6991To Benjamin Franklin from Achille-Guillaume Lebègue de Presle, 19 April 1781 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Je prie votre Excellence d’agreer Les assurances de mon respect et supposer qu’elle n’ait plus besoin des Lettres de William Pen, de vouloir bien les remettre au porteur de ce billet, parceque jai promis de les rendre a mon retour a Paris qui sera mardi ou mercredi. Si votre excellence a occasion d’envoyer a Paris faire quelque commission je lui serai...
6992Samuel Nicholson to the American Commissioners, 16 September 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Connecticut Historical Society I am just Setting off for Nantes. Have Setteled Accounts with Messrs. Desegray Beaugeard fils & Co. for the Disbursements of the ship Dolphin and have drawn on You for the amount of the Same 4703.10.0 Livres. I have taken fifty Guineas of this Amount along with me in case I Shou’d not find Mr. Williams at Nantes. I shall as usual give the Dolphin Credit for...
6993From John Adams to the President of the Congress, 3 August 1779 (Adams Papers)
On the Twenty Eighth of February, I had the Honour of writing to Congress, informing them of my Intention of returning home, in Consequence of the new Commission which Superceded mine: on the first of March, I had again the Honour of writing Some interesting Information concerning the unprecedented Interest which the british Government are obliged to give for the Loan of Money, for the Service...
6994From George Washington to Elkanah Watson, 10 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
The Masonick Ornamts which accompanied your Brotherly Address of the 23d of Jany last, tho’ elegant in themselves, were rendered more valuable by the flattering sentiments, and affectionate manner, in which they were presented. If my endeavours to avert the Evil, with which this Country was threatned by a deliberate plan of Tyranny, should be crowned with the success that is wished—the praise...
6995To George Washington from David Waterbury, 19 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
Agreeable to your Excellency’s Orders of the 1 3th instant I send enclosed an exact return of the Troops under my Command—I likewise enclose a Letter from Greenock in Scotland intercepted by some of my Troops upon Long Island. am with respect your Exellency’s most Obt Humble Servant DLC : Papers of George Washington.
6996John Adams to Abigail Adams, 6 August 1776 (Adams Papers)
Yours of 29 July came by this days Post, and made me very happy. Nabby, Charles, and Tommy, will have the small Pox, well, I dont doubt. Tell John he is a very lucky young Gentleman, to have it so much better, than his Mamma, his sister, and Brothers. Mr. S amuel A dams will set out for Boston, on Monday, the 12. of August. I shall write by him. But I will not neglect Writing a few Lines by...
6997From John Jay to John de Neufville & Son, 29 July 1780 (Jay Papers)
Your favor of the 13 th Ins t. was delivered to me last Evening— I admire the generous principles which lead you to take so decided & friendly a part in favor of America— I have too great confidence in the Honor; Justice & gratitude of Congress to Suspect that they will permit you to be sufferers by your Exertions in their favor— On the contrary I am persuaded they will entertain a proper...
6998To George Washington from Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 25 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have reced the Letter your Excelly did me the honor to write me the 18 Instant with the amount of expences incurred by the Expresses which formed the communication with the Marquis de Vaudreuil the Treasurer of our Army will pay to your Quarter Mr General the 537 Dollars he has been so kind as to advance for that purpose—I beg also that you would please to send me the amount of expences...
699911th. Wednesday. (Adams Papers)
This forenoon I went with Mr. D. to see Mr. Normandes. Several persons dined here. After dinner Mr. D. went and took a ride. Took a walk upon the quay after supper.
7000To George Washington from Major General Robert Howe, 21 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
The following Extract of a Letter just sent me dated the 18th Inst: from your Excellency’s Quarters coming from an Agent who I have directed to correspond with General Arnold—& the Letter being brought as I hear by a Horseman from Robinson’s House, He may probably have conveyed to you the Intelligence it contains, & have rendered my troubling you unnecessary —As however it may possibly be...
