21To Alexander Hamilton from Marquis de Fleury, [10 April 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
I will not Let Gibs Return, without a friendly word for you; I have very Little time Left, but enough to inquire after your happiness. Are you come back from albany, with your sweet-heart; are you already, out of the general’s familly? or what Capacity do you serve? What are you doing? What are you thinking? Let me know every thing, which may be interesting to you; you know it is so to me. We...
22To Benjamin Franklin from Vincenzio Martinelli, 10 April 1781 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania I received your very instructive Boock brought to me by the Bohemian pehilosofer. What you say of Canda has set me wriight about the importance of that immense continent to all the British Colonies of Amerique. What you say of Mr. Walpole rememberng me friendely geeves me plesure he ha been a very generus friend to me, and as long I live shall remember...
23To Thomas Jefferson from Abner Nash, 10 April 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the Honor of recomending the Bearer Genl. Jones one of the Council Extraordinary to Your Excellency for a true and particular state of our distresses and to sollicit an Aid from your State of Men Arms and Amunition. I shall not enter on particulars as the General is so able to represent to you our infeebled condition. With the highest Esteem & respect I am Dr Sir Yr. Excellencys...
24George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 10 April 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] April 10, 1781 . Is pleased that French will undertake expedition to Penobscot. Makes suggestions concerning expedition. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
25To George Washington from Udny Hay, 10 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
On my return from Albany I was honored with your Excellency’s letter, relative to the supply of the Indians; I imagine the Commissioners of Indian Affairs, previous to their commencing Business, would wish to have a letter from you on the subject. In the absence of the Commissary General, I must request your Excellency’s determinations on some Questions, respecting which, I shall, in Person,...
26Virginia Delegates to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 10 April] 1781 (Madison Papers)
Fragment of RC (Virginia State Library). Written by Meriwether Smith but signed only by JM. with no Difficulty in arbitrating [the dis]pute, as he admitted the Facts state[d as] agreed between you; and acquiesced in the Gentleman proposed, but contrary to our Expectation we received a Letter from him a Copy of which is enclosed and also our answer to it. You [will] see by these Letters the...
27To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Read, 10 April 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my arival on this River the Enemy has not attempted to Land on the Virginia Shoar. They did great damage in many places on the Maryland Side of the River, burnt and Distroyed whareever they went, took off the whole of the Tobacco at Ceeder Point oppersit Hooes Ferry. On Sonday evening the Enemys Vessills fell down from Ceeder Point about 30 Miles. They this morning appeared against Mr....
28To George Washington from William Heath, 10 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed was put into my hand by Major John Porter, the D.A.G. at this post, who appears very desireous to make an attempt, to surprise, and take, the Hessian General at Morriss House, as your Excellency is much better acquainted with the Situation, and probably the prospect of Success, than I can be, I wish your Opinion, and pleasure on the matter. Major Porter appears pretty Sanguine...
29From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Travis, 10 April 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I am to ask the favor of you to proceed to examine James and Appomatox Rivers for a swift sailing lookout boat and to treat for such one as you find sailed to that purpose. A vessel equipped for instant Service is what is wanting, and we should be glad to take the Men also into Service, as the Money the Terms of purchase be accordingly. Be pleased to report the Terms proposed before you...
30To George Washington from Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 10 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
Agreably to Your Excellency’s permission Major Troop Has My Leave to Return to the Army. The Commanding officers Have Represented that He was under Indispensable Necessity to go, and we can very well do without Him untill the aArrival of an other Major. Colonel Vose is, I am told, Very Desirous to Return to the Army. He has there a Regiment, and Before we join general greene our Bataïllons...