1To George Washington from Colonel John Lamb, 4 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
Inclos’d you have an Extract, from Genl Gates’s Orders bearing Date 4 June; From which it appears, that, I am superceded (by an inferior Officer) in the Command of the Artillery, in the Middle Department. From your Excellency’s known Character, for Justice, and generosity; and a full conviction, that, you will never give your sanction, to so flagrant an Act of injustice, I am induced (tho’...
2To George Washington from Colonel John Lamb, 12 August 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am extremely sorry to inform your Excellency, that, a dispute has arisen between Colo. Harrisson of the Artillery, and myself, respecting Seniority; As I came into the Service, a Capt. in the Artillery, on 30th June 1775, and had the honor of being appointed (by Congress) to the sole Command of the Artillery in the Northern Department, with the Rank, and Pay of Major 1st Janry 1776 (at the...
3From George Washington to Colonel John Lamb, 13 August 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have been favoured with your Letter of ⟨yes⟩terday. A Board of Officers cannot sit at this time upon the point in question between you and Colo. Harrison; but you may be assured, that as soon as circumstances will permit, I will order One, as there is nothing that I wish for more than an adjustment of disputes about rank. In the mean while I request, that you will transmit me a full state of...
4To George Washington from Colonel John Lamb and Lieutenant Colonel Edward Carrington, 30 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
We the Subscribers, beg leave to assure Your Excellency that, we profess the greatest deference and respect, for the honorable Board of General Officers which on the 15th Instant, settled the Rank of the Regiments of Artillery; and we hereby declare our full conviction, that no partiality influenced them, in making the arrangement. But as the Board inadvertently proceeded to make the...
5From George Washington to Colonel John Lamb, 30 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
Sir James Jay is desirous of making some experiments in Gunnery, in order to which he will require some assistance, which it is my wish you should afford him upon application. I am Sir Your most obt Servt LS , in Tench Tilghman’s writing, CSmH .
6To George Washington from Colonel John Lamb, 28 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
I am favor’d with, Your Excellency’s Circular Letter, of the 4th Instant; which did not reach my Hands, ’till this Day; or I should have done myself the honor, of Answering it sooner. As to the relative rank of myself, with respect, to the other Colonels of Artillery; I believe no dispute, can possibly arise, but between Colonel Crane, and me; What his pretentions are, I know not; But I beg...
7To George Washington from Colonel John Lamb, 29 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
As I understand that a board of General Officers is to sit this Day, to determine the relative Rank of the Field Officers of Artillery and that of the Regiments –and having reason to believe (from the information of Lt Colo. Stevens) that Colo. Crane’s Claim is founded on a Commission from the State of Rhode Island bearing date the 8th May 1775; I thought it necessary, to give your Excellency...
8From George Washington to Colonel John Lamb, 14 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
General Heath has informed me by a Letter of the 12th dated at Amewalk, that the Militia with General parsons have but very little ammunition. As this is a time of emergency, it may be necessary to furnish them with some, or they may be entirely destitute before they can obtain a supply from the State. I therefore request that you will send 25,000 Cartridges to General Heath by an early...
9From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel John Lamb, [6 August 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
The General had just mounted his horse when your note arrived and did not see it. But if he had seen it, I do not believe he would have consented to the attendance of Lt Col Stevens. ’Tis his plan, that as some of the parties are at a distance and cannot appear in person to support their claims, the affair should be taken up intirely from the written representations and documents of all...
10To George Washington from Colonel John Lamb, 6 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
O[b]serving by the General Orders of yesterday, that, a Board of General Officers; is to Sit this Day, to settle the relative Rank, of the Colos. of Artillery; I have to request, the favour of your Excellency, to direct, that Lt Colo. Stevens, attend the Board, to ascertain certain Facts, respecting the pretentions of Colo. Crane. I have the honour to be; with the greatest Respect, your...
11To George Washington from Colonel John Lamb, 12 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
As Lt Isaac Guion, has been Elected Paymaster, Lt Joseph Ashton, Adjutant (vice, Lt Isaac Hubbell) and Lt Chilion Ford, Quarter Master, to the Regt under my Command; on the 1st Instant; I beg leave to recommend them, to your Excellency, & request it may be inserted in General Orders. As I conceive myself greatly injured, by the Board of General Officers, appointed to settle the Rank of the...
12From George Washington to Colonel John Lamb, 13 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received Your favor of Yesterday. By the Resolutions of Congress the Regimental pay Masters are to be chosen by the Officers of the Regiments—the Quarter Master & Adjutant by the Field Officers. This I am persuaded has been the case with respect to the Gentlemen you mention, but in consequence of the Resolutions it is necessary, that a Certificate of the choice of the first, under the...
13To George Washington from Colonel John Lamb, 19 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
As I was at Fredericksburgh (on Public business) when your Excellency’s favour, of the 13th Instant, reached this place it did not come to my hands, till last Evening which will, I presume, apologize, for my not answering it, sooner. The Certificates, respecting the Pay-Master, Quarter-Master, and Adjutant, shall be transmitted your Excellency, as soon as possible. I am extremely sorry, to be...
14To George Washington from Colonel John Lamb, 2 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed you have the Certificates, respecting the Paymaster, Quarter Master, and Adjutant. your Excellency will please to excuse, my not transmitting them sooner, which delay, has been owing to the detached State of the Regiment. In my last, your Excellency will observe, that, Mr Ashton is mentioned appointed 1st Augst which, is a mistake, he having been appointed, the 1st July. I have the...
