1To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 30 May 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am commanded by his Majesty to communicate to the Congress, and to the commander in chief of their troops, certain acts of Parliament in favor of America, which have lately received the Royal assent; in consequence of which I have deputed an officer of rank, Colonel Patterson, Adjutant General to the Army under my command, to have the honour of transmitting to you, Sir, those bills, with...
2To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 3 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am directed to transmit to Congress, and the Commander in chief of their troops, printed Copies of three Conciliatory acts of Parliament; Let me add my most sincere wishes that they may produce the desireable effect which is hoped from them. I have the honor to be sir your most obedient and most humble sert Copy, DNA:PCC , item 152; copy, DNA:PCC , item 169; two copies, P.R.O. , 30/55,...
3To George Washington from Henry Clinton, 3 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Henry Clinton, 3 June 1778. On 6 June, GW wrote to Clinton acknowledging receipt of “your two Letters of the 3d Instant.” The first, enclosing Parliament’s conciliatory acts, appears above; the second, apparently “on the subject of prisoners,” as GW says in his letter to Clinton of 6 June, has not been found.
4To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 9 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
The Earl of Carlisle, Mr Eden and Governor Johnston, three of the Commissioners for restoring peace between Great Britain and America, are arrived in his Majesty’s Ship Trident and are come to Philadelphia. Docr Ferguson, the Secretary to the Kings Commission, will be dispatched tomorrow Morning with a letter from their Excellencies to Congress. I am therefore to request that a passport from...
5To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 18 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
Having promised my old friend Major General Phillips to ask permission for Him to pay me a Visit at New York, I have therefore to request the favor of your being so obliging to grant him a passport for that purpose, and that you will be so good to forward the Enclosed to that Gentleman. I have the Honor to be, Sir your most Obedient and most humble Servant Copy, P.R.O. , 30/55, Carleton...
6To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 19 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
Nothing but his Majesty’s positive Instructions of which I send you an Extract, could have induced me to trouble you or the American Congress again on the Subject of the Troops detained in New England in direct Contravention of the Treaty entered into at Saratoga. The Neglect of the Requisitions already made on this Subject is altogether unprecedented among Parties at War. I now however repeat...
7To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 10 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
It is not necessary at present to resume the Consideration of the principal Questions relating to the Convention of Saratoga, I wish merely to bring under Review the Resolution of Congress of the 21st of May, enclosed in your Letter of the 23d to Sir William Howe. It appears to me different from the Practice of all Nations or Parties at War, and in some Degree tending to increase the Hardships...
8To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 19 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
I received Your Excellency’s letter of the 14th Instant, acquainting me that You had transmitted to Congress my proposition relative to an exchange of the Troops of Convention. In consequence of Your letter to Mr Clarke I have sent Major Bruen, Deputy Quarter Mr General of the Army to King’s Ferry with the Money & Necessaries, mentioned by Mr Clarke for the use of the Troops under the Command...
9To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 2 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letter of the 27th of last month relative to the Exchange of Prisoners proposed by me in mine to Your Excellency of the 10th and in consequence thereof I shall send Two Commissioners to meet the like number on Your part, at the time and place appointed, when I hope both parties will enter upon the business proposed, with that zeal which the importance of the Object may...
10To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 23 January 1779 (Washington Papers)
I was honoured with your Letter of the 26th of last Month, with its enclosure. In order to prevent the irregularities, which, under the pretence of Reconnoitring, would otherwise be committed by individuals in every Army, it has been the custom in Europe (if I recollect right) that any Infantry patroling without a Non Commissioned Officer should be liable, if taken by the Enemy, to be treated...
11To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 9 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
Being desirous of forwarding the Clothing, Stores &c., belonging to the Troops of the Convention, and also a Cargo of Wine and other Refreshments for their Comfort, to Charlotteville in Virginia, I am to request you will be so obliging to send me the necessary Passports for the Ships mentioned in the Margin to proceed to Richmond on James River, for that purpose. And as I wish at the same time...
12To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 27 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
Wishing to take the Opportunity of the Cloathing Ships going to Virginia to remit £10,000, Sterling to Major General Phillips, for the Use of the Troops of the Convention of Saratoga, I am to request you will be so obliging to send me the necessary Passports for the safe Conveyance thereof in the Brig Lady Howe, Henry Steady, Master. And I am also to trouble you with a Repetition of the...
13To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 31 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
My having been absent from New York for some Days past, has prevented me from sooner acknowledging Your Letter of the 14th Instant. Let me assure You, Sir, that my Wishes coincide sincerely with those which you express, for the completion of a purpose equally urged by Justice & humanity. Allow me to say that I am happy to find the direction of this Affair is now entirely reposed in Military...
14To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 5 April 1779 (Washington Papers)
In my Letter of the 31st of last Month, I acquainted you that, in consequence of the proposal made to me in yours of the 14th, I should send down Colonel Hyde and Captain André to Staten Island this day, as Commissioners on my part, to meet the like number on your’s, for the purposes therein mentioned, either at Amboy, or Elizabeth Town, as you might wish; But as one of the Gentlemen has been...
15To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 8 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
Having occasion to remit £10,000, Sterling in Specie to Virginia for the Troops of the Convention of Saratoga; and wishing also to send by the same Conveyance that carries this Money, a quantity of Wine and other Refreshments for their Use, I am to request you will be so obliging to send me the necessary Passports for the safe conveyance thereof, in the Brigantine Patsey, of about 180 Tons...
