1831George Washington to Major Richard Claiborne, 23 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Rockaway Bridge [ New Jersey ] June 23, 1780 . Instructs Claiborne to proceed to Morristown to check on removal of stores and baggage. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1832From George Washington to William Charles Cole Claiborne, 30 May 1797 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 22d Ult. has been duly received, and I pray you to accept my thanks for the favourable sentiments you have been pleased to express for me, and of my Administration of the Government. If all our Citizens were actuated by the principles you profess, it would much promote the happiness and prosperity of our Country. I have not unpacked the Papers yet, which I brought from...
1833From George Washington to Richard Claibourne, 23 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
You will proceed forthwith to Morris Town and inform your self of the measures taken to remove the stores and baggage of the army from Morris and from Succussunni toward Sussex Court house and the North River and you will take such additional measures as appear necessary to remove them effectually and with the greatest expedition. The flour and salted meat except what the Commissaries think...
1834From George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 23 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
For the more speedy assembling of the Militia upon an emergency I have agreed with the Feild Officers in this and the next County to erect Beacons upon the most conspicuous Hills, the firing of which is to be the signals for the⟨m⟩ to repair to their different alarm posts. You will be pleased therefore to order a party from your division consisting of an Officer and 24 Men with Axes and four...
1835From George Washington to David & Francis Clark, 17 September 1790 (Washington Papers)
From the best judgment I can form of the repairs and alterations to be made in my old Coach (under the statement & opinions given in your letter of the 13th instt) I feel most inclined to give you the following directions for your procedure that no delay or disappointment may happen. The colour is to be as at present; but to be neatly painted and highly varnished. The Seasons (which are now on...
1836From George Washington to David & Francis Clark, 9 September 1790 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to David & Francis Clark, 9 Sept. 1790. On 13 Sept. 1790 David Clark of the firm of David & Francis Clark of Philadelphia wrote to GW and mentioned having received “Your favor of the 9th Instant.” GW probably sent this letter to Clement Biddle in Philadelphia and asked his friend to deliver it to the carriage makers (see Tobias Lear to GW, 26 Sept. 1790, n.7 ).
1837From George Washington to Jonathan Clarke, 14 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
I received your favor of the 13th instant. General Scott has my instructions that you may proceed by the most convenient route to Cambridge or the troops of Convention. And that nothing may be wanting which can add to their ease and comfort, you may if you choose it signify to Sir Henry Clinton that I will receive at Kings ferry the necessaries and money you mention and take immediate measures...
1838From George Washington to Oliver Clarke, 29 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received your favour of the 29th of June which a multiplicity of business has prevented my answering before. There can be no doubt that you are entitled to the year’s pay allowed to supernumerary officers—This is expressly provided for by a resolve of Congress of the 22d day of May 1779; agreeable to which I have requested General Gates to order you payment on application — I am only...
1839From George Washington to Thomas Clarke, 25 January 1785 (Washington Papers)
In your name & behalf Mr Laurens, as he passed thro’ this State last Month on his way from the seat of Congress to Charleston —presented me a very handsome gold headed cane: & accompanied it with such favorable sentiments of your good wishes towards the American revolution—& the flattering opinion you entertained of me, as to induce me, contrary to my usual custom, to accept of it. With this...
1840From George Washington to George Rogers Clark, 8 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
I this day received your favors of the 20th and 21st of May by Capt. Randolph and am sorry to find that your intended expedition against Detroit stands upon so precarious a footing. When Govr Jefferson first proposed the plan to me he only asked for the Artillery and Stores and an Artillery Officer, but as I wished to give every support in my power to the undertaking which I deemed of great...
1841From George Washington to George Rogers Clark, 25 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
At the request of His Excellency Govr Jefferson I have already given orders to the Commandant of Fort Pitt to afford you every assistance in his power in the procuration of your intended expedition. I, a few days ago, received a piece of intelligence from New York which it may be material for you to know—It is—that Colo. Conolly who formerly lived upon the Ohio, who was taken in the year 1775...
1842From George Washington to John Clark, 6 October 1794 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 27th ulto was put into my hands in the moment I was leaving the City of Philadelphia, and I have had neither leizure or opportunity of acknowledging the receipt of it since, till now. I thank you for your polite offer of attending me to the field, but my going thither, or returning to the Seat of Government in time for the meeting of Congress, depends upon circumstances not...
