131From George Washington to George Clinton, 8 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform you, that the junction between Generals Sullivan and Clinton having been formed at Tioga, the whole Army moved the 26th Augt. On the 29th the advanced party of Riflemen announced the Enemy at a place called the Newtown, and that they were advantageously posted and intrenched. General Sullivan, having reconnoitered them—made his dispositions, and attacked them in...
132From George Washington to George Clinton, 24 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have received your Favor of Yesterday—& have to lament the Situation in which I am placed, between the Resolves of Congress & the Transactions of this State—particularly unfortunate as Genl Schuyler in answer to his Queries when here, was informed, that I did not conceive myself authorized to issue provisions to the Levies of the State untill they were received into Service—In Consequence of...
133George Washington to George Clinton, 18 May 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 18, 1780 . Reports sailing of French fleet and army. States that men and supplies will be needed. Requests that legislature remain assembled until Congress takes necessary measures. Directs Clinton to send men to relieve regiment at Fort Schuyler. Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
134III. From George Washington to George Clinton, 4 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to inclose your Excellency the Copy of a Resolution of Congress of the 26th September, by which you will perceive they expect the arrival of his Excellency Count D’Estaing; and that I am directed to pursue measures for cooperating with him, and to call upon the several States for such aid as shall appear to me necessary for this important purpose —In compliance with these...
135From George Washington to Brigadier General George Clinton, 13 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have this moment receiv’d your Favor of the 11th Inst. by Mr Conoly, & from your recommendation have not the least Objection that he should be appointed to one of the Lieutenancies you mention; provided it can be done without any just cause of offence to the other Officers of that Corps—If these Commissions have ever been granted, & the Officers by Resignation or otherwise quit the Regiment,...
136From George Washington to George Clinton, 4 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
Miss Delancey has this Day made pressing application to me to get into N. York—I have informed her, that no admission from me can be granted to any persons in civil Capacity, without the Approbation & permission of the Executive of the State to which they belong. Miss Delancey is therefore referred to your Excellency; if your permission is granted her, my Duty will be merely official. I have...
137From George Washington to George Clinton, 14 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
Impressed with the same Ideas as are mentioned in your Excellency’s Letter of Yesterday, I have this day previous to the receipt of yours transmitted to Brigr Genl McLean, commandg in the District of Niagara, Copies of several late Communications from Sir Guy Carleton—One of the Proclamations of the King of G. Britain for Cessation of Hostilities, and a New York Newspaper, containg the...
138From George Washington to George Clinton, 31 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to inclose the copy of a letter of yesterday from Major General Heath, which, as it relates to a matter of civil concern, I think it my duty ⟨to communicate⟩ to Your Excellency. In a letter of the 20th from General Sullivan he sends me the copy of one from General Clinton, by which and by what he mentions himself, the junction was to have been formed the next day. Lt Col....
139From George Washington to George Clinton, 25 January 1779 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 29th December only reached me a few days ago—I shall lay before Congress, that part of Your Excellency’s letter, which respects the payment of those supplies which you were under the necessity of taking out of the regular line—after the loss of the Highland Posts—as it is not in my power to order the present Quarter Master and Commissary General to discharge accounts prior to...
140From George Washington to George Clinton, 25 August 1775 (Washington Papers)
Mr White presented me with your favour of the 27th Ulto —you may rely upon it, that any Civilities which may be in my power to shew this young Gentleman shall not be wanting—if an acquaintance of mine, for whom I have wrote to Virginia (knowing his promptitude to business) should not come, as there is reason to doubt, I propose to take Mr White into my Family as an Aid de Camp—the mode by...