington to William Greene, 29 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
I was yesterday honored with your Excellency’s favor of the 25th inclosing a recommendation of the Council of War, to General Heath, to order Colo. Greenes Regiment to march immediately to join the Army, leaving as many Officers as possible, to bring forward the Drafts directed to be raised for compleating the Battalions of the State—Colo. Greene’s Regiment being too small to afford any...
4660From George Washington to William Greene, 3 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with your Excellencys letter of the 24th ultimo, and for the reasons you mention the postponing the march of the militia was proper—especially when we take into view the appearances there were of the enemy’s making an expedition with a great part of their land force against our allies. These however are now at an end, by their returning to New-York. But as the enemy’s fleet...
4661From George Washington to William Greene, 23 May 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform Your Excellency in confidince—that a French fleet may be soon looked for on our Coast. The place where they will arrive is not certainly known, but they may probably come to Rhode-Island. The Chevalier Fayole is charged with some dispatches for the Admiral, which it is of great importance he should receive as soon as possible after his arrival. The Chevalier is...
4662From George Washington to William Greene, 4 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
In my letter of the 24th of May from Weathersfield I requested your Excellency to furnish 300 Militia upon the requisition of His Excellency the Count de Rochambeau for the security of the Harbour of Newport— I now confirm that request with this addition that should Brigadier General de Choissy, who will be left in command at Newport, find from any movements of the Enemy, a further number of...
4663From George Washington to William Greene, 11 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
On Delive r y of this Letter it is probable the Count de Barras with the Squadron under his Comand, will have saild from Newport on an Expedition of much importance and as our Enemies may possibly think of this Opportunity to Strike some Blow upon the Stores of our Allies deposited in your State—I have to request from your Excellency, that for the Security of the Transports, Stores &ca you...
4664From George Washington to William Greene, 24 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
By the plan of operations settled between His Excellency the Count de Rochambeau and myself, the French Army, except a Guard over Stores at providence, is to march as soon as circumstances will admit and form a junction with the American upon the North River: But as it has been deemed of importance to keep possession of the valuable Works which have been thrown up upon Rhode Island for the...
4665From George Washington to William Greene, 13 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
By a Resolution of Congress of the 7h of August, there is to be, upon the 1st of January next, a Reform of all Regiments in the Continental Army which do not, at that time, consist of at least 500 Rank & File—But this being left somewhat at the discretion of the Secretary at War, he would wish, before he carries the Resolution into execution, to give those States, whose Corps are not a great...
4666From George Washington to William Greene, 28 March 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with your Excellency’s favor of the 8th of this month. I would observe with respect to the request to station one of the regiments for the ensuing campaign in the State of Rhode Island, that at this time, it is impossible to give your Excellency any decisive answer. Whether it will, or will not be in our power, or whether it will be necessary, depends so much on the...
4667From George Washington to William Greene, 23 November 1779 (Washington Papers)
I had the pleasure of your Excellency’s favor of the 5th with its inclosure. It is with the utmost satisfaction that I join my congratulations with yours on the evacuation of Rhode Island. In a letter of this date to Sir Henry Clinton, I have represented the loss of the records mentioned in the resolution of the Council of war and requested his interference for their restoration. I can promise...
4668From George Washington to William Greene, 1 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have not been favored with any Letter from you since General Heath went to the Eastward—from his account & Gen Cornell’s I have reason to believe your Excellency’s Dispatches for me have miscarried. General Cornell informed me the State of Rhode Island had contracted for 30,000 lbs of Beef, to be forwarded to the Army in the Month of June & the same quantity in the Month of July—that half...
4669From George Washington to William Greene, 22 August 1781 to 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
The failure of the necessary Aids requested from the several States, together with some other Circumstances, have determined me to abandon what was held as our first Object in the Operations of the present Campaign, & Obliged me to an Alteration of my Measures. A Detatchment from the American Troops, with the whole of the French Army, are now on their March to Virginia: I expect to find the...
4670From George Washington to William Greene, 11 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
I had the Honor to address your Excellency the 1st instant—at which Time I had heard Nothing from you since mine of the 24th of May—I have now to acknowlege the Receipt of your Favor of the 7th June, which came to Hand thro’ the Channel of the Southern Post. I observe with Satisfaction the Proceedings of your Legislature, respecting their Troops, Cloathing & Supplies—and most sincerely hope...
4671From George Washington to William Greene, 25 December 1779 (Washington Papers)
The enemy having asked permission for an unarmed vessel to proceed to New-Port with clothing and necessaries for the prisoners at Rutland, I have granted a pass-port for the same, to proceed from the port of New-York. I thought it necessary to give your Excellency this notice; and that the Quarter Master may have time to make preparation for their transport to Rutland. Two sergeants have also...
4672From George Washington to William Greene, 7 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency Count de Rochambeau informs me that he has received letters from Brigr General de Choissy acquainting him that the tour of duty of that Class of your Militia which was sent upon the Island has either expired or is very near expiring, and that he understands no others are to be furnished to replace them—I cannot but think that Mr de Choissy has been misinformed as to the latter...
