1From George Washington to John Augustine Washington, 31 May–4 June 1776 (Washington Papers)
Since my arrival at this place, where I came at the request of Congress, to settle some matters relative to the ensuing Campaign I have received your Letter of the 18th from Williamsburg, & think I stand indebted to you for another, which came to hand sometime ago, in New York. I am very glad to find that the Virginia Convention have passed so noble a vote, with so much unanimity —things have...
2[Fryday May 31.] (Adams Papers)
Fryday May 31. The Committee of Conference brought in a farther report which was read. Resolved that it be referred to the Committee of the whole Congress. Mr. Harrison reported a request to sit again. Granted.
3To Alexander Hamilton from the Provincial Congress of the Colony of New York, [31 May 1776] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, May 31, 1776 . An entry in the Journals of the New York Provincial Congress under this date reads: “Ordered, that Capt. Alexander Hamilton, or any or either of his officers, be and they are hereby authorized to go on board any ship or vessel in this harbour, and take with them such guard as may be necessary, and that they make strict search for any men who may have deserted from...
4General Orders, 31 May 1776 (Washington Papers)
The Provost Marshal to make a report in writing, every morning, at Head Quarters, of the prisoners he has in charge, specifying their names, regiments, companies, by whom confined, crimes, number of nights confined, tried or not tried. Edmund Britt of Capt. Butler’s Company, and Col. Nixon’s regiment, tried at the General Court Martial whereof Col. Nixon is President for “Desertion”—is found...
5To George Washington from Major General Israel Putnam, 31 May 1776 (Washington Papers)
I had the pleasure of Receiving your Excellency’s letter of the 28th Instant pr Post, and shall forward on the enclosed to General Ward by the first safe conveyance. Soon after our Troops leaveing the plains of Abraham Sir John Johnson push’d off at the Head of his Scotch Gang. General Schuyler immediately ordered the Officers that were at Albany on their Parole to be sent to this place, I...
6To George Washington from Major General Philip Schuyler, 31 May 1776 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellency’s Letter of the 22d Instant was delivered me last Evening—I learn with particular Satisfaction that Congress has requested your Attendance to advise with them on the Measures necessary to be adopted for the present Campaign—I foresee many salutary Consequences from this Step. Altho’ I have transmitted you some farther disagreeable Accounts from Canada since the Date of your...