1843From George Washington to John Clark, 14 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
Your agreable Favor of the 19th ulto ⅌ Genl Viominil—with its very pleasing Attendant, is come safe to Hand—for which you will please to accept my warmest Thanks. That our Enemies Consignments are so often diverted from the Point of their Intention, is matter of very pleasing Satisfaction to me—and you may be assured Gentlemen that I am particularly rejoiced that Fortune has so often cast her...
1844From George Washington to Major John Clark, Jr., 18 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am favd with yours of this date, and send you Fifty dollars for the purposes you mention. I beg I may have the most instant intelligence of any accounts that you may obtain, because I beleive that some move of consequence is in Agitation among the Enemy. I shall for that reason be obliged to you for remaining a few days longer at your present station, as I can put more dependance upon having...
1845From George Washington to Maj. John Clark, 27 October 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Maj. John Clark, Jr., 27 Oct. 1777. Clark’s letter to GW of 27 Oct. is docketed in part “Ansd same date.”
1846From George Washington to Major John Clark, Jr., 16 December 1777 (Washington Papers)
Your Messenger went away before I got home yesterday, or I should have answered your letter. Altho’ I would not grant permission to all those who want to go into Philada to get paid for what they were plundered of, you may allow it to those on whom you can depend and from whom you expect any intelligence in return. I have directed that all passes granted by you shall be sufficient for the...
1847From George Washington to Major John Clark, Jr., 4 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have just receiv’d your favor of 8 OClock last Evening & think you have fallen upon an exceeding good Method of gaining Intelligence, & that too much Caution cannot be made use of both on Accot of the safety of your friend & the Execution & continuance of your design which may be of service to us. In your next I’d have you mention that General Gates now having nothing to do to the Northward,...
1848From George Washington to Maj. John Clark, 13 November 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Maj. John Clark, Jr., 13 Nov. 1777. Clark’s letter to GW of 12 Nov. is docketed in part “Ansd 13th.”
1849From George Washington to Major John Clark, Jr., 27 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have yours of Yesterday and am obliged for the particular information which you give to the points I gave you in charge. As I have now got the necessary information as to the Enemy’s Works, position &ca what your Friends will particularly attend to, will be, the Return of Lord Cornwallis and his Troops, and what appear after that, to be their intentions. Whether to sit down in quarters for...
1850From George Washington to John Clark, Jr., 24 January 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have been favored with yours of the 13 Inst. I hope you will determine without delay, whether you will accept the appointment of auditor, and if you do, that you will repair as soon as you possibly can to the Army to enter upon the duties of it. An office of this nature has been long thought expedient, and for want of it, I am persuaded the Public have suffered greatly as well as many...
1851From George Washington to Major John Clark, Jr., 25 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
Your two favors of the 22d & that of the 24th Instant have been duly received. I thank you for your exertions to procure intelligence and hope they will be continued. I have inclosed you a List of Questions to which I wish the most satisfactory Answers that can be obtained. You will direct your Emissaries & Spies particularly on these Head, and will request their pointed attention to them. I...
1852From George Washington to Maj. John Clark, 19 November 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Maj. John Clark, Jr., 19 Nov. 1777. Clark’s third letter to GW of 18 Nov. is docketed in part “Answd 19th.”
1853From George Washington to Major John Clark, Jr., 29 September 1777 (Washington Papers)
I recd yours of the 25th from Elizabeth Town by John Meeker. I inclose you a passport for him and for John Hendricks and Baker Hendricks both of whom Colo. Dayton informs me can be usefull, to us. The Colo. also informs me that these people and some others who have done us services in this way have never been paid for their risque and trouble, I therefore desire you will make them such...
1854From George Washington to Major John Clark, Jr., 9 December 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am favd with yours of 8 OClock this Morning. I fancy your intelligencer is mistaken as to the number of wounded; but they had a pretty warm brush with Morgans Corps, in which he thinks he killed and wounded a good many —Genl Potter is gone over to the West side of Schulylkill again, be pleased to represent the matter of the provision to him and let him know it is my desire that Colo. Rankin...
1855From George Washington to Major John Clark, Jr., 21 December 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was yesterday favd with yours of the 18th and 19th and last night with that of the 20th The inclosed, which you will be kind enough to carry or send to Genl Potter immediately, as it is of consequence, among other things directs him to look into the matter of Mr Trumbulls provision and to have it restored to him. Genl potter is somewhere between Radnor and Merion Meeting. If you will...
