1George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 29 May 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 29, 1779 . Orders St. Clair’s division to the heights between Springfield and Chatham. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
2George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 31 May 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 31, 1779 . Orders St. Clair to Pompton. Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 2 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Middlebrook, New Jersey ] June 2, 1779 . Discusses appointment of Majors Michael Ryan and Henry McCormick as inspectors and Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Harmar as subinspector. Warns that enemy may try to prevent junction of American troops. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
4George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 2 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 2, 1779 . States that Virginia and Maryland divisions are en route to Morristown. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
5George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 6 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Ringwood, New Jersey ] June 6, 1779 . Orders St. Clair to reconnoiter road from Kings Ferry to Zebert June’s in Smiths Clove. LS , in writing of H, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
6George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 20 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 20, 1779 . Discusses defense of “ long Hill in front of Fort Putnam.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
7George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 23 February 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] February 23, 1780 . Agrees to delay of project against Powles Hook. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
8George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair and Lieutenant Colonels Edward Carrington and Alexander Hamilton, [7 … (Hamilton Papers)
By His Excellency George Washington Esquire General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America. To Major General Arthur St: Clair and Lieutenant Colonels Edward Carrington and Alexander Hamilton— Whereas a proposition hath been made and acceded to for a meeting of Commissioners at Amboy on Thursday the 9th: instant for the purpose of settling a General Cartel— In...
9George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair and Lieutenant Colonels Edward Carrington and Alexander Hamilton, [8 … (Hamilton Papers)
The powers herewith authorise you to proceed to Amboy on Thursday the 9th. instant to meet Commissioners on the part of the enemy for the purpose of settling a General Cartel. You will perceive what has been already done in this business by the papers accompanying this. The proposals concerted between Major General Phillips and Colonels Magaw, Mathews, Ely and Lt Col Ramsay, No. 1; the...
10George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 1 August 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Peekskill [ New York ] August 1, 1780 . Writes that Lafayette is to be given command of the Corps of Light Infantry. Asks St. Clair to assume command until Lafayette returns. Df , in writings of George Washington to H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
11George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, [1 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Tappan, New York, October 1, 1780. ] Directs St. Clair to take command of West Point. Sends instructions for this command and reviews the orders that have been given for that and nearby posts. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
12George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 3 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 3, 1781 . Sends instructions for recruiting the Pennsylvania line. Requests opinion on the treatment of fraudulent discharges. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
13Orders to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 9 April 1777 (Washington Papers)
I—You will repair immediately to Philadelphia, and use your utmost endeavours to hasten the Troops on to this place —nothing but vigorous exertions—strict attention—and even rigour towards the Officers, will enable you to accomplish this purpose in proper Season, for I have too good reasons to believe, that the whole time of many of them, is spent in dissipation and extravigance—examples must...
14Orders to Major Generals Arthur St. Clair and Johann Kalb and Brigadier General Henry Knox, 17 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
Instructions for Major General St Clair, Major General Baron Kalb, and Brigadier General Knox. Gentlemen You are to proceed with all convenient expedition to Fort Mercer, where by conferring with Brigadier General Varnum, Commodore Hazlewood and such other Officers as you may think proper to consult—and from your own view of the ground and river, you will investigate the following Points. 1....
15From George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 10 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
Majr Schull leaving Camp without giving me a second oppertunity of speaking to him, prevented another offer which I had in contemplation, and which I am still disposed to make him, if it can be done without carrying with it the appearance of importunity, and consequently embarrassment, if his inclination leads to a different pursuit. The place I had in view for him was in my family—assistant...
16From George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 25 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am favd with yours of the 15th. According to my present Ideas and expectations my Quarters for the Winter will be at or near Middle Brook, at which place the Pennsylvania, Maryld and Virginia troops will be hutted. Should Mrs St Clairs ill state of health require your attention, after your Affair before Congress is determined, I shall have no objection to your remaining with her, while the...
17From George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 26 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
My intelligence from new York renders it indispensibly necessary for me to look towards the Posts in the highlands. As your division has been inspected, I wish you to hold it in the most perfect readiness for marching and encamping at an hours wa[r]ning —for these purposes you will settle matters with the Qr ⟨M⟩r Genl. ⟨As⟩ it is much my wish to have ⟨a light active Army this campaign, I shall...