4673From George Washington to William Greene, 27 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
Tho’ it is by no means my Opinion, that the Enemy will divide their force, and again take possession of Rhode Island, there are some circumstances which seem to carry such an appearance. I think it would be highly imprudent on our parts, to leave any Fortifications standing on Rhode Island, which may be of any use to them on such an Event. The Works round Newport, can under no circumstances be...
4674From George Washington to William Greene, 25 May 1780 (Washington Papers)
Doctor Craick, Assistant Director General of the Hospitals in our Army, will have the honor of delivering this Letter to your Excellency. This Gentleman comes to providence to provide Hospitals and such refreshments as may be wanted in the first instance for the Sick, which may be on board the Fleet of His Most Christian Majesty when it arrives. The Doctor will consult with Your Excellency...
4675George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, William Greene, and Jeremiah Powell, 10 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Springfield [ New Jersey ] June 10, 1780 . Introduces Louis Dominique Ethis de Corny, who is procuring supplies for the French army. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Trumbull was governor of Connecticut, Greene was governor of Rhode Island, and Powell was president of the Massachusetts Council.
4676From George Washington to William Greene, 28 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
The intelligence brought by the Alliance Frigate renders it so very uncertain whether we shall be in condition to commence our expected operation before the expiration of the whole or the greater part of the time for which the Militia were engaged, that I think it will be prudent to dismiss them as soon as possible, not only on the general scale of Oeconomy, but more particularly to avoid the...
4677From George Washington to William Greene, 10 July 1782 (Washington Papers)
I think it necessary to communicate to your Excellency, the following remarks of the Inspector General, which are annexed to the last Inspection Return of the Rhode Island Regiment. "This Regiment wants 7 Ensigns, 9 Sergeants, 5 Musicians, & 75 Privates to compleat it. The Regiment is in good Order & disciplined , notwithstanding one third of the Men are Recruits. If it should happen to be...
4678From George Washington to William Greene, 12 March 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with your Excellency’s polite favr of the 8th—It would have given me singular pleasure had circumstances admitted of my making a visit to Providence upon my return to the Army, but the very interesting intelligence which we may now daily expect from the Southward make it necessary for me to return by the Route in which the chain of Expresses are Stationed; lest I should...
4679George Washington to William Greene, 15 May 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 15, 1779 . Urges continued cooperation on the part of Rhode Island. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Greene was governor of Rhode Island.
4680From George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 4 August 1783 (Washington Papers)
Permit me to introduce to Your Excellency’s Civilities & attention the Count del Vermé an Italian Noblemn of Family & distinction on a tour thro’ America. This Gentleman comes warmly recommended by our Ministers at the Court of Versailles and from the Acquaintance I have had the pleasure to make with him does honor to his high birth & Education. I am &ca Go: Washington To Genl Sullivan & Jno....
4681Instructions to Lieutenant Colonel John Green, 18 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
You are immediately to proceed with the Troops under your command by the shortest Route to Bristol, where you will cross the Deleware & continue your March by way of Haddonfield to Red Bank, from whence you are to go over to fort Mifflin & do every thing in your power for the Support & defence of that Garrison. You will take no baggage but what is absolutely necessary, & your March should be...
4682George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel John Green, 28 October 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania ] October 28, 1777 . States that in Baron d’Arendt’s absence, Fort Mifflin is to be under command of Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Smith. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
4683From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel John Green, 28 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
Colonel Arendt writes me, that the state of his health will make it absolutely necessary for him, to withdraw himself awhile from the Garrison. I am apprehensive, that during his absence, there may arise some difficulty about the command between you and Lt Col. Smith; as it is uncertain which of your Commissions is oldest, and cannot now be easily determined. The good of the service however...
4684From George Washington to Benjamin Greenleaf, 2–5 August 1776 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 16th Ultmo in behalf of the Council of Massachusetts is duly Received, the Contents have been attended to, and I have the pleasure to inform you there is a prospect of an early exchange of the Prisoners taken in the Yanke-Hero Privateer—As Mr Tracy negociated this matter and had an interview with Lord Howe on Board the Eagle Man of War I must refer you to him for...
4685From George Washington to Thomas Green, 31 March 1789 (Washington Papers)
I am about to leave my home whether for a length of time, is more than I can tell at present. But be this as it may I expect the agreement to which we have subscribed, will be as strictly complied with on your part as it shall be punctually fulfilled on mine to enable you to do this, you would do well to keep two things always in remembrance—First that all Bargains are intended, for the Mutual...
4686From George Washington to Thomas Green, 4 November 1792 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Thomas Green, 4 Nov. 1792. GW wrote Anthony Whitting on this date : “I have written, as you will see by the enclosed, long letters, both to Thos Green and the Gardner. . . . The letters are left open for your perusal & delivery.”
