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New Bridge [ New Jersey ] September 8, 1780 . Asks Congress to explain resolve of August 5, 1780, concerning Washington’s powers. Inquires about Congress’s ability to furnish currency, about North and South Carolina’s ability to supply provisions, and about measures to replace men whose terms of service end in January. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
New Bridge [ New Jersey ] September 8, 1780 . Describes British preparations for an expedition to Virginia. Describes defeat of Major General Horatio Gates at Camden. Proposes meeting with Rochambeau on September 20 at Hartford. Df , in writings of Richard Kidder Meade and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
New Bridge [ New Jersey ] September 8, 1780 . Is sending the two American officers requested. Proposes meeting Ternay on September 20 at Hartford. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
[Officers] For the Day Tomorrow[:] Brigadier General Huntington[,] Colonel Cilley[,] Lieutenant Colonel Dearborn[,] Major Leavensworth[,] Brigade Major Oliver Major Rosekrans will do the duty of brigade Inspector in Clinton’s brigade during Major Fish’s absence. Lieutenant Luther Trowbridge of the 7th Massachusetts regiment is appointed Adjutant to the same from the 1st instant vice Adjutant...
I have recd your favors of the 31st ulto and 3d instant. I should have been very glad had the situation of the Works, which Count de Rochambeau is constructing for the defence of the Island, admitted of the immediate dismission of the three months Massachusetts Militia, but as it does not, and the Count seems very desirous of compleating them, we cannot but consent to their staying out their...
Since the letter which I did myself the honor to write Congress the 20th Ulto, I have been more attentively considering the import of the resolution of the 5th of August, and am at a loss to satisfy myself as to the precise extent—whether it be meant to authorise me to extend my views beyond the present Campaign and even to apply to the Ministers of France & Spain in Europe—or only to concert...
The great preparations of General Clinton have hitherto resulted in nothing more than the sailing of a Fleet of about ninety Vessels of different sizes for Europe with a few invalids —We are however still amused with rumours of an embarkation; but these now go upon a new and more probable ground—a descent upon Virginia—We have just received the most disagreeable advices from General Gates of a...
[Officers] For the Day tomorrow[:] Brigadier General Irvine[,] Colonel Starr[,] Lieutenant Colonel North[,] Major Talbot[,] Brigade Major Ashley The Commander in Chief thinks proper to mention that many officers who are sent on Extra Commands occasion both him and themselves a great deal of unnecessary trouble by not keeping more particular accounts of their expences than those they frequently...
I have been informed that large quantities of Goods, proper for the use of the Army, have lately arrived to the Eastward, in the prizes captured out of the Quebec Fleet. The disappointment of not receiving the Cloathing expected from France by the Alliance Frigate, and the uncertainty of the safe arrival of the Ariel, on board of which it is said it was afterwards to have been shipped, (but...
I have heard that a New Arrangement is about to take place in the Medical Department and that it is likely, it will be a good deal curtailed with respect to many of it’s present appointments. Who will be the persons generally employed I am not informed nor do I wish to know; however I will mention to You—that I think Doctors Cochran & Craick—from their services—abilities and experience—and...
I have been favd with yours of the 24th ulto. My letter of the 15th Augt will have fully answered you on the subject of appropriating part of the levies to filling up the two state Regiments—and on the cases of the prisoners who escaped from Charlestown. The late unfortunate stroke to the southward will render the exertions of the state and of every individual more than commonly necessary. I...
12General Orders, 10 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] For the Day Tomorrow[:] Brigadier General Clinton[,] Colonel Tupper[,] Lieutenant Colonel Sill[,] Major Grier[,] Brigade Major Darby At the General Court martial whereof Colonel Greaton is president the 2nd instant—Reuben George an express rider was tried for “Delaying three hundred thousand dollars, on the road, which he had in Charge to deliver to Moore Furman Esquire Deputy...
I have received your favr of the 6th with the intelligence to which it refers. should any part of the Fleet mentioned by Capt. Jotham be destined for the Continent, we must soon hear of them. Lest my letter of the 28th ulto in answer to yours of the 22d should have miscarried, I inclose you a Copy. You will find in it an answer to all your questions, except that which respects the Arms for...
By a Letter I have received from Sir Henry Clinton of the 4th Instant, I find that the interview which has been proposed between You & General Phillips is to take place on the 19th of the Month, at Elizabeth Town. I presume Sir Henry Clinton informs You of this by the Letter I now transmit; and I need not add, that it will give me the highest pleasure if You can effect your exchange either for...
