41251From George Washington to Lieutenant Henry Edwin Stanhope, 10 March 1776 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Lieutenant Henry Edwin Stanhope, 10 Mar. 1776. Stanhope’s letter to GW of 18 Feb. is endorsed in part: “Ansd 10 March.”
41252From George Washington to Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, 21 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have this Moment the Honor of your Letter ⅌ Monsr Blanchard—I am very sorry for the Difficultys & Impediments which fall in the Way of your march—& hope they will decrease as you proceed. I have the Pleasure to inform your Excellency that My Troops arrived at the Ferry Yesterday & began to pass the River at 10 oClock in the morng & by Sunrise of this Day, they were all compleatly on this...
41253From George Washington to Brigadier General James Clinton, 28 February 1781 (Washington Papers)
I observe by the last returns of Ordnance Stores from Fort Schuyler that 54 lbs of Powder had been expended in firing morning and evening Guns and salutes by order of Lt Colo. Weissenfelds —I do not know whether this practice is continued by Colo. Cortland, but you will be pleased, the first time you have occasion to write to him, to desire him, if it is, to lay it aside as not only useless...
41254From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 5–6 February 1777 (Washington Papers)
The slowness and irregularity with which the Militia leave Philada renders the presence of some Genl Officer in that City indispensably necessary; And as You have been there & no doubt are better acquainted with the best Mode of equiping & dispatching them than any new one, I request your Continuance there ’till You hear farther from me. In the mean time I must call your utmost Attention to...
41255General Orders, 4 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
The Brigade Majors are reminded of the standing General Order to bring in their general returns, punctually, every saturday at Orderly time. Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
41256From George Washington to Major Christopher French, 8 August 1776 (Washington Papers)
I was unwilling to determine hastily upon your Claim of a Release founded upon your Parole & therefore delayed the Acknowledgment of your Favour of the 22d July untill I should fully inform myself. I had accordingly wrote you Yesterday that I was so unhappy as to differ from you in the Construction you had put upon it, But as there was Reason to beleive a General Exchange of Prisoners might...
41257From George Washington to Colonel John Lamb, 13 August 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have been favoured with your Letter of ⟨yes⟩terday. A Board of Officers cannot sit at this time upon the point in question between you and Colo. Harrison; but you may be assured, that as soon as circumstances will permit, I will order One, as there is nothing that I wish for more than an adjustment of disputes about rank. In the mean while I request, that you will transmit me a full state of...
41258George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 17 May 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 17, 1780 . Forwards from Lieutenant Colonel Fleury a request for an extension of furlough. LS , in writing of H, Papers of the Continental Congress, National Archives.
41259General Orders, 25 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
Col. Sergeant is to send to the Provost Guard the Soldiers, who were with Ensign McCrumber, and charged with plundering at Harlem. The Brigadiers who are in want of tents for their Brigades, are to meet at the Quarter Master General’s this Afternoon, four O’Clock, and divide such as are on hand among them. Such Regiments of Militia, as have returned, to the Quarter Master General, the Articles...
41260From George Washington to the Board of War, 24 December 1779 (Washington Papers)
General Arnold, whose trial is now going on, has represented that the Evidence of Colo. Mitchell is so material that he cannot dispense with it—and that without it—his Trial cannot be brought to a conclusion. I had on the application of the General, summoned him to attend, but by a Letter from him of the 17th he has deferred coming till he should receive farther directions, alledging “that the...
41261From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 7 September 1781 (Washington Papers)
Let the Corps of Sappers & Miners be part of the Troops which compose the first Embarkation of our Army. I am sincerely & Affectionately—Yrs Privately owned.
41262From George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 21 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency the Count De Rochambeau, when I was at Rhode Island, made an application to me to have Colonel Champlin of New port appointed a Barrack Master under Authority of Congress, to be attached to the French Army—His reason was—that a native vested with the authority of our own government might act with more propriety and efficacy than a foreigner, or even a native merely employed by...
41263From George Washington to Peter Scull, 13 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
In consequence of your favr of the 5th I shall take the first opportunity that offers of ordering Israel Dodge to Fort Pitt and shall direct him to call at Philada on his way. Mr Hoogland Adjt of Sheldons Regt of Dragoons is employed by the Colonel to provide the Regimental Cloathing for the ensuing Year. He goes to Pennsylvania as the most likely place of procuring leather Breeches for which...
