3691George Washington to Colonel Charles Armand, 6 February 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] February 6, 1780 . States that Pulaski’s and Armand’s troops are to be incorporated and sent to Georgia. Approves of Du Plantier’s desire to be “useful,” but cannot give him a command. Encloses certificate testifying to Armand’s services. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3692To George Washington from William White, December 1775 (Washington Papers)
[December 1775] . Declines appointment as an ensign in “Capt. Peters Company in Colono. Larnerds Regiment” and gives his reasons. ALS , sold by Parke-Bernet, Catalogue 1825, item 464, 29–30 April 1958.
3693To George Washington from John Sullivan, 2 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from John Sullivan, 2 Dec. 1778. On 20 Dec., GW wrote Sullivan : “I have your two letters of the 2d and 7th Int. now before me.”
3694To George Washington from Brig. Gen. Nathaniel Heard, 13 June 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Brig. Gen. Nathaniel Heard, 13 June 1777. In his letter to Heard of 14 June, GW’s aide-de-camp Tench Tilghman says that “His Excellency commands me to acknowledge the Rect of your favr of Yesterday” ( DLC:GW ).
3695George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 24 May 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 24, 1779 . Agrees to send more troops to Wyoming, Pennsylvania. Promises to expedite supply of wagons. Warns against carrying too many supplies. Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3696From George Washington to David Brooks, 5 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
I enclose you Extracts of Observations made by the Clerks of Accounts &c. on the Accounts of the Contractors respecting Issues—You will be pleased to state the matter, so far as it relates to your Agency in the Departmt for the satisfaction of those concern’d properly, & in order to shew that no more provisions have be en drawn than were necessary for the intended purposes. I am Sir your Most...
3697George Washington to Brigadier General Henry Knox, 10 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York ] February 10, 1781 . Reports that conference between French and American commanders tentatively decided to make New York the focus of operations. Directs Knox to make necessary artillery preparations for cooperation with French. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3698To George Washington from Robert Howe, 16 Sept. 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Robert Howe, 16 Sept. 1779. On 18 Sept., GW wrote Howe: “I was yesterday favd with yours of the 16th.”
3699To George Washington from William Heath, 28 March 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am this moment honored with yours of the 26th instant, and have given orders for a guard to be detached and put in motion with all possible despatch, agreeable to your directions—hope they will arrive in season. I have the honor to be With the highest respect, Your Excellencys Most obedient servant, DLC : Papers of George Washington.
3700George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 1 November 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] November 1, 1780 . Transmits memorials from Captain Joseph Traversie and from “the Canadian families which have taken refuge” in Albany. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3701George Washington to John Jay, 24 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 24, 1779. Describes British movements on North River. LS , in writing of H, Papers of the Continental Congress, National Archives.
3702From George Washington to Brig. Gen. John Armstrong, 19 January 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Brig. Gen. John Armstrong, 19 Jan. 1777. Armstrong wrote to GW on 22 Feb. that “I am favoured with your Excellencys Letter of the 19th Ulto.”
3703To George Washington from William Heath, 22 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
I was the last evening honored with yours of the 21st. I have been also honored with yours of the 16th respecting the contract, and one of the 18th respecting the recruits raising in Massachusetts—I shall write lieutenant colonel Badlam by the next post on the subject of the latter. I am not yet able to answer the former so fully as may be necessary, and shall enquire of the commanding...
3704Brigadier General Louis Le Bèque Du Portail and Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 1 November … (Hamilton Papers)
[ Great Egg Harbor Landing, New Jersey, November 1, 1779. On November 8, Brigadier General Du Portail and Hamilton wrote to Washington : “We hope before this you will have received our two letters of the 26th of October and 1st instant.” Letter of November 1 not found .]
3705From George Washington to Samuel Miles, 15 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed is a duplicate of my last—as I have neither received the Articles ordered—nor an acknowledgment of my Letter, I take it for granted that the latter has miscarried. I have requested the Secretary at War to let one of the Gentlemen in his Office put this into your own hands. I am—Sir Yr Most Obt Servt DLC : Papers of George Washington.
