601From George Washington to Nathaniel Sackett, 15 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
Genl Washington’s Compliments to Mr Sacket—and begs he will accept his thanks for the Cheese which he was kind eno ugh to send him. NNebgGW .
602From George Washington to Ebenezer Gray, 11 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
In giving permission of absence to Officers for the recovery of their health, I have supposed the experiment of change of air & diet might be made in a few weeks, as well as in any length of time; I must therefore consider the indulgence given to you for the purpose, as limited to eight weeks from the date hereof, at the expiration of which time, I shall expect you will return to the Army. I...
603From George Washington to Pierre De Peyster, 10 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have received your Letter of this Date . Not having been furnished by Colo. Dayton with Copies of what has passed between him & the Civil powr of your State respectg your Case, I shall suspend all proceedings with you, untill I shall receive those papers, and have already written to Colo. Dayton for them—In the mean Time, you will be indulged to remain in your present Situation. I am sir...
604George Washington to Brigadier General William Irvine, 3 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 3, 1781 . Asks Irvine to aid Major General Arthur St. Clair in recruiting service. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
605From George Washington to Robert Digby, 10 February 1783 (Washington Papers)
I do my self the honor to transmit to your Excellency a Letter from the Governor and Council of Maryland which came to me inclosed in a Letter from Mr Giles an Extract of which I also have the honor to inclose. It is not in my department, and I should therefore have returned it, to go thro’ the Agent of Marine, but the consequences that might attend a delay—induced me to dispense with the...
606George Washington to Major General William Heath, 5 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 5, 1781 . Discusses dispute between Heath and Colonel Moses Hazen. States that this dispute raises question whether the power of granting orders for provisions may not be in the hands of too many persons. Asks Heath to investigate. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
607From George Washington to Louis-Philippe de Rigaud, marquis de Vaudreuil, 5 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to transmit you the substance From Mosir Talmadge’s intelligence of the 3d March—of the latest intelligence which I have received from New York—Should I gain more particular information of the destination of the enemy’s ships of War I shall immediately communicate it. I have the Honor to be &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
608From George Washington to Alexander McDougall, 18 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am much disappointed in not having the Boats sent from Wapping Creek to Kings Ferry, as requested by Colonel Pickering. You will be pleased, on the receipt of this, to order One hundred and fifty men to bring thirty of the aforesaid Boats to Kings Ferry; from whence the Men may return immediately to West Point. I am Dear Sir Your Most Obedt Servant PPRF .
609From George Washington to John Smith, 29 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
You are hereby directed to proceed with the two Pieces of Cannon under your care to Philadelphia, & deliver them safely with the Letter herewith given to you, to His Excellency the Minister of France—having done that you will return immediately to Camp. You will apply to the Secry at War, who is requested to furnish you with such Orders for provisions as may be necessary. DLC : Papers of...
610George Washington to Chevalier Destouches, 2 March 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
Home of Andrew Morehouse [ New York ] March 2, 1781 . Is pleased with French decision to return to Chesapeake Bay. Is en route to Rhode Island. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.