101From George Washington to Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron [von] Steuben, 8 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have duly recd your two favors of the 5th by Express—it was indeed an unfortunate circumstance that the Resolution of the 12th of May respecting the frontier Posts could not have been sooner known & acted upon—as it is, we must make the best of what remains for us to arrange—on which subject it is not necessary for me to enlarge, as I shall probably have the pleasure of seeing you here...
102From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 5 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellency will find sundry Papers inclosed from No. 1 to No. 4 inclusive, respecting the pretended promotions of several Officers in Brigadier General Hazens Regt; the reason of my refusal to accept the Return in question without farther sanction of Authority, will be understood from a perusal of the inclosures—And as the Monthly Returns cannot be compleated until the necessary advice...
103From George Washington to William Denning, 5 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
General Bailey who will deliver this has some accounts against the United States which he wishes to have early settled. & which he thinks are lodged in your Hands for that purpose. This Gentleman has performed, to my knowledge, several beneficial Services for the U. States, for which he deserves a just & reasonable Reward—should his Accounts come under your Direction, I wish you to give him...
104From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 4 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have had the Honor this morning to receive your Excellency’s favor of the 1st of July—with the Resolution of Congress directing Major Genl Howe, with the Troops, to proceed to Philadelphia. My Letters of the 24th & 25th of June to your Excellency do not appear to have been acknowledged by you, I hope they have been received. With great Regard & Respect I have the Honor to be Your...
105From George Washington to Edward Hand, 4 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
The Return of Hazen’s Regt mentioned in your Letter of this date cannot be accepted, as no intimation has ever been given from Authority that the promotions in question have taken place—and until such official information shall be received no Notice can be taken of them, as I have already informed the Inspector of the Army in answer to his request to know in what manner the Persons said to be...
106From George Washington to Robert Howe, 4 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have this Morng been favored with your two Letters of the 1st of July—with a Resolution of Congress directg you to proceed with the Troops to Phila. The March of the Detachment of Jacksons Regiment had not been countermanded by me—but I am glad to find it has been done under directions of Congress. I am &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
107From George Washington to Henry Knox, 4 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
Sergt Barber has applyed to Head Quarters for further advice on the complaints exhibited against Lt Col. Popkins—His Excellency desires you will undertake the superintendance of the matter & the redress of real greivances (if any shall be found) so far as the nature of the circumstances will admit—in the mean time, if should it be necessary for one or two of the Complainants to remain with the...
108From George Washington to Samuel Blachley Webb, 4 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
Agreeable to your request, I inclose to you a Certificate of your having acted in my family as one of my Aides D. Camp. I thank you for the friendly Expressions of Regard & Benevolence which you are pleased to use towards me & Mrs Washington—May you be attended, in your future Walks of Life, with Health & every Happiness, is the sincere Wish of Dear Sir Your Most Obedt &c. I do hereby certify,...
109From George Washington to Edward Hand, 3 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
In ansr to yours of last Eveng I should advise, that the Return of Hazens Regt be sent back, that the Commanding Officer be informed that unless the Alterations respectg the promotion of Officers between the present & last Return is made on good authority the Return cannot be accepted, that the Officer signing becomes responsible for the veracity of it, and must abide the consequences of the...
110From George Washington to Theodore Gebhard, 1 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 5th of June, reached me a few Days ago. It has been owing to some Mistake, that you & the Troops under your Care at Rutland, have not been liberated—I have lost no Time to inform the Secretary at War of your Circumstances—& you may soon expect his Orders for your Removal to N. York. I am &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.