1981George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 4 August 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] August 4, 1777. Forwards Congress’ appointment of Gates to the command of Northern Department. LS , in writing of H, New-York Historical Society, New York City.
1982From George Washington to Colonel Armand, 27 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : to Colonel Armand, c.27 July 1778. On 27 July, GW wrote Col. William Malcom : “I now inclose a letter to Colo. Armand or the commanding Officer [of his corps].”
1983From George Washington to William Heath, 26 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
Yours of yesterday reached me at this place. The Report to which you allude is with my Baggage; but as I imagine you have a Copy of it, you will be pleased to direct a Board to settle the Ranks of the subalterns who are interested, upon the principles established by the Board at Phillipsburg Camp. With great Regard I am Dear Sir Yr most obt sert MHi : Heath Papers.
1984George Washington to Mrs. Mary Pemberton, 5 April 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Valley Forge ] April 5, 1778 . Cannot comply with Mrs. Pemberton’s request, but is forwarding it to Thomas Wharton, Jr., who will no doubt approve the application. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Mrs. Pemberton had applied for a passport for wagons carrying supplies to her husband who was a prisoner. Wharton was president of the Supreme Executive Council...
1985George Washington to Comte d’Estaing, 13 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 13, 1778 . Sends British account of naval battle in which Comte d’Orvilliers commanded French fleet. Reports that English fleet is still at “the Hook.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1986From George Washington to Col. Stephen Moylan, 21 July 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Col. Stephen Moylan, 21 July 1777. In his letter to GW of 22 July , Moylan writes that “I received your favor of yesterday a little after midnight.”
1987George Washington to Captain Samuel Kearsley, 9 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 9, 1779 . Regrets that since Kearsley’s resignation has taken place, Kearsley cannot be “reintroduced” into the regiment. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Kearsley had been a captain of the Eleventh Pennsylvania Regiment.
1988From George Washington to Col. David Chambers, 14 January 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Col. David Chambers, 14 Jan. 1777. Chambers wrote GW on 9 Feb. : “I Observ’d your Excellency’s letter of the 14th of last Month.”
1989From George Washington to the Orange County Committee of Safety, 17 July 1776 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to the Orange County Committee of Safety, 17 July 1776. The committee’s letter to GW of 16 July is endorsed “Answerd 17th.”
1990George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 29 September 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] September 29, 1779 . States that Brigadier General Anthony Wayne will take up quarters at Haverstraw Forge. Asks Stirling to support Wayne if necessary. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1991From George Washington to Capt. Charles Craig, 3 December 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Capt. Charles Craig, c.3 Dec. 1777. Craig’s letter to GW of 3 Dec. is docketed in part “Answd.”
1992George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 28 April 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] April 28, 1780 . Discusses deficiencies of Army. Instructs Howe to “set on foot a collection of boats on the river” in order to “make a demonstration of a movement on our part.” Asks Howe to direct Lieutenant Colonel Jean-Baptiste Gouvion to “repair to this army.” Emphasizes that supplies for main Army are not to be diverted. Df , in writing of H, George Washington...
1993From George Washington to David Forman, 28 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
I was yesterday favored with your Letter of the 25th. I am much obliged by the intelligence you have forwarded—The List you enclosed appears to have the marks of authenticity—should you find there is any alteration in the state of the Enemy’s shipping, or should you obtain any other important information I shall expect to hear from you by an early conveyance. in the Mean time I am with great...
1994George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 30 September 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, September 30, 1779. Regrets that permission cannot be granted to Lady Mary Stirling to visit her friends. Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Lady Mary Stirling, the wife of Peter Van Brugh Livingston, was the sister of William Alexander, Lord Stirling.
1995From George Washington to Philip John Schuyler, 8 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have been favoured with your Letter of the 20th April. I should be very happy in an Opportunity to accept your kind Invitation of a Visit to Albany—but my particular Circumstances & Expectations at this Moment, prevent that pleasure at this Time. Mrs Washington joins me in a request that her best Compliments may, with mine, be presented to Mrs Schuyler. With very great Regard I am D. Sir...
