11778 [i.e. 1780] Aug. 6. (Adams Papers)
Went to the English Presbyterian Church, and heard a sensible sermon, the mode of Worship differs in nothing from ours but in the organ, whose Musick joins in the Singing.
2Sunday 6th 1780 (Adams Papers)
At about 8 o clock got up and at about half after nine Pappa brother Charles and myself went to a Protestant Church where they spoke English . We heard a very good sermon. At about twelve o clock we got home. We dined at our lodgings and at about 5 o clock we drank tea there. After tea we went to take a walk. We walked all about the town and got back at about half after six. I will now give a...
3From John Adams to Edmund Jenings, 6 August 1780 (Adams Papers)
Your Letter from Antwerp, of the 5th. which I received last night by Mr. Douglas, was very agreable. The News it contains is very good. But there must be Letters and Papers, with all the Particulars, by such a Number of Vessells. The arrival of all these Vessells is a great Event to the French and American Commerce, and I hope in Time will convince both Parties of the importance of it, and of...
4George Washington to the Board of Admiralty, 6 August 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Peekskill, New York ] August 6, 1780 . Inquires about putting the “Continental Frigates” under his orders. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
5George Washington to Chevalier de Ternay, 6 August 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Peekskill, New York ] August 6, 1780 . Requests advice about employment of Continental frigates. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
6From Benjamin Franklin to ——— de Illens, 6 August 1780 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress I have received the Letter you did me the honor of Writing to me the 28th. past with the Copy of one of the 24. June. By the Description you give of the Declaration or certificate of the Treasurer, and their names, with the Interest to be paid for your money 7. per Cent it appears to me that it is in the Treasury of the State of South Carolina and not in that of the...
7General Orders, 6 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
The General will beat at one o clock tomorrow morning the Assemble at half past one, and the whole Army will march by the right at two, by such routes as shall be pointed out. As the Wings will move in different routes they will furnish their respective Advanced, rear and baggage Guards. A Field officer from the Front division of each wing will command their respective advanced guards—one from...
8From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 6 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
Colo. Kosciusko having permission to join the southern Army —Major Villefranche has directions to repair to West point and take upon him the superintendance of the Works. You will, I am persuaded, find this Gentleman fully acquainted with his Business, and I doubt not but he will give general satisfaction to those with whom he will be immediately concerned in the execution of the Works. I am...
9To George Washington from Major General Benedict Arnold, 6 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
On my arival at this Post I found every thing thrown into great Confusion, by the Troops removing from hence, and the Militia coming in. Colonel Malcomb had ordered returns to be made of the Militia, Provisions, and Stores of every kind, which I expect this morning, and will transmit a Copy to your Excellency. I believe a Sufficient Number of Militia have arived to replace those of this State,...
10To George Washington from Major General Benedict Arnold, 6 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
This Morning I had the honor to receive your Excellency’s favor of yesterday by Major Villefranche, who will imediately inspect the Works and report the necessary Repairs, which shall be undertaken and executed as soon as possible. I shall pay particular Attention to the Matters mentioned in Colol Malcomb’s Letter & wish to be informed if your Excellency intends the Garrison to consist of 1500...