3706From George Washington to —— d’Anieres, 30 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
By His Excy—&c. Permission is hereby granted to Lieut. D’anier an Officer of the Brunswick Troops from Canada, to proceed by Land to N. York, on Business from General Reedesel—and to return by the same Route, & proceed again to Canada. And all Officers civil & Military are requested to grant him such Assistance as may be found necessary. Given &c. 30th June 1783. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
3707From George Washington to Alexander McDougall, 30 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have just recd your favor of this date. As the Artillery Men are wanted for a particular purpose, I request you to have them sent down this night & not wait for the Peices of Artillery, unless you can immediately find the means of conveyance for the 12 Pounders—Let the Officer report himself at Head Quarters when he arrives. I am Dr Sr &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
3708George Washington to the Marine Committee, [25 May 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Middlebrook, New Jersey, May 25, 1779. ] Suggests attack on British fleet in New York harbor. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3709From George Washington to James Lovell, 12 October 1781 (Washington Papers)
I h ave received your Favor of the 28th ulto Its Inclosures for Major Genl Greene, shall be forwarded to him, by the first good Conveyance. I am &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
3710From George Washington to Samuel Blachley Webb, 28 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
General Washington Presents his Compliments to Ten Officers of Colo. Webb’s Regt and requests the favor of their Company at Dinner tomorrow at 3o’clock. CtY : Samuel B. Webb Papers.
3711George Washington to John Jay, 25 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] July 25, 1779 . States that the Marquis de Fleury wishes to return to France. Hopes that Congress will grant Fleury’s request for a furlough. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3712To George Washington from Cornet [John] White, 16 April 1778 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Cornet [John] White, 16 April 1778. On 16 April, John Laurens wrote White: “His Excellency has received your Letter of this date giving information of the desertion of one of your Dragoons—as he will probably give intelligence of your Situation and Strength, as well as some account of the Radnor Picket, extraordinary vigilance should be used to frustrate any enterprise...
3713George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 19 December 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] December 19, 1778 . Regrets that plans for winter quarters cannot be altered. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3714To George Washington from Horatio Gates, 11 Aug. 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Horatio Gates, 11 Aug. 1779. On 17 Aug., GW wrote Gates: “I have recd your favr of the 11th instant.”
3715To George Washington from Brigadier General William Smallwood, 11 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Brig. Gen. William Smallwood, 11 Feb. 1779. GW wrote Smallwood on 12 Feb. : “Upon considering the contents of your letter of yesterdays date—it appears to me proper that they shd be communicated to Baron de Kalb.”
3716From George Washington to William Livingston, 9 April 1778 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to William Livingston, 9 April 1778. On 11 April, Livingston wrote GW , “In Answer to your Excellency’s favour of the 9th with which I am just now honoured.”
3717George Washington to John Hancock, 12 August 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Camp at Cross Roads [ Pennsylvania ] August 12, 1777. Has instructed Brigadier General Silas Newcomb to maintain New Jersey militia at Woodbury. Asks if Major General Tronson du Coudray may call on Newcomb for aid. LS , in writing of H, Papers of the Continental Congress, National Archives. Also known as Neshaminy Camp. This later became Hartsville, Pennsylvania.
3718To George Washington from George Clinton, 19 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
By the last Flagg which arrived from New York I received Certifi cates from the Commissary Genl of Prisoners there, with Proposals for exchanging Stephen Lush (late my Brigade Major & taken at Fort Montgomerie<)> for Henry Cuyler—Cornelius Van Tessel for Alexander White and James Dole for Abraham Maybie. As I conceive the exchanges advantageous I mean to agree to the Proposals, and to direct...
3719George Washington to the Officer Commanding the New Jersey Light Infantry Companies, 27 November 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Preakness, New Jersey ] November 27, 1780 . Orders boats at “Doddes” transferred to Pompton. Orders establishment of a guard at Dobbs Ferry. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3720From George Washington to Brig. Gen. Matthias Williamson, 5 December 1776 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Brig. Gen. Matthias Williamson, 5 Dec. 1776. On 8 Dec. Williamson wrote GW : “I had the honour of receiving your Excellency’s two Letters of the fifth & seventh inst.”