4687From George Washington to Thomas Green, 6 January 1793 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Thomas Green, c.6 Jan. 1793. On 6 Jan., GW wrote Anthony Whitting : “You will See by the enclosed to Thomas Green (which Seal before you send it to him) on what footing I have placed his continuance, or discharge.”
4688From George Washington to Thomas Green, 23 December 1793 (Washington Papers)
It is eight weeks this day since I left Mount Vernon—and what have you done? Not a stroke to Crows House so late as the 15th of this month (the date of the last report)—Not a stroke to the sheds at Dogue run Barn. Very little that I can discover to the Barn itself; and scarcely any thing else, except running to Alexandria and repairing your own house. In doing which (by your own reports) you...
4689From George Washington to John Greenwood, 20 February 1795 (Washington Papers)
Your last letter, with its accompaniment, came safe to my hands on tuesday last. Enclosed you will receive Sixty dollars in Bank notes of the United States. In addition to which, I pray you to accept my thanks for the ready attention which you have at all times, paid to my requests; and that you will believe me to be, with esteem, Sir Your very Hble Servt ALS , DLC:GW , series 9; copy, DLC :...
4690From George Washington to John Greenwood, 16 February 1791 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 6th and the box which accompanied it came safe to hand. The contents of the latter were perfectly agreeable to me, and will, I am persuaded, answer the end proposed very well. Enclosed I send you Twenty dollars in payment for them and the repairs of the old ones, and, etc. P.S. That I may be certain that this letter and its contents has got safe to hand, be so good as to say...
4691From George Washington to John Greenwood, 4 September 1791 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to John Greenwood, 4 Sept. 1791. Greenwood wrote GW on 10 Sept. that “I Received yours dated the 4th by the hand of sr John Jays son.”
4692From George Washington to John Greenwood, 5 November 1798 (Washington Papers)
In my last of the 3d instant, I requested you to send what you were about to do for me, to the care of the Secretary of War—James McHenry Esqr. —I repeat this request—and inform you that I shall set out this day, to meet him at Trenton—The sooner therefore I could receive the needful at that place the more agreeable would it be to Sir Your Obedt Hble Servant ALS , NN : Washington Collection....
4693From George Washington to John Greenwood, 7 December 1798 (Washington Papers)
What you sent me last answer exceedingly well; and I send the first to be altered & made like them, if you can. Your recollection of these—with the directions and observations contained in my two last letters—the latter especially—supercedes the necessity of being particular in this. I will however just remark that the great error in those (now returned to you) is, that the upper teeth & bars...
4694From George Washington to John Greenwood, 20 January 1797 (Washington Papers)
I must again resort to yo⟨u⟩ for assistance. The teeth herewith enclosed have, by degrees, worked loose and, at length, two or three of them have given way altogether. I send them to you to be repaired, if they are susceptible of it; if not, then for the purpose of substituting others. I would thank yo⟨u⟩ for, returning them as soon as possible for although I now make use of anoth⟨er⟩ sett,...
4695From George Washington to John Greenwood, 3 November 1798 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to John Greenwood, 3 Nov. 1798. When writing to Greenwood on 5 Nov. , GW referred to “my last of the 3d instant.”
4696From George Washington to John Greenwood, 25 January 1797 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 23d instt came to me this morning. The tooth that formerly went into the hole (that is now filled up) has been out many months; which was the cause for putting in the artificial one. If it was not sent with the rest, I know not what has become of it; nor is it material, as the one which supplies its place answers the purpose very well. Not knowing whether you mean to make a...
4697From George Washington to John Greenwood, 1 July 1792 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the first of May and the box which accompanied it came safe, and duly to hand on the eve of my departure for Virginia; which is the reason why I have not acknowledged the Receipt of them sooner. The contents of the latter (with the alterations which were necessarily made) answered very well—and enclosed you have, in Bank notes, twenty dollars, the sum I have usually sent you,...
4698From George Washington to Captain John Gregory, 9 April 1779 (Washington Papers)
I received your letter of the 20th February ultimo. Under the circumstances, of an impaired constitution; incompetent to the duties of a camp, I shall not attempt to oppose your resignation. But as it is necessary to obtain a certificate of your having settled all your public accounts, I am therefore obliged to delay its final acceptance, till furnished with such a certificate. I am sir your...
4699From George Washington to Colonel Richard Gridley, 9 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
I recd yours of Decemr last with plans of the seven Fortifications in and about Boston. I dare say they are so constructed as to answer the Ends, for which they were intended, in the most effectual manner, but such is my present multiplicity of Business that I have not had time to cast my Eyes upon them. I think it reasonable that Capt. Chadwick and your Son should be paid for their Service,...
4700From George Washington to Colonel Richard Gridley, 28 April 1776 (Washington Papers)
It gives me much Concern to hear from every one that comes from Boston that those works that were laid out for its defence, are in little more forwardness than they were when I left that town, who am I to blame for this shamefull neglect, but you Sir, who was to have them executed. it is not an agreable task to be under the necessity of putting any Gentleman in mind of his duty, but it is what...