41264From George Washington to Robert Morris, 22 February 1777 (Washington Papers)
You are well acquainted with my Opinion, upon the inexpediency of keeping any more Stores in the City of philadelphia, than are absolutely necessary for the equipment of the new Levies. I am at this time particularly anxious to have them removed. The Enemy have lately been considerably reinforced in Jersey and, from a variety of Accounts are meditating some Blow. I am firmly persuaded that...
41265From George Washington to George Measam, 20 April 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have your favr of the 30th March. What I have principally in command at present is to desire you to forward on to Fishkill with the greatest expedition all the Shirts—Overalls—Hunting Shirts—Shoes and Stockings that are either at Boston, Springfeild or any other place to the Eastward. The above Articles are much wanted just now and as they are the only kind that will be in demand between...
41266From George Washington to Brigadier General George Clinton, 23 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was favor’d with yours of the 19th Instant & have to acknowledge my approbation of the removal of the two Companys you mention, to the Post near Sidman’s Bridge. you have also my consent to keep Colonel Duboys’ regiment with you it is certainly preferable to any, other, being as you observe perfectly acquainted with the Grounds; which is a singular advantage to any Body of Troops when...
41267General Orders, 27 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW . Adj. Gen. Alexander Scammell’s orderly book entry for this date includes the following general order: “The General Court Martial whereof Colo. Hall is president to sit next Monday 10 oClock A.M. ” (orderly book, 22 Dec. 1778–26 June 1779, DNA : RG 93, Orderly Books, 1775–1783, vol. 28).
41268From George Washington to Thomas Newton, 15 August 1783 (Washington Papers)
Enclosed, I give you the trouble of a Letter from a Miss Janet Dalgleish to me. As it is totally out of my power to render her any Service in the collectn of her debts but wish to put her in the way to obtain Justice, or at least to obtain a knowledge of the Situation of her Brothers Affaires I take the liberty of requesting that you would drop her a line of information on this Subject. I have...
41269From George Washington to Major General Lafayette, 1 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with your favor of the 25th Ulto by Monsr Pontgebaud and wish my time, which at present is taken up by a Comee of Congress, would permit me to go fully into the contents of it—this, however is not in my power to do. But in one word, let me say, I feel every thing that hurts the sensibility of a Gentleman; and, consequently, upon the present occasion, feel for you & for our...
41270General Orders, 31 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Major Trescot B.Q.M. York Brigade For duty the 7th Massachusetts regiment. Seven men including two of the best Masons and one Carpinter are to be sent from each Brigade to the New building tomorrow morning 8 o’clock to continue as long as wanted. The Commanding officer on the Lines will order one company to relieve the Detachment from Hazens regt at the Blockhouse of Dobbs...
41271From George Washington to Francisco Rendón, 13 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the Honor to acknowlege the Receipt of your Agreable Favor of the 14th ulto—with the Invoice inclosed—I have also the Pleasure to inform you per this Conveyance, that the Articles mentioned in the Invoice, & which you have been so kind as to present to Mrs Washington & me, are safely arrived. Be assured Sir! I receive with particular Satisfaction this mark of your Attention &...
41272From George Washington to Major Henry Lee, Jr., 3 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
In answer to your letter of this date which I have this minute received. As you request my concurrence to the step you propose, I do not find myself at liberty to give it, because it appears to me to be premature and unnecessary. From the time your report was dispatched to Congress, there is no reason to suppose delay. I am firmly persuaded the event will shew you they cannot possibly intend...
41273General Orders, 2 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
For tomorrow Lieutenant Colonel Barber, Major Fisk For duty tomorrow the 5th Massachusetts regiment The honorable the Congress have been pleased to pass the following Resolve. In Congress December 13th 1782. Resolved that every officer who’s duty requires his being on horseback, who shall have his horse killed or wounded and disabled by the enemy, or whose horse shall fall into the enemies...
41274From George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 3 February 1781 (Washington Papers)
The unexpected reduction of the Pensylvania line from the late unfortunate affair adds to the necessity of the greatest attention to improve the measures adopted for recruiting it. I do not know precisely what these are; but I am informed in general that money is raising for the purpose and that the recriuting service goes on with success. In orde⟨r to ha⟩ve it conducted with regularity and...
41275From George Washington to Brigadier General Charles Scott, 5 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have been favoured with your Letter of the 24th Ulto and was sorry to receive such unfavourable accounts respecting the Levies. The exigency of the service requires they should be in the field as soon as possible. I am now to inform you that the original intention of bringing those levies to reinforce the army here is changed and that they are destined as a reinforcement to the Southern...
