2461From George Washington to John Greaton, 14 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
Should Captain Pray of the water Guard communicate to you any intelligence respecting the movements of the Enemy, or you receive it from any other Quarter you will transmit it with all possible dispatch to Lord Stirling at his Quarters. I am sir your most Obedt DLC : Papers of George Washington.
2462George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 7 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 7, 1781 . Hopes that the French have been able to take advantage of the damaged British fleet. Sends news of Benedict Arnold’s operations in Virginia. Has heard unofficially that Maryland has acceded to the Confederation and that Virginia has relinquished its claim to “country West of the Ohio, in favour of the United States.” Df , in writing of H, George...
2463George Washington to John Jay, 21 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 21, 1779 . Discusses motives for attack on Stony Point and plans for capture of Verplanks Point. Explains why Verplanks Point was not taken and why Stony Point was evacuated. Reports that British have reoccupied Stony Point. LS , in writing of H, Papers of the Continental Congress, National Archives.
2464From George Washington to Harriot Washington, 3 February 1794 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Harriot Washington, 3 Feb. 1794. In her letter to GW of 9 Feb. , Harriot acknowledged receipt of her “dear Uncle’s letter” and the “bundle” that accompanied it. Betty Washington Lewis, in her letter to GW of 9 Feb. , acknowledged the arrival of GW’s letter of “the 3th of this Month” with its present for Harriot.
2465From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 22 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to inclose you the Returns of the Invalid Regt accompanied by the Copy of a letter from Colo. Nicola on the subject of reforming the Corps— That part of it which respects the inexpediency of reducing it wholly at this season of the year is worthy of attention. There is a detachment in Philada who are not included in the Returns now sent, you will be pleased to call upon...
2466George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 4 August 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] August 4, 1777. Forwards Congress’ appointment of Gates to the command of Northern Department. LS , in writing of H, New-York Historical Society, New York City.
2467From George Washington to Martha Washington, 24–26 April 1791 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Martha Washington, c.24–26 April 1791. On 15 May Tobias Lear wrote to GW : “a letter for Mrs Washington came under cover to me, which she informed me was dated Wilmington.” GW was at Wilmington, N.C., from 24 to 26 April.
2468From George Washington to Colonel Armand, 27 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : to Colonel Armand, c.27 July 1778. On 27 July, GW wrote Col. William Malcom : “I now inclose a letter to Colo. Armand or the commanding Officer [of his corps].”
2469From George Washington to Samuel Fraunces, 21 September 1792 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Samuel Fraunces, 21 Sept. 1792. GW wrote Tobias Lear on 21 Sept. from Mount Vernon: “Not knowing what delays you may have met with on the Road, I have directed Mr Francis in a letter of this date, to engage Mr Page’s Coach to be here, to accomodate our journey to Philadelphia.”
2470From George Washington to William Heath, 26 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
Yours of yesterday reached me at this place. The Report to which you allude is with my Baggage; but as I imagine you have a Copy of it, you will be pleased to direct a Board to settle the Ranks of the subalterns who are interested, upon the principles established by the Board at Phillipsburg Camp. With great Regard I am Dear Sir Yr most obt sert MHi : Heath Papers.
2471George Washington to Mrs. Mary Pemberton, 5 April 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Valley Forge ] April 5, 1778 . Cannot comply with Mrs. Pemberton’s request, but is forwarding it to Thomas Wharton, Jr., who will no doubt approve the application. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Mrs. Pemberton had applied for a passport for wagons carrying supplies to her husband who was a prisoner. Wharton was president of the Supreme Executive Council...
2472George Washington to Comte d’Estaing, 13 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 13, 1778 . Sends British account of naval battle in which Comte d’Orvilliers commanded French fleet. Reports that English fleet is still at “the Hook.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
2473From George Washington to Col. Stephen Moylan, 21 July 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Col. Stephen Moylan, 21 July 1777. In his letter to GW of 22 July , Moylan writes that “I received your favor of yesterday a little after midnight.”
2474George Washington to Captain Samuel Kearsley, 9 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 9, 1779 . Regrets that since Kearsley’s resignation has taken place, Kearsley cannot be “reintroduced” into the regiment. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Kearsley had been a captain of the Eleventh Pennsylvania Regiment.
