1A Proposition, [18 March 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
That the Exchange of the first Division of the Troops of Convention according to the proposed Plan given in shall have immediate Operation with the Exchanges of Officers for Officers Prisoners of War, and that the Exchange of the second Division of the Troops of Convention according to the proposed Plan given in shall, also, have immediate Operation so far as the Estimate of American Officers,...
2To George Washington from Major General William Phillips, 1 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
I last night received by express your Excellencys letters of the 26th and 30th of January, as, also, the letter from the President of the American Congress and the Resolve of that Body on my subject. I have been delayed at this place unavoidably, but the Susquehana is now open and I shall pursue my journey to Virginia. You are pleased to mention, Sir, in your letter of the 26th of January that...
3To George Washington from Major General William Phillips, 16 January 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have waited in anxious expectation of answers to my letters sent by the Deputy Adjutant General of the Troops of the Convention, but your Excellency not leaving Philadelphia so soon as expected, and my Officer not being permitted to go on to that Capital has created a delay which has occasioned my waiting here some days. Since I have been at Bethlem I have seen and read a Philadelphia...
4To George Washington from Major General William Phillips, 28 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have this Evening received Your Excellency’s letter of the 20th Instant. I have not failed on the Instant to communicate the Contents to Major General De Reidesel and have left him at full liberty to apply to the American Congress or not as he shall think proper on the subject of his going into New York. I am of Opinion it would be highly improper for me to address that Body on this occasion...
5To George Washington from Major General William Phillips, 19 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency General Sir Henry Clinton upon his arrival at New York has had the goodness to inform me that he gave permission, previous to his departure from Charles-Town South Carolina, that Major General Lincoln might go to Philadelphia upon his parole, that Officer having very earnestly solicited for it, proposing among other matters to negotiate for a General Exchange of Prisoners of War...
6To George Washington from Major General William Phillips, 28 January 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have been detained here some days by the breaking up of the Ice upon the River Susquehanna , and have expected, as I wished, an answer, to those parts of the letters with which I troubled Your Excellency regarding the accommodation for the Officers and Soldiers of the Troops of Convention in Virginia, and the passports necessary for Cloathing Vessels going to such Ports as might be judged...
7To George Washington from Major General William Phillips, 28 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
This letter will be delivered to you, Sir, by Messrs Randolph and Fitzhugh who return upon their general paroles. My motive in first procuring the liberty for these young Gentlemen going upon their paroles, I can assure Your Excellency, proceeded from an earnest desire to shew attention and Civility to the Families they are connected with, and from whom I received personally the greatest...
8To George Washington from Major General William Phillips, 6 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
I shall answer the letter you have, Sir, been pleased to send me by Major Skinner from Easton for which place I am going to set out. I writ to you, Sir, from Elizabeth Town in consequence of the detention of Major General de Riedesel and myself, but to that letter I have not received any answer. I will not wound General Washington’s feelings with a description of my sentiments of the unkind...
9To Thomas Jefferson from William Phillips, 8 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
From the following Extract of a Letter I received from General Washington, and which I inclose for your information, I have reason to conclude that Your Excellency is doubtless apprised of a Flag of truce Vessel, laden with Stores and refreshments for the use of the Troops of Convention, being expected to arrive in James River. This Flag has now orders to proceed, and upon its arrival in James...
10To George Washington from Major General William Phillips, 25 January 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have had the honour to receive all Your Excellency’s letters with the several permissions inclosed for Major Gardner, and I beg leave to assure Your Excellency that I feel very much obliged to you for the attention you have been pleased to pay to my Requests. I have the honour to be, Sir, with great personal Esteem Your Excellencys most obedient and most humble Servant LS , DLC:GW . See GW...