1George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 27 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 27, 1781 . Is happy to hear of success in Chesapeake Bay and that the Chevalier Destouches is planning to send a “second detachment for an ulterior cooperation.” Describes British and American moves in South. Will visit Rhode Island at earliest possible time. Sends news of a British embarkation from New York to Virginia. Df , in writing of H, George Washington...
2George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 15 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 15, 1781 . Makes proposal for a joint land and sea venture to capture Benedict Arnold. Asks Rochambeau’s opinion. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 29 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 29, 1781 . Reports that mutiny has been suppressed. Describes successful American enterprise at “West Chester,” New York. Tells of Benedict Arnold’s raid in Virginia. Reports British and American movements in the Carolinas. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
4George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 10 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 10, 1780 . Regrets “that this campaign has not been productive of such important advantages as we had reason to flatter ourselves.” Is “not sanguine about any enterprise, which is connected with maritime dispositions.” Approves detention of Colonel Christopher Greene’s regiment. Sends news of execution of Major John André. Df , in writing of H, George...
5George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 26 August 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Teaneck, New Jersey ] August 26, 1780 . Is concerned that Captain Pierre Landais failed to bring more arms; trusts they will arrive on the Ariel . Hopes that the second French division will not be held in blockade. Fears that internal troubles in Ireland and England will not directly aid American cause. Sends news of the Comte de Guichen’s plans to sail to Jamaica. Agrees that the British...
6George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 13 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
New Bridge [ New Jersey, ] September 13, 1780 . Asserts that British expedition “seems to be on the point of taking place.” States that under these circumstances “we should be with our respective armies.” Asks to defer the proposed meeting to September 20. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
7George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 21 August 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Orangetown [ New York ] August 21, 1780 . Agrees that it will be best to defer the debarkation on Long Island. Considers various plans for attacking New York. Inquires into the possibilities of an interview. Reports rumor of new British expedition. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
8George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 27 July 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Bergen County, New Jersey ] July 27, 1780 . Confirms report of British embarkation. States that the Army is ready to march to New York to endeavor to take advantage of Sir Henry Clinton’s absence. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
9George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 20 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 20, 1781 . Discusses the mutiny in Pennsylvania. Proposes that the chain of communication between Headquarters and Rhode Island be restored. Will meet Rochambeau in Newport at the earliest convenient moment. Reports that the enemy has collected transports in North River and that Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens will stop at Newport before leaving for France. Df...
10George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 2 March 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
Home of Andrew Morehouse [ New York ] March 2, 1781 . Is pleased with French plan to return to Chesapeake Bay. Is en route to Newport. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.