3251To George Washington from Nicholas Cooke, 13 November 1775 (Washington Papers)
I some Time since informed your Excellency that Part of Two Companies of Men, consisting of about Seventy, raised by the Colony in order to join the Continental Army near Boston, had, upon the Arrival of some Transports at Newport, been sent upon Block-Island for the Preservation of the Stock there. Agreeable to your Directions they still continue upon the Island. I am now, at the Request of...
3252To George Washington from William Cooke, 29 October 1795 (Washington Papers)
In the Prussian dominions during the life, of the late illustrious Monarch of that Kingdom, the meanest Vassal, or Peasant, had the priviledge, of approa⟨ch⟩ing their Monarch, either by Memorial, or in person, & making known to him their distress in case they were injur⟨ed⟩ or oppressed by a fellow Citizen, and almost in all Cases, He caused immediate Justice to be done. All mankind, Sir,...
3253To George Washington from Johnson Cook, 1 October 1796 (Washington Papers)
I bless god that the pen is given to man to Convey his Ideas to whom he will god for Ever be blessed that has Lengthened out your life to do So much good for your Country I was rejoyced to se the Close of the last war when your army was disbanded but Sorry to part with so many once strangers to Me but had become my brothers acquaintences fellow sufferers and united into one family but Above...
3254To George Washington from Myles Cooper, 10 January 1774 (Washington Papers)
I have received your’s and Mr Custis’s Letters of the 15th of December. For the many polite Expressions of Regard, in Both, I beg Leave to return my just Acknowledgements. I hope and earnestly wish, the young Adventurer may enjoy every Pleasure, in his new State, which his Imagination hath already formed: and, from every Account of the young Lady’s Disposition and Qualifications, and from my...
3255To George Washington from Myles Cooper, 20 September 1773 (Washington Papers)
Dr Cooper presents his most respectful Comps. to Coll Washington; & returns him his Son in Law, without any vices that he knows of, and with many Virtues, wherewith he is perfectly acquainted. His Assiduity hath been equal to his Rectitude of principle; and it is hoped his Improvements in Learning have not been inferior to either. AL , DLC:GW . John Parke Custis probably delivered Cooper’s...
3256To George Washington from Myles Cooper, 2 July 1773 (Washington Papers)
I recd Your’s the day before Yesterday Unfortunately, Mr Custis himself, having taken it from the Man employ’d by the Post Master to carry Letters about, brought it to me: so that I gave the inclosed to him immediately, little suspecting the mournful Contents. The Shock, You may suppose, was severe: however he is grown much more composed; & I hope his good Sense and Christian Fortitude, in a...
3257To George Washington from Samuel Cooper, 9 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
Knowing how important it is that your Excellency should receive the latest and most authentic Advices from our Friends in Europe, particularly upon the great Point of Peace, I have taken the Liberty to send you a Transcript of a Letter I lately received from our Minister to States of Holland, Mr Adams, dated at the Hague July 2d 1782. His Words are. “When we shall have Peace I know not; I...
3258To George Washington from James Coor, 7 January 1790 (Washington Papers)
The state of North Carolina having Acceeded to the General Government of the United States I am told it becomes my duty to Acquaint You that I have acted at this place as a Naval Officer for port Beauford in this state for many years. And also to mention that If agreeable to Your Excellency and the Authority which may have such Appointments I should wish to be Continued as Naval Officer for...
3259To George Washington from Captain John Copp, 16 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
To excuse the Liberty I take as an injured Officer in representing my Situation to your Notice. Since the Commencement of the War I have had the Honor to act in the Continental Service as a Subaltern—’till the 16th of April 1776, when I was in Canada appointed Captain of a Company in Colonel John Nicholson’s Regiment: Shortly after which Appointment, I was by the Committ⟨ee of the Pro⟩vincial...
