1John Adams to Abigail Adams, 23 June 1780 (Adams Papers)
We are very much affected with the Loss of Charlestown—it seems the most disagreable Affair, We have ever met with. I dont know that the Consequences will be bad, but the Loss of so many Men, ships, and Artillery and stores is heavy besides the Town. To maintain it, they must weaken themselves at N. York and elsewhere. We hope to hear of something to ballance it. I inclose a Paper, giving an...
2George Washington to Major Richard Claiborne, 23 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Rockaway Bridge [ New Jersey ] June 23, 1780 . Instructs Claiborne to proceed to Morristown to check on removal of stores and baggage. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3From George Washington to Richard Claibourne, 23 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
You will proceed forthwith to Morris Town and inform your self of the measures taken to remove the stores and baggage of the army from Morris and from Succussunni toward Sussex Court house and the North River and you will take such additional measures as appear necessary to remove them effectually and with the greatest expedition. The flour and salted meat except what the Commissaries think...
4From George Washington to the Committee at Headquarters, 23 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
The enemy are now in full force bending their march towards Morris Town, and by my last advices had advanced beyond Springfeild. They were vigorously opposed by our advanced Corps. But what could the Valour of a hand full do against so infinite a superiority of numbers? The enemy can effect any particular object they may attempt. Besides the Army they can have no other in this state than our...
5George Washington to the Committee of Cooperation, 23 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Rockaway Bridge [ New Jersey ] June 23, 1780 . Reports that enemy is marching toward Morristown. Emphasizes need of redoubled efforts by the states. Urges Committee to move from Morristown as it “is become an ineligible place.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
6To Benjamin Franklin from John Paul Jones, 23 June 1780 (Franklin Papers)
LS : American Philosophical Society; AL (draft): National Archives; copy: United States Naval Academy Museum I by the last post gave you an account of the events here respecting Captain Landais and the Alliance, and inclosed all the necessary papers to explain circumstances.— Yesterday the Serapis was publicly sold for I think 240,000 livres.— Mr. Williams and myself have been looking after a...
7To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Williams, Jr., 23 June 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I have received your Favour of the 17 Inst and should be happy immediately to execute your Orders, but the Frigate Alliance has not only fled and deprived us of her Assistance but the Bonhomme Richards men are in her & are loaded with Irons because they want to join their old Commander. Thus does this Fool & madman sacrifice the dearest Interests of our...
AL : American Philosophical Society Le Duc de la Rochefoucauld est chargé par Me. Sa mere de proposer à Monsieur franklyn de lui faire l’honneur de diner chez elle le Vendredi 23. de ce mois, au lieu du samedi 24; la mere et le fils lui font mille complimens et le prient d’engager pour ce même jour Monsieur Son petit-fils, et M. le Veillard. While the 23rd did fall on a Friday earlier during...
9To Benjamin Franklin from Sartine, 23 June 1780 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress J’ai reçu, Monsieur, la Lettre que vous m’avez fait l’honneur de m’écrire le 19. de ce mois. J’ai fait prevenir les officiers de l’Amirauté de Vannes que la Vente du Vau. Le Serapis se feroit à L’Orient par le Commissaire des Ports et arcenaux de la Marine en ce Port. Vous serez tres incessamment informé du Prix auquel ce Bâtiment aura été porté et l’adjudication...
10II. From George Washington to Major General Nathanael Greene, 23 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
I received in the night at 12 & 3 OClock, Your Two Favors of Yesterday Evening in regular succession with respect to their dates. I have just heard several Cannon, but am still at a loss to know the design of them. I shall hold the Troops here in readiness till I receive further intelligence by which I may regulate myself. You will be so good as to advise me from time to time of matters;...