1From George Washington to James Caldwell, 1 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
Should the grain which was collected for the army be deposited at any one place, in such quantity, as to become an object with the enemy, it, or at least a part of it, may be sent up to this place. I would wish however to avoid expence, as much as possible—and therefore to retain what must be consumed by the detatchments on the lines—if it is not too much exposed. You will be pleased to take...
2From George Washington to James Caldwell, 21 January 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have been favored with your letter of the 19th this morning. It is fully my intention to do every thing in my power to promote the operation of Lord Stirling’s general order respecting the plunder taken from Staten Island—I inclose a permission for a flag to return what you may have collected, and a letter to Col. Hazen to furnish such parties, and for the purpose you have recommended, on...
3From George Washington to James Caldwell, 10 January 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have been favored with your letter of this days date—I am much obliged to you for your exertion in our present difficulty and the supply of grain they have procured. Col. Ogden is directed to retain the grain in the County for the use of the detatchment. I am with great regard your obt serv. Df , in James McHenry’s writing, DLC:GW ; Varick transcript , DLC:GW . See GW to Matthias Ogden, this...
4From George Washington to James Caldwell, 31 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
In consequence of your representation of the exposed state of the forage along the mountain, I have given orders to General Maxwells Brigade to take a position for the present in the neighbourhood of Westfeild. I am &. Df , in Tench Tilghman’s writing, DLC:GW ; Varick transcript , DLC:GW . GW is referring to an elevation in the Newark Mountains, now known as the Watchung Mountains (see GW to...
5From George Washington to James Caldwell, 22 August 1778 (Washington Papers)
A few days ago I recd yours inclosing sundry papers relating to Capt. Randolph. I think him justly intitled to the pay of a Captain (in which rank he acted when taken) from the time Genl Sullivan took him into employ, untill he was released. When he returns, I will, upon application, give him a Warrant for the Amount of his pay. I would not have you employ the stationary Expresses upon common...
6From George Washington to James Caldwell, 13 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
Having received information to day, that a Letter had been found by you in an Office in the Commissary of forage’s department written by a Mr Hoit who acted in that line, implying if not expressing in a direct and positive manner that Colo. Biddle, the Head of the department and the Writer were both in the service of the Enemy or were disposed to favor their interest, I am urgently to request...