341From George Washington to Henry Knox, 10 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I am favored with your Letter of the 8th enclosing the Instructions of the Secry at War—on the subject of erecting an Arsenal and Magazines at West Point—the Plan I conceive is a very eligible one—As soon as we shall have passed through the present business of furloughing the Men engaged for the War, it is probable that the whole or at least a part of the Troops in this Cantonment will be...
342To George Washington from Henry Knox, 10 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
Agreeable to a General Order of the 8 June 1783 for the Inspection of the Officers of the Invalid Corps the board beg leave to make the following Report. Captain John McGowen Aged 44 years of the 4 pensilvania Regiment, entered the service in October 1775. and transfered to the Invalids in Spring 1781. in consequence of a variety of complaints which disqualified him for active Service. The...
343To George Washington from Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 10 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
Having Received No Answer to My Letter By the frigate I May I think flatter Myself Before long to Hear from You, and I Confess I am waiting with Great Impatience—it is an Age, My dear General, since I Had a line from You, and I Have Been so Happily Used to our Intimate Communications, that it is very Hard to me not to know Any thing of Your Ideas, Your Concerns, and Your Sentiments on Every...
344To George Washington from Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 10 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to transmit, the Resolve of the General Assembly of the State of Connecticut, acknowledging the receipt of your favour of June 1783—and testifying the high sense they entertain of your exalted merrits, and their obligations to you and your patriot Army (thrô the blessing of heaven) for the establishment of freedom, independence and peace. Permit me to address your Excellency,...
345General Orders, 9 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Major Genl Heath B. Qr Mr 2d Massa. Brigade The Hampshire Troops will give the Guards tomorrow. In consequence of the orders of yesterday, the board whereof B. General Greaton is president will assemble at the Newbuilding tomorrow at 10 o’clock, to decide on the claims of the Candidates for the badge of merit. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
346To George Washington from Silas Barber, 9 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
We the Subscribers your Humble Petitioners do most Graciously intreat your Excellency &c. But it gives us the Utmost trouble & Concern to think we must be under the disagreeable Necessity to trouble A Gentleman of so great Qualifications and ready Compliance to Justice and Honor but as the greatest Necessity and difficult and threatening distraction calls upon us at this Junctor we beg your...
347To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 9 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
Since my last private letter to your Excellency nothing has turned up worthy of your notice but what you have received official advice of, from the proper Departments. Indeed unaccountable as it may seem, our Ministers at Paris have not suffered us to hear from them since the 24th of Jany last, till the day before yesterday, when I received two letters from Mr Laurence, one of the 15th of...
348From George Washington to Moses Hazen, 9 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have received yours of the 7th instant—accompanied with a Letter from the Officers of your Regiment. The Return you mention, was omitted to be inclosed. I have to request that you will immediately forward me a Return of all the Men who Incline to take the Benefit of the furlough offered them by the Resolution of Congress of 26th May—Transmit this Return by a trusty Hand; & the Discharges...
349To George Washington from Rufus Putnam, 9 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honnor to enclose a letter, I received a few days since from Capt. Nathan Goodale of the fifth Massachusetts Regt. That I have not till this moment taken any measures, to bring his services into public view has ben oweing to the confidence I had that Genl Gates would have don it, as the most extreordinary of them ware performed under his Immediate orders, and as he gave...
350From George Washington to Elisha Sheldon, 9 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
Your Regiment of Light Dragoons, being to be dissolved, in Consequence of the Resolution of Congress of the 26th of May—grantg furloughs to the Men for the War—and my particular furlough given to those for three Years—You will suffer the Men for the War, who will have their discharges, to take with them their Arms & Accoutrements, & Ammunition, agreeably to Genl Orders—The Arms, Ammunition &...
351General Orders, 8 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow B. Genl Patterson B. Qr Mr 3d Massa. Brigde The 5th Massa. regt gives the Guards and the Hampshire the fatigues tomorrow. Serjeant Bissel of the 2d Connecticut regt having performed some important services, within the immediate knowledge of the Commander in chief, in which the fidelity, perseverance, and good Sense of the said Serjeant Bissel were conspicuously manifested;...
352From George Washington to The States, 8 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
The great object, for which I had the honor to hold an Appointment in the service of my Country being accomplished, I am now preparing to resign it into the hands of Congress, and to return to that domestic retirement; which it is well known I left with the greatest reluctance, a retirement for which I have never ceased to sigh through a long and painfull absence, and in which (remote from the...