15General Orders, 11 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] For the day Tomorrow[:] Brigadier General Glover[,] Colonel Craig[,] Lieutenant Colonel Johnston[,] Major Ball[,] Brigade Major Pettingall Lieutenant Pride of the third Connecticutt regiment is Appointed Adjutant to the same from the 1st of May last—vice Adjutant Hart promoted. After Orders Lieutenant Colonel Commandant Reid is Appointed officer of the day tomorrow vice Colonel...
I am exceedingly obliged by your Excellency’s favor of the 3d. It has indeed relieved me from much anxiety, as, from Genl Gates’s letter of the 20th Augt from Hillsborough, there was the greatest reason to apprehend that the whole of the Maryland line and the troops which made a stand with them had been cut off—The stroke, as it is, is severe; but the total loss of the regular troops, would...
I have received Your Excellency’s favor of the 6th. I have no intelligence of Admiral Arbuthnots arrival at New York or at Sandy Hook—perhaps he may be standing at a greater distance from the Land than heretofore, to avoid the gales of wind which may be commonly expected upon the coast at this season —I received the following from New York yesterday, whether the men of War alluded to were the...
I am exceedingly obliged by your Excellency’s favor of the 3d. It has indeed relieved me from much anxiety as, from Genl. Gates’s letter of the 20h. Augt. from Hillsborough, there was the greatest reason to apprehend that the whole of the Maryland line and the troops which made a stand with them had been cut off. The stroke, as it is, is severe; but the total loss of the regular troops would...
Bergen County [ New Jersey ] September 12, 1780 . Reviews military situation in America. Insists that assistance from French fleet is needed in order to act decisively against the enemy. Emphasizes importance to France of a British defeat in America. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
Bergen County [ New Jersey ] September 12, 1780 . Asks La Luzerne to put letter to Comte de Guichen in cypher and to forward it. Discusses need for a land force to accompany fleet. Emphasizes need of French aid. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
21General Orders, 12 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] For the day Tomorrow[:] Brigadier General Patterson[,] Lieutenant Colonel Commandant Weissenfells[,] Lieutenant Colonel Holdridge[,] Major Winslow[,] Brigade Major Rice A Court of enquiry is ordered to set tomorrow morning nine ô clock in the president’s Markee at the request of Colonel Angell to examine into his conduct in the action at Springfield and report their opinion...
The Marquis De la Fayette arrived in America in april last charged by the Court of France, to announce to me its intention to send a fleet and army to cooperate with the troops of these States. Foreseeing that this succour would not have the intended effect, from an insufficiency of the naval force, which would probably be found inferior to the enemy, I requested the Marquis to represent to...
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.
New Bridge [ New Jersey ] September 13, 1780 . Renews proposal for meeting Rochambeau on September 20. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
25General Orders, 13 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] For the Day Tomorrow[:] Brigadier General Wayne[,] Lieutenant Colonel Commandant Butler[,] Lieutenant Colonel Whiting[,] Major Throop[,] Brigade Major White The General Court Martial whereof Colonel Dayton is President will sit tomorrow morning nine ô clock at the president’s Markee—Lieutenant Colonel Hait is appointed a member of the Court vice Lieutenant Colonel Badlam absent....
This will be presented to your Excellency by Captain Hendricks Solomon of Stockbridge who with about Twenty of his Tribe have been serving as Volunteers with the Army since the beginning of July —They have been generally attached to the Light Infantry and have conducted themselves with great propriety and fidelity—seeing no immediate prospect of any operations in this quarter in which they can...
The idea of an embarkation gains strength by the concurring testimony of emissaries and deserters, and seems to be on the point of taking place. On such an event it might be of importance that we should both be with our respective armies—which induces me to request our meeting may be deferred ’till the 25th instant. I hope this letter will arrive in time to anticipate your setting out, and...
I have just received advices from pretty good authority, of which the inclosed is a copy. From the complexion and agreement of these accounts, it seems very probable, that the Count De Guichen is really approaching the coast. Should this be the case it is of so much importance to lose no time in concerting our plans, that I renew my proposal for meeting you and the Admiral the 20th instant,...
29General Orders, 14 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] For the Day Tomorrow[:] Brigadier General Huntington[,] Lieutenant Colonel Commandant Hubly[,] Lieutenant Colonel Mentges[,] Major Harwood[,] Brigade Major Moore Colonel H. Jackson is appointed President of the General Court Martial vice Colonel Dayton ordered on Command. Varick transcript , DLC:GW . For the establishment of this court-martial, see General Orders, 12 September .
