1To George Washington from Major General Philip Schuyler, 7 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have this Moment received a Letter from General Learned, Copy whereof I do myself the Honor to inclose. I am extremely apprehensive that the greater part of the Garrisons of Tyonderoga and Mount Independance is in the Enemy’s power and if they make a push they may do what they please, as I have not above 700 Continental Troops to oppose them with, and, I fear, not above twice that Number of...
2To George Washington from Joseph Trumbull, 7 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed, I send your Excellency Some Extracts from a Letter recd this Evening from my Bro[the]r at Albany, by Express—also—A Return of Provisions on Hand at Tyconderoga, the 20th June—& the Number of Rations Issued—by which Your Excellency, can Judge of the State of Provisions there —The Express will go off on his return to Albany, by 10—or 11 oClock in the Morning—unless Your Excellency,...
3To Benjamin Franklin from Etienne Caÿrol, 7 July 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Je suis trop delicat pour allér sur les brisées de qui que ce soit, et je n’eusse point pris la liberté de vous offrir mon ministére, si Mr. Coder par sa lettre du 16e juin dernier ne m’eüt marqué étre chargé de complettér avec Mr. dubourg l’équipèment de deux mille hommes, sur des modèles agréés, qui seroint finis par tout ce courant juillét, et que mon...
4To Benjamin Franklin from Gaspard-Louis de Franchessin, 7 July 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Mon frere, nommé franchessin ou desprée, jentilhomme francois, capitaine a la suite du regiment de rouergue, chevalier de St. Louis, a l’occasion de la defense du chateau de Cracovie en pologne, dans l’intention de servir dans les armees du congres de l’amerique, s’est embarqué pour philadelphie, au courant de mars mill cepcent soixante et seise. Un...
5To Benjamin Franklin from Niccoli, 7 July 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Enclosed I send you a letter of our good friend Ingenhousz from Tissingen; he was embarquing for holland, when he wrote to us; he expects your answer at Amsterdam. If you have some news to send to me before the next Saturday you will oblige me. If you want an oportunity of sending your answer, especially if the Doctor Ingenhousz has given you none...
6From John Adams to Nathanael Greene, 7 July 1777 (Adams Papers)
I never before took hold of a Pen, to write to my Friend General Green, without Pleasure, but I think myself obliged to do it now upon a Subject that gives me a great deal of Pain. The Three Letters from, the Generals Sullivan, Green and Knox, have interrupted the Deliberations of Congress, and given many of the Members of it much Uneasiness. They thought themselves bound, in Honour and...
7From Alexander Hamilton to Major General John Sullivan, 7 July 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
You will be pleased to forward the inclosed to General Putnam with all expedition, as it is of importance they should not be delayed. By His Excellency’s desire, I wrote to you a day or two ago, requesting that a Capt McConnel & a waggon master who had taken a horse from some inhabitants abused and confined them, should be sent to Head Quarters to have an examination in to their conduct. I am...
8From George Washington to James Bowdoin, Nicholas Cooke, and the New Hampshire Convention, 7 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
I make no doubt but before this, you will have heard, that the Enemy have evacuated Jersey. This information, I should have done myself the pleasure of transmitting you by the first Opportunity after the Event, had not my attention been employed in making a New disposition of the Army, and had I apprehended it materially interesting, that it should come immediately from myself. When Genl Howe...
9From George Washington to John Hancock, 7 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was this morning honored with yours of the 5th with sundry Resolves of Congress to which I shall pay due attention. No change has taken place in the Situation of the Enemy upon Staten Island since I wrote to you on the 5th But I have this morning recd an account from Elizabeth Town which mentions that a person had just come from the Island who informs that small Craft are constantly plying...
10To George Washington from Major General Philip Schuyler, 7 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
Soon after I had dispatched the Letter which I did myself the Honor to address to your Excellency from Stilwater I met with Lieutenant Colonel Hay D.Q.M. General, who was at Tyonderoga he informs me that on Saturday it had been agreed upon to retreat from Tyonderoga and Mount Independance: that between two & three O’Clock on Sunday Morning General St Clair with the Rest of the General Officers...