353To George Washington from William Heath, 8 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I am so engaged in getting off the furloughed men and in the new arrangment of the Massachusetts line as not to be able to pay my respects this day at head quarters—which I pray your excellency to excuse. The arrangement of the four Massachusetts regiments is not compleated—there are five or six captains wanting and more lieutenants returned to continue than will be necessary—Some rule must be...
354To George Washington from Ralph Izard, 8 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I am perfectly persuaded that the proceedings described in the enclosed Letter are such as your Excellency highly disapproves of. It is probable that complaints have been made to you respecting them, & I doubt not that everything proper has been done on the subject. I am much affected by the distresses to which Mrs DeLancey has been exposed by the violent conduct of those persons she complains...
355From George Washington to Henry Jackson, 8 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
Having before this Time given my Opinion that it was not the Intention of Congress by their Resolution of 23d apl that the Music should have Arms deliverd to them at being discharged—but that they should take with them their Drums & fifes—and this Determanition having been carried into Effect by the Regiments which are gone It is now too late to make any Alteration—But was not this the Case,...
356From George Washington to Henry Knox, 8 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
In answer to the question which has been proposed, whether the Music are entitled to fire Arms, under the Resolution of Congress of the 23d of April. I am to give it as my opinion they are not; but that they should be allowed to take their Drums & Fifes, which is the mode that has been adopted respecting the Music who have been furloughed from this Cantonment. I am Dear Sir With great regard...
357To George Washington from Henry Knox, 8 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday the Secretary at War gave me the instructions, of which the enclosed is a copy. I am unable at present to determine how far it will be practicable to carry his orders into execution with the three years men, as we shall have no artificers, nor any other assistance, but what we shall derive from them I will however have the necessary estimates prepared and submitted to your...
358To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, [7 June 1783] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Newburgh, New York, June 7, 1783. Letter not found. ] “List of Letters from G—— Washington to General Hamilton,” Columbia University Libraries.
359General Orders, 7 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
Morning Orders The Commander in Chiefs Guard will be furnished daily from the regt which gives the other Guards, and not as directed in the orders of Yesterday. Parole Taunton—Countersigns Virginia—Williamsburgh For the day tomorrow Major Genl Howe Br Qr Mastr 1st Massa. B. The 2d Massa regt gives the Guards and the 3d the fatigues tomorrow. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
360From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 7 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have the Honor to enclose to your Excellency the Copy of an Address to me, from the Generals and Officers commanding Regiments & Corps, together with my Answer to them. These Enclosures will explain the Distresses which resulted from the measures now carrying into Execution, in Consequence of the Resolution of Congress of the 26th of May—but sensibility occasioned by a parting Scene, under...
361From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 7 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
It is with great pleasure I refer to the consideration of Congress the observations contained in the enclosed Memorial, which was at my insistence put into my hands by Major Genl DuPortail for that purpose—And I am happy to observe that the more attention will be due to the sentiments expressed by that General Officer, because they appear not only to be the production of a well-informed mind,...
362From George Washington to William Channing, 7 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
My Nephew, who will have the honor of presenting this Letter to you, has been in bad health more than twelve months and is advised to try the Climate & Sea Air of Rhode Island by his Physicians—Any Civilities which you may be kind enough to shew him will be thankfully acknowledged by Sir Yr most Obedt Servt Sent also to Caleb Gardner, Jabez Bowen, Isaac Collins and William Greene. RNHi .
363From George Washington to Antoine-Jean-Louis Le Bègue de Presle Duportail, 7 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have been favored with your Letter of the 25th of May, accompanied by your observations respecting the fortifications necessary for the United States—I was extremely obliged by the communication, and now enclose them under a flying Seal to Congress, with a Letter to His Excellency the President, which is likewise open for your inspection. I have the honor to be with great esteem & respect...
364From George Washington to Caleb Gardner, 7 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
My Nephew who will have the honor of presenting this Letter to you has been in bad health for more than twelve Months—He is advised by his Physicians to spend the summer on the Island of Rhode Island for the benefit of the Sea Air & Climate—Any Civilities which you may be kind enough to shew him will be thankfully acknowledged by Sir Yr Most Obt & Hble Servt ViMtvL .
365To George Washington from Moses Hazen, 7 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have the Honr to Inclose your Excellency a Return of the Noncommissioned officers and privates; agreable to the orders of the 2d Instant. The men that do not belong to any Particular State: in appearance are not Included in the Spirit of the Resolution of Congress, as they have not any friends or Connections in this Country: or State to return to: It is their wish in General to remain in...