41276General Orders, 11 April 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] Of the Day Tomorrow[:] Colonel Ogden, Lieutenant Colonel Commandt Weissenfells, Brigade Major Hand’s Brigade. A Corporal and four men from the first pennsylvania Brigade are to be sent to the Quarter Master General’s clothing store tomorrow, and are to be relieved every other day by the same brigade untill further orders. The Brigade Quarter masters are immediately to make Returns...
41277From George Washington to James Cole Mountflorence, 28 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
I received by yesterdays Post your letter of the 30th of August and am much obliged by your polite offer of service. It is however not in my power to avail myself of it. The appointment of Officers is not with me—and therefore I cannot give you any assurance of your being employed. And besides this consideration, the state of the Army with respect to Officers does not require any new...
41278From George Washington to William Jackson, 29 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
Your several Letters of the 8, 15 and 22 Instant have been received and shall be replyed to by the next conveyance. The inclosed for Major Genl Greene and Colonel Humpton you will please to forward to their respective addresses. I am &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
41279From George Washington to Colonel George Baylor, 17 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
There is a Gentleman, a friend of mine whom I should be glad to provide for in your Regiment of Horse I therefore desire you will reserve a Troop for him. The Lieutt & other Officers of the Company must raise the Men &ca—The Gentleman I have in my view, is now in the Service, and cannot conveniently leave this place, at this time; nor in deed have I said any thing to him on the subject as yet....
41280From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 22 February 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have received your favor of the 20th —inclosed you have Captain Smarts discharge bearing date the 1st instant. I am satisfied with the arrangments you have made below. As you have, I doubt not, taken care that there are men enough appointed to each work to secure it against a Coup de Main which is the only matter we have to apprehend at this season. I have written to General Lincoln—to...
41281General Orders, 28 March 1781 (Washington Papers)
Untill further Orders Colonel Hughes Deputy Quarter Master General has permission to pass the Guards and Ferries; also his Assistants and others in his Employ having his written passport. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
41282General Orders, 3 October 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] For the Day Tomorrow[:] Brigadier General Huntington[,] Lieutenant Colonel Commandant Reid[,] Lieutenant Colonel Johnston[,] Major Wyllys[,] Brigade Major White For Detachment[:] Major Chapman After Orders Each regiment to furnish two Tents for the Camp and Quarter Guards—The brigade Quarter masters will see that they are properly pitched immediately. Varick transcript , DLC:GW ....
41283From George Washington to the Simsbury Committee of Safety, 11 December 1775 (Washington Papers)
the prisoners which will be deliverd you with this haveing been tried by a Court Martial & deemd to be Such flagrant & Attrocious villains, that they Cannot by any Means be Set at Large or Confined in any place near this Camp were Sentenced to be Sent to Simsburty in Connecticut. you will therefore be pleas’d to have them Secured in your Jail or in such other manner as to you shall Seem...
41284From George Washington to Joseph Reed, 11 May 1780 (Washington Papers)
It has been represented to me by Brig: General Irvine, and by Lt Colo. Hay of the 10th Penna Regt that Michael Everly a Serjeant of that Regt was promised an Ensigncy by Colo. Humpton for his extraordinary exertions in inducing the Soldiers to reinlist, and upon many other services—From the above consideration and from the want of Subaltern Officers in the Regt I would recommend Mr Everly to...
41285From George Washington to Brigadier General Duportail and Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Hamilton, 18 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have been favored with Colonel Hamilton’s letter, mentioning your arrival early on the 11th at Philadelphia; and your being about to set off for Lewis town the morning on which it was written. I have attentively considered the object to which you more particularly refer, and am now to authorise you (provided the Count will not determine on a co-operation to the full extent of my...
41286From George Washington to Robert Howe, 25 February 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have no objection to your setting out for Boston tomorrow, and heartily wish you a pleasant journey & safe return. My Sentiments publicly & privately have been so fully delivered, that I shall say nothing respecting your return. I do not wish to defeat the end & purposes of your going, by limiting the term of your absence to a shorter period than is necessary to accomplish the business which...
