1From Thomas Jefferson to Conrad Alexandre Gérard, 8 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
The General Assembly of Virginia at their first Session which was held after the conclusion of the Treaties of Alliance and Commerce between his most Christian Majesty and the American Congress, tho’ seeing that fortunate event in all its importance, yet omitted to give it their particular approbation, entertaining a daily hope that the Confederation of the united States would be acceded to by...
2From Alexander Hamilton to Captain James Christie, [4 June 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
Capt Christie dispatched by His Excellency The Commander in Chief on very important business is hereby authorised to impress horses by the way. ALS , Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Christie (also spelled Chrystie) was a captain of the Third Pennsylvania Regiment. On June 4, Washington gave the following instructions to Christie: “To proceed immediately to West-Point. To...
3George Washington to Captain James Christie, [4 June 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Pompton, New Jersey, June 4, 1779. ] Instructs Christie to inform Major General Alexander McDougall of the present position of the Army at Pompton. Orders Christie to secure information on McDougall’s defenses. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
4George Washington to Henry Champion, 4 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] June 4, 1779 . Asks Champion to forward all cattle and to continue to supply Army with animals. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Champion was deputy commissary of purchases.
5George Washington to Brigadier General Henry Knox, 4 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] June 4, 1779 . Informs Knox of British advance toward the Continental Village and West Point. Asks Knox to send heavy cannon. LS , in writing of H, George Washington Photostats, Library of Congress.
6George Washington to Colonel Charles Stewart, 4 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] June 4, 1779 . Asks Stewart to forward supplies. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Stewart was commissary general of issues.
7George Washington to Colonel Charles Stewart, 4 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Pompton [ New Jersey ] June 4, 1779 . Describes route by which supplies should be sent. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
8George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 4 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] June 4, 1779 . Instructs Sullivan not to delay because of “illusory offers” by Indians. Sends news of British troop movements. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
9George Washington to Jeremiah Wadsworth, 4 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] June 4, 1779 . Asks Wadsworth to attend to Henry Champion’s letter and to join Army as soon as possible. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
10From Benjamin Franklin to Dumas, 4 June 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Haverford College Library It is not a pleasant thing to be called upon for one’s Sentiments of Persons & Characters; but when Matters of Importance to our Country, our Friends or ourselves, depend on a true Judgment of Men, it is right to ask one another’s Opinions & to give them frankly in confidence that no inconvenient Use will be made of them. Mr. S. has always been a Friend to the...