1From Alexander Hamilton to Francis Dana, 11 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received a letter from Colonel Brooks, of which the enclosed is a copy. In my reply to him, I pronounced the whole affair to be absolutely false and groundless, and pledged myself to make it appear so. The intention of this letter is to inquire, whether you avow or disavow the conversation he relates; and if the former, to demand, in explicit and direct terms, your authority. You must...
2George Washington to the Board of War, 11 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 11, 1779 . Discusses transportation of cannon. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Udny Hay, 11 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 11, 1779 . Discusses route by which to send supplies. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
4George Washington to Brigadier General Samuel Holden Parsons, 11 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York ] July 11, 1779 . Commends behaviour of militia. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
5General Orders, 11 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
Lieutenant Colonel Grosvenor of the Connecticutt line is appointed Sub-Inspector & is to be accordingly obeyed & respected. The following formation of the Connecticutt line for the present Campaign is to take place immediately. 4th } Regts { to form one battalion and C. S. S. D.& F. R.& F. 8th furnish for the L. Infantry 2. 4. 6. 4. 64. 6th—
6From George Washington to the Board of War, 11 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I am this morning honored with your letters of the 3 and 8th —I am happy to hear a reinforcement of cannon is coming on which is very important and was much wanted—The unmounted cannon had best be sent on slung upon waggon wheels—their carriages to follow as fast they are ready—I recommend this because the transportation of the cannon will be more slow and tedious than of the carriages which...
7To George Washington from the Board of War, 11 July 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from the Board of War, 11 July 1779. GW wrote the Board of War on 22 July: “I have now to acknowledge the Honor of Your Several Letters of the 28 Ulto and of the 10th 11th 14th & 15th Instant with the several papers & Commissions to which they refer.”
8To George Washington from Major General Nathanael Greene, 11 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I inclose your Excellency a return of the Boats on and to the Westward of the Delaware. If your Excellency has any particular directions respecting them I shall be glad to receive them. I am with esteem Your Excellencys Most obedient humble Serv. ALS (facsimile), in H. DeForest Hardinge, “British Press Says Greene Rumored to Replace Washington as Commander,” Manuscripts 42 (Summer 1990): 225....
9To George Washington from Lieutenant Colonel Udny Hay, 11 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
Having recd no particular directions from General Heath either respecting the route or quantity of Flour which would probably be wanted for the Troops under his command, I must beg leave to apply to your Excellency to know what route you think the Flour ought to go by, the nearest would be to unload it at Robisons and from there proceed by the continental Village Crompond and Bedford, but as I...
10From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Udny Hay, 11 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letter of this day—General Heath is to march the route you propose for sending provisions and therefore your first convoy may go that way; but it will not be safe for your future supplies. These must go by the way of Mahopack Pond (or Robinsons mills[}] through Salem, Ridgefield &c.—But as it will depend on the relative position of the troops you will be pleased to write...