11George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 3 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Liberty Pole [ New Jersey ] September 3, 1780 . Describes movements of Army. Reports preparations for a new British expedition. Congratulates Rochambeau on visit from Indians. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
12George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 8 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
New Bridge [ New Jersey ] September 8, 1780 . Describes British preparations for an expedition to Virginia. Describes defeat of Major General Horatio Gates at Camden. Proposes meeting with Rochambeau on September 20 at Hartford. Df , in writings of Richard Kidder Meade and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
13George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 13 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
New Bridge [ New Jersey, ] September 13, 1780 . Asserts that British expedition “seems to be on the point of taking place.” States that under these circumstances “we should be with our respective armies.” Asks to defer the proposed meeting to September 20. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
14George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 13 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
New Bridge [ New Jersey ] September 13, 1780 . Renews proposal for meeting Rochambeau on September 20. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
15George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 27 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Near West Point, September 27 , 1780 . Sends news of Major General Benedict Arnold’s treason. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. The letter was first dated September 26 and then changed to 27.
16George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 10 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 10, 1780 . Regrets “that this campaign has not been productive of such important advantages as we had reason to flatter ourselves.” Is “not sanguine about any enterprise, which is connected with maritime dispositions.” Approves detention of Colonel Christopher Greene’s regiment. Sends news of execution of Major John André. Df , in writing of H, George...
17George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 12 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 12, 1780 . Agrees that Rochambeau should ask to have his “present park” doubled. Will send particulars about British embarkation as soon as they are ascertained. Df , in writings of Richard Varick and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
18George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 14 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 14, 1780 . Approves of Rochambeau’s plans for winter quarters. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
19George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 18 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 18, 1780 . Sends details of the sailing of British expedition. States that expedition’s objective is rumored to be either the South or Rhode Island. Reports arrival of a fleet from England. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
20George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 24 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 24, 1780 . Approves of Rochambeau’s sending the Duc de Lauzun’s cavalry to Connecticut for the winter. Sends news of captures by the French fleet and describes British fleet in New York harbor. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Armand Louis de Gontaut Biron, Duc de Lauzun.