1To George Washington from John Mercereau, 28 April 1777 (Washington Papers)
Agreeable to your request have proceeded—at Coryell; the river is C15 L75 wide and five and a half feet Deep—at Smiths where they attempted crossing last winter—is C7 L25 wide—at Samuel Pettets 2 mils below; the water is five and a half foot Deep—and at Pool’s Cove is the narrowes place only C6 L75 —this and Smiths are the most Likely to cross if they pass on brid⟨ge⟩s—the fording places below...
2To George Washington from Major General Benjamin Lincoln, 28 April 1777 (Washington Papers)
The Maryland, and the ninth Pennsylvania regiment were, by a mistake, returned yesterday as being in camp here, they were left behind. Colonel Brodhead informs me that there are many vacancies in his regiment—he hath handed to me the inclosed list, wishes the Gentlemen therein named might be appointed to fill them. I cannot git a return from the independent companies in any measure...
3To George Washington from Emmanuel de Pliarne, 28 April 1777 (Washington Papers)
Since I am upon my way to south Carolina, I received Letters From France wich Give the Fairest prospect For the American Cause. My Friends write to me they will Furnish clothing and ammunition to the Largest quantity and will be Glad in any time to shew their attachement to this Country. M. Penet Desires me, sir, to present to you his respectful Compliments. Doctor Franklin told him the...
4To George Washington from Brig. Gen. James Mitchell Varnum, 28 April 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Brig. Gen. James Mitchell Varnum, 28 April 1777. Varnum wrote GW on 6 May : “On Monday last [28 April] I wrote your Excellency, and inclosed the Returns of the Battalions.”