2475From George Washington to Col. David Chambers, 14 January 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Col. David Chambers, 14 Jan. 1777. Chambers wrote GW on 9 Feb. : “I Observ’d your Excellency’s letter of the 14th of last Month.”
2476From George Washington to the Orange County Committee of Safety, 17 July 1776 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to the Orange County Committee of Safety, 17 July 1776. The committee’s letter to GW of 16 July is endorsed “Answerd 17th.”
2477George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 29 September 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] September 29, 1779 . States that Brigadier General Anthony Wayne will take up quarters at Haverstraw Forge. Asks Stirling to support Wayne if necessary. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
2478From George Washington to Capt. Charles Craig, 3 December 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Capt. Charles Craig, c.3 Dec. 1777. Craig’s letter to GW of 3 Dec. is docketed in part “Answd.”
2479From George Washington to Francis Willis, 8 May 1774 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Francis Willis, Jr., 8 May 1774. Willis wrote GW on 15 May : “I have likewis receivd yours of the 8th instant.”
2480George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 28 April 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] April 28, 1780 . Discusses deficiencies of Army. Instructs Howe to “set on foot a collection of boats on the river” in order to “make a demonstration of a movement on our part.” Asks Howe to direct Lieutenant Colonel Jean-Baptiste Gouvion to “repair to this army.” Emphasizes that supplies for main Army are not to be diverted. Df , in writing of H, George Washington...
2481From George Washington to David Forman, 28 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
I was yesterday favored with your Letter of the 25th. I am much obliged by the intelligence you have forwarded—The List you enclosed appears to have the marks of authenticity—should you find there is any alteration in the state of the Enemy’s shipping, or should you obtain any other important information I shall expect to hear from you by an early conveyance. in the Mean time I am with great...
2482From George Washington to James Cassaty, 25 September 1783 (Washington Papers)
Your Letter of the 11th Instant care duly to hand—as I am sorry that the conduct of the Officer commandg at Oswego put you to the inconveniences you mention. I expect Governor Clinton here in the course of a few days when I shall confer with him on what is further necessary to be done in this affair—I am. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
2483From George Washington to John Kirkpatrick, 20 August 1758 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to John Kirkpatrick, 20 Aug. 1758. On 23 Aug. Kirkpatrick wrote to GW : “I am no less honour’d than entertaind by your kind Letter of the 20th.”
2484George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 30 September 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, September 30, 1779. Regrets that permission cannot be granted to Lady Mary Stirling to visit her friends. Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Lady Mary Stirling, the wife of Peter Van Brugh Livingston, was the sister of William Alexander, Lord Stirling.
2485From George Washington to William Crawford, 11 March 1771 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to William Crawford, 11 Mar. 1771. On 15 April Crawford wrote to GW : “I Receved yours of March the 11th.”
2486From George Washington to Philip John Schuyler, 8 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have been favoured with your Letter of the 20th April. I should be very happy in an Opportunity to accept your kind Invitation of a Visit to Albany—but my particular Circumstances & Expectations at this Moment, prevent that pleasure at this Time. Mrs Washington joins me in a request that her best Compliments may, with mine, be presented to Mrs Schuyler. With very great Regard I am D. Sir...
2487George Washington to Colonels of Artillery, 4 March 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 4, 1779 . Asks colonels to transmit to “Head Quarters a representation of your own claim of rank in the corps of Artillery and of the rank of the Regiment under your command.” LS , in writing of H, New-York Historical Society, New York City.
2488To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 29 May 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, May 29, 1796. On June 1, 1796, Hamilton wrote to Washington and acknowledged “Your letter of the 29th.” Letter not found. ]
2489From George Washington to Edmund Randolph, 18 May 1793 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Edmund Randolph, c.18 May 1793. Randolph wrote GW on 18 May , “I was from home, sir, on the business of your letter, when you did me the honor of stopping at our house.”
2490George Washington to Captain-Lieutenant Jonas Symonds, 28 February 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Valley Forge, February 28, 1778 . Instructs Symonds to act under Brigadier General Anthony Wayne’s orders. LS , in writing of H, George Washington Photostats, Library of Congress.