81From George Washington to George Clinton, 7 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to enclose to Your Excellency the Extract of a Letter from General Heath respecting Capt. Simmons—if there is not something particular in the circumstances, it appears to be improper that he should continue in the vicinity of the Enemy; and even perilous to himself, if he is not acting a double part—I wish to know Your sentiments on the subject. With the highest esteem &...
82From George Washington to George Clinton, 7 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
That which is written below, was this instant sent to me by Genl Heath, what credit is to be given to the whole, or any part of it, your Excellency can judge better of than I can—It is a duty I owe to friendship to transmit the acct as I receive it. With the greatest esteem & respect I am Dr Sir Yr most Obt Servt West point Aprl 7th 1781 "Mr Lawrence ( judge advocate) was informed by Mr G.G....
83George Washington to George Clinton, 24 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 24, 1781 . Regrets inability to comply with New York State’s request for two regiments for defense of frontier. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
84From George Washington to George Clinton, 24 February 1781 (Washington Papers)
In answer to your Excellency’s letter of the 14th I wrote fully on the 19th since which, I have had the honor to receive your favor of the 20th. The reiterated request of both Houses of Assembly to leave the two Regiments of the State in the quarter where they now are, places me in a delicate and painful situation. I have already assured your Excellency and, through you, the Legislature of my...
85George Washington to George Clinton, 19 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 19, 1781 . Regrets inability to comply with New York State’s request for regiments to defend frontier. Will send needed supplies to Fort Schuyler. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
86From George Washington to George Clinton, 19 February 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am honored with Your Ex⟨cellencys⟩ letter of the 14th instant in behalf of the leg⟨islature⟩ with the copy of one of the 5th to Congress. ⟨I beg leave⟩ to assure the legislature of the high sense I ent⟨ertain⟩ of the honor they do me by their confidence in ⟨this⟩ communication—while I deplore the melancholy picture given of the distress of the State which I ⟨have⟩ every reason to believe...
87From George Washington to George Clinton, 8 February 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have been duly ⟨honored⟩ with Your Excellency’s favor of the ⟨31st of⟩ January. I have also conversed with ⟨your⟩ Brother, on the temper and dispo⟨sition of the⟩ Troops of New York, ⟨and from his represen⟩tation, am led to expect the discontents among them, which were so happily suppressed, will not revive again. With respect to the mode your Excellency recommends for employing ⟨the...
88George Washington to George Clinton, 21 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 21, 1781 . Asks Clinton to investigate the Chevalier Destouches’s complaint concerning the seizure of wheat and flour intended for the French navy. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Charles René Dominique Sochet, Chevalier Destouches, was placed in command of the French navy in America after the death of the Chevalier de...
89From George Washington to George Clinton, 21 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have just received a letter from Mr Des-touche, commandant of the French fleet, of which the inclosed is a translation. I am persuaded Your Excellency will do every thing for the accommodation of our allies, which the extreme necessities of our own army will permit. I shall be obliged to you to inform me how the matter Mr Des-touche mentions may stand, and how far it will be in your power to...
90From George Washington to George Clinton, 13 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
Since the information Col.⟩ Humphrys gave your ⟨Excellency by my direction —⟩some circumstances have ⟨been communicated by⟩ General Wayne (a Copy of w(hose Letter is in⟩closed) which give a very different ⟨complexion to⟩ the affair. Instead of deliveri⟨ng up the⟩ Emissaries from the Enemy, as I had been ⟨prematurely advised,⟩ the Mutineers have only reported ⟨them to⟩ General Wayne, still...