18From George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 29 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
You will be pleased to march immediately with the division under your command, by way of Quibble Town and Scotch plains, and take posts on the heights, between Springfield and Chatham, ”till further orders, or ”till some enterprise of the enemy shall make a sudden movement necessary. If you should receive authentic advice of the enemy’s operating up the North River, against our posts in that...
19From George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 30 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
From the last returns made by the Inspector General, I find there is a necessity for appointing some new officers to many of the regiments in your division, the precise number to each you will observe by the inclosed return. As such appointments are immediately necessary, I would wish you to give ⟨the⟩ Governor notice, previous to which I should thin⟨k it⟩ proper that you consult the...
20From George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 31 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received information that the enemy were at White Plains on the 29th. You will therefore be pleased to proceed immediately with your Division towards Pompton, acting afterwards agreable to the instructions you have already received. It is probable you will be joined there by Colo. Clark with the Carolina Troops—I have sent him Orders to meet you at that Place subject to this condition,...
21From George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 2 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
I duly received your two letters of yesterday —I approve your reasons for taking the upper route. By the present institution of the Inspectorship neither Major Ryan nor Mr McCormick can in my opinion be appointed Inspectors. It is to be feared however we may be reduced to the necessity of altering it, from the reluctance with which the Majors undertake the office. But I could wish it might...
22From George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 2 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letter of this date ½ past eight. The Virginia division marched this day with orders to endeavour to reach Morris Town tomorrow and to communic⟨ate⟩ with you and proceed according to intelligence and circumstances —You will be pleased to open a correspondence with the commanding Officer for this purpose. Tomorrow if possible the Marylan[d] division will march also and by...
23From George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 3 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
I received your favor of yesterday at 10 OClock last night and have written to Genl Knox to supply the Ammunition &c. which you want. As the Enemy notwithstanding their demonstrations of an Attack upon the Highland posts, may have it in contemplation to strike this Army (comprehending your division) in its divided & separted state, It will be expedient for you to act with the greatest...
24From George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 6 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
There is a road leading from King’s ferry to Junes through the Mountains, by which it is possible the enemy may intercept our line of march—You will be pleased to send a good subaltern and a party down that road to find his patroles as near the enemy as he can with safety and communicate the earliest intelligence of any movement— You will for this purpose furnish him with a few horse. If some...
25From George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 20 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
You will be pleased to examine critically the long hill in front of Fort Putnam, at the extremities of which The Engineer is commencing some works. Colo. Gouvion or Mr Rochefontaine will be able more particularly to designate the Hill I mean. The possession of this Hill appears to me essential to the preservation of the whole post and our main effort ought to be directed to keeping the enemy...
26From George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 25 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I wrote you a line yesterday on the subject of Lieutenant Broadheads claim, since which I received the inclosed letter and arrangement of the 11th Pennsylvania regiment from the Board of war. You will perceive that Captain Keene is not included in it & probably for the reason suggested by the Board—His original appointment as Captain according to the memorial he preferred and the answer I...
27VII. From George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 4 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received, and thank you for the thoughts contained in your Letter of this date—& pray you to continue them as they may occur. I prefer receiving the sentiments of Officer[s] in this way to Councils of War; as I can digest every matter and thing at my leizure, and act with more secrecy than it is possible in pursuance of a determination discovered by a Majority of votes & known to...
28From George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 21 December 1779 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed you have the several papers respecting the claims of Captains Becker and Steddiford which were referred to me by Congress —It appears to me that there is no way of providing for these Gentlemen, but introducing them into the 4th Pennsylvania Regt under the Resolve of Congress of the 24th Novemr 1778. You will therefore be pleased to enquire what dates their Commissions are to bear in...
29From George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 21 December 1779 (Washington Papers)
Since I spoke with you some circumstances have changed the appearance of the two matters we talked over. The article of provision looks more promising, and the hard weather may delay the sialin[g] of the enemy. You will therefore, if agreeable, use the present time for the purpose of your request. I am Dr [Sir] Your obt & hble servt. Df , in James McHenry’s writing, DLC:GW ; Varick transcript...
30From George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 23 January 1780 (Washington Papers)
Congress have by a late Resolve directed the incorporation of the Inspectorate and Mustering departments. But previous to this, the Officers of the latter had chiefly left the service, and as the new arrangement is not yet organized the Musters for the Months of Novemr and Decemr are on that account incompleat. The Brigade Inspectors have generally performed that duty for those Months at the...