3951To George Washington from Benjamin Tallmadge, 3 Oct. 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Benjamin Tallmadge, 3 Oct. 1779. On 6 Oct., GW wrote Tallmadge: “I received last evening your letter of the 3d.”
3952George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 15 February 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Middlebrook, New Jersey ] February 15, 1779 . States that British are about to move on Staten Island. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3953From George Washington to Lt. Col. Alexander Hamilton, 14 March 1780 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : to Lt. Col. Alexander Hamilton, 14 March 1780 . Hamilton wrote GW on 17 March: “I duly received your letter of the 14th.”
3954George Washington to Brigadier General Henry Knox, 4 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] June 4, 1779 . Informs Knox of British advance toward the Continental Village and West Point. Asks Knox to send heavy cannon. LS , in writing of H, George Washington Photostats, Library of Congress.
3955From George Washington to Samuel Washington, 20 November 1776 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Samuel Washington, c.20 Nov. 1776. In his letter to Samuel Washington of 18 Dec. , GW wrote: “I think my last to you was from Hackinsack about the 20th of Novr .”
3956George Washington to Comte de Sainte-Mesme, 25 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York ] February 25, 1781 . Is pleased that Sainte-Mesme wishes to accompany the Marquis de Lafayette to Virginia. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Jean Baptiste Louis Philippe Felix d’Olieres, Comte de Sainte-Mesme. He was colonel of the Regiment Soissonnais, French army in America.
3957To George Washington from Robert Howe, 5 Oct. 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Robert Howe, 5 Oct. 1779. On 6 Oct., GW wrote Howe: “I have been duly favored with your two letters of the 4th & 5th inst.”
3958George Washington to John Rutledge, 17 March 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 17, 1777. Discusses proposed expedition against St. Augustine. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Rutledge was the chief executive of South Carolina. He was referred to as both governor and president of the state.
3959To George Washington from Maj. Henry Lee, Jr., 27 June 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Maj. Henry Lee, Jr., 27 June 1779. GW wrote Lee on 30 June: “Yr favor dated 27th inst. was handed to me to day by Capt. McLane, inclosing your proposals for the incorporation of his company with your Corps.”
3960To George Washington from William Livingston, 1 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have the Honour to inclose to your Excellency a Resolution of our Legislature desiring me to apply to you for some Ammunition. Lead is not to be purchased in Philadelphia; & tho’ we have employed a person to procure it in Boston, his journey thither & back again will necessarily keep us too long without that essential Article. I have the honour to be with the greatest esteem Dear Sir your...
3961To George Washington from Maj. Gen. John Sullivan, 7 June 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Maj. Gen. John Sullivan, 7 June 1777. GW wrote Sullivan on 7 June : “Yours of this date just come to hand.”
3962To George Washington from Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 15 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
Lebanon, Conn., 15 July 1777 . “William Adams a Lieutenant in Coll Durkee’s Battalion raised in this State, thinking himself superceded in appointments, hath applied to me for a dismission which doth not belong to me to grant. I do therefore refer the matter to Your Excellency’s consideration.” LB , Ct : Trumbull Papers.
3963To George Washington from Oliver Clarke, 29 June 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Oliver Clarke, 29 June 1779. GW wrote Clarke on 29 July: “I have received your favour of the 29th of June which a multiplicity of business has prevented my answering before.”
3964To George Washington from Lt. Col. William Palfrey, 10 March 1778 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Lt. Col. William Palfrey, 10 Mar. 1778. On 10 Mar., Tench Tilghman wrote Palfrey, “His Excellency commands me to acknowledge yours of the 8th and this day” ( MH ).
3965George Washington to Baron von Steuben, 8 February 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] February 8, 1780 . Asks whether a defensive or offensive campaign should be planned. States that money and foreign aid are needed for a decisive offensive campaign. Believes that a defensive campaign therefore is necessary. Approves of von Steuben’s estimates of men and cavalry needed. Questions value of incorporating regiments for the sake of economy. Df , in writing...
3966To George Washington from Moses Hazen, 3 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Moses Hazen, 3 Dec. 1778. On 7 Dec., GW wrote Hazen : “I received yestrday evening your favor of the 3d Inst.”
3967To George Washington from Major Henry Lee, Jr., 28 June 1780 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Maj. Henry Lee, Jr., 28 June 1780. On that date , Lee wrote GW: “I wrote your Excellency this morning.”
