1Abigail Adams to John Adams, 28 May 1781 (Adams Papers)
I could not have conceived that a Letter written upon merely political subjects could have communicated so much pleasure to my Bosom as yours of the 28th of December to the president, of Congress, has given to mine. This Letter was taken by the Enemy, carried into New York, and published by them, and republished by Edes. For what reason the Enemy published it I cannot tell, as it contains...
2Richard Cranch to John Adams, 28 May 1781 (Adams Papers)
Having an Oportunity by Doctor Dexter, now bound to Europe, I gladly embrace it to write you a few Lines. We have been longing to hear from you a great while—not a line received from you or Mr. Thaxter for near six months. A Dutch War—Northern Powers arming for Defence of their Trade &c. are important Events since we last heard from you, which we wish to have an account of from you with your...
3To Benjamin Franklin from Emmanuel-Yves Bersolle, 28 May 1781 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I have Received the honour of your Letter of the 20th Current, and The several inclosed, for sir Col. Laurens. I have given Them To This Gentleman, and he has paid me The postage. I will be allwais at your service. I have the honour to be Sir Your most humble And most obedient servant. Notation: Bersolle 28 May 1781 On May 20 WTF (on behalf of his...
4To Benjamin Franklin from John Laurens: Two Letters, 28 May 1781 (Franklin Papers)
(I) and (II) ALS : American Philosophical Society I do myself the honor of acquainting Your Excellency that the Frigate Resolue with the two vessels of her convoy—the Cibelle Store Ship and the Brigantin Olympe—are at anchor in the road ready for sea— my effects are on board and I embark myself this morning—with a probability of sailing— I must confess I was apprehensive of not being...
5To Benjamin Franklin from Thomas Paine, 28 May 1781 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I have just a Moment to spare to bid you farewel— We go on Board in an hour or two with a fair wind and every thing ready. I understand that you have expressed a desire to withdraw from Business and I beg leave to assure you that every wish of mine so far as it can be attended with any service will be employed to make your resignation, should it be...
6[Diary entry: 28 May 1781] (Washington Papers)
28th. The Commanding Officer of Artillery & the chief Engineer were called upon to give in estimates of their wants for the intended operation against New York. The intention of doing this was also disclosed to the Q. M. General who was desired to give every attention toward the Boats, that a number of them might be prepared; & provide other matters necessary to such an undertaking—especially...
7General Orders, 28 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
Each regiment in the New Hampshire Massachusett Rhode Island Connecticut New York and New Jersey lines is ordered to furnish two able bodied men (engaged for three years or during the war) from the first recruits that join them; to be incorporated with the Corps of Sappers and Miners on the same principles with those already draughted for that corps. That part of Colonel Van Schaick’s regiment...
8From George Washington to James Clinton, 28 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
Upon my return from Weathersfield the evening of the 26th I was favored with your two Letters of the 17th and 22nd Instant. General St Clair had previously given some directions respecting the military Stores which were wanted at the Northward. I have since referred the application to General Knox, who has made such farther arrangements for a supply, as our present circumstances would permit....
9From George Washington to Elias Dayton, 28 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
The late accounts from New York are mysterious and perplexing, but they at any rate demand that we should be in readiness to move. You will therefore concentre, as much as possible, your Brigade and put them under marching orders. The parties at the Clove are not to be immediately called in, but the Officers commanding them warned to be in readiness. Should an evacuation of New York take...
10From George Washington to Antoine-Jean-Louis Le Bègue de Presle Duportail, 28 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
As you are perfectly acquainted with the plan which has been concerted with His Excellency the Count De Rochambeau at Weathersfield: I need not enter into a detail of particulars. but have only to request therefore, that you will be pleased to make the Estimates of the Articles in Your Department necessary for the operation, and that the previous Arrangements for the seige, as far as they are...