1971George 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...
1972George 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.
1973From 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...
1974George 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.
1975From 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].”
1976From 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.
1977George 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...
1978George 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.
1979From 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.”
1980George 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.