11Mercy Otis Warren to Abigail Adams, 7 July 1777 (Adams Papers)
Being Necessiated to use a Certain peace of Linnen so Nearly up that I Cannot spare my Friend the bit she Requested I Let her know if I Come across any that I think will suit her I shall not forget her. I Could spare a Yard of very Good Irish Linnen but the price is more than Adequate to the Goodness so do not send it. If you are able to write yourself do Let me hear from you soon. If you are...
12From George Washington to Richard Peters, 7 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
Yours dated the 19th last Month only reached me this Morning. Ezekiel Cheever Esq: is Commissary of Military Stores at Springfeild and is the person to whom you are to apply for Returns of all that are at that place. The draft of the Spear is exactly what I meant and wish that both they and the Cannisters for Cartridges may be sent forward as quick as possible. If the Cannisters are filled...
13From George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 7 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you the 2nd instant with a Post Script of the 4th I there informed you of the Enemy having evacuated the Jerseys and of the intelligence received from Ticonderoga, which induced me to suppose it highly probable the next operation of General Howe would be up the North River. But as I have received no information since the first of the 26th Ulto to confirm the...
14To Benjamin Franklin from Silas Deane, 7 July 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society The Gentleman from Portugal proposes being here this Morning at Ten o Clocke, he calld Yesterday supposing it was the Time you Appointed. I could wish you to see him. If you, and son are not engaged, pray your Company at dinner. I am most respectfully Sir, Your most Obedient and Very Humble Servant Addressed: A Monsieur / Monsieur Franklin / a / Passy See...
15To Benjamin Franklin from Gourlade & Monplaisir, 7 July 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Nous avons l’honneur de vous prevenir de l’heureuse arrivée en ce port du batiment Les deux soeurs, l’une des prises de notre ami mr. Lambert Wickes dont nous avons appris avec plaisir l’entrée à St. malo. Ce batiment Les deux soeurs est de 200 á 250 tonneaux; il est sur son lest sans marchandises quelconques. Nous ferons le necessaire pour en procurer la...
16From John Adams to James Warren, 7 July 1777 (Adams Papers)
Yours of June 22d. received only today. We have no Thoughts of leaving Philadelphia. I believe Howe has no Thoughts of attempting it—but if he has We are determined to keep it. Our Army, with the assistance of the Militia, will be Sufficient to defend it. Why our Army fills up no faster I cant conceive. The Massachusetts Regiments at Ti are not one Third full, and We cannot learn from Peeks...
17From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Elias Dayton, 7 July 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Doctor McWorter has represented to His Excellency the case of a certain negro lately taken by a party of militia belonging to Mr. Caleb Wheeler. This fellow, it seems, some time since, went over to the enemy, and is now detained in confinement on that account. I am ordered to desire you to inquire into the circumstances of the affair, and particularly by whom the negro was taken, for on this...
18George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 7 July 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] July 7, 1777. Speculates on purpose of attack on Ticonderoga. Warns Trumbull that British may attack eastern states rather than advance up North River. Gives permission for use of arms from Springfield arsenal if Connecticut is attacked. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
19General Orders, 7 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
The General expects the strictest attention will be paid to the order of the 20th of last month for sizing the men, and placing the shortest in front: Unless this is done, the whole fire of the rear-rank will most assuredly be lost, especially if the files should happen (as is but too often the case) to be crouded together. The Commander in Chief approves the following sentences of a General...
20From George Washington to Colonel Ezekiel Cheever, 7 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
Application having been made to me by Governor Trumbull for Liberty to draw a Quantity of Arms out of the Magazine at springfield for the Militia of that state in case it should be invaded, I have complied with his request upon the following Conditions which you will please observe. That should the state be actually invaded, & a sufficiency of Arms remains in the Magazine after complying with...
21To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 7 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have received the honor of yours of the 23d Ulto and most heartily congratulate your Excellency on the fair prospect of your soon driving the Enemy from the Jersies, and hope your next will communicate such Intelligence, I think General Howes late advancing his Army in order to facilitate & secure the safe removal of his Baggage and Stores from Brunswick may be considered as one of his best...
22From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 7 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have yours of the 5th and 6th I am sorry that any misunderstanding between you and Doctor Cochran should have gone to such disagreeable lengths. When your first letter of complaint was put into my hands, Doctr Shippen the director General was standing by me, I delivered it immediately to him as it belonged to his department and never heard more of the matter till I received your last. As I...