1Questions for Captain Allen McLane, 29 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
1st What number of troops supposed to be in Genl Howe’s Army, and how disposed of? 2d What works thrown up in and about the City, & what cannon in them? 3d Have any detachments been made over to Jersey, & for what purpose? 4th How many men have they sent over there, & how many pieces of Cannon? 5th What kind of cannon, whether field pieces or larger Cannon? 6th What preparations are they...
2From George Washington to Captain Allen McLane, 28 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have certain information that Lord Cornwallis returned from Jersey yesterday, and ’tis said they intend an attack upon this army with their joint force before Genl Green can rejoin us. I therefore depend upon your keeping a very good look out upon their line, and gaining every intelligence from people coming out of Town, that I may have the earliest notice of their movements or intentions I...
3From George Washington to Captain Allen McLane, 22 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have this moment received your Letter containing the Proposals of some of the Inhabitants near the Enemys Lines—I will undoubtedly accept their Offers of Service provided they give in a list of their names, and engage to be under the absolute command for the time specified of such Officer as I shall appoint—this precaution is necessary, for otherwise they may receive the Public Money without...
4From George Washington to Captain Allen McLane, 28 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have certain information that Lord Cornwallis returned from Jersey Yesterday, and ’tis said they intend an Attack upon this Army with their joint force before Genl Green can rejoin us. I therefore depend upon your keeping a very good look out upon their line, and gaining every intelligence from people coming out of Town, that I may have the earliest Notice of their Movements or Intentions. I...