16To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 29 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
Upon receiving Your Letter of the 14th Ultimo, I transmitted the papers that accompanied it to His Excellency Lieut. General Knyphausen, who has sent me Col: Wurmb’s answer thereto; and in justice to that Gentleman, who is an Officer of distinguished merit, I have the honor to enclose the same, together with a translation thereof, for your perusal, by which You will perceive that his conduct...
17To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 9 November 1779 (Washington Papers)
When Mr Loring, my Commissary of Prisoners, addressed the enclosed Letter to Mr Beatty, he received one in return from Mr Skinner informing him that Mr Beatty was absent. That the purport of Mr Loring’s Letter may be known, I enclose it to you, Sir, requesting the necessary steps may be taken to enforce the just Requisition it contains. Mrs Maxwell, the Lady of Lieutt Maxwell of the 31st...
18To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 19 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
In answer to the Letter you addressed to His Excellency General Knyphausen on the 2d June last, and of which You have been so good to inclose me a Copy in Yours of the 5th Instant, I have the honour to inform Your Excellency that I have no objection to receive at New York under Your appointment Mr Pintard, or a person You may nominate as a Commissary in behalf of prisoners. With regard to my...
19To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 19 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to inclose to Your Excellency a Report concerning the Situation of the Troops of Convention in Virginia, not doubting but it will attract your attention and procure them redress. You cannot but be informed, Sir, that our conduct towards your Prisoners here is humane and liberal, and I am persuaded your wish must be to maintain this System of Benevolence towards Men who have...
20To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 19 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
Major General Phillips, who goes to Elizabeth Town to meet Major General Lincoln, is entrusted and Instructed from me with every thing relating to a General Exchange of Prisoners of War, as well as of the Troops of Convention, and also with all matters relative to the Commissaries of Prisoners and their Instructions, who it is intended should reside with the respective Armies. It is probable...
21To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 26 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
Being informed that the King’s Adjutant General in America has been stopt under Major General Arnold’s passports, and is detained a prisoner in your Excellency’s Army, I have the honor to inform You, Sir, that I permitted Major André to go to Major General Arnold at the particular request of that General Officer; You will perceive, Sir, by the inclosed paper that a Flag of Truce was sent to...
22To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 30 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
From Your Excellency’s Letter of this date, I am persuaded the Board of General Officers, to whom You referred the case of Major André, can’t have been rightly informed of all the circumstances on which a Judgement ought to be formed. I think it of the highest Moment to Humanity that your Excellency should be perfectly apprized of the State of this Matter before you proceed to put that...
23To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 4 October 1780 (Washington Papers)
I conceived I could not better or more fully explain my Sentiments in Answer to your Excellency’s Letter of the 30th September, respecting Major Andrè, than by Sending Lieutenant General Robertson to converse if possible with you Sir, or at least with some confidential Officer from You. I Cannot think Lieutenant General Robertson’s Conversation with General Green has entirely answered the...
24To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 4 November 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have received Your Letter of October the 22d respecting the Appointment of Commissaries of Prisoners residing with the British & American Armies. I shall have no Objection to receive a Commissary of Prisoners to reside at New York under a Commission or Warrant Signed by You. Neither have I any Objection to the Proposals; and the Matter may be concluded upon whenever You Chuse. Major General...
25To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 29 November 1780 (Washington Papers)
In answer to your Letter of the 20th Inst., informing me that you are authorised to propose a meeting of Commissioners for the purpose of effecting an exchange of all Continental prisoners of War now in my possession, and of the Hostages given in Canada, as well as of all Officers on parole, and Officers Violators of parole, and Militia actually taken in Arms and remaining prisoners of War,...
26To George Washington from General Henry Clinton, 2 February 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have received Your Letter of the 25th Ultimo, and have communicated to Major Genl Phillips that part of it which relates to him. With respect to the admitting Mr John Franklin to reside here as Agent, I am to inform you, Sir, that his Conduct was so very exceptionable, when he lived in this City before, that the Commandant found it requisite to remove him, and his Family, without the Lines....
27To George Washington from Henry Clinton, 21 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have received Your two Letters upon the subject of Lieutenant General Burgoyne’s Recal, and also that dated the 16th Instant; the second of which fortunately reached me, before I had an opportunity of Communicating to him the Contents of the first. In answer to that of the 16th, I am to acquaint you that altho’ I was willing to allow Certain Articles (as mentioned in a proposal carried out...
28To George Washington from Henry Clinton, 24 November 1781 (Washington Papers)
I beg leave to propose that your Commissary General of Prisoners may be authorised to meet mine as soon as convenient either at Elizabeth Town or Staten Island, in order finally to adjust the Exchange of Lieutt General Burgoyne, for which Proposals have been made some time since; and likewise to treat for the Exchange of Lieutt General Earl Cornwallis, and such other Officers of this Army as...
29To George Washington from Henry Clinton, 30 November 1781 (Washington Papers)
Having occasion to remit Two Thousand Pounds Sterling in Specie to the British Officers at Frederick Town, and Winchester, I am to request a Passport for a Deputy Paymaster to proceed thither by land with the above Sum, who, after the delivery thereof will return to this Place. I am Sir Your most obedient humble Servant DLC : Papers of George Washington.
30To George Washington from Henry Clinton, 14 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
It being requisite that a Supply of Clothing, Necessaries, & Money should be sent to the British & German Prisoners confined in different parts of Pennsylvania; I am to request a Passport for two subaltern Officers, two Quarter Masters, and six Serjeants, to proceed to Philadelphia, Lancaster, & Reading, or any other adjacent Places, where the said Prisoners at present reside, with such...