691From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 7 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have to acknowledge the receipt of the Letter, your Excellency did me the honor to write on the 25th of Decr and to assure you of the great satisfaction I experienced from the agreeable communications you had the goodness to make. Enclosed your Excellency will find the original Certificate which was given by Mr Chittendon to the bearer of your Letter of the 11th Ulto. Nothing very...
692From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 30 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency’s favor of the 26th, and to thank you for the information contained in it. If Congress should have already taken up, or should they be about to determine upon the subject of receiving possession of the Posts on the Western Frontier, which was mentioned in my Letters of the 3d of May and 7th of June, I would take the liberty to reommend Major...
693From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 23 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to transmit your Excellency Copy of a Letter I have received from Mr Reuben Harvey of Cork in Ireland—and sundry papers which accompanied it. The early part this Gentleman appears to have taken in the cause of this Country, and his exertions in relieving the distresses of such of our fellow Citizens whom the chance of War threw into the hands of the Enemy, entitle him to...
694From 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...
695From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 4 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am to acknowledge the recet of your Excellencys favor of the 27th Novembr and to thank you for the very polite manner in which you are pleased to express yourself, with respect to the correspondence between us, be assured, Sir, that nothing will give me more pleasure than to commmunicate to you any thing that may occur worthy your Notice. The apprehending of the persons mentiond in the...
696From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 3 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
I take the Liberty to mention to your Excellency, that, in attending to the Resolution of Congress of the 15th of April, respecting the posts in the United States occupied by the British Troops, I find it necessary to apply for a more particular Explanation of the Intentions of Congress than is there expressed. Taking it for granted that the Northern & Western Posts are included within the...
697From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 23 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have just received a very pressing Letter from Baron De L Estrade requesting me to interest myself in procuring for him from the Court of France a Command in the Island of St Domingo—He has likewise sent me a similar Memorial to be presented to Congress—and which I now do myself the Honor to inclose. I put under this cover, for your Excellency’s perusal, my Letter to Doctr Franklin on the...
698From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 3 February 1778 (Washington Papers)
A Letter from Congress will accompany this containing two resolutions relative to prisoners. You will perceive by them that Congress go upon the presumption of our furnishing our prisoners in the Enemy’s hands wholly and intirely with provisions. Their fixing no rule for liquidating and accounting for the rations heretofore supplied by the Enemy, is a proof that they do not intend them to...
699Commission to Colonel William Grayson, Lieutenant Colonels Robert Hanson Harrison and Alexander Hamilton, and Elias … (Hamilton Papers)
By His Excellency George Washington Esquire General and Commander in chief of all the Forces of the United States of America To Colonel William Grayson, Lieutenant Colonels Robert Hanson Harrison and Alexander Hamilton, and Elias Boudinot Esquire Commissary General of prisoners. Whereas a proposition was made by me on the 30th: day of July 1776, to His Excellency General Sir William Howe, and...
700From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 8 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed your Excellency will receive Ninety five dollars in Bank Notes; which, if my Subscription towards the support of the Revd Mr Caldwells children was only Twenty Guineas, is about the Sum. As the Bank Notes, I presume, are considered (in Philadelphia at least) as ready money I have adopted this expedient as the easiest and safest mode of making you the remittance and have the honor to...
701From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 18 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have received the honr of your Excellency’s favor of the 9th and am very much obliged to you for the Extracts from Mr Laurens Letters of the 15th of March & 5th of April—By these it does not appear that the British Ministry are in any haste either to evacuate New York or finish the Treaty—both of which are devoutly to be wished—The latter, as it will put a period to my public life, I look...
702Commission to Colonel William Grayson, Lieutenant Colonels Robert Hanson Harrison and Alexander Hamilton, and Elias … (Hamilton Papers)
By His Excellency, George Washington Esquire, General and Commander in Chief of all the Forces of the United States of America. To Colonel William Grayson, Lieutenant Colonels Robert Hanson Harrison and Alexander Hamilton and Elias Boudinot Esquire Commissary General of Prisoners Whereas a proposition was made, by me, on the 30th day of July 1776, to His Excellency General Sir William Howe,...
703George Washington to Colonel William Grayson, Lieutenant Colonels Robert Hanson Harrison and Alexander Hamilton, and … (Hamilton Papers)
The inclosed Resolutions of Congress came to my hand this instant, and as they are essentially necessary for your Government I have sent them immediately by Express. The first four Resolves are absolute and therefore you are obliged to insist upon the terms therein directed. But do not let the last embarrass you or impede your Business. I have so perfect a reliance upon your judgment and upon...
704From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 20 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have the melancholy task before me, of acquainting your Excellency and Congress of the death of Major General Lord Stirling. The remarkable bravery, intelligence, and promptitude of his Lordship to perform his duty as an Officer had endeared him to the whole Army; and now make his loss the more sincerely regretted. In consequence of the resolution of Congress of the 27th of Novembr, for...
705From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 23 May 1778 (Washington Papers)
I was duly favoured with yours of the 13th—I am happy to learn, that the appearances with respect to the future treatment of our prisoners are now so favourable—It is much to be wished the disposition, which, at present appears, may be persevered in, though unluckily for the credit of their humanity, it is too evident the change which has taken place, is to be ascribed more to the series of...