3260To George Washington from Robert Coram, 5 March 1791 (Washington Papers)
I take the liberty herewith to request your acceptance of a Small Pamphlet which I have wrote on the Subject of Education I wrote it chiefly with a design of being useful to my country, which I hope will in some measure apologize for the errors you may find in it. I have the honor to be &c. your Excellencys most obedt humble Servant ALS , DLC:GW . Robert Coram (1761–1796) was born in England...
3261To George Washington from Francis Corbin, 18 July 1798 (Washington Papers)
When I did myself the Honor of replying to your favor, a Week or two ago, I did not imagine that our Country would be ever again bless’d with you as the Commander in chief of her Armies, and therefore I was less reserved in communicating my Father’s sentiments, when he delivered me your letter, than I should otherwise have been. But finding, Sir, that you are again placed in that (for us...
3262To George Washington from Francis Corbin, 7 July 1798 (Washington Papers)
Having been absent from home, for three Weeks, your favor of the 17th June did not reach me till this day, otherwise it should not have remained one moment unanswered. The State of my health obliged me, two years ago, to remove from the County of Middlesex, where I formerly resided, & to fix in this interior and more salubrious part of the Country. In the hurry and confusion attendant on that...
3263To George Washington from Francis Corbin, 20 February 1794 (Washington Papers)
The office of Collector on this River—(Rappohannock) I am told, is vacant. A desire to introduce to the public service a man of long tried worth is the best apology I can make to you, who are in the habit of rewarding merit, for my requesting your patronage of Mr George Turner. He is desirous to supply the vacancy—and he is competent, in Ev’ry way, to the discharge of his Duties should he be...
3264To George Washington from Lettice Corbin, 31 March 1766 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Lettice Corbin, 31 Mar. 1766. The letter, written from Essex, had attached to it GW’s receipt dated 9 April (Thomas Birch’s Sons, catalog no. 663, item 59, 21–23 April 1891). In his account with Mrs. Corbin, GW made this entry: “April 3d—By hire of her Negro Bricklayer (who came to work here the 3d of April 1765) at the rate of £25 pr Ann:” ( General Ledger A General...
3265To George Washington from Lettice Corbin, 31 March 1766 (Washington Papers)
I am now favord with an opportunity of writing to you, to let you know that I shall be glad to be informd whether you will want the Bricklayer any longer. (if you do) you may keep him on the same Terms; (but if not), shall be obliged if you will send him down as soon as his Year is up, because I have lately had an offer for him. As the distance is so great & good opportunities scarce, shall...
3266To George Washington from Richard Corbin, 18 February 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have just heard a Report of my Son Dickey being at Newyork in his way to his own Country: He went to England in the year 1775 to Secure my Claim to an Estate both in England and Jamaica: In regard to the first, it was Soon Settled & adjusted; The Circumstances of the times, and the distance of place, greatly obstructed the other; and the Value being very Considerable; tho’ founded on the...
3267To George Washington from Thomas Corbin, 24 June 1785 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Thomas Corbin, 24 June. GW wrote Corbin on 8 July : “Yesterday afternoon I had the honor to receive your favor of the 24th of June.”
3268To George Washington from Phillip Corey, 6 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am reduc’d to the disagreeable Necessity of soliciting a Discharge from the Service : Nothing but the unhappy circumstances of my Family, could have induced me, at this late period to request a matter as Foreign from my wish, but this situation calls loudly for my assistance, and I think, humanity claims the first attention to ones ownsituation: nor do I imagine, I shall merrit the Censure...
3269To George Washington from Cormeille, Sr., 3 January 1794 (Washington Papers)
Si Galbaud était coupable voudrait-il paraître devant ses juges? cette reflection peut-elle échaper a l’homme juste. Galbaud a écrit le 23 xbre 1793. à monsieur genet, malheureusement ministre de la republique française, pour lui demande⟨r⟩ son passage pour france. il s’est, de suite, rendu chès monsieur hauterive, malheureusement consul de la republique française, pour y constater sa demande;...
