431From George Washington to George Clinton, 25 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
As an attempt is determined on to reduce New York to our power. I am under the Necessity of calling on your State for an aid of Militia, especially as I cannot dispense with recalling the regular Troops now on the Frontiers, wishing to ease a State so harrassed as yours has been, as much as possible, consistent with the Importance of the intended Operation, I can only request Eight hundred...
432From George Washington to George Washington Parke Custis, 29 August 1797 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 21st Instt came to hand by the last Post; and, as usual, gave us pleasure to hear that you enjoyed good health; were progressing well in your Studies; and that you were in the Road to promotion. Senior class having left, or being on the point of leaving College—some of them with great eclat—ought to prove a strong stimulus to those who remain to acquire equal reputation...
433From George Washington to George Clinton, 1 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
Know all men by these present, that I George Washington of the Commonwealth of Virginia, General & Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America am held & firmly bound unto His Excellency George Clinton Esqr. Governor of the State of New York in the Sum of Five thousand pounds Currt Money of the said State of New York; to be paid unto the said George Clinton, his Executors,...
434From George Washington to George Clinton, 30 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am favord with your Excellencys letter of the 21st Instant inclosing a Copy of your Correspondence with Genl Haldimand. It has long since been determind that the Prisoners taken upon the Capitulation at the Cedars should be exchanged and we propose as proper subjects for their Exchange so far as they will go the Canadian Officers who were taken at St Johns and Sent in on Parole in 1776—The...
435From George Washington to Brigadier General George Clinton, 19 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
Altho’ I have not the least doubt of your Zeal and Activity, I cannot help reminding you of the Necessity there is, for your raising and bringing into Service, as expeditiously as possible, the Body of Men, of which your State have given you the command. I am clearly of opinion that the Enemy are collecting their force, with an intent to make a Stroke at this Army, which they will never suffer...
436From George Washington to George Augustine Washington, 18 August 1783 (Washington Papers)
If my Letter from Albany by the Count del Vermé has reached you, it would inform you that I had just made the tour of the Northern & Western parts of this State, & had got that far on my return home. Accordingly, the day following I arrived at this place & found your Aunt but just recovering from a Fever & severe Cholic which had reduced her much. Since then she has had a relapse, and is at...
437Certificate by George Washington, 1 October 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, October 1, 1779. Commends the conduct and service of Major Noirmont. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
438From George Washington to George Mason, 3 October 1785 (Washington Papers)
I have this moment received yours of yesterday’s date enclosing a memorial & remonstrance against the assessment Bill, which I will read with attention; at present I am unable to do it, on account of company. The Bill itself I do not recollect ever to have read: with attention I am certain I never did—but will compare them together. Altho’ no mans sentiments are more opposed to any kind of...
439From George Washington to George Fraser, 18 November 1755 (Washington Papers)
You are to remain at this place, in order to receive any Recruits which may come here, and forward up any Stores which may be wanted at the Fort. You may enlist all the men you can meet with here, without going out of Town (Servants and Apprentices excepted) and are not to discharge any Man after he is duly enlisted. If Captain Harrison should arrive here, without receiving any particular...
440From George Washington to Captain George Baylor, 28 November 1775 (Washington Papers)
I forgot to desire you to hire Horses if more than those you carried should be wanted. & therefore I mention it by Captn Blewer. I should be glad if you could send on, & let me know a little before you come to Town—the Evening before if convenient. I wish you a pleasant and uninterupted Journey, & am Dr Sir Yr Obedt P.S. I forgot to give you Money before you went away but keep an Acct of your...