1996George Washington to Colonels of Artillery, 4 March 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 4, 1779 . Asks colonels to transmit to “Head Quarters a representation of your own claim of rank in the corps of Artillery and of the rank of the Regiment under your command.” LS , in writing of H, New-York Historical Society, New York City.
1997George Washington to Captain-Lieutenant Jonas Symonds, 28 February 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Valley Forge, February 28, 1778 . Instructs Symonds to act under Brigadier General Anthony Wayne’s orders. LS , in writing of H, George Washington Photostats, Library of Congress.
1998George Washington to John Jay, 11 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Smiths Clove [ New York ] June 11, 1779 . Gives information on position of British and American forces. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1999George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 10 April 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] April 10, 1781 . Is pleased that French will undertake expedition to Penobscot. Makes suggestions concerning expedition. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
2000George Washington to Major General Israel Putnam, 19 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, September 19, 1778 . Orders Putnam to camp on east side of the Hudson River, to dismiss Connecticut and New York militia, and to send parties to aid in work on the garrisons. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
2001From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 3 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
Agreeable to what I mentioned to you in my last of the 30th of Septemr—I now have the Honor to inclose to you, to be laid before Congress, a Copy of my Letter to Sir Guy Carleton. on the Subject of payment for the maintenance of the British prisoners of War in possession of the United States. With great Regard I am Dear Sir &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
2002George Washington to Captain William Galvan, 11 March 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 11, 1779 . Returns Galvan’s plan of instruction for infantry. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Galvan was a captain of the First South Carolina Regiment.
2003George Washington to the Pennsylvania Navy Board, 2 March 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Valley Forge, March 2, 1778 . Advises that the stores be removed from the galleys and the ships sunk. LS , in writing of H, George Washington Photostats, Library of Congress.
2004George Washington to Major General Nathanael Greene, 22 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 22, 1778 . States that provisions for the French fleet have not arrived. Asks Greene to see “that every possible expedient may be embraced to promote” the forwarding of supplies. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress; LS , in the handwriting of H, Bibliothèque Municipale, Lille, France.
2005From George Washington to Abraham Skinner, 22 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
To prevent any confusion & irregularity in the Department of Commissy of Prisoners, which might ensue upon your leaving the Office abruptly in consequence of the late arrangement of that Department; it is my request you will continue to perform the functions of the Office of Commissy Genl of Prisoners, untill the accounts can be settled, and the business & Papers of the Department so arranged...
2006George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Smith, 18 October 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Worcester, Pennsylvania ] October 18, 1777 . Informs Smith that Baron d’Arendt will assume command of Fort Mifflin and that Lieutenant Colonel John Green, with reinforcements, is on the way to the fort. Sends news of the surrender of General John Burgoyne. Suggests a plan to prevent British from preparing floating batteries. Df , in writings of Tench Tilghman and H, George Washington Papers,...
2007George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 31 July 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Highlands [ New York ] July 31, 1780 . States again that the British fleet has sailed to Rhode Island. States that the army cannot march to Rochambeau’s aid, but that it will try to be useful by menacing New York. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
2008From George Washington to Fielding Lewis, 1 March 1780 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Fielding Lewis, 1 March 1780. On 4 April , Lewis wrote GW: “I recd yours of the 1st & 2d March” ( PPRF ).
2009From George Washington to William Heath, 15 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
You will be pleased to take the inclosed Memorial of Udney Hay Esqr into consideration and report to me the opinion of the Board of General Officers of which you are President, thereon. I am Yr most obt and very hble servt MHi : Heath Papers.
2010From George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 4 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
General Washington presents his Compliments to Colonel Pickering, and requests the favor of his Company at dinner to day—The Duke de Lauzun will dine at Head Quarters. MHi : Timothy Pickering Papers.