1From George Washington to George Measam, 16 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
Mr Wilkinson has transmitted me the Copy of a Letter from him to you of the 13th and of your Answer the next day. The only part of your correspondene which it concerns me to notice—is that which supposes, that Mr Wilkinson has not the direction and superintendance of the Cloathing at Springfield. I confess I am surprised, after the Ordinance of the 23d of March—and his appointment by Congress...
2From George Washington to George Measam, 31 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I duly received your several Letters of the 6th—7th & 25th Instant. The Batallion Hats mentioned in the first, may remain at Springfield for the present—as I would not wish any more stores to be with the Army than are absolutely essential—and the number is so small that a distribution of them would rather serve to excite uneasiness. It will be well, if you can, to procure more. The Commissary...
3To George Washington from George Measam, 25 July 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from George Measam, 25 July 1779. GW wrote Measam on 31 July: “I duly received your several Letters of the 6th—7th & 25th Instant.”
4To George Washington from George Measam, 7 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
In my Letter of yesterday I forgot to mention to your Excellency, that hearing by Accident there was a Commissary of Hides appointed at Albany, to Manufacter and exchange the public Leather into Shoes; I wrote him, to be informed how he was ordered to dispose of the shoes, and if he could furnish any for the Army under your immediate Command; to which he answered, that he has supplied the...
5To George Washington from George Measam, 6 July 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from George Measam, 6 July 1779. Measam wrote GW on 7 July: “In my Letter of yesterday I forgot to mention to your Excellency.” GW also wrote Measam on 31 July: “I duly received your several Letters of the 6th—7th & 25th Instant.”
6George Washington to George Measam, 13 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Smiths Clove [ New York ] June 13, 1779 . Discusses poor quality of shoes sent by Measam. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
7From George Washington to George Measam, 13 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 9th instant came to hand yesterday—Three of the 6th 11th of May & 2d of June have been also received and through hurry of business lain by. The shoes overalls and shirts which were coming on to Fish Kill and stopped in consequence of the enemy’s approach, I have directed Col. Hay to have forwarded to the army. I am sorry to discover among a quantity of shoes delivered out...
8To George Washington from George Measam, 9 June 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from George Measam, 9 June 1779. GW wrote Measam on 13 June: “Your favour of the 9th instant came to hand yesterday.”
9To George Washington from George Measam, 2 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
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10From George Washington to George Measam, 23 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have given orders on the Store at Peeks-kill for 3,400 Hunting shirts, 2,000 pair of Shoes to be sent to Easton with all possible dispatch. I am fearful lest the former demands on this quarter may have totally exhausted the Store—you will therefore, take the most immediate measures to have a supply at least equal to this order brought forward to Peeks kill. I shall on this occasion expect...