1To George Washington from Daniel Tillinghast, 29 June 1776 (Washington Papers)
By Capt. Lippit of this Town, who is just arrived at Boston from Hallifax, we have certain accounts, that General Howe with his Troops & fleet sail’d from Halifax 10th Inst: no person was allow’d to leave the Town till 4 days after, he says the Fleet consists of about 150 Sail & that they left near 1200 Sick at Halifax. As there is a Boat just about to push of from here for New York, I tho’t...
2To George Washington from Daniel Tillinghast, 15 July 1776 (Washington Papers)
Agreeable to a resolve of Congress 6th Inst: I yesterday forwarded your Excellency 3 Cases Fire Arms as Pr Invoice Inclosed to the Care of Nathl Shaw Esqr: of New London, who I requested Immediately on rect of the Same to send you without Delay & which I wish safe to your hands. I expect in a few Days to be able to forward you a parcell more of the above Arms which I am to have from Newport &...
3To George Washington from Daniel Tillinghast, 17 July 1776 (Washington Papers)
By yesterdays Post I wrote your Excellency & therein Inclosed, Copy of an Invoice of SA No. 1 a 3––3 Cases Scotch Arms. With this you will receive Viâ New London to the Care of Nathl Shaw Esqr: No. 8 & 9––2 Cases more Scotch Arms as Pr Invo: herewith, & likewise No. 4 & 5 a Chest & Barrell qt: Arms & Flints from Thos Green Esqr: being Contl Property in his hands as Pr Invo: herewith, all of...