366To George Washington from Henry Jackson, 7 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
We have been informed, that the General Officers are of Opinion, the Drummers, and Fifers (instead of having Arms) should be allowed to retain their Drums, and Fifes. As the Arms, are (by Congress) bestowed on the Soldiers, as a Gratuity for their services, and the Drums, and Fifes, bear but a small proportion to them, in value; We are constrained (tho’ reluctantly) to Address your Excellency,...
367To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 7 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I find by the returns that there are but a few of Sheldons Dragoons who are not engaged to serve during the War; and as all the Horses are sold, I am fully in opinion that the little service which the remainder of the Corps would render in the circumstances they now are, will not compensate the expences which must arise from keeping them together. I therefore think that if at the time your...
368To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 7 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
The commanding officers are applying for arms for the Musick—The donation of Arms to the Troops was in consequence of your Excellency’s recommendation should you be of opinion, all circumstances considered, they have a right to arms, I think no difficulty will arrise in Congress from the measure. I have requested General Knox to commence as soon as possible the build ing a Magazine on...
369To George Washington from Alexander Davidson, 7 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
At an early period of the contest in which you have been so gloriously engaged, our sentiments fully met those of the Americans, & tho’ we long doubted the event, our warmest wishes were ever on the side of freedom. Viewing with regret the oppressive scenes of misery under which our Native Country has long groaned without hopes of redress, & seeing the same direfull principle of Despotic sway...
370General Orders, 6 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Major Genl Heath B.Qr Mr from the Hampshire The 6th Massachusetts regt gives the Guards & the 4th the fatigues tomorrow. The Commanding officers of State Lines will be pleased to see that all Detachments of men going on furlough in consequence of the orders of the 2d instant are properly officered—it will then be at the option of the remainder (except those who may be...
371To George Washington from William Duer, 6 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
Mr Duer presents his Respects to his Excellency Genl Washington, and would be much obliged for a Pass for Lady Stirling, Lady Mary Watts, Mrs Catharine Laurence, and one Female Domestic to proceed to New York. Mr Duer would not give his Excellency this Trouble, if he did knew for a Certainty that the Officer of the Gaurd Ships frequently stops Persons of both Sexes, going to New York (unless...
372To George Washington from Moses Hazen, 6 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellency’s Letter to Brigr Genl Hazen of the 1st Instant we have seen and perused: We foresaw the Difficulties that must have resulted from Major Reid’s refusing to prosecute the complaining Officers of the Regiment before a Court appointed by your Excellency’s Orders of the 3rd of April last: Indeed we supposed from the first View of those Orders that they would eventually bring on a...
373From George Washington to William Heath, 6 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
Before I make a reply to the Subject of the Address of the Generals and Officers Commanding the Regiments and Corps of this Army presented by yourself yesterday I intreat that those Gentlemen will accept my warmest acknowledgements for the confidence they have been pleased to repose in me, they may be assured it shall never be abused—and I beg they will be persuaded that as no man can possibly...
374To George Washington from William Heath, 6 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with your excellency’s answer to the address of the generals and officers commanding regiments and corps presented yesterday, which was communicated at levee to those present. All appeared to be deeply impressed, and fully satisfied with your answer; and were it possible for confidence in your excellency’s paternal goodness to be enlarged, your answer of this day must I...
375To George Washington from Samuel Gibbs, 6 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
To His Excellency George Washington Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America; The Memorial of sundry Officers of the Invalid Regiment, Humbly sheweth, That, your Memorialists, the Subscribers, beg Leave to represent, as well for their Military Brethren of all Denomination in the Regiment, as for themselves, to Your Excellency, That from sundry Resolves of the Honorable...
376To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 6 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
Colonel Trumbull, your Excellencys secretary put into my hands, this morning a letter in which he represents that the gentleman who, before him, filled the office he now holds, was, soon after his appointment thereto, honored with a Lieutenant Colonels Commission and that this took place soon after the resolve of Congress which gave all your Excellencys Aid de Camp the rank of Lieutenant...
377From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 6 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
In answer to your favor of this date respecting the claim of Mr Trumbull to the Commission of a Lt Col. in the Army, I can without hesitation give it as my opinion he is clearly entitled to such an appointment—for upon the resignation of Lt Colonel Harrison my former Secry I made the proposal to Mr Trumbull to accept that Office, assuring him at the same time, (as I supposed I had a right to...
