1831From George Washington to François-Jean de Beauvoir, marquis de Chastellux, 13 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am much obliged to you for apprehending & sending One of the Persons who caused the disturbance last night under Guard—He shall be confined & properly examined—Be assured, Sir, every Measure, shall be adopted to preserve good Order & prevent a repetition of the like outrages in future. With perfect respect & esteem I am DLC : Papers of George Washington.
1832From George Washington to Henry Knox, 28 September 1783 (Washington Papers)
Supposing the necessary number of Troops to be kept up during the Winter it will be necessary to make some provision to supply their wants of Cloathing. That this may not be delayed I am to request you to call for Returns of such Articles as will be absolutely necessary and to forward me a general Return thereof as soon as possible. I am Dear sir Your very Obed. servant MHi : Henry Knox Papers.
1833From George Washington to James Butler, 17 August 1794 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : to James Butler, c.17 Aug. 1794. On 17 Aug., GW wrote William Pearce : "A letter is enclosed for Butler, who must take his own way."
1834George Washington to Captain William Dobbs, 5 October 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] October 5, 1779 . Asks Dobbs to report to Headquarters in order to serve as a pilot for D’Estaing. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Dobbs was a pilot of Fishkill, New York.
1835From George Washington to George Clinton, 20 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
I had this morning the honor to receive your Favor of the 13th Instant. I thank Your Excellency for your attention to my request, for the return of General Clinton & his Troops—and flatter myself they are before this, at or well on their way to West point. The measures taken for ensuring the Supply of provisions to Fort Schuyler, were certainly very proper. It was an object I had very much at...
1836George Washington to Marquis de Lafayette, 16 May 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 16, 1780 . Gives reasons why first objective of the French fleet should be New York. Reiterates the importance of having Comte de Guichen “come upon this Coast without delay.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Luc-Urbain de Bouëxic, Comte de Guichen, lieutenant general and commander in chief of the French navy in the West Indies.
1837From George Washington to Lewis Richard Morris, 10 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have received your Letter of the 30th November requesting leave to resign your Commission. I am always sorry to see those officers quit the Army whose abilities may do credit to themselves and to the Service, but the reasons you give are such that I cannot refuse your request. I am Sir. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
1838George Washington to Comte de Guichen, 12 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
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.
1839George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 28–29 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] August 28–29, 1779 . Sends marching orders for Stirling. Reports severance of relations between Spain and England. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1840From George Washington to Gilliss Polk, 2 May 1787 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Gilliss Polk, 2 May 1787. Polk wrote GW on 20 May : “I Received your letter of the 2d May.”
1841From George Washington to James McHenry, 10 December 1783 (Washington Papers)
After seeing the backs of the British Forces turned upon us, and the Executive of the State of New York put into the peaceable possession of their Capitol, I set out for this place. On Monday next I expect to leave the City, and by slow traveling arrive at Baltimore on Wednesday, where I will spend one day and then proceed to Annapolis and get translated into a private Citizen. I am y’r...
1842From George Washington to Maj. Gen. John Armstrong, 22 December 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Maj. Gen. John Armstrong, c.22 Dec. 1777. In his first letter to GW of 23 Dec. , Armstrong writes of “your Excellens. favour which came to hand last night.”
1843George Washington to Major General Philip Schuyler, 25 March 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 25, 1779. Discusses use of Susquehanna in preference to Mohawk as route for Indian expedition. Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. This letter is dated March 21, 1779, in GW John C. Fitzpatrick, ed., The Writings of George Washington (Washington, 1931–1944). , XIV, 268–73.
1844From George Washington to Henry Knox, 7 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
I wish to see you at Head Quarters as soon as possible—You can leave the Superintendence of the Laboratory preparations, without any Injury to the Care of your officers, & come on directly—I have received your Letter of 2d July—I shall consult with you on its Subject when you arrive. I am &a DLC : Papers of George Washington.