7001To George Washington from William Irvine, 7 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
Since my last letter to your Excellency, Col. Waibert, the Engineer, has been continually teazing me for leave to go to Philadelphia, which I informed him I could by no means grant without your permission. If your Excellency has nothing more in view for him in this quarter than barely to Superintend repairing the works at this Post, his attendance may, without injury to the Service, be...
7002From George Washington to Brigadier General Edward Hand, 21 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am favd with yours by Genl Clinton. I have furnished Genl Schuyler with the Resolve of Congress directing the Expedition to Chemung, and desired him in conjunction with Governor Clinton and yourself to take the matter fully into consideration, that if thought practicable at this season of the Year it may be undertaken, if not, that I may stand justifiable to Congress for laying it aside. You...
7003Thomas Simpson to the Commissioners, 25 May 1778 (Adams Papers)
I addressed you on the 8th. of this Instant on a very disagreeable affair, not recieving any answer, or order from your Honours, I concluded my letter had miscarried, or your attentions were required on greater objects, and therefore was determined to rest a while, until you might be at leisure, to think on the matter, I had wrote you of. But the treatment I have since recieved from Captn....
7004To Thomas Jefferson from George Weedon, 1 April 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the Honor of addressing you the 28th Ulto. and then communicated the position the Troops had taken that are under my Command. What gave rise to the change, was Intelligence received of a Boat from Portsmouth, with a British Officer and 16 Men being on the overnight at Mr. Trebells. The Officer was very inquisitive, ask’d where the Marquis was, where the Baron, and where I was; what sort...
7005George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 23 June 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 23, 1777. Regrets inability to supply field pieces. Is pleased with report on quota of troops. Advises Trumbull on exchange of Danbury prisoners. Praises American attack on British evacuating Brunswick. Df , in writing of Robert Hanson Harrison and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Trumbull was governor of Connecticut.
7006To Benjamin Franklin from William Hodgson, 18 July 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania I have recd yours of the 18th, but not that per Mr Young, I immediately set about procuring you the necessary Information Relative to the Marquis de Fayette & inclosed you have an Acc’t of the Wine & Salt as per Catalogue for Sale which I hope will be fully Satisfactory— if any thing further I mean Oath & Notarial Certificate shou’d be necessary, please...
7007To George Washington from Captain Levi Spaulding’s Company, 10 August 1775 (Washington Papers)
The subscribers commend “the conduct and undaunted courage of William Lee” at the Battle of Bunker Hill. “He not only fought well himself but give good advice to the men, to place themselves in right order and to stand their ground well, the said William Lee belonging to Capt. Spauldin’s company in Colo. Reed’s Regiment, and is the first or orderly sergeant of Capt. Spaulding’s company and as...
7008From Alexander Hamilton to Brigadier General William Maxwell, 25 February 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
His Excellency has received a line from Mr. Williamson informing him of the enemy having entered Elizabeth Town. If their design should appear to be any thing more serious than surprising that post, and they should be in force sufficient to approach this army; he desires you will retire gradually harassing and delaying them in their march to give the more time for our dispositions here. You...
7009To George Washington from John Jay, 8 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
Herewith enclosed is a copy of a Letter from Coll Simmes respecting leave of Absence —Congress refer This Request to Your Excellency —The Colonel will be The Bearer of this Letter, & will more fully explain the reason of his applying to Congress in the first Instance. I have the honor to be With great Respect & Esteem Your Excellency’s Most Obedt Servant. LB , DNA:PCC , item 14. Jay also...
7010General Orders, 25 September 1781 (Washington Papers)
All deserters and persons coming from the Enemys Lines are to be sent in the first instance to Head Quarters—No Horses, Arms or accoutrements are to be purchased from them except for the Public services, unless it is specified to the contrary in the written passes which will be granted to them by the Adjutant General—any persons of the above discription found without proper passes, with the...