378From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 6 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
Having attentively perused the Letter from Major Genl Knox to you, respectg extra Allowances to him, which you committed to my Consideration; I can with g r eat Truth & Justice say, that the Requests made by Genl Knox, appear to me to be perfectly reasonable and well founded. In the first Instance, the Duties of his Command, from the Time of his entering the Service, have been arduous &...
379General Orders, 5 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Brigr Genl Putnam B.. Qr Mr York brigade The 7th Massa. regiment gives the Guards and the 1st the Fatigues tomorrow. The Pay Masters or Agents of regts as soon as they have finished the accounts of their own corps, are requested to attach themselves to the pay master General if they can make it convenient; and to assist in completing the Genl settlement as soon as...
380To George Washington from Theodore Gebhard, 5 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I embrace this conveyance to acquaint your Excellency of the Situation I am now in at Rutland, I concluded that the article of Peace opened a door for myself and the Troops under my care to go to Newyork, Major Hopkins, informs me that he waits the orders of Your Excellency for this purpose, and as I am anxious to depart as soon as possible, I could wish your Exellency would be pleased to...
381To George Washington from Nathanael Greene, 5 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I am now sick with a fever and almost blind with sore Eyes. I only write this Leter to apoligize for not writing. Mrs Greene who will have the pleasure of delivering this letter embarks to day for Philadelphia. Her health is so much improved I am anxious to get her to the Northward notwithstanding my own situation. Mrs Greene will deliver your Excellency a Green silk embroidered pattern for a...
382To George Washington from William Heath, 5 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
It is difficult for us to express the regret we feel at being obliged again to solicit your excellency’s attention and patronage. Next to the anguish which the prospect of our own wretchedness excites in our breasts, is the pain which arises from a knowledge of your anxiety on account of those men who have been the sharers of your fortunes, and have had the honor of being your companions...
383To George Washington from William Heath, 5 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed returns were received the last evening and this morning. I have the honor to be most respectfully your Excellencys most Obedt Servt MHi : Heath Papers.
384From George Washington to Thomas Lansdale, 5 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
The detachment of Maryland Troops under your Orders are to be marched to their own State in the most easy & convenient manner for themselves & the Inhabitants of the Country through which they pass—the route will be by Pompton, Princeton, Philadelphia & Wilmington to Baltimore, at each of which Places Provisions may be drawn. It will be the most eligible mode to send forward immediately an...
385To George Washington from Robert Morris, 5 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have just received your Letter of the third Instant. Nothing would please me better than to comply instantly with your Wishes. The Paper on which the Notes are to be Printed came from the Paper Mill on Saturday Evening, on Monday Morning the Printer was employed, and to Morrow Morning he is to send the first Parcel of Notes. I am then to sign them and fast as that can be done they shall be...
386General Orders, 4 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Brigr Genl Dayton B. Qr Mr Jersey Brigade The Hampshire regt gives the Guards tomorrow and the Hampshire Battalion the Fatigues. The agreement entered into on the 16th Jany last between the Troops of the Cantonment of New Windsor and the Contractors, is at the desire of those Troops and with the consent of the Contractors declared Null and void; & both parties are...
387To George Washington from Guy Carleton, 4 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
The Officer who will have the honor of placing this letter in your hands has my orders to proceed to Canada, with letters from me to Genl Haldimand, and I am to desire your Excellency will be pleased to grant him a passport for that purpose. I am Sir Your Excellency’s most obedient and most humble Servant DLC : Papers of George Washington.
388To George Washington from Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 4 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
Votre Excellence me permettrait-elle de lui presenter M. Gardner, Procureur Général de l’Isle de S. Christophe. M. le Marquis de Bouillé qui a conquis cette Isle m’en parle comme d’un homme infiniment attaché à Votre cause et qui lui a rendu personellement les plus grands services. Les Officiers Généraux qui ont commandé depuis cette epoque en font aussi les plus grands eloges; il est né dans...
389From George Washington to Jeremiah Olney, 4 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
You will receive by this conveyance blanck Discharges for the Non Commissd Officers & Privates of the Rhode Island Regt enlisted for the War, which, under the Restriction of the Endorsment are only to be considered as furloughs until farther Orders—you will be pleased to have them filled up & the men permitted, under the direction of a proportionable number of Officers, to retire to the State...
390General Orders, 3 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Brigr Genl Greaton B. Qr Mr 2d Massa. Brigade The 2d York regt gives the Guards and the first the fatigues tomorrow. The Maryland Battalion is to march on thursday next—Provision is to be drawn to last the corps to Pompton—and Major Lansdale will receive Instructions at Head Quarters for his further Government. DLC : Papers of George Washington.