1971From George Washington to Robert H. Kirkwood, Jr., 19 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have received from you, an Arrangement of the Officers of the Delaware Battalion, My Approbation of it is conveyed to the Secretary at War as I know no objection to it—from whom you will also be able to collect my Sentiments respecting the drawing the Troops of that Battalion into one collected Body. I am &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
1972George Washington to Brigadier General James Clinton, 28 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 28, 1780 . Appoints Clinton to the command of “Albany and on the Frontier.” Sends general instructions. Df , in writings of George Washington, David Humphreys and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1973George Washington to Major General William Heath, 18 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Stony Point [ New York ] July 18, 1779 . Sends directions for arrangement of Heath’s troops in vicinity of West Point. LS , in writing of H, Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston.
1974From George Washington to Marinus Willett, 29 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
I enclose you a representation respecting a Soldier of your Regt if there has been any unfairness in the inlistment I request he may be immediately discharged—or if the peculiarity of the circumstances are such as, in your opinion, will justify the measure—you will consider yourself authorized to carry the same into effect, by Dear Sir Your Most Obedt Servt. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
1975From George Washington to Elisha Sheldon, 16 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
I inclose to you the Paroles & Countersigns from this Day—to . You will keep them sacredly to yourself untill they are delivered to your Corps—and when they are expired you will send to Head Quarters—& they will be continued for a further Time. I am &ca DLC : Papers of George Washington.
1976George Washington to Major General Alexander McDougall, 23 May 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 23, 1779 . Requests a return of articles furnished to Brigadier General Enoch Poor’s brigade. Instructs McDougall to forward hunting shirts and shoes to Easton for the western expedition. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1977From George Washington to John Greaton, 14 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
Should Captain Pray of the water Guard communicate to you any intelligence respecting the movements of the Enemy, or you receive it from any other Quarter you will transmit it with all possible dispatch to Lord Stirling at his Quarters. I am sir your most Obedt DLC : Papers of George Washington.
1978George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 7 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 7, 1781 . Hopes that the French have been able to take advantage of the damaged British fleet. Sends news of Benedict Arnold’s operations in Virginia. Has heard unofficially that Maryland has acceded to the Confederation and that Virginia has relinquished its claim to “country West of the Ohio, in favour of the United States.” Df , in writing of H, George...
1979George Washington to John Jay, 21 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 21, 1779 . Discusses motives for attack on Stony Point and plans for capture of Verplanks Point. Explains why Verplanks Point was not taken and why Stony Point was evacuated. Reports that British have reoccupied Stony Point. LS , in writing of H, Papers of the Continental Congress, National Archives.
1980From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 22 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to inclose you the Returns of the Invalid Regt accompanied by the Copy of a letter from Colo. Nicola on the subject of reforming the Corps— That part of it which respects the inexpediency of reducing it wholly at this season of the year is worthy of attention. There is a detachment in Philada who are not included in the Returns now sent, you will be pleased to call upon...