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...