15To George Washington from Col. John Lamb, 24 November 1779 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Col. John Lamb, 24 Nov. 1779 . In his letter to Lamb on 25 Nov., GW referred to “the object of yours of the 24th” (see GW’s first letter to Samuel Holden Parsons, 25 Nov., and n.1 to that document).
16From George Washington to Col. John Lamb, 25 September 1780 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : to Col. John Lamb, 25 Sept. 1780 . Lamb wrote GW on 26 Sept. : “Your favor of Yesterday, came duely to Hand” (see Document I with The Smith Family and Major General Benedict Arnold’s Treachery, 26 Sept.–30 Oct., editorial note ).
17To George Washington from Colonel John Lamb, 26 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of Yesterday, came duely to Hand. The Inclosed for Capt. Carns, I im[me]diately forwarded. I feel extremely happy that Smith is secured; and flatter myself that, every Villain, who is concerned in the iniquitous Scheme, will be discovered. As your Excellency’s Letter makes no mention of André, I am afraid, he has escaped. And wish to be informed, if he is in safe Custody. I am, with...
18From George Washington to Colonel John Lamb, 26 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have received Your favor of to day. We cannot find on examination any charges against Thomas Smith and therefore We cannot with propriety take any measures respecting him. His situation however may become a subject of the State’s consideration. As to Joshua Smith he is in safe custody, and has had a good share in the matters which have been carrying on. He furnished Major André with a Coat...
19To George Washington from Colonel John Lamb, 11 October 1780 (Washington Papers)
I this Day received a Letter from Mr Edwards Depty Judge Advocate, informing me, that Joshua Smith, has requested I would attend the Court Martial; As a Witness in his Case; And that, your Excellency had directed that I should be Summoned to attend. As I am at present afflicted with a Disorder, that prevents my Riding on Horse-Back; And have reason to believe, that, as I know nothing of his...
20George Washington to Colonel John Lamb, 16 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Totowa, New Jersey ] October 16, 1780 . Regrets that Lamb’s presence at court cannot be dispensed with. LS , in writing of H, New-York Historical Society, New York City.
21From George Washington to Colonel John Lamb, 16 October 1780 (Washington Papers)
I would willingly dispense with your attendance agreeable to your request if the Court did not deem it necessary. But as the case is capital and the prisoner insists on your presence, our military laws require it. I am sorry for your indisposition; but I wish you may find yourself able to be here on thursday or friday. The want of your testimony will otherwise be the only delay to the...
22From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel John Lamb, [2 February 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
There is a man of your regiment with Mr. Garanger. The embarrassment of his circumstances induces me to request you will oblige him with permitting the soldier to continue with him ’till his fate is decided which will be in a few weeks. Yrs. with great regard ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City. Lamb was a colonel, Continental Artillery. Captain Lewis Garanger, Continental Artillery.
23To George Washington from John Lamb, 13 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
We have been informed, that it is in Contemplation to advance the officers of the Army, two Months Pay, to be received in Notes from the Financier, payable the first of August next—supposing the Information to be good, we take the Liberty of addressing your Excellency, upon the Subject, and do beg the favor of you to lay our sentiments before the Financier. We conceive that the full Confidence...
24From George Washington to John Lamb, 15 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
I was last evening favd with yours of the 13th by which I perceive that you are not fully acquainted with the motive which influences the superintendant of Finance to issue to the Officers only promissary Notes to a certain amount, payable in six months. It was expected that the arrival of a store ship from France, would have put it in our power to have supplied the Officers with the necessary...
25To George Washington from John Lamb, 16 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed you have the Proceedings of a Court Martial, held in the Brigade of Artillery; which, would have been forwarded to your Excellency, at an earlier period, if I had not been absent, at the time the Court was dissolved, by the Order of Lt Colo. Stevens. I have the honor to be, your Excellency’s Most Obedient Servant DLC : Papers of George Washington.
26From George Washington to John Lamb, 18 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have recd your favr of the 16th inclosing the proceedings of a Brigade Genl Court Martial held at Burlington upon Salmon and Brown of the 2d Regt of Artillery. It does not appear in the face of the proceedings by whom the Court was constituted, at any rate it must have been illegal—as a General Court Martial can only be held by order of the Commander in Cheif—the Commanding Genl in any of...
27Colonel John Lamb to Alexander Hamilton and William Floyd, 2 December 1782 (Hamilton Papers)
Newburgh [ New York ] December 2, 1782. Asks to be promoted to rank of brigadier general. Requests “the friendly interposition” of Hamilton and Floyd to prevent the promotion of Colonel John Crane. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Before the Revolution Lamb had been a prosperous wine merchant in New York City. In July, 1775, he was commissioned captain of an artillery company and...
28To George Washington from John Lamb, 7 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
Lieutenant Henry Cunningham, having declined serving any longer, as Quarter Master to the 2nd Regiment of Artillery, we beg leave to recommend Lieutenant William Morriss, as Quarter-Master. And as he has done the duty since the first Instant, we wish his appointment to take place, from that time. We have the honor to be, Your Excellency’s Most Obedient Servants Lt Wm Morris is Appd Qt. M. to...