15551To George Washington from Major General Israel Putnam, 22 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
We have recievd yours from Bucks County 18th Inst. And Apprehend from The Introduction of the...
15552From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 22 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
By an Express this Minute come to hand from Congress, We are informed, General How’s Fleet is...
15553General Orders, 23 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
No officer, or soldier, is to leave the encampment this evening, without leave in writing from...
15554To George Washington from Major General Horatio Gates, 23 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday Col. Willet arrived here with the Inclosed Papers from Major General Arnold; Governor...
15555From George Washington to John Hancock, 23 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I beg leave to inform you, that the Army marched early this Morning, & will encamp, I expect,...
15556To George Washington from John Hancock, 23 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am this Moment honored with your Favour of yesterday by the Return Express. Considering the...
15557From George Washington to Brigadier General William Smallwood, 23 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
On the march to day I was honored with a Letter from Congress transmitting Sundry Resolutions for...
15558From Benjamin Franklin to George Washington, 24 August 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Library of Congress M. de Knobelauch, who will have the Honour of delivering this to you,...
15559General Orders, 24 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
General Greene’s and Genl Stephen’s divisions are to march to morrow morning at four o’clock...
15560To George Washington from John Hancock, 24 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
By a Return Express, this moment Rec’d from the Northern Departmt the Inclos’d Letter for your...
15561To George Washington from Major General John Sullivan, 24 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
The Enemy having made a Descent upon Woodbridge from Staten Island & Taken about twelve of the...
15562To George Washington from Major General John Sullivan, 24 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have to Inform yr Excellencey that Colo. Antill gave us the Slip Day before yesterday & went...
15563General Orders, 25 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
At a General Court Martial held the 23rd instant whereof Lieut. Col. White was president. Capt....
15564From George Washington to Major General John Armstrong, Sr., 25 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have just recd information that the Enemy began to land this Morning about Six Miles below Head...
15565From George Washington to Colonel George Baylor, 25 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I received your Letter of the 18th by this days post. I have never doubted of your assiduity and...
15566To George Washington from Samuel Chase, 25 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
From an Opinion that your Excellency would wish to be acquainted with the Country, which will...
15567From George Washington to John Hancock, 25 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I last night had the Honor of your favor of the 24th with Its inclosures. No Letters came for you...
15568From George Washington to John Hancock, 25 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed intelligence has just come to my hands. Genl Green’s and Genl Stephen’s divisions...
15569From George Washington to Brigadier General Francis Nash, 25 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
This will be handed to you upon your Arrival in this Town—It is my desire that you make no delay...
15570From George Washington to Maj. Gen. Stirling, 25 August 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Maj. Gen. Stirling, 25 Aug. 1777. The 13th Antiquarian Booksellers...
15571General Orders, 26 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
The officers commanding corps are to see that their men’s arms are immediately cleaned and put in...
15572To George Washington from Samuel Chase, 26 August 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Samuel Chase, 26 Aug. 1777. GW wrote Chase on 27 Aug. : “I am favd with...
15573To George Washington from Major General Philemon Dickinson, 26 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I this moment met with the Bearer Mr Hindman, who is just returned from viewing the Enemy; he saw...
15574George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 27 August 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Wilmington [ Delaware ] August 27, 1777. Discusses failure of Staten Island expedition. Advises...
15575General Orders, 27 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
The brigades and other corps are to be in such readiness as to march at a moment’s warning—To...
15576To George Washington from Colonel Theodorick Bland, 27 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have the Pleasure to Inform your Excelly that Leiutt Lindsay came a Cross two Prisoners near...
15577From George Washington to Samuel Chase, 27 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am favd with yours of Yesterday. Colo. Richardsons Battalion was left in Maryland by order of...
15578From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 27 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was favoured with your Letter Yesterday by Mr Hindman. The measure you recommend, respecting...
15579From George Washington to Colonel Evan or William Evans, 27 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
After the Men of your own, Colo. Hunters and Colo. Udrees Battalions have refreshed them selves...
15580To George Washington from Major General Horatio Gates, 27 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
Upon being informed by Mr Cuyler, Commissary General in this Department, that he had no Salt Meat...
15581From George Washington to John Hancock, 27 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I this morning returned from the Head of Elk, which I left last night. In respect to the Enemy, I...
15582To George Washington from John Hancock, 27 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have the Honour to transmit you the enclosed Resolves which Congress have passed at this...
15583From George Washington to Major General Stirling, 27 August 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Major General Stirling, 27 Aug. 1777. Stirling wrote GW on 30 Aug. : “I...
15584From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 27 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have received your two favours both of the 24th informing me of the particulars of an...
15585To George Washington from Colonel John Dockery Thompson, 27 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to send up four deserters who I apprehend are able to give your Excellency some...
15586George Washington to John Hancock, 28 August 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Wilmington [ Delaware ] August 28, 1777. Recommends Count Casimir Pulaski to command cavalry. LS...
15587General Orders, 28 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
Joseph Scott Esqr: is appointed Brigade Major to General Muhlenberg, in the room of Major Swaine...
15588From George Washington to Brigadier General John Cadwalader, 28 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
General Howe has advanced part of his Force about Two miles this side the Head of Elk, and from...
15589To George Washington from Major General Horatio Gates, 28 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
This Instant I had the Honour to receive Your Excellency’s Letter of the 20th of this Month, the...
15590From George Washington to John Hancock, 28 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
Having endeavoured, at the solicitation of the Count De Pulaski, to think of some mode for...
15591To George Washington from William Livingston, 28 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
Agreably to the Resolution of Congress of the 20 instant, & your Excellencys Requisition in...
15592From George Washington to Brigadier General Alexander McDougall, 28 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 20th Instt came to my hands last Night by Mr P. —I thank you for sending him...
15593From George Washington to Colonel John Dockery Thompson, 28 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have your favor of yesterday by Lieut. Veazy and it gives me pleasure to hear that your people...
15594George Washington to John Hancock, 29 August 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Wilmington [ Delaware ] August 29, 1777. Discusses movements of enemy. Asks Hancock to send...
15595General Orders, 29 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
Each Brigadier is to make return immediately to the Quarter Mr General of the number of...
15596From George Washington to John Hancock, 29 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
On my return to this place last evening from White Clay creek, I was honored with yours of the...
15597To George Washington from William Livingston, 29 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
As the inclosed (which was taken at Staten Island,) may probably be of some Service on...
15598General Orders, 30 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
Information being given by the Commissary General, that it is at present impracticable to supply...
15599From George Washington to Colonel Theodorick Bland, 30 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I received the letters directed to Colonel Rumsey, and Major Parker, and inclosed by you. Though...
15600To George Washington from Major General Du Coudray, 30 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
According to the desire of the board of war I have the honour to send to your excellency a...