I have received your favors of the 11th and 12th: I have no objection to your sending the two pieces of Cannon to Colo. Gouvion. Under the circumstances you mentio⟨n⟩ you may detain the Men of Colo. Putnams Reg⟨t⟩ who are serving as Bargemen to you, and if you can withdraw the Batteaumen sent down to Kings ferry, with convenience, it will be a measure intirely agreeable to me. I hope Colo....
I have been duly favore⟨d⟩ with yours of the 12th inclosing the sev⟨eral⟩ articles of intelligence respecting the fleet of our allies; for which I beg you will accept my thanks. Thro’ several different channels I had previously received information that a squadron of heavy ships, with a number of Frigates had sailed from Cape Francois the destination of which was unknown —I am happy in...
New Bridge [ New Jersey ] September 15, 1780 . Asserts that the fall of Camden “adds itself to many others to exemplify the necessity of an army, the fatal consequences of depending on Militia.” Regrets that South still relies on militia. Is to meet the French commanders on September 20. Explains measures taken concerning certificates. Does not think it expedient to send a detachment to South...
33General Orders, 15 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] For the day tomorrow[:] Brigadier General Stark[,] Lieutenant Colonel Commandant smith[,] Lieutenant Colonel Huntington[,] Major Wyllys[,] Brigade Major Van Läer Morning Orders Septemr 15th Major Ball is appointed a Member of the Court of Enquiry whereof Colonel Nixon is President vice Major Reid on command. Varick transcript , DLC:GW . Col. Israel Angell wrote in his diary entry...
I have received the honor of Your Letters of the 7th & 9th Instt and, in consequence of the former I wrote to sir Henry Clinton on the 11th for the permit You request. As soon as it comes to hand it shall be forwarded to the Board. It is much to be wished that circumstances would admit greater supplies sent for the prisoners, as I am very apprehensive they are materially wanted. Unfortunately...
I have been honored within a few days with yours of the 2d of Augt inclosing a letter from Governor Burt of Antigua to General prevost relative to an exchange of John Burke Esq: of Antigua for Lieut. Thomas Morris of the Georgia Artillery. I have transmitted this letter to Sir Henry Clinton and have informed him that should he think proper to accede to the proposed exchange, I will upon his...
I am honored with your letters of the 6th and 8th instant with their inclosures—happy to find that the late disaster in Carolina has no⟨t⟩ been so great as its first features indicated —This event however, adds itself to many others to exemplify the necessity of an army—the fata⟨l⟩ consequences of depending on Militia. Regular Troops alone are equal to the exigences of modern war, as well for...
New Bridge [ New Jersey ] September 16, 1780 . Is setting out for Hartford. States that Greene is to be in command of the Army. Sends instructions concerning post at Dobbs Ferry. Reports that Admiral Rodney is “at the Hook and that the Enemy are making an embarkation for Rhode Island.” States that if this information is true, Greene is to make preparations for attacking New York. Df , in...
38General Orders, 16 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] For the day Tomorrow[:] Brigadier General Irvine[,] Lieutenant Colonel Commandant sherman[,] Lieutenant Colonel Murray[,] Major Knapp[,] Brigade Major Rosekrans. For Detachment[:] Major Ball to relieve Major Reid Ensign Samuel Tallmage is appointed Adjutant to the 4th New york regiment vice Lieutenant Ellsworth promoted from the ninth day of July last. Major James Moore is appointed...
Tomorrow I set out for Hartford, on an interview with The French General and Admiral. In my absence the command of the army devolves upon you. I have so intire confidence in your prudence and abilities, that I leave the conduct of it to your discretion, with only one observation, that with our present prospects, it is not our business to seek an action or accept it but on advantageous terms....
I have received your favor of the 8th inst. The difficulties and distresses, which we every day experience on the score of provisions, evince that we can place no certain dependance on the modes pointed out for obtaining regular supplies, and that it will be therefore expedient for you to procure as much as you consistently can by virtue of the powers with which you are vested by His...
I have received your Letter of this date—and am sorry to find You have not obtained ⟨from⟩ your State, the benefits which are proposed and recommended by the Resolut⟨io⟩n to which You refer. I am sensible of the difficulties attending your situation on this account, and therefore consent to One of your going to His Excellency, Governor Lee, as You request. You will inform Colonel Hazen of it....
I have this moment recd a letter of which the inclosed is a Copy. It is possible that this may be the Fleet of Admiral Arbuthnot, and that the person who discovered them may have mistaken his larger Frigates for ships of the line, but of this you will be able to form a judgment by the time this letter reaches you—I will communicate any further intelligence which I may receive—I thought the...