1871From George Washington to Benjamin Whitcomb, 12 March 1781 (Washington Papers)
After the positive order given to you to send the Men of your Corps to the Regiments of the States to which they respectively belong, I little expected to have heard that they were still at Coos, and to have received a petition from the Men themselves desiring the indulgence of remaining there—You very well know the order was given in conformity to a Resolve of Congress for reforming the Corps...
1872From George Washington to Frederick Visscher, 30 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
I request you to accept my warmest thanks for your affectionate address. In a cause so Just & righteous as ours, we have every reason to hope the divine Providence will still continue to crown our arms with success, and finally compel our Enemies to grant us that Peace upon equitable terms, which we so ardently desire. May you, and the good People of this Town, in the mean time be protected...
1873George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 12 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, August 12, 1779. Discusses possible attack on Powles Hook. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1874From George Washington to William Livingston, 26 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed papers were handed to me a few Days ago—The Case of the Officers as therein represented, appears singularly hard; but I can only refer him to the Civil power, for Relief from civil processes. I will thank your Excellency to take the Trouble of reading the papers—and, if any legal remedy can be given to Lieut. Stewart, that you will be pleased to suggest the Mode to B. Genl Hazen....
1875George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 8 January 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] January 8, 1780 . Asks Trumbull’s cooperation in obtaining food for Army. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1876George Washington to Major Thomas Forrest, 16 May 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 16, 1779 . Discusses promotion in the artillery. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Forrest was a major of the Fourth Continental Artillery.
1877George Washington to the New England States, 29 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 29, 1781 . Reports that the mutiny has been suppressed. Commends troops sent to quell uprising. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1878To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 18 January 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The conduct of Majr. L’Enfant and those employed under him, astonishes me beyond measure!—and something more than even appears, must be meant by them—When you are at leisure I should be glad to have a further conversation with you on this subject.—Yrs. sincerely & affectionately, RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 18 Jan. 1792 and recorded in SJPL , where the note is described as being “on...
1879George Washington to Brigadier General Henry Knox, 12 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 12, 1779 . Urges Knox to send all available arms to Army and to apply to Board of War for a further supply. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1880George Washington to Conrad Alexandre Gérard, 18 May 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 18, 1779 . Thanks Gérard for visit. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.