706From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 17 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting to your Excellency for the consideration of Congress, a Petition from a large number of Officers of the Army in behalf of them selves, and such other Officers and Soldiers of the Continental Army as are entitled to rewards in lands, and may choose to avail them selves of any Previledges and Grants which shall be obtained in consequence of the present...
707From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 6 August 1783 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellencys several favors, of the 17th, 24th & 31st of July, were received at Head Quarters during my Absence, and have been presented to me on my Return last Evening, which I effected by Water from Albany. My Tour having been extended as far Northward at Crown point, and Westward to Fort Schuyler & its District, and my movements having been pretty rapid, my Horses, which are not yet...
708From George Washington to Elisha Boudinot, 10 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of congratulation contains expressions of too friendly a nature not to affect me with the deepest sensibility; I beg therefore you will accept my acknowledgements for them, and that you will be perswaded I can never be insensible of the interest you are pleased to take in my personal happiness, as well as in the general felicity of our Country. While I candidly confess I cannot be...
709From George Washington to Elisha Boudinot, 29 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
I recd yours of this day and am much obliged to you for the pains you have been at to obtain intelligence. I highly approve of your plan to gain more, and enclose you a Sketch of such Matters as it will be proper for your Spy to report to deceive the Enemy. If he can do us no harm by reporting what is intrusted to him—You may add what you please, only taking care to keep a Copy and send it to...
710From George Washington to François-Claude-Amour, marquis de Bouillé, 23 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
Tho’ a stranger to your person, I am not so to your character—of the last, I have the honor to Rank myself among the first of your Admirers. Under the sanction of this profession, which I assure you is sincere, permit me to introduce to your Excellencys Civilities, Maj. Gouvion, a Colonel in the American Service of distinguished abilities, and of whose intelligence, bravery & Zeal, I have had...
711From George Washington to François-Claude-Amour, marquis de Bouillé, 24 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
Major Clarkson, the bearer, will have the honor of presenting this Letter to Your Excellency. My Certificate, of which this Gentleman is possessed, will be an Evidence of his Merit & Services. His Wish to see foreign Service, and desire of signalizing himself under Your Excellencys Orders has prompted him to make a tender of his Services as a Volunteer at the expected Invasion of Jamaica. He...
712From George Washington to James Bowdoin, 14 August 1776 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 30th Ultimo in behalf of the Honorable Council of the Massachusetts State is duly Received, thro you I beg their Acceptance of most hearty Thanks for their readiness in undertakeing the late Treaty. I likewise congratulate them on the Success with which it was attended, and wish an early arrival of such of their Tribes as intend Joining Us in the present Controversy, The four...
713From George Washington to James Bowdoin, 15 May 1780 (Washington Papers)
I take the liberty to transmit to your care a Letter for Major General Heath under a flying Seal. From an apprehension that he might have left Boston before it arrived and the importance of the objects to which it extends I am induced to use this freedom. If the General has not returned to the Army, I would request the favor of You to have the Letter sealed after perusing it, and delivered to...
714George Washington to James Bowdoin, 28 August 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Liberty Pole [ New Jersey ] August 28, 1780 . Thanks Bowdoin for loan of arms. Reports that Rhode Island Militia except for those at West Point have been dismissed. Mentions need for supplies. Urges completion of Continental battalions. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
715From George Washington to James Bowdoin, 1 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
I had not the honor of receiving your favr of the 12th ulto untill the 28th upon my march from Jersey to this place, at which I am collecting our force to move down towards New York in hopes of taking an advantage of the absence of Sir Henry Clinton with the greater part his force. I am much obliged by the information you give me of the quantity of Powder which may be obtained in the State of...
716From George Washington to James Bowdoin, 14 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have received Your Two favors of the 29th & 31st of last Month, with the plan referred to, and have to return You my warmest thanks for the same & for your very kind & polite attention to my request. The plan & table of reference are very intelligible and satisfactory—and convey a clear idea of many points, about which I was uninformed before. These may be of great use—and from the manner...
717From George Washington to James Bowdoin, 31 March 1778 (Washington Papers)
The evil which I apprehended from the enlistm⟨ent⟩ of Deserters, as pointed out in my letter of the 17th instant, has already made its appearance. One of the Colonels informs me that every British Deserter sent to his Regt, except one, has already gone off. One of these people, a few Nights ago, took off a light Horse with his accoutrements from an advanced picket. I hope upon this proof of...
718From George Washington to James Bowdoin, 28 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
I am much obliged to you My dear Sir for your letter of the 17th and for the interesting intelligence you do me the favor to communicate. The Blockade of the Port of Brest by delaying the Sailing of the second division makes a material change in our prospects. I fear it will put it out of our power to operate against New York. but if we are not unfortunate in Europe and if vigorous measures...
719From George Washington to James Bowdoin, 17 March 1778 (Washington Papers)
It gives me inexpressible concern to have repeated information from the best authority, that the Committees of the different Towns and Districts in your State, hire deserters from General Burgoynes Army and employ them as Substitutes, to excuse the personal Service of the Inhabitants. I need not enlarge upon the danger of substituting, as Soldiers, men who have given a glaring proof of a...
720From George Washington to James Bowdoin, 10 June 1776 (Washington Papers)
Congress having requested my attendance in Philadelphia, I was in that City when your Letter of the 11th Ulto came to this place—this days Post therefore affords me the first oppertunity of acknowledging the receipt of it. I am hopeful that you applied to General Ward, and have received all the Assistance that Mr Machin could give in determining upon the practacability of cutting a Canal,...