3968George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 4 November 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] November 4, 1780 . Sends news of British troop and naval movements. Reports that Army received announcement of new establishment with satisfaction. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3969From George Washington to Antoine Félix Wuibert de Mézières, 7 March 1782 (Washington Papers)
You will be pleased to proceed to Fort Pitt, and take your further instructions from Brigadier General Irvine, the Commandt at that Post. I am Sir Your Most Obedt Servant. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
3970From George Washington to Brig. Gen. Henry Knox, 10 November 1779 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Brig. Gen. Henry Knox, 10 Nov. 1779 . A summary of this one-page letter reads: “Instructions relating to the Southern campaign” ( ABPC, American Book-Prices Current . New York, 1895–2004. 69:748).
3971From George Washington to Egbert Benson, 2 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I transmit to you a Copy of a Resolution of Congress which passed the 26th ulto Claimg Property of the United States &ca & remonstratg against sendg off Negroes. The purport of this Act you will collect from its perusal—I have only to request that you will be pleased to pay strict Attention to the Injunctions of Congress contained therein. I am &ca. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
3972George Washington to James Duane, [26 May 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Middlebrook, New Jersey, May 26, 1779. ] Explains why the corps which included Colonel William Malcom’s regiment was not disbanded. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3973To George Washington from Colonel Thomas Church, 14 October 1775 (Washington Papers)
Camp on Prospect Hill 14 October 1775 . Requests discharge of Capt. William Cooke, “His Bodily Indisposition being such as Renders him Incapable of doing Duty, without Subjecting him to more Pain than is Consistant with the Laws of Humanity.” LS , DLC:GW . William Cooke, a captain in Church’s Rhode Island regiment, was discharged on this date.
3974George Washington to William Shippen, Junior, 13 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 13, 1781 . Was completely satisfied with administration of hospitals while Shippen was director. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3975From George Washington to John Tayloe Wormeley, 28 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
In reply to your Letter of the 17th Instant I can only say—That having forwarded your Letter to Governor Harrison, by a good Conveyance, & having good reason to suppose it has not failed; it will be very improper for me, in my situation, to interest myself any further—nor can I presume to give you any further Directions in your Care until you have an Answer to your Application to the State of...
3976George Washington to Conrad Alexandre Gérard, 25 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 25, 1779. Commends Marquis de Fleury’s character and conduct. Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3977From George Washington to Bartholomew von Heer, 25 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
On friday morng next, at 9 oClock AM. you will have the whole of your Corps, with two days Provision ready cooked at the Lt Infantry Camp—the Men need carry no Baggage with them—you will remain there until you receive further Orders from Sir Your Most Obedt Servt. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
3978George Washington to William Livingston, 21 December 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] December 21, 1778 . Reports arrest of John Smith Hatfield on charge of treason. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3979To George Washington from Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, 1 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
Doctr Le mayeur presents his humble Respects to his Excellency General washignton and madame; has sent his Excellency the three articles, the use of which the General is perfectly acquinted with; hopes the valise &c. is safely arrived, but is Extremely sorry to find that his letter which was to have attended it was by some mis fortunes left behind. when the doct. shall Recive the things that...
3980George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 10 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Heights above Springfield [ New Jersey ] June 10, 1780 . Warns of probable attack on West Point. Instructs Howe to send Colonel Stephen Moylan’s regiment to Camp. Df , in writings of Richard Kidder Meade and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3981From George Washington to James Mitchell Varnum, 10 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have had the honor to receive your favor of the 21st Ulto—and beg your acceptance of my particular acknowledgements for the honoroable & flattering manner in which you have spoken of me, in the dedication to your Oration, delivered before our Brethren at Providence. The Sentiments which you have expressed in your Oration, I have read with pleasure and am with great esteem & regard Dr Sir Yr...
3982George Washington to Brigadier General Mordecai Gist, 27 May 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 27, 1779 . Instructs Gist to assume command in Maryland until immediate danger is over. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3983To George Washington from Horatio Gates, 13 Aug. 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Horatio Gates, 13 Aug. 1779. On 24 Aug., GW wrote Gates: “I have been duly favored with your letter of the 13th inst.”
3984From George Washington to Maj. John Clark, 7 October 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Maj. John Clark, Jr., 7 Oct. 1777. Clark in his letter to GW of 18 Nov. refers to: “your Letter of the 7th of October.”