3270To George Washington from Ezekiel Cornell, 3 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
The Board have been honoured with your Excellency’s letter of the 28 Ultimo and particular Attention will be paid to the Contents. The Commissary General of Military Stores is in a way to be furnished with some Money the necessary purchases and Preparations are making in that department. At the same time we wish you to inform us from time to time of the Measures you wish us to take and you may...
3271To George Washington from Ezekiel Cornell, 15 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
I take the liberty to inform your Excellency that agreable to my instructions from the Honle Robert Morris Esqr. Superintendent of Finance I have Contracted with Mesrs Wadsworth and Carter to supply the Moving or main Army and Garrision at West Point and its dependencys with rations of provisions from the 16th Inst. untill the last day of Decemr next both day included Mesrs Sands & Livingston...
3272To George Washington from Ezekiel Cornell, 26 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
The Board have been honoured with your Excellencys letters of the 9th 17th and 21. Instant. We shall be always happy in promoting the Views of Congress and never more so than we can contribute to your Relief and in some measure make your life agreeable under the fatigues and dangers to which you are unavoidably exposed—The Cash you mention you will see by the enclosed Estimate No. 1. was...
3273To George Washington from Ezekiel Cornell, 24 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am sorry to find my self obliged to inform your Excellency that it is the opinion of the best Gun smiths in this place that the Arms here are not worth repairing after a sufficient number are Culled out to Arm the Recruits raised in this state which is and will be done (“and I find in this place Eighty Markers wall and Horse mens Tents mostly new about One Hundred & Twenty Common Tents fit...
3274To George Washington from Ezekiel Cornell, 12 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
Resolved that the promotions here after made of Cols. or Lt Cols. Commodant to the rank of Brigadiers or of Brigadiers to the rank of Major Generals shall not entitle the officer so promoted to any additional half pay or allowance of land on account of such promotion, And that such of the present brigadiers as shall be promoted to the rank of Major Generals shall only be entitled to the half...
3275To George Washington from George Cornell, 10 September 1789 (Washington Papers)
The Memorial of George Cornell of Portsmouth On Rhode Island—Your Excellency Humble Memorialist is the first of all this State that yet appears To Congratulate your Excellency Too the Appointment of Their President—and he Thinks Himself forever Happy Now under Your Excellencys Reign and Good Government, and To whome with a faithfull heart he wishes Long life and all Happiness—and your...
3276To George Washington from Peter Corne, 30 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
To give a hearing to this my Simple narrative of facts—I Did apply at the Comandants Office in New York for a flag to Come to Stanford in Connecticut my request was givin in writing expressing the name of the Place as before mentiond I was truly Ignorant of your Excellencys Orders that Dobbs ferry was the only Place where admittance could be given. the fault lays with the person from whom I...
3277To George Washington from Peter Corne, 1 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
To permitt me to memoriall you on the Subject of my unfortunate Situation Occasiond by having Obtaind a flag for Stanford in Connecticut my Application for it at the Commandants in New York was deliverd by my Self to Capt. SinClair the Secretary in writing & plainly Expressd the words Stanford in Connecticut—I Assure your Excellency by every tie of Honor & Honesty I was Ignorant that Dobb’s...
3278To George Washington from Cornplanter, 28 February 1797 (Washington Papers)
Speech of the Cornplanter to General Washington. “ Father : I thank the great spirit for protecting us through the Various paths which we have trod since I was last at this place —As I am told you are about to retire from public business, I have come to pay my last address to you as the great Chief of the fifteen fires, and am happy to find that I have arriv’d here in time to address you once...
3279To George Washington from Charles Cornwallis, 18 October 1781 (Washington Papers)
I agree to open a Treaty of Capitulation upon the Basis of the Garrisons of York & Gloucester, including Seamen, being Prisoners of War, without annexing the Condition of their being sent to Europe, but I expect to receive a Compensation, in Arranging the Articles of Capitulation for the Surrender of York-Town in its present State of Defence. I shall in particular desire that the Bonetta Sloop...
