4101From George Washington to Colonel David Henley, 25 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
You will perceive by the inclosed that there is a quantity of provision below and West of Bedford which will be sold to or taken by the enemy except it is removed before the light troops f<all back—>You will therefore send out parties, agreeable to Mr Colts request, under good and careful Officers, who will be directed by Mr Leak of Bedford how and where they are to proceed. They are to take...
4102From George Washington to Colonel David Henley, 20 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
I received your two favors both of yesterdays date. I inclose you a form something of the nature of that mentioned in my last. You will observe the important columns, or those most in our power to fill up—are the Regiments and corps—the works—thier strength—where situated and by whom commanded—These ideas may be obtained, with a good deal of precision from deserters and spies—But as most of...
4103From George Washington to David Henley, 22 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
If Mr Parker should have left Boston I will thank you for opening the inclosed Letter to him & complying with the Contents of it. The amount of the Acct shall be remitted so soon as it is made known to Sir Yr most obt Serv t P.S. I should be glad to get the Articles wrote for as soon as possible. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
4104From George Washington to Mr. Henry, 23 March 1778 (Washington Papers)
I shall be obliged to you to finish the Cloaths herewi⟨th⟩ sent without delay and in the best manner you can. ⟨mutilated⟩ doing you will much oblige Yr Hble Servt P.S. The bearer will give you all the assistance he can. ALS , NjFrHi . Addressed to Henry “at Brunswick,” probably New Jersey.
4105From George Washington to Patrick Henry, 13 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
Agreeable to a stipulation between Sir Henry Clinton and myself I have granted passports for the three following Vessels—the Ship Polly, Reid Master—the Brig Lady Howe—Steady Master and Schooner Genl Phillips, Hare Master, all laden with Cloathing and Stores for the Troops of the Convention at Charlotteville and the British prisoners of War at Fort Frederick, to proceed to Hampton Road in...
4106From George Washington to Patrick Henry, 31 May 1777 (Washington Papers)
I This morning received information, which I beleive is not to be doubted, that on Saturday last, A large fleet consisting of a Hundred Sail, left New York & stood out to sea. Whither they are destined, or what they had on Board, remains to be known. If possessing Hudson’s River, should not be Genl How’s first object I should suppose his Operations will be against Philadelphia, and that this...
4107From George Washington to Patrick Henry, 23 May 1778 (Washington Papers)
I take the liberty to transmit you a return of the Drafts and Substitutes from the State of Virginia, which have joined the Army. By this you will perceive how far short we are at this time in the reinforcements expected; and what is still more unfortunate, I can not learn from any information, I have been able to obtain upon the subject, from Gentlemen who have travelled on most of the Routes...
4108From George Washington to Patrick Henry, 19 December 1777 (Washington Papers)
On Saturday Evening I was honored with your favor of the 6th Instant, and am much obliged by your exertions for Cloathing the Virginia Troops. The Articles you send shall be applied to their use agreable to your wishes. It will be difficult for me to determine when the Troops are supplied, owing to their fluctuating and deficient state. However I beleive there will be little reason to suspect...
4109From George Washington to Patrick Henry, 30 May 1778 (Washington Papers)
In my last of the 23d Inst. I enclosed you the best ascertained account of the draugh⟨ts⟩ and substitutes obtained from the State of Virginia which could be procured at that time. I have since discriminated and classed the recruits from each county, as draughted under the old and new law, that have joined me; and now send you an exact return. I have the pleasure to inform you that our...
4110From George Washington to Patrick Henry, 13 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was, two days ago, honored with your favs. of the 29th and 30th October. I wish it were in my power to keep up a more regular Correspondence with the different States, but being exceedingly pressed by a variety of Business, I am often under the necessity of being deficient in that respect. Since the Engagement at Germantown no material alteration has happened in the Situation of the two...