1845George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Blackden, 23 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] June 23, 1779 . Asks Blackden for charges against Colonel Elisha Sheldon. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1846To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 4 January 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, January 4, 1795. “Pay to the Director of the Mint Eight thousand Dollars; to be applied to the purposes of that Establishment, agreeably to an Estimate exhibited by the said Director of the probable expenses of the Mint of the United States for the present quarter commencing the 1st Instant.” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. David Rittenhouse. See “An Estimate...
1847George Washington to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, 2 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fishkill [ New York ] October 2, 1778 . Orders repair of road from Bulls Iron Works to Litchfield. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1848From George Washington to Robert Morris, 29 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
I am honored with your favor of the 20th inst. enclosing the Copy of a Letter to the Pay Mastr General; the subject of yours have been communicated to Mr Flint principal Agt for the Contractors with the Army, who assured me there is no doubt every facility will be given by them to the circulation of the Notes in contemplation to be issued. With sentiments of Esteem I have the honor to be Sir...
1849George Washington to John Cleves Symmes, 22 February 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] February 22, 1780 . Explains why a state should not interfere in enlistment complaints. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Symmes was a justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
1850From George Washington to Maj. Gen. Israel Putnam, 16 July 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : to Maj. Gen. Israel Putnam, 16 July 1779. Putnam wrote GW on 16 July: “I am this moment honord with your Excellencys Letter, announcing the agreeable & happy news of Genl Waynes Success.” The date is supplied on the basis of Washington’s letters of this date on this topic to George Clinton, John Jay, William Livingston, and Alexander McDougall.
1851From George Washington to William Stephens Smith, 6 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
It is not improbable, that as the Arrival of the Packet at N. York with the news of Peace, Sir Guy Carleton will send out an Officer with dispatches for me, containing that agreable intelligence—in such case, the Officer may be permitted to come to this place and you will send an Officer with him or accompany him yourself as you may think proper. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
1852From George Washington to Thomas Newton, 5 July 1773 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Thomas Newton, Jr., 5 July 1773. On 22 July Newton wrote GW : “I Received your favors of the 5th & 10th of this month.”
1853From George Washington to Littleton Eyre, 8 May 1765 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Littleton Eyre, 8 May 1765. On 5 June Eyre wrote to GW : “I recd yours of the 8th ulto.”
1854George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 14 July 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Paramus, New Jersey, July 14, 1778 .] Reports arrival of French fleet. Suggests that eastern states gather available vessels and attempt to intercept an enemy fleet which is expected to arrive momentarily. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1855From George Washington to James Craik, 30 November 1797 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to James Craik, 30 Nov. 1797. On 1 Dec. Craik wrote GW : “Every Since the rect of your Letter yesterday. . . .”
1856From George Washington to Joseph Lewis, 31 July 1780 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : to Joseph Lewis, 31 July 1780 . A notation on the draft of GW’s letter to Morgan Lewis of this date reads: “One [letter] to Mr Joseph Lewis As. D[epu]t[y] Q.M.G. to impress waggons for the transport of the boats to the N: river.” The notation is in the writing of GW’s assistant secretary James McHenry.
1857From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 22 May 1799 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Benjamin Lincoln, 22 May 1799. American Book-Prices Current (1964), 70:884, records that this letter “introducing a Mr. Ralph Wormeley” was sold by Christie, Manson & Woods on 19 Dec. 1963, item no. 241.
1858George Washington to Samuel Huntington, [27 November 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Preakness, New Jersey, November 27, 1780. ] Introduces the Chevalier de Chastellux. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1859From George Washington to George Clinton, 16 November 1779 (Washington Papers)
I am now to inform You that the idea of a cooperation with His Excellency Count De Estaing in this quarter is entirely at an end, at least for this Year. The advanced season of itself would have rendered the measure too precarious and uncertain in the issue to be undertaken now; but besides this I find by advices received last night, that an unfavourable change in our Affairs at the southward...
1860From George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 17 Feb. 1795 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Timothy Pickering, 17 Feb. 1795. On this date Pickering wrote to GW: “I have been honoured with your note of this morning.”