1George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Francis Barber, 14 July 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Paramus [ New Jersey ] July 14, 1778 . Thanks Barber for information concerning the enemy. Discusses compensation of John Hendricks, an American spy. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
2George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 14 July 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Paramus [ New Jersey ] July 14, 1778 . Informs Gates that Army is marching to Haverstraw. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 14 July 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Paramus, New Jersey, July 14, 1778 .] Reports arrival of French fleet. Suggests that eastern states gather available vessels and attempt to intercept an enemy fleet which is expected to arrive momentarily. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
4From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Francis Barber, 14 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have received your favour of yesterday, and am obliged to you for the intelligence, it contains. I beg you will continue your endeavours to procure every information, you can, concerning the enemy’s situation and designs, as well with respect to their naval as to their land force, which, at this time, is peculiarly important. For this purpose, I send you a number of questions, which you will...
5From George Washington to Vice Admiral d’Estaing, 14 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
I take the earliest opportunity to advise you, that I have been informed of your arrival on this coast, with a fleet of Ships under your command, belonging to his most Christian Majesty, our Great Ally. I congratulate you, Sir, most sincerely upon this event and beg leave to assure you of my warmest wishes for your success. The intelligence of your arrival was communicated to me last night, by...
6From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 14 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
The report of a French Fleet’s being on the Coast, as mentioned in my letter of the 11th is confirmed. I received last night advices from Congress, that a Ship of 90—2 of 80—8 of 74—1 of 64 and 4 of 36 Guns were off Chingoteague on Wednesday last, where they fell in with, and sunk the Lydia of 26 Guns on a cruise from New York. The Fleet is under the command of Admiral Count D’Estaing, and was...
7From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 14 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am just favord with your Letter of yesterday. The right wing and second line of the army marched this morning from hence and will be at Haverstraw tomorrow, where I also expect to be at the same time. I shall be glad to see you there without delay to confer on the several subjects of your letter, and on some other matters of importance. I wrote to you last night communicating the...
8From George Washington to Henry Laurens, 14 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
I had the honor yesterday evening of receiving your very important favor of the 10th instant. Colonel Laurens, one of my aids, will set out this morning with a letter to the French Admiral the Count d’Estaing inclosing a copy of yours, and such other information as I have been able to collect. Its further purpose is for the establishing a convention of signals in case of co-operation; or to...
9From George Washington to John Cleves Symmes, 14 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
I received your letter of the 10th Inst. dated at the Minisink. The militia who were on service down upon the sound, have been discharged and are since ordered by the Governor to your support and assistance. But I flatter myself from the face of intelligence that the Indians are now returning to their homes, which will render assistance from this quarter unnecessary could it be spared at...
10From George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 14 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
I last night recieved a Letter from Congress, informing me of the arrival of a French Fleet, on our Coast, extracts of which I have the Honor to enclose. In addition to that information, I have recieved intelligence, of tolerable authenticity, to day, of its arrival off the Hook. Every thing we can do to aid and cooperate with this Fleet is of the greatest importance. Accounts from New-York...