4101From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 26 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
In the present situation of things I think it necessary that You should Join the Army and request that You will do it. You will come to Head qrs yourself. The rout through Litchfield will be the most eligible for You, on account of security, and You may direct your baggage to halt at Fish Kills for your further Orders. I write to the Count de Rochambeau by this conveyance, & I trust that your...
4102From George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 26 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to inform Congress that I arrived here yesterday about 12 o’clock on my return from Hartford. Some hours previous to my arrival Major General Arnold went from his quarters which were at this place, and as it was supposed over the river to the Garrison at Westpoint, whither I proceeded myself in order to visit the post. I found General Arnold had not been there during the day,...
4103From George Washington to John Laurance, 26 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
You will have heard probably before the receipt of this, that Major General Arnold has gone to New-York—and that the Adjutant General of the British Army & Mr Joshua Smith who were concerned with him in measures which occasioned his flight are both in our hands. I am desirous of seeing You without loss of time in consequence of these events, and request that You will proceed to Head qrs,...
4104From George Washington to Lieutenant General Rochambeau, 26 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
On my arrival here a very disagree⟨a⟩ble scene unfolded itself. By a lucky accident a conspiracy of the most dangerous kind, the object of which was to sacrifice this post, has been detected. General Arnold, who has sullied his former glory by the blackest treason, has escaped to the enemy. This is an event that occasions me equal regret and mortification; but traitors are the growth of every...
4105General Orders, 26 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] For the day Tomorrow[:] Brigadier General Glover[,] Colonel Bradley[,] Lieutenant Colonel Olney[,] Major Waite[,] Brigade Major smith The truly martial appearance made by the troops yesterday the order and regularity with which they made the different marches and the ease and facility they performed the several manreuvres does them the greatest Credit and affords the most flattering...
4106From George Washington to Colonel John Lamb, 26 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have received Your favor of to day. We cannot find on examination any charges against Thomas Smith and therefore We cannot with propriety take any measures respecting him. His situation however may become a subject of the State’s consideration. As to Joshua Smith he is in safe custody, and has had a good share in the matters which have been carrying on. He furnished Major André with a Coat...
4107From George Washington to Isaac Ledyard, 26 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
I return you my thanks, for your information conveyed through a letter to Colo. Lamb which has just arrived here. I shall esteem it a particular favor If you will instantly get possession of the Papers (which you mention,) in the possession of young Mr Smith, & also to have him & the mate who is also noticed in your letter, secured, provided you see sufficient cause for it—in this case, if you...
4108From George Washington to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, 26 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
Instead of coming to The Ferry you will march your brigade by Storms and Clement’s to West Point sending your baggage by water. You will, for this purpose, send forward your Qr Mr to Kings ferry to prepare boats, with directions, if there are not a sufficiency there, to come on to West Point for them. I am Sir Your most Obedt & huml. ser. If there should be two brigades on their march the...
4109From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel John Jameson, 25 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
I wish every precaution & attention to be paid to prevent Major André, from making his escape. He will without doubt effect it if possible—& in order that he may not have it in his power, You will send him under the care of such a party & so many Officers as to preclude him from the least opportunity of doing it. That he may be less liable to be recaptured by the Enemy, who will make every...
4110General Orders, 25 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] For the day Tomorrow[:] Brigadier General Clinton[,] Colonel M. Jackson[,] Lieutenant Colonel Littlefield[,] Major Morril[,] Brigade Major Moore Twenty five waggoners to be drafted from the Line to Parade at Guard mounting tomorrow—the second brigade of Connecticut gives three the others two each. Major Rosekrans is appointed brigade major of the day Vice Major Moore ordered on...