7011From Tench Tilghman to Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, 6 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am directed by the Commander in Cheif to inform you, that he cannot comply with the request contained in yours of the 24th ulto, without being made further acquainted with your circumstances and situation. If you chuse to renew your application, you will address yourself either to the Minister of France, or to Mr de Marbois, Consul General of France, at Philada. Should they think it...
7012Questions for Captain Allen McLane, 29 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
1st What number of troops supposed to be in Genl Howe’s Army, and how disposed of? 2d What works thrown up in and about the City, & what cannon in them? 3d Have any detachments been made over to Jersey, & for what purpose? 4th How many men have they sent over there, & how many pieces of Cannon? 5th What kind of cannon, whether field pieces or larger Cannon? 6th What preparations are they...
7013General Orders, 21 September 1775 (Washington Papers)
Whereas frequent Applications are making to the General, Commander in Chief, by Officers of all Ranks & Denominations, for an allowance of Rations of provisions, which are not only absolutely necessary, but usual and customarily allowed to them—The General has thought proper to order, and direct, that from the first day of July last, there be Issued by the Commissary General, the following...
7014Abigail Adams 2d to Elizabeth Cranch, 22 December 1782 (Adams Papers)
Yesterday my Dear Eliza I returned from G ermantown and this morning, it being our usual post day, I received your letter and take the earlyest opportunity to acknowledge and answer it. Your late excursion to Boston has given you spirits. I was not conscious that my letter breathed more of friendship, or of Love, than usual, the most reasonable construction I can put upon, this curious rant of...
7015To George Washington from Elisha Sheldon, 27 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
Agreeable to orders contained in your Excellency s Letter of the 25th Instant, My Regt will march this Day, & by the time appointed, shall be at Pines Bridge. I have inclosed a return of the Dismounted men of my Regiment who are totally without Shoes, and have been in this Situation for some time, I beg your Excellency to furnish Capt. Hoogland with an order to receive the Shoes, as without...
7016John Adams to Abigail Adams, 20 July 1777 (Adams Papers)
The little masterly Expedition to Rhode Island has given Us, some Spirits, amidst our Mournings for the Loss of Ti. Barton conducted his Expedition with infinite Address and Gallantry, as Sir Wm. has it. Meigs and Barton must be rewarded. Although so much Time has elapsed since our Misfortune at Ti, We have no particular Account from General Schuyler or Sinclair St. Clair . People here are...
7017From John Jay to George Clinton, 16 November[–11 December] 1781 (Jay Papers)
The last, and indeed only Letter I have had the pleasure of recieving from you is dated the 6 April last. I wrote to you on the 26 Sept r by Maj. Franks. If my Friends in your State knew how much pleasure it gives me to hear of, and recieve Letters from them, I flatter myself they would give me less Reason to complain of Inattention. We have long been in [ a very im ?] kept in Suspence about...
7018From George Washington to Timothy Dwight, Jr., 18 March 1778 (Washington Papers)
I yesterday received your favor of the 8th Instt, accompanied by so warm a recommendation from Genl Parsons that I cannot but form favorable presages of the merit of the work you propose to honor me with the dedication of. Nothing can give me more pleasure than to patronize the essays of genius, and a laudable cultivation of the Arts & Sciences, which had begun to flourish in so eminent a...
7019From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Henry Beekman Livingston, 4 May 1776 (Washington Papers)
You will on Receipt hereof give Orders to the Officers of the Battalion of which you are Lieutenant Colonel to Join their Respective Companies which if you do not find Compleat Let an Officer from each go on the Recruiting Service & if in want of Arms you must apply to the Committee of safety to procure them for you if Possible—There are four Companies Belonging to your Regiment now Stationd...
7020From George Washington to George Clinton, 14 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
I inclose to your Excellency a Copy of a Letter which I have received by Yesterdays post. As it involves a variety of Considerations, & I would write to get the best Information on its Subject that I can, before I give my Sentiments to the Gentlemen—I have to request that your Excellency will favor me with your Tho’ts in as extensive a View as you think proper—& to give them to me at the...