1From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 10–11 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was yesterday favd with yours of the 1st and 2d instants. I am convinced if any Ships appeared off your Coast at the time you mention, that they could not have been the Fleet that sailed from the Hook, because they were off the Capes of Delaware just at that time. But I think it more than probable, that you will have heard something of the Enemy before this reaches you. We have not recd the...
2To John Adams from James Warren, 10 August 1777 (Adams Papers)
I Received your favours by Mr. Hewes and by the post since writeing which, you must have heard of the Important Event of the Evacuation of Ti. What will be the Consequences of it Time will discover. What will be the reflections upon it in the South you are Able before now to say. I suppose many Aspertions on these States. That Languor, supineness, and want of public virtue, and spirit prevail...
3To Alexander Hamilton from Robert R. Livingston, 10 August 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
I was much disappointed at not hearing from you by the return of the express, which I attribute in great measure to his negligence in not calling for an Answer to my Letter. I am sorry to inform you that things wear a more gloomy aspect here than ever, that our army instead of being increased daily diminishes, that the Troops of which it is composed are so dispersed, as to be unable to stop...
4George Washington to John Hancock, 10 August 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Camp near Germantown [ Pennsylvania ] August 10, 1777. Reports that Army has been moved to Coryells Ferry. Discusses desirability of defending Fort Island rather than Billingsport. Asks permission to have Major General Tronson du Coudray survey region between Marcus Hook and Philadelphia. LS , in writing of H, Papers of the Continental Congress, National Archives.
5John Bondfield to the American Commissioners, 10 August 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Having a small Sloop call’d the Mongomery Robt. Willis master, that I propose to send back to America Arm’d, not having a Commission for her which I apprehend lays in your power to grant, I take the Liberty to make application to you for One. I propose her to mount Six four pounders to carry thirty Men and otherways properly equipt. I am not determin’d if I...
6To Benjamin Franklin from Jean-François-Clément Morand, 10 August 1777 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Le Docteur Morand a examinè l’état, que lui a fait passer Monsieur le Docteur Franklin, des descriptions ou des parties de descriptions des arts et metiers, qu’il trouve de manque dans son envoy; il a mis a chaque la note servant de reponse; M. morand veut lui meme porter a Monsieur le Docteur Franklin le cahier de l’art d’exploiter les mines de charbon de...
7General Orders, 10 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
Complaints having been made that certain Officers of Colo Whites’ Georgia Battalion of deserters having listed men out of the Regts in the service of the States under the pretence of their being deserters though many of them have serv’d faithfully a long time. The Commr in Chief directs that the matter be regularly enquired into for which end the Commg Officers of Corps who have any ground of...
8To George Washington from Major General Du Coudray, 10 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have Received with the Most Respectful gratitude, the New proofs of esteem and kindness, with which your excellency has honoured me, in making Colonel hamilton Communicate to me the Letter, which you have adressed to the Congress, with Regard to the defence of the aproaches of the enemy to philadelphia. The manner in which your excellency has Discussed the differen opinions about the...
9From George Washington to John Hancock, 10 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
The disappearance of the enemy’s fleet for so many days rendering it rather improbable, that they will again return, I have thought it adviseable to remove the army back to Coryel’s, where it will be near enough to succour Philadelphia, should the enemy contrary to appearances still make that the object of their next operations, and will be so much the more conveniently situated to proceed to...
10To George Washington from John Hancock, 10 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was this moment called out of Church by the arrival of an Express, with a letter informing of a large fleets being seen of Senapuxon, Copy of the letter I enclose you pr Express, should I hear any thing further I shall immediately advise you of it. I have the honour to be, with sincere respect & esteem. Your most obedt & very hble Servt LS , DLC:GW . This letter is addressed in part to GW at...
11From George Washington to John Hancock, 10 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I this Minute received your favor of this Afternoon transmitting intelligence that a Fleet was seen off Sinapuxon on the 7th Inst.—I was about three Miles Eastward of the Billet Tavern, on the Road leading to Coriels ferry when the Express arrived. The Troops are encamped near the Road, where they will remain till I have further Accounts respecting the Fleet, which you will be pleased to...
12From George Washington to Colonel Daniel Morgan, 10 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have just recd an Express from Philada informing me that a large Fleet was seen off Sinepuxent Inlet on the 7th instant. You are therefore desired to halt wherever this finds you, and wait till we hear further of this Matter. Let me know by Return of the Express where you are, that I may know how to direct for you when I have occasion to send you Orders. I am Sir Yr most obt Servt P.S. By...
13To George Washington from Brigadier General Silas Newcomb, 10 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
In Pursuance of an Order from His Excellency Govr Livingston of the 27th of last month, I have assembled here a Detachment of my Brigade of Militia; and expect in a Day or two to have about 500 Men. I wait for Orders from Your Excellency; and Am, with most dutiful Respect, Your Excellency’s Most Obedient Humble Servt ALS , DLC:GW . The letter is addressed in part to GW “⅌ [Brigade] Major...
14From George Washington to Major General Philip Schuyler, 10 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I received Yesterday your Favor of the 4th—I am greatly concerned at the rapid progress of General Burgoyne’s Army. I shall not enlarge at this Time for the Reasons mentioned in my last, and it is more than probable this will meet you on your Way to Head Quarters. I am Dr Sir Your most obedt humble Servant LB , NN : Schuyler Papers; Df , DLC:GW ; Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
15From George Washington to William Sever, 10 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was honored Yesterday with your Letter of the 1st Inst., and at the same time with Two from Genl Heath, the first containing similar advices to those you were pleased to transmit —The Latter of the 2d Instant giving us further Accounts of the Fleet, and discrediting the Report as prematurely founded. I can only express my thanks for your attention in this instance, and assure you, I shall...
16From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 10 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am this day favor’d with your letter of 7th Instant—I am happy to hear that you are so far recover’d as to be able to Join your Division, & expect the Regimen you propose to follow will effectually remove all your Complaints. I have repeatedly wrote to the Clothier Genl respecting the Articles of his Department, particularly shoes, & have order’d him to search the Continent rather than let...
17From George Washington to Samuel Washington, 10 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
Your Letter by Captn Rice, without date, came to my hands last night. when my last was dated, or from whence, I cannot at this time recollect; but with truth can assure, that it is not owing to a want of Inclination that you do not hear from me oftener—nor is it altogether to be ascribed to the hurry of business in which I am immerc’d; but to your living out of the Post Road, and my want of...