1856From George Washington to Maj. John Clark, 7 October 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Maj. John Clark, Jr., 7 Oct. 1777. Clark in his letter to GW of 18 Nov. refers to: “your Letter of the 7th of October.”
1857From George Washington to John Clark, Jr., Matthew Clarkson, and William Palfrey, 13 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
The distance at which your Office is held, makes it exceedingly inconvenient for the Officers to attend there, as they are obliged to do in the ordinary course of business. It will therefore be necessary for you to choose among the huts that have lately been quitted one that will be most commodious for the transaction of your affairs. Let your Office and that of the Pay master be as near...
1858From George Washington to Clark & Nightingale, 31 August 1775 (Washington Papers)
Hearing that you have imported a Quantity of Powder, Lead & Small Arms I have dispatchd Capt. Bayler, one of my Aids de Camp to treat with you for it. Whatever Engagement he shall enter into for the whole or any part I will confirm: And upon Delivery to him your Bills drawn on me for the Price agreed on shall be honor’d on the Shortest Notice. I am Gent: Your very Humble Servt LB , in Thomas...
1859From George Washington to Clark & Nightingale, 17 May 1776 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Clark & Nightingale, 17 May 1776. On 27 May Clark & Nightingale wrote to GW : “Your Favour of the 17th Instant . . . We have Rec’d.” This letter was apparently very similar to GW’s letter of this date to Nicholas and John Brown.
1860George Washington to Captain Oliver Clark, 29 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 29, 1779. Agrees that Clark is “entitled to the year’s pay allowed to supernumerary officers.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Clark had been a captain of the First Rhode Island Regiment.
1861From George Washington to Matthew Clarkson, 24 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
Major Matthew Clarkson commenced his military Services as a Volunteer early in the present War. In the Year 1777 he received a Majority in the Army of the United States, and was present at the Surrender of Lieut. General Burgoyne at Saratoga, having been active in all the principal antecedent Engagements, which produced that Event—In the Year 1779 was appointed Aide de Camp to Major General...
1862From George Washington to William Stephens Smith, 24 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have this Moment received your Application to me requestg Liberty to join the combined Armies in the West Indies, for this Campaign. I applaud Gentlemen the noble & generous Ardor displayed on this Occasion—But having never taken upon me to grant Leave of Absence to Officers in the American Army, with out permission of Congress, your Application shall be conveyed to that Hono. Body—for their...
1863From George Washington to Colonel Thomas Clark, 4–7 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
As the Convention Troops will have passed above you by the time this reaches you, the object of your Station at the Clove will have been effected. You will therefore be pleased to move down to Paramus with the Carolina Brigade and quarter your Men in as compact a manner as the situation of the Buildings will permit. You shall, upon my arrival at Middle Brook receive more particular...
1864From George Washington to Colonel Thomas Clark, 16 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
Colo. Pattens Regt is to march to such a post in the Highlands as Genl Mcdougal shall appoint, be pleased therefore to dispatch an Officer of that Regt to him near Peekskill to take his orders. Upon the return of the Officer the Regiment is to march immediately to the place of its destination. I am Sir Yr most obt Servt. Df , in Tench Tilghman’s writing, DLC:GW ; Varick transcript , DLC:GW ....
1865From George Washington to Colonel Thomas Clark, 29 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
Congress have directed that the two Carolina Regiments should march to the Southward —You will therefore immediately put yourself in readiness to move—The Qr Master will have directions to supply you with waggons and The Commissary to make an arrangement of provisions on the route. When you are ready you will receive further directions for your march. The sooner this is the case the better,...
1866George Washington to Colonel Thomas Clark, 29 September 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] September 29, 1779 . Orders Clark to prepare to march south. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1867From George Washington to Colonel Thomas Clark, 22 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed you have a Copy of the Arrangemt of your own and Colo. Pattens Regiments. If any Alterations have happened since the Copy was made out by Resignation or otherwise be pleased to remark them and return the lists to me that I may send them back to the Board of War and obtain Commissions upon them. I am &c. Df , in Tench Tilghman’s writing, DLC:GW ; Varick transcript , DLC:GW . The...
1868From George Washington to Colonel Thomas Clark, 3 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received intelligence from Congress which makes it unnecessary for you to proced further on your route to Carolina —you will therefore on receipt of this letter—rejoin the main army by easy marches. I am Sir your most obt servt. Df , in James McHenry’s writing, DLC:GW ; Varick transcript , DLC:GW . For the intelligence from Congress informing GW that French vice admiral d’Estaing was on...