3280To George Washington from Charles Cornwallis, 27 October 1781 (Washington Papers)
Many of our Officers having repeated their representations to me that they apprehend that they lose the benefit of the Capitulation in that head, by signing their paroles in the form proposed by your Commissary of prisoners, I am under the necessity to requesting that you will be pleased to reconsider that subject. I think it will appear to your Excellency that if they are to be subject to be...
3281To George Washington from Charles Cornwallis, 17 October 1781 (Washington Papers)
I propose a Cessation of Hostilities for Twenty four hours, And that two Officers may be appointed by each side to Meet at Mr Moore’s house to settle terms for the surrender of the posts of York & Gloucester. I have the honour to be Sir Your most obedient & most humble Servant NNPM .
3282To George Washington from Charles Cornwallis, 17 October 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have this moment been honoured with your Excellency’s letter dated this day. The time limited for sending my answer will not admit of entering into the detail of Articles, but the basis of my proposals will be that the Garrisons of York and Gloucester shall be prisoner’s of War with the Customary honours, And for the convenience of the individuals which I have the honour to Command, that the...
3283To George Washington from Lieutenant General Cornwallis, 6 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
Lt Col: Sterling of the 42d Regt wishes to send an Officer with money & necessaries to the men of that Regiment who are confined at Philadelphia & Lancaster: I am to desire that you will please to let me know whether you chuse to comply with Lt Col: Stirling’s Request. I am, Sir, with due Respect Your Most Obedt Servt LS , DLC:GW . The closing and address are in Cornwallis’s handwriting....
3284To George Washington from Lieutenant General Cornwallis, 2 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
I understand that Lieut: Martin when surrounded by a Party of Hessian Cavalry did not ask quarter, but on the contrary wounded one of the Hessians, when they were close to him, which so exasperated the others that they immediately cut him down with their Sabres; When a man is kill’d in that manner his body must of course be mangled: But the Hessians gave the strongest Proof that they were not...
3285To George Washington from Lord Cornwallis, 7 January 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Lord Cornwallis, 7 Jan. 1777. In a letter to Cornwallis of 8 Jan. , GW referred to “your Lordship’s Favor of yesterday.”
3286To George Washington from Corny, 7 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
I reserved, agreable to your permission, the Detachment of the company of herr, untill the arrival of the french army. the dragons were employd in carrying the first accounts. the Count de Rochambeau requested Lieftenant strubing to charge himself With the pacquets of Consequence Wich it was necessary to send With safety to your excellency and Mr De La Luzerne. he Discharged his commission...
3287To George Washington from Corny, 6 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
I am just Arrived from Poppisquash, too much applause cannot be given to the Zeal and attention of Doctor Craig; the dispositions relative to this Establishment entitle him to every gratefull Sentiment, and I shall be particularly carefull to acquaint the Count de Rockambeau how much we are obliged to him. This Hospital will be exceeding usefull for Summer, and for the Convalescents, the...
3288To George Washington from Lieutenant Colonel Corny, 4 December 1780 (Washington Papers)
The consequences of a dreadfull Cold which I caught Last june have aflicted me with a disorder in my Breast, the progress of which has determined me to request permission to return to france. I desire to recover spedily my health, that I may immediately return to be a Witness of your Excellency’s Glory, and of the services you will render your Country in bruising her chains and cimenting her...
3289To George Washington from Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt, 28 April 1779 (Washington Papers)
This Acknowledges the receipt of your Excellencys Order to March to Easton with my Regt which I Recd, about Seven Miles from Popaking on my way to the Delaware with a party of men which I was Induced to do in Order to pascify the Inhabitants of this Fruntier who are in Continual Fears Occasioned by Several Reports from that Quarter Communicated to Colo. Paulding by some persons he Can rely on...
3290To George Washington from Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt, 24 April 1779 (Washington Papers)
Upon Consulting Colo. Cantine and several other persons to whom he refer’d me; I have Collected the following Accounts of the Roads, Distances, &ca; from Kingston to Unaxquaga, and Tioga. The first is by the Rout of Poghkatacking, the distance by Land from Kingston landing is 55 Miles, to that place a Tolerable Waggon road at present, then by water, first Sixty Miles down the popaxten Branch...
