51From George Washington to Major Benjamin Tallmadge, 30 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have your favr of the 28th. I send you by your dragoon a small quantity of the counterpart, of which we must be as saving as possible. I have heard nothing from Rhode Island, at which I am much surprised, especially if the Vessels bound to the Westward had troops on board. General Howe does not seem to think that, that matter was perfectly clear. I am Dear Sir &. Df , in Tench Tilghman’s...
52From George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 4 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have been favored with your Letter of the 24th of Febry with its Inclosures. The Capture of the Boats mentioned by you, trading to & bringing Goods from L. Island, is very clear; and their Condemnations, as well as of all others taken in like Situation, must be just. The Case of the Flag, arrived at N. Haven, is not expressed with that precision, as to enable me to decide positively...
53From George Washington to Captain Benjamin Tallmadge, 1 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
In answer to yours of the 20th last Month I must inform you, that the Order respecting the Colour of Horses, particularly excepted to Whites or those near White, as being too conspicuous for the purpose of reconnoitering, for which the Light Horse will be much used. I would not wish to have even dark Greys, if others equally good could be got, but if they cannot, you may purchase them, and...
54From George Washington to Captain Benjamin Tallmadge, 20 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
I just now received your letter of the 16th instant, by Lieutenant Bolden. You have rightly construed the permission, contained in mine of the first instant, respecting the raising a troop of dark greys. It was my intention that this should be done in case a sufficiency of horses of the ordinary colour could not be readily obtained. With respect to money, I cannot at this time conveniently...
55From George Washington to Major Benjamin Tallmadge, 27 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
Your Letter of the 25th came safe—the Ink I sent a day or two ago by Colo: Saml Webb who I hope has delivered it safe e’re this. I shall examine your dictionary the moment I am at leizure thanking you in the mean while for the trouble you have had in preparing it. I am Dr Sir Yr Most Obedt ALS , in private hands. GW signed the cover of this letter and addressed it to “Majr Talmadge Light...
56From George Washington to Major Benjamin Tallmadge, 24 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
I this morning received your letter of the 22d with its several inclosures. It is not my opinion that Culper Junr should be advised to give up his present employment. I would imagine that with a little industry he will be able to carry on his intelligence with greater security to himself, and greater advantages to us—under cover of his usual business, than if he were to dedicate himself wholly...
57From George Washington to Major Benjamin Tallmadge, 25 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
All the white Ink I now have (indeed all that there is any prospect of getting soon) is sent in Phial No. I. by Colo. Webb. the liquid in No. 2 is the Counterpart which renders the other visable by wetting the paper with a fine brush after the first has been used & is dry—You will send these to C——r Junr as soon as possible & I beg that no mention may ever be made of your having received such...
58From George Washington to Major Benjamin Tallmadge, 5 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have your favr of the 28th ulto inclosing C—— No. 7. Altho’ he does not at present purpose giving any further intelligence untill the middle of March, yet I hope if any thing of importance should come to his knowledge in the mean time he will communicate it. If you have an opportunity of letting him know this, be pleased to signify it to him. I am Your most obt Servt LS , in Tench Tilghman’s...
59From George Washington to Major Benjamin Tallmadge, 27 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of yesterday came safe to my hands, and by the Dragoon who was the bearer of it I send you Ten guineas for C——r. His successor (whose name I have no desire to be informed of, provided his intelligence is good, & seasonably transmitted) should endeavour to hit upon some certain mode of conveying his information quickly; for it is of little avail to be told of things after they have...
60From George Washington to Major Benjamin Tallmadge, 21 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
With this Letter you will receive Fifty Guineas for S—— C——r, which you will cause to be delivered as soon as possible, with an earnest exhortation to use them with all possible ĩconomy, as I find it very difficult to obtain hard money. I wish C—— could fall upon some more direct channel by which his Letters could be conveyed, as the efficacy of his communications is lost in the circuitous...