3985George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 14 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York ] February 14, 1781 . Informs Rochambeau that Lieutenant Colonels Jean-Baptiste Gouvion and Jean-Joseph Sourbader de Gimat have permission to go to Rhode Island to “pay their respects to your Excellency.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3986George Washington to John Jay, 31 December 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] December 31, 1778 . Asks if Congress is going to continue to employ Brigadier General Du Portail and if it intends to adopt Du Portail’s plan of defense. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Henry Laurens had resigned as President of the Continental Congress on December 9, 1778, and John Jay was elected to that position on the following day.
3987To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 16 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
I was last evening honored with your Excellency’s letter of the 11 instant. General Gates informs me that he has written to your Excellency fully on the subject of his joining the army. I enclose a late resolve of Congress which respects him—and a resolve approving the sentence of the Court Martial which tried General McDougal. I wrote some days since on the subject of Hazen’s regiment. I have...
3988To George Washington from Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates, 7 March 1778 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates, 7 Mar. 1778. On 20 Mar., GW wrote to Gates , “I am honored with yours of the 7th 11th & 14th instants.”
3989George Washington to Benjamin Franklin, 17 August 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Camp at Cross Roads, Pennsylvania ] August 17, 1777. Acknowledges receipt of Turgot’s recommendation for a French volunteer. Discusses difficulty of placing French officers and advises Franklin to discourage potential candidates in France. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Franklin was in France serving as United States Commissioner to that country. Anne...
3990From George Washington to John Parke Custis, 26 October 1776 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to John Parke Custis, 26 Oct. 1776. The Custis Papers at the Virginia Historical Society include a “List of Washington’s letters sent to B[enjamin] Lossing,” one of which is a letter to John Parke Custis of “26 Oct. 1776” written at New York.
3991To George Washington from Major General Stirling, 13 Aug. 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Major General Stirling, 13 Aug. 1779. On 16 Aug., GW wrote Stirling: “I have to acknowlege the favor of your Lordships two letters of the 13th and 15th inst.”
3992To George Washington from James Mellen, 19 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
The officers of the 3d Masstt Regt have chosen Lieut. Henry Nelson for paymaster in the room of Lieut. Mallish, who resign’d that office the 7th of Jany last. If it be your Excellencies pleasure, I wish he may be appointed in Genl orders from the time above mention’d. I have the Honor to be Your Excellencies most Hume Servt NN : Emmet Collection.
3993George Washington to Major General John Armstrong, 24 April 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Valley Forge, April 24, 1778 . Invites Armstrong to council of war. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3994George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 21 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 21, 1778 . Asks Stirling to investigate existing “commerce” between enemy and inhabitants of New Jersey. LS , in writing of H, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
3995To George Washington from Joseph Vose, 1 March 1782 (Washington Papers)
I beg leave to represent to your Excellency the situation that I am now in Reflecting matters of my Regiment & some private Affairs of my owne, being at the Southward last winter with the Marquis, would beg leave to be absent one month longer then your Excellencys orders of Joining Camp by the tenth of April. Genl Lincoln will Speake to your Excellency upon the Subject—I remain your...
3996To George Washington from Col. William Russell, 28 April 1778 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Col. William Russell, Sr., 28 April 1778. On 19 May, GW wrote Russell , “I recd yours of the 28th ulto inclosing a Return of that part of your Regiment that is at Fort Pitt.”
3997George Washington to Brigadier General Preudhomme de Borre, 19 August 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Camp at Cross Roads [ Pennsylvania ] August 19, 1777. Abides by Brigadier General de Borre’s preference of an American as brigade major and recommends Captain Matthew McConnell of Colonel Moses Hazen’s regiment. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3998From George Washington to Moore Fauntleroy, 4 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have recd yours of the 21st ulto. My order directing you to join the 1st Regt and Major Bull the 4th was founded upon a supposition that you were still at the southward and that your doing it would save you the trouble and expence of a journey to the Northward as it would do him to the southward—But as both the Regiments are now to act in that quarter—the reason ceases—You will therefore...
3999To George Washington from Amelia Leigh Lloyd, 8 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
I beg you will receive my thanks for the two Parcells of letters You sent me from England which I received perfectly safe I must now ask the favor of Your Excellency to forward the enclosed Letters for New York I had in the mean time the pleasure of hearing from My Friends by the way of France with the pleasing inteligence of their being all in perfect health. I am Sir Your Very humble Servant...
4000To George Washington from John Manley, 26 January 1776 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from John Manley, 26 Jan. 1776. On 28 Jan. GW wrote to Manley : “I received your agreeable Letter of the 26th instant.”