1From Benjamin Franklin to Charles Thomson and Thomas Mifflin, 5 January 1769 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Amherst College Library I received yours with two Bills of Exchange enclos’d, for £150 Sterling, with a Catalogue of Books to be procur’d for the Library Company, which I have given Orders for Collecting immediately, and hope they will be ready to send by Budden or the next Ship. I am not acquainted with the Work intitled British Zoology, but shall enquire its Character of some knowing...
ALS : Amherst College Library Enclos’d is Bill of Lading and Invoice of the Books you order’d, which I wish safe to hand, and am, Gentlemen Yours and the Company’s most obedient Servant P.S. On looking over your Letter I see that I am desir’d to add other Books if the List does not amount to your Money. Now that I have receiv’d the Invoice and find it amounts to so little, I shall look out for...
3From Benjamin Franklin to Charles Thomson and Thomas Mifflin, 7 July 1769 (Franklin Papers)
ALS (copy): Minutes of the Library Company of Philadelphia, November 29, 1769. I received your favour of the 3d. of May, and shall send you the Books you write for per Capt. Falconer. Seeing some Time since that other Libraries were about to be united with yours, I did for that Reason forbear buying any Books but Robinson’s History, till I should have further Orders, lest I should purchase...
4Orders and Instructions for Colonel Thomas Mifflin, 24 March 1776 (Washington Papers)
As the Motions of The Enemy, & the Opperations of the Ensuing Campaign, renders it indispensibly necessary that a very large Body of Troops should be immediately assembled at, or near New York; You will immediately proceed to Norwich in Connecticut where you will, in Concert with the Brigadiers General Heath, & Sullivan, regulate the Embarkation of The Brigades under their Command: & settle...
5From John Adams to Thomas Mifflin, 15 August 1776 (Adams Papers)
I received yours of the 5th. instant by Tuesdays Post, and laid it before the Board of War, who recommended Monsr. Weibert to Congress for the Rank and pay of a Lieutenant Coll., and the Office of an assistant Engineer, to which he was appointed, without opposition and the President I suppose will transmit his Commission by the first opportunity. I am happy to learn that his Conduct, Skill,...
6Instructions to Brigadier General Thomas Mifflin, 10 November 1776 (Washington Papers)
As the period is fast approaching when part of this Army will stand released from their Engagements to serve the public, and little prospect remains of prevailing upon them to stay longer, it becomes highly necessary for you, in time, to set about a Collection (at least an Enquiry after) the Tents and other Stores which have been delivered from your Department, and see that they are carefully...
7From George Washington to Brig. Gen. Thomas Mifflin, 24 November 1776 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Brig. Gen. Thomas Mifflin, 24 Nov. 1776. On 26 Nov. Mifflin wrote to GW : “At 10 O’Clock last Evening I receivd your Letter of the 24th Inst.”
8From George Washington to Colonel John Cadwalader or Brigadier General Thomas Mifflin, 1 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
Some pieces of Intelligence renders it necessary for you to March your Troops immediately to this place —I expect your Brigade will be here by five O’clock in the Morning without fail. at any rate do not exceed 6. I am very sincerely Yr Most Obedt Sert Bring your Baggage—at least let it follow under a guard. ALS , owned (1994) by Mr. Joseph Rubinfine, West Palm Beach, Florida. Although the...
9From George Washington to Brigadier General Thomas Mifflin, 31 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
The Season is approachg when We shall have Use for Tents; You will therefore pay particular Attention to this Article—All the old ones should be collected & the necessary repairs be made now, that when called for they may be ready—The Tomhauks or light hatchetts also deserve yr Notice, they should be made light & substantial, so calculated as to be made apart of the Soldier’s Accoutremts &...
10From George Washington to Brigadier General Thomas Mifflin, 14 February 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have not, till now, had time to answer Yrs of the 4th Inst. My Sentiments respecting the treatmt proper to be observed to Martyrs coincide with Yrs Lenity will operate with greater force in such Instances than Rigour. ’tis therefore my first Wish to have our whole Conduct distinguished by it. Still it is not my desire, neither indeed is it within my power—to release any Man from Confinemt...
11George Washington to Major General Thomas Mifflin, 11 March 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 11, 1777. Orders preparations for approaching campaign. Mifflin was the quartermaster general of the Army.
12From George Washington to Major General Thomas Mifflin, 11 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have not had the pleasure of hearing from you since yours of the 13 Feby inclosing a Number of Regulations for the Quarter Master Generals department, which, from the multiplicity of Business, I have not been able yet to attend to. What I would principally recommend to you, is the having the Amunition Waggons and those for carrying Tools got ready as soon as possible. But I think you should...
13From George Washington to Major General Thomas Mifflin, 13 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
Matters, that could not admit the least delay, have so much engaged my Attention since I had the pleasure of receiving your favour of the 13th Ulto That I could not pay a proper regard to its important Contents ’till within these few days. Your plan deserves my hearty Approbation, and, when improved by the following Hints, will throw the business of your Department into such a Channell, as...
14From George Washington to Major General Thomas Mifflin, 18 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
I very sincerely congratulate you upon your late promotion. The purport of this Letter is private. Your design in restraining the Waggon Master, from buying and selling Horses, I highly approve, because I am well assured, that a contrary practice would be introductory of a great deal of fraud, and imposition upon the public: But as it is more than probable that, in the course of service, many...
15From George Washington to Major General Thomas Mifflin, 19 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was a few days ago favoured with yours of the 9th instant from Reading, and am glad to find, that the preparations in your department are so forward. I wrote to you on the 13th and informed you of what Alterations I thought necessary for the future Regulation of the Office of Qr Mr General, and desired you to proceed with all expedition in the Execution of it. I have a letter of the 9th from...