1869From George Washington to Colonel Thomas Clark, 1 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have yours of the 26th ulto by Capt. Armstrong who carries up 25000 dollars for the purpose of reinlisting, when that is expended you can upon application be furnished with a further sum. Be pleased to keep me informed of every move of the Enemy while they remain on this side of Hudsons River, or should they return, it will be a satisfaction to me to know it. I am &c. P.S. When the present...
1870From George Washington to Colonel Thomas Clark, 6 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have recd intelligence that the enemy’s shipping had got as high up as King’s ferry and that they had landed some Men on this side near Haverstraw. Be pleased therefore to move the Brigade without their Baggage to a good peice of Ground seven or eight miles towards the Ferry. You had better march upon the Road nearest the Mountain and not upon that through Kakeate. If the enemy should have...
1871From George Washington to Colonel Thomas Clark, 14 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed has been presented to me by Lieut. Varner of your Regt. If Mr Scull is, as the representation sets forth, a junior Officer to the three subscribers, I shall be glad to be informed how he comes to be ranked above them in the arrangemt. Be pleased to order Colo. Patten’s Regt to hold themselves in readiness to march from their prest quarters which they may expect to do in a few...
1872George Washington to Colonel Thomas Clark, 17 March 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 17, 1779 . Informs Clark of enemy’s movements in New Jersey. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Clark was a colonel of the First North Carolina Regiment.
1873From George Washington to Colonel Thomas Clark, 1 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
In consequence of a Resolve of Congress of the 23d Septemr directing the two Regiments of No. Carolina at present under your command to proceed to South Carolina, you are to march immediately by the Route which shall be pointed out to you by the Quarter Master General, and upon your arrival at Philadelphia, put yourself under the command of Brigadier General Hogan to whom you will deliver the...
1874From George Washington to Colonel Thomas Clark, 4 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have just now received authentic intelligence, that the Enemy have Several Ships moving up the North River with Troops & flat bottomed boats. I do not know what their object is—but you will hold all your troops in readiness, taking care to have them well supplied with amunition & provision, that the pass through the Clove may be defended to the last extremity if the Enemy mean to attempt the...
1875From George Washington to Colonel Thomas Proctor and Captains Winthrop Sargent, John Doughty, and Thomas Clark, 23 March … (Washington Papers)
Business has prevented my answering yours of the 18th before this time. If I have given Capt. Duplessis a character, in my recommendation of him to Congress, which he does not deserve, I have done it through misinformation. As you very well know, I was not an eye witness of any part of his conduct or behaviour. I took the matter up from Colo. Greens letters, who commanded at Fort Mercer, and...
1876From George Washington to Colonel Thomas Clark, 21 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
You are, agreeable to my orders of the 4th instant, to take post this Winter with the Brigade under your command at Paramus. You are to quarter the Men in as compact a manner as possible both for the preservation of discipline and the conveniency of drawing your force speedily together in case of an Alarm. Your position is intended to effect three purposes—to cover the communication to King’s...
1877From George Washington to Colonel Thomas Clark, 18 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
You will be pleased upon the Rect of this to cross with the two Carolina Regiments at King’s Ferry and proceed immediately to sufferans and take post at the entrance of the Clove. You will then post small parties at the different passes between that and Hudsons River. These positions are to prevent the Convention Troops from deserting to the Enemy while they cross above you on their way to...
1878From George Washington to Colonel Thomas Clark, 19 November 1779 (Washington Papers)
The Honble the Congress having by their Resolve of the 11th Instant directed that the two Regiments of North Carolina at present under your command should proceed to South Carolina —you are hereby directed to march immediately, by the Route herein inclosed, to that State, and upon your arrival there put yourself under the command of Major General Lincoln or commanding Officer in the southern...
1879From George Washington to Colonel Thomas Clark, 16 April 1779 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed you have the Confessions of William Cole and William Welcher lately executed in Bergen County. I have transmitted them to you, that you may be upon your guard against the persons therein named. If any of them should be found lurking about your Quarters, apprehend them and deliver them immediately to the Civil authority; or if you should be called upon by either of the Governors or the...
1880From George Washington to Colonel Thomas Clark, 17 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received intelligence that the enemy on Staten Island are in motion—and appear as if they were on the point of some expedition. These appearances may either mean an operation in this quarter or may be only a feint to cover a design against some other. You will therefore be vigilant and hold yourself in readiness to act as circumstances may require. This is an additional motive for...