1George Washington to Major General Philip Schuyler, 20–21 November 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 20–21, 1778 . Discusses details of proposed Canadian expedition. Asks for information about geography of area involved. Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Although the letter is dated November 20, 1778, there is a postscript dated November 21, 1778.
2From George Washington to Major General Philip Schuyler, 20–21 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
Congress seem to have a strong desire to undertake an Expedition against Canada. The practicability, of it depends, upon the employment the Enemy intend to give us on the Sea board next Campaign—on their strength in Canada—the state of our resources—& other circumstances—some of which are too much buried in obscurity—others too much in the field of conjecture to form any decisive opinion of at...
3George Washington to Colonel Clement Biddle, 20 November 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 20, 1778 . Orders Biddle to impress forage for troops. LS , in writing of H, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Biddle was commissary general of forage.
4George Washington to Baron de Kalb, 20 November 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 20, 1778 . Sends instructions regarding escort of Convention troops during their march to the Delaware. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
5George Washington to Colonel William Malcom, 20 November 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 20, 1778 . Asks Malcom to delay trip to Headquarters in order to help guard the Convention troops. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
6General Orders, 20 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
7From George Washington to Brigadier General James Clinton, 20 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
Upon receipt of this letter you will be pleased to proceed immediately to Albany, or the place to which General Hand may have gone; previously, however, directing the two Regiments of your brigade to follow you, in case they have not already set out, and to wait your orders at Albany. General Hand receives my directions to take the command at the minisink, in which I have, (for the present)...
8From George Washington to Brigadier General Edward Hand, 20 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
Since mine of the 16th your missing letter of the 10th and another of the 11th has come to hand. A supply of Cloathing for the 4th Penna Regt and the Rifle Corps has been ordered up by Capt. Cobourn of Colo. Aldens Regiment and I hope it may be arrived with them by this time. The exigency of Affairs to the Northward having required an additional number of troops to be sent thither, I have...
9From George Washington to Colonel David Henley, 20 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
I received your two favors both of yesterdays date. I inclose you a form something of the nature of that mentioned in my last. You will observe the important columns, or those most in our power to fill up—are the Regiments and corps—the works—thier strength—where situated and by whom commanded—These ideas may be obtained, with a good deal of precision from deserters and spies—But as most of...
10From George Washington to Major General Johann Kalb, 20 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
You will be pleased to cross the North River with your whole division, including your baggage and artillery, before the arrival of the Convention troops; and take post at the Fork of the roads leading to Chester, and through Smith’s Clove, till the Convention troops begin their march from New Burgh, for the Delaware. Immediately preceding this—General Smallwoods brigade will move to Chester,...