16From George Washington to Major General Thomas Mifflin, 10–12 April 1777 (Washington Papers)
From every peice of intelligence which we have lately recd, it appears that the Enemy are making hasty preparations to open the Campaign, and Philadelphia seems generally agreed upon as their Object. Whether the expedition will be by land or water is yet a matter of uncertainty, but it is more than probable that it will be by both. Whereever their Army lies it will be of the greatest advantage...
17From George Washington to Major General Thomas Mifflin, 15 May 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was this morning favoured with yours of the 13th by Colo. Malmady. I have written to Mr Hughes, respecting the distribution of the Tents, you have ordered from the Eastward. A few days ago, I wrote you about a quantity of Tent Cloth, which I was informed was at providence and which I directed Mr John Brown of that place, to purchase and secure, subject to your orders. As you have not...
18From George Washington to Major General Thomas Mifflin, 28 May 1777 (Washington Papers)
From your Letter of the 13th, and my answer of the 15th I expected, you would have been in Camp ’ere now; If you are not detained on Business, that is materially interesting and of consequence, I wish you to join me immediately. I this day move to Bound Brook, from whence I came yesterday morning. I am Dear Sir, Your most Obedt Servt Varick transcript , DLC:GW . The unfound receiver’s copy of...
19From George Washington to Major General Thomas Mifflin, 29 May 1777 (Washington Papers)
I observe, by the late regulation of the Quarter Master General’s department, that the appointment of the Deputies and Assistants is left to you, subject to my approbation. As I must suppose, that you will appoint none, but such as are sufficiently qualified for their respective offices, I hope I shall not be under the disagreeable necessity of putting a negative upon any of your nominations....
20From George Washington to Major General Thomas Mifflin, 31 May 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am favoured with yours of the 27th giving me an account of the Tents that have been delivered out. By this it appears that 2306 have come on to the Army at this post, exclusive of Princeton, which are so many more than are necessary for the Troops here, that I shall cause an exact scrutiny to be made, and see what Regiments have drawn more than their Share. I have this day transmitted to...
21From George Washington to Major General Thomas Mifflin, 4 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
This will be deliver’d you by Major Lutterlow. He informs me that He has serv’d in the German armies, in the Quarter Master Genls department; and as he must have acquired a large stock of usefull practical knowledge in that line, I wish you to introduce him in a way that will be agreeable to himself and conducive to the service. Tho’ from being unacquainted with the Country, he will not be...
22From George Washington to James Mease and Major General Thomas Mifflin, 8 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have just recd letters from Genl Heath at Boston in which he makes most heavy complaints for the want of Cloathing for the Troops of Massachusets many of whom were marched to peekskill under a promise of having their Cloaths sent after them or finding them there. They have been disappointed in both and are now naked and unfit for duty. I always understood from you that in your allotment you...
23From George Washington to Maj. Gen. Thomas Mifflin, 9 June 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Maj. Gen. Thomas Mifflin, 9 June 1777. Mifflin wrote GW on 11 June : “I was honord with your Letter of Monday [9 June] and of Yesterday.”
24From George Washington to Major General Thomas Mifflin, 10 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am informed that there are about two hundred Spears, with a joint in the handle, at Philada fit for Horse or light Foot, if so, be pleased to send them instantly up. From every account the Enemy are upon the point of moving, but the Circumstances are so perplexing that it is impossible to say whether part by land and part by Water, or the whole by Water. The deserters generally agree that...
25George Washington to Major General Thomas Mifflin, 28 July 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Flemington [ New Jersey ] July 28, 1777. Believes that appearance of enemy fleet off Little Egg Harbor is proof that its destination is Philadelphia. Orders Mifflin to reconnoiter area around Philadelphia, and to obtain “drafts … of the Country.” Presents possible plan for stationing of American troops. Recommends baking of large quantities of hard bread. Df , in writing of H, George...
26From George Washington to Major General Thomas Mifflin, 28 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
I last night received your favour of yesterday morning. The appearance of the enemy’s fleet off little Egg Harbour, if it does not amount to a certain proof that their design is against Philadelphia, is at least a very strong argument of it. If the weather had been good this morning, General Green’s division would have reached Coryels ferry by night, with ease. I am in hopes, as it has now...
27From George Washington to Major General Thomas Mifflin or an Assistant Quartermaster, 17 September 1777 (Washington Papers)
I desire you will immediately move the Baggage and Ammunition from the place where you are at present to Warwick Furnace. Colo. Evans, the Bearer of this, is kind enough to undertake to pilot you by the safest and best Rout. No time is to be lost in the Execution of this Business and I think if you were to impress a few Waggons and lighten the others of part of their loads it would be better...
28George Washington to Major General Thomas Mifflin, 24 April 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Valley Forge, April 24, 1778. Invites Mifflin to council of war. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
29From George Washington to Major General Thomas Mifflin, 24 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
In conformity to a Resolve of Congress, of which the inclosed is a Copy, I am to inform you that a Council of War, at which I request your attendance, will be held at this place to deliberate and determine upon the measure recommended by Congress. As the meeting of the Council, will depend upon the arrival of Genl Gates, to whom I have written, you will be pleased to enquire of him when he...
30From John Adams to Thomas Mifflin, 28 April 1783 (Adams Papers)
M r. Boinod, a Gentleman of Letters, is recommended to me by M r. Gyselaer of Dort, a manly Character, to whom We are greatly obliged, for a Letter of Introduction to Philadelphia, in so pressing a manner, that I cannot refuse him— And I know of no Man who can serve his Views in Philadelphia better than Gen l. Mifflin, which is the best Excuse I have for introducing him to You. There is a...