41287From George Washington to Robert Howe, 22 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am favour’d with your Letter of this date; the Artificers you mention that have been drafted from the several Regiments will continue at the Point ’till further orders. I am with respect your most obedt Humbe Servant. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
41288From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 24 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
I received yours of the [thirteenth] inst. by Mr Dodge and of the 16th by Capt. Bailey. Dodge is by far the best acquainted with the communication between the St Lawrence and Detroit of any person I have met with and should the situation of our affairs admit of an expedition by way of Lake Erie, he will be truely valuable not only from his acquaintance with the country but from his knowledge...
41289From George Washington to Charles, marquis de La Rouërie Armand Tuffin, 30 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have to acknowledge the recet of your Letter of the 10th September—I am Extremely sorry that the situation of things has been such as to render it necessary for you to make such large advances to your Corps—the Zeal you have shewn for the good of the service & your exertions on this and every other occasion—deserves my thanks and you may be assured that I shall be happy in doing every thing...
41290From George Washington to Robert R. Livingston, 8 August 1776 (Washington Papers)
This Letter will accompany another from me to the Convention of your State—the purport of wch will come before you, and need not be recapitulated —In that Letter, I did not care to make too full a declaration of the Weak State of this Army—to you Sir, I can have no reserve in doing of it—’tis necessary that you, and some other Gentlemen of your body should know it. By the last Genl return (on...
41291George Washington to Marquis de Lafayette, [19 May 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Morristown, New Jersey, May 19, 1780. ] Suggests that the two proclamations signed by Lafayette be issued to the Canadians for the purpose of confusing the enemy. Suggests adding a paragraph to the proclamations addressed to the “Savages.” Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
41292From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 8 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
I enclose you a letter which I recd from General Parsons by the last post—As the business to which it relates arises from a former correspondence between him and the Board of War, I have thought it most proper to refer it to you to be acted upon. I am with Respect and Esteem Dr sir Yr most obt Servt. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
41293From George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 12 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
Such cases as you have mentioned in your letter of the 11th inst. must frequently occur —We have however endeavoured, to avoid considering the citizens of the States as proper subjects of either military capture or exchange. The operation of this principle would be wholly in favor of the enemy. However when circumstances make it necessary to enter upon such an exchange, it should be made by...
41294From George Washington to Nathanael Greene, 28 September 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am very sorry to observe in your Letter of the 6th Augst a Complaint, that you have heard nothing from me since the 1st June—many Letters have been written to you since that Time—some of very particular Importance—This failure gives me Reason to fear some foul Play on the Route. The last I wrote to you was from Philadelphia, of the 4th of this instant Month—informg that the Plan of our...
41295From George Washington to the Massachusetts General Court, 28 September 1775 (Washington Papers)
The Indian who accompanies Mr Kirtland is an Oneida Chief of considerable Rank in his own Country. He has come on a Visit to the Camp principally to satisfy his Curiosity: But as his Tribe has been very friendly to the Cause of the united Colonies, & his Report to his nation at his Return have important Consequences to the publick Interest, I have studiously endeavoured to make his Visit...
41296From George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 15 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
The unhappy Mutiny of the Non-Comd & Privates of the Pensylvania line—the perplexed state of affairs in this quarter—the distressed condition of the Troops at West Point and in the vicinity of it, on acct of Provision & some essential articles of Cloathing—combined with other embarrassments of less importance, have engrossed my whole time and attention; and must be offered as an apology for...
41297General Orders, 23 February 1777 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
41298General Orders, 21 April 1779 (Washington Papers)
At a General Court Martial of the line held at Fort-Pitt the 1st of January 1779—by order of Brigadier General McIntosh—Mr Archibald Steel Deputy Quarter Master General was tried 1st “For neglect of duty. 2ndly Incapacity for his office. 3rdly The delaying the transporting provisions and others stores for the expedition until it was too late. 4thly Spending the time which should be employed...
41299From George Washington to Jeremiah Powell, 23 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
The Cloathier General informs me that in a prize lately brought into Salem, among other Goods, fit for the Army, are 4.000 Blankets, an article exceedingly wanted by the Troops. He has therefore ordered Messrs Livingston & T[urn]bull to purchase the whole for Public use, & desires me to beg your assistance, in preventing the interference of any other Body in the purchase. I conceive you will...
41300From George Washington to John Hancock, 9 May 1776 (Washington Papers)
When I was on the Road from Cambrid[g]e to this Place, I received a Letter from a Gentleman who subscribed it, Le Baron de Colbiac . He therein mentions that he was a Captain of Dragoons in the French Service, that he comes to offer his Service to the United Colonies, that he attempted to come about the latter End of November, was taken by an English Frigate commanded by Capt. Young with 160...