3291To George Washington from John Coryell, 6 March 1778 (Washington Papers)
I Recd yours of the 1st instant the third at night & am Determined to serve you according to your Directions If Possable the Badness of the weather has hindered me to proceed on with any more Boats since my Last but Expect to Start the Remainder in two or three Days that I now have at my Ferry & when they are gone I will go after the Rest I am afraid I cant Bring up any Cannon in the Fleet...
3292To George Washington from Jean Paul Coste, 24 November 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to propose to you a telegraph, the use of which under present circumstances, may be of the greatest service to the United States of America. It may be used for transmitting any orders from the North to the South in the most accurate manner, and with such speed as to be almost incredible, as a trial will show. I pledge myself (And I do not think that I venture too much) to send...
3293To George Washington from Captain Lewis J. Costigin, 13 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
Since my last, nothing having turn’d up untill this day. A fleet of Jamacia Men about thirty sail are geting into the North river and are to sail in a few days under convoy of a frigate—the Emerald Tomorrow the Amazon of 32 Guns sails for England, a number of Passenge<rs> among whom, is Colo. Wm Bayard, Colo. Campbell of the 22nd Regt the Major of 16th Dragoon’s name unknown, and a Parson...
3294To George Washington from Captain Lewis J. Costigin, 19 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
Mr James Willing, with Two Officers said to be deserters from the British service, at Pensacola have been lately taken in a small sloop from that Quartr bound as suppos’d to Philadelphia. the three on being brought to this place found means to make their escape from the prize, and got into the City. Mr Willing who is some way connected with Lawr. Kirtwright immediatly repair’d to his house,...
3295To George Washington from Captain Lewis J. Costigin, 7 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
After Observing the Troops in Motion on the ev’ning of the second I immediatly dispatchd a person with what I could gather—since which I forwarded three letters carrying ev’ry matter I could Possibly learn, which were near the Facts. Last ev’ning Genl Clinton return’d to town, and the Troops disembarking, passing to Long Island and thier different Cantonments thro’ the Night. Every Species of...
3296To George Washington from Cottineau de Kerloguin, 4 September 1788 (Washington Papers)
Ever Since the Glorious Peace which fixt the American Independance, have I wished for a favourable Opportunity to address Your Excellency, which I have at last obtained through My good Friend Mr J. C. Zollickoffer who has the Honour of presenting this Letter. So Conspicious a part, as Your Excellency has had in this perilous affair, in Conducting the same Under so many Difficulties, will be...
3297To George Washington from Denis-Nicolas Cottineau de Kerloguen, 26 February 1778 (Washington Papers)
Deign to accept the humble respects of a Stranger, who has taken every method to land near your Camp—in order to offer you the more readily such succours as his Cargo may afford—the inclosed contains a list of the articles which compose it and I shall wait for your orders before I begin to sell any thing. I dare flatter myself that you will be pleased to accept my respectful Compliments of...
3298To George Washington from Solomon Cotton, Jr., 1 August 1796 (Washington Papers)
In confidence of your indulgence towards whatever is conducive to the public good, you are now addressed by a young man, with all that respect and veneration, due to your revered character; who intreats your acceptance of the Volume accompanying this letter. That you may enjoy all the happiness this life will admit of, & be received hereafter into the immortal temple of the most High is the...
3299To George Washington from Garrett Cottringer, 22 October 1788 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Garrett Cottringer, 22 Oct. 1788. On 15 Jan. 1789 GW wrote to Cottringer : “Your letter of the 22d of October, having with some others been mis-laid. . . .”
3300To George Washington from John Coulter, 23 December 1790 (Washington Papers)
In the probability that Congress will enact a general Quarantine Law this session & that a Health Officer or Visiting Physician will be appointed for this Port; I beg leave to offer myself for your Excellency’s Approbation. I am one of the Oldest Practitionors in this Town, & my Residence being at the Point, is a Situation most suitable for exercising the Duties of such an Office. My public...