1Orders to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 21 December 1776 (Washington Papers)
Having countermanded the March of the three Eastern Regiments under the Command of Lieutt Colo. Vose and directed them to Halt at Morris Town in the Jerseys where I am informd that Colo. Ford at the head of a body of Militia has taken Post. You are to repair immediately to that place & take upon you the Command, not only of the above Regiments, but of the Militia also, and therewith to give...
2From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 12 April 1779 (Washington Papers)
Your favors of the 8th and 11th instant, with the several news-papers came duly to hand. I have no objection to Mr Wolfen continuing in his present duty. However, it may be necessary to have the men relieved by a fresh party, that the fatigue may be equally borne by the whole corps, that is in case of its being severe. I have the same idea of the impropriety of such inlistments as you have...
3From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 6 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
Mr Crowels recent violation of the usages and laws of flags render it necessary to adopt some measures, that may prevent similar procedings in future. For this purpose you will immediately fix upon a certain number of places for the reception of flag-boats, and advise the commanding Officer on Staten Island, of the places, and that no flag boats will be received any where else without a...
4From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 19 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
I received your favor of the 17th Inst. yesterday evening. No certain conclusions can be drawn of the enemy’s designs on the Jersey from the fitting up of their flat bottomed boats. If part of them are going to the West Indies they will want them there. It will not therefore be altogether advisable on the present appearance of things to call out the militia—But in order to guard against the...
5From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 20 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
I was favored with your letter of yesterdays date this evening. I have informed Governor Livingston with as many of the circumstances of Hatfields case as have come within my knowlege, and directed Lord Stirling to furnish him with such as he has relating to this subject. You will be pleased without further delay to deliver both Hatfield and the vessel he was in, to the civil magistrate with...
6From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 25 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
I was favored with the receipt of your letter of the 17th int. If you have any knowledge of the country which lays between Niagara and our settlements I shall be obliged by your deliniating with as much exactness as you are able the different Indian villiages—the best routes which lead to them—their names—the nature of the country whether hilly or swampy—the waters—and such obstruction⟨s⟩ as...
7From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 1 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
I am favd with yours of the 27th and 28th ulto containing a more particular account of the enemy’s late attempt upon your post —I do not know what may be their design by landing up the River, but I think you had better desire Colo. Shreves Parties from New Ark to endeavour to keep up a communication with Colo. Clarke’s from Paramus, which will hinder them from effecting any thing by surprize....
8George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 16 February 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook , [ New Jersey ] February 16, 1779 . Agrees that John Adam, deputy commissary of prisoners, should live at Elizabethtown. Refuses Maxwell’s request to be present at Pluckamin on February 18. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
9From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 17 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
The Bearer Mr Thomas Smith a Gentleman particularly recommended by Govr Henry of Virginia—has my permission to go into New York on his private affairs—You will therefore furnish him with a Flag for that purpose. I am Sir Your most obedt servt. Df , in John Laurens’s writing, DLC:GW ; Varick transcript , DLC:GW . Thomas Smith, from Gloucester County, Va., where he was a planter and merchant,...
10From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 7 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
Colonel Shrieve informs me that several persons who had been made prisoners by the Indians, have lately returned from Captivity—and that they are known to you —in this case, I request that you will inform me of their names characters and places of abode by the first opportunity. be pleased likewise to let me know, whether you have thought of the boots mentioned in a late letter. I am &. Df ,...
11From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 30 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
It seems to be the Opinion of several of the prisoners and also of the Deserters that have lately come out, that the Enemy intend to move to morrow morning. How well founded this Idea may be, I cannot tell, but I thought it right to communicate it to you, that you may be ⟨watc⟩hfull and guarded on all the Roads. It will be well to place some of your ⟨men⟩ at the pass on the Road which has been...
12From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 25 June 1780 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Brig. Gen. William Maxwell, 25 June 1780. On 26 June , GW wrote Maxwell that “by a Line last night” he had directed Maxwell to halt his brigade.
13From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 9 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
In answer to your letter of yesterdays date —I have to inform you that no blankets can be issued, until I have obtained an exact return of the quantity in Store—and the deficiences of the Troops on the other side of Hudsons River—As soon as these points are ascertained in order to an equal and general distribution—no time will be lost in furnishing the quotas to the Troops —I am Sir &. Df , in...
14From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 29 May 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have recd yours of the 28th from Trenton. The Arms out of which you were to have been supplied had come on as far as sussex Court House, but for some reason or other Genl Gates ordered them back to New Windsor. I have sent up and ordered them down in the most express manner. Untill they arrive I cannot supply you. You say you think Bordentown a more suitable place for your main Body than...
15From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 2 September 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have your two favs. of this date. In consequence of the remonstrance from the Inhabitants near Elk I have commanded Armands Corps to repair immediately to this place. If any of the people who have been injured can point out the particular persons either Officers or Soldiers they shall be made Examples of—As several accounts seem to agree that the Enemy mean to come out tomorrow Morning, I...
16From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 26 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
You will be pleased to transmit the inclosed Letter to Colo. Butler by a flag. This Gentleman has requested an interview with Genl Lee, who is to meet him. A House near Elizabeth Town point is thought most convenient for the meeting—and has been proposed to them both. Colo. Butler is to appoint the time and to inform you, of which you will advise Genl Lee and furnish any passports that may be...
17From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 1 November 1779 (Washington Papers)
I was yesterday favd with yours of the 30th by Capt. Wool acquainting me with your being upon the upper Road, which is rather unlucky as it has disconcerted me in many respects —I yesterday wrote to General Sullivan to detach your Brigade to Westfeild to cover the forage in that quarter. Should the troops not have marched from Warwick towards sufferans when this reaches you—you will be pleased...
18George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 13 December 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] December 13, 1779 . Instructs Maxwell to march to Camp when Brigadier General Samuel Holden Parsons reaches the Sound. Informs Maxwell that part of the clothing for his men is at Headquarters. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
19George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 3 September 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Wilmington [ Delaware ] September 3, 1777. Discusses possibility of British attack on Maxwell by enemy party sent to Bohemia, Delaware. Orders Maxwell to send information about enemy in that area. In postscript, orders Maxwell to retreat to Christiana Bridge. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
20From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 6 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
I was duly handed your favor of the 5th Inst. this morning. When the pay masters come up here, they will be ordered to be paid up to the 1st of April. I have taken measures with the quarter master general, to prevent any delay in the execution of my orders of march. I inclose you answers to the questions; which you will put into the hands of your spy. He may be instructed to say, that he sent...
21From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 5 November 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have ordered Lt Col. Washington to Westfield with his cavalry you will be pleased to assign him such a position as you may judge best for the purpose of covering the forage I am sir Yr. P.S. In consequence of intelligence received from Govr Livingston, respecting preparations of the enemy on Staten Island —I have directed Gen: Wayne to move to Acquackanac and Gen: Sullivan to act according...
22From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 8 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
Upon my arrival at Middle Brook I shall furnish you with Instructions for the command at this post and its vicinity, at which you are to remain with the Jersey Brigade. I have at present to desire that you will take every measure to prevent an intercourse between the Country and New York and that no persons, inhabitants of these States, may be permitted to go thither or into the Enemy’s lines...
23From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 4 August 1778 (Washington Papers)
I was last Night favd with yours of the 2d with a York paper for which I am obliged to you. I have only to recommend to you, to keep a vigilant watch upon the motions of the Enemy upon Staten Island, and upon their fleet in the Bay. If you procure any certain intelligence that any considerable number of ships are preparing for sea, let me know it immediately, that I may communicate it to Count...
24From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 14 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received Your Letter of the 12th Instant. The third Regiment will march on Monday for this Camp, where the Commanding Officer will receive further Orders. The other Regiment of the Brigade will be held in readiness to move on the earliest notice. With respect to the Artillery, they will move either with the Regiment on Monday or with the Other as you may determine; but they are to join...
25From George Washington to Major General Stirling and Brigadier Generals William Maxwell and William Woodford, 15 October … (Washington Papers)
In addition to the questions which I have already proposed for the consideration of the General Officers —I have farther asked whether judging from the present state and appearance of affairs, it would be advisable to detach any part of our force to Boston—& shd it be decided in the affirmative—what force would it be proper to detach—Your Lordship will be so good as to add your opinion on...
26From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 9 November 1779 (Washington Papers)
I rode down to this place that I might be in the way, should the enemy, by their preparations upon Staten Island, seem to threaten any thing serious. But having heard nothing further to make me beleive that they intend to come over in any considerable force, I shall return part of the way to West point this Evening. Should they make any move towards you, you will give instant notice to General...
27From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 7 May 1778 (Washington Papers)
The detachment under your comd is designed to answer the following purposes—become a security to this Camp, & the Country between the Schuylkill & Delaware. interrupt the communication with Philadelphia—obtain intelligence of the motion, and designs of the enemy—and, aided by the Militia, prevent small parties of the Enemy from patrolling, to cover the market people; whilst large Parties,...
28From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 21 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
You are appointed to the command at Elizabeth Town at which place you are to remain with the New Jersey Brigade: But Should you be of opinion that the troops can be more conveniently quartered by removing part to New Ark, you may order a Regiment or as many to that place as circumstances shall require. The principal object of your position is to prevent the Enemy stationed upon Staten Island...
29From George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 20 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have your favr of yesterday accompanied by four New York papers for which I am obliged and return you the latest Pennsylvania and Maryland in exchange —As it is not thought proper to send in those, who have deserted from the Convention Troops, to be exchanged as prisoners of War, you will be pleased to send all at present at Elizabeth Town to Morris Town where the Guard has been strengthened...
30George Washington to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 5 September 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Wilmington [ Delaware ] September 5, 1777. Encloses two letters for Lord Richard Howe and General William Howe. Orders Maxwell to apologize to Howe if there is any truth in report that an enemy flag was fired upon. Requests information concerning situation of enemy. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.