1George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, [16 July 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Bergen County, New Jersey, July 16, 1780. ] Welcomes Rochambeau. Is sending the Marquis de Lafayette to New London to meet with Rochambeau to “fix our plan of operations.” Df , in writings of George Washington to H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
2George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 19 July 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Bergen County, New Jersey ] July 19, 1780 . Acknowledges receipt of dispatches. States that “on our part we shall make every effort in our power.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 21 July 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Colonel Dey’s [ New Jersey ] July 21, 1780 . Reports rumor that English are embarking troops in order to attack French fleet and army. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
4George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 27 July 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Bergen County, New Jersey ] July 27, 1780 . Discusses plans for arrival of second French division. Repeats rumor of proposed attack on French fleet and army. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
5George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 27 July 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Bergen County, New Jersey ] July 27, 1780 . Confirms report of British embarkation. States that the Army is ready to march to New York to endeavor to take advantage of Sir Henry Clinton’s absence. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
6George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 31 July 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Highlands [ New York ] July 31, 1780 . States again that the British fleet has sailed to Rhode Island. States that the army cannot march to Rochambeau’s aid, but that it will try to be useful by menacing New York. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
7George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 5 August 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Peekskill [ New York ] August 5, 1780 . Approves of measures taken by Rochambeau. Describes movements of British and American armies. Is awaiting arrival of second French division. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
8George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 16 August 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Orangetown [ New York ] August 16, 1780 . Is pleased that “our ideas are substantially the same.” States that another British expedition is reported. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
9George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 21 August 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Orangetown [ New York ] August 21, 1780 . Agrees that it will be best to defer the debarkation on Long Island. Considers various plans for attacking New York. Inquires into the possibilities of an interview. Reports rumor of new British expedition. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
10George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 26 August 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Teaneck, New Jersey ] August 26, 1780 . Is concerned that Captain Pierre Landais failed to bring more arms; trusts they will arrive on the Ariel . Hopes that the second French division will not be held in blockade. Fears that internal troubles in Ireland and England will not directly aid American cause. Sends news of the Comte de Guichen’s plans to sail to Jamaica. Agrees that the British...
11George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 3 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Liberty Pole [ New Jersey ] September 3, 1780 . Describes movements of Army. Reports preparations for a new British expedition. Congratulates Rochambeau on visit from Indians. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
12George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 8 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
New Bridge [ New Jersey ] September 8, 1780 . Describes British preparations for an expedition to Virginia. Describes defeat of Major General Horatio Gates at Camden. Proposes meeting with Rochambeau on September 20 at Hartford. Df , in writings of Richard Kidder Meade and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
13George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 13 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
New Bridge [ New Jersey, ] September 13, 1780 . Asserts that British expedition “seems to be on the point of taking place.” States that under these circumstances “we should be with our respective armies.” Asks to defer the proposed meeting to September 20. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
14George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 13 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
New Bridge [ New Jersey ] September 13, 1780 . Renews proposal for meeting Rochambeau on September 20. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
15George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 27 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Near West Point, September 27 , 1780 . Sends news of Major General Benedict Arnold’s treason. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. The letter was first dated September 26 and then changed to 27.
16George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 10 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 10, 1780 . Regrets “that this campaign has not been productive of such important advantages as we had reason to flatter ourselves.” Is “not sanguine about any enterprise, which is connected with maritime dispositions.” Approves detention of Colonel Christopher Greene’s regiment. Sends news of execution of Major John André. Df , in writing of H, George...
17George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 12 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 12, 1780 . Agrees that Rochambeau should ask to have his “present park” doubled. Will send particulars about British embarkation as soon as they are ascertained. Df , in writings of Richard Varick and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
18George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 14 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 14, 1780 . Approves of Rochambeau’s plans for winter quarters. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
19From Alexander Hamilton to Comte de Rochambeau, [15 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
I think I informed you a day or two since of an embarkation; it has not yet sailed but is ready waiting for a fair wind; and is supposed to consist of about 3000 men. The Grenadiers and light infantry compose a part of it and there is some cavalry; this denotes an expedition to some part of the Continent, perhaps to establish a post in Virginia, perhaps to make a descent in North Carolina and...
20George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 18 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 18, 1780 . Sends details of the sailing of British expedition. States that expedition’s objective is rumored to be either the South or Rhode Island. Reports arrival of a fleet from England. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
21George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 24 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 24, 1780 . Approves of Rochambeau’s sending the Duc de Lauzun’s cavalry to Connecticut for the winter. Sends news of captures by the French fleet and describes British fleet in New York harbor. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Armand Louis de Gontaut Biron, Duc de Lauzun.
22George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 4 November 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Preakness, New Jersey ] November 4, 1780 . Is happy to hear that Rochambeau’s son has departed for France. Sends reports of British troop movements. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
23George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 27 November 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Preakness, New Jersey ] November 27, 1780 . Discusses situation in South. Explains that Army is moving into winter quarters at New Windsor. Asks Rochambeau to send Colonel Christopher Greene’s regiment to West Point. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
24George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 20 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 20, 1781 . Discusses the mutiny in Pennsylvania. Proposes that the chain of communication between Headquarters and Rhode Island be restored. Will meet Rochambeau in Newport at the earliest convenient moment. Reports that the enemy has collected transports in North River and that Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens will stop at Newport before leaving for France. Df...
25George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 24 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 24, 1781 . Sends news of the New Jersey mutiny. States that Count de Custine and the Marquis de Laval will tell Rochambeau of Benedict Arnold’s “descent in Virginia.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Adam Philippe, Comte de Custine-Sarrek, was a brigadier general in the French army in America. Anne Alexandre Marie Sulpice...
26George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 29 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 29, 1781 . Reports that mutiny has been suppressed. Describes successful American enterprise at “West Chester,” New York. Tells of Benedict Arnold’s raid in Virginia. Reports British and American movements in the Carolinas. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
27George 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...
28George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 14 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York ] February 14, 1781 . Informs Rochambeau that Lieutenant Colonels Jean-Baptiste Gouvion and Jean-Joseph Sourbader de Gimat have permission to go to Rhode Island to “pay their respects to your Excellency.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
29George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 15 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 15, 1781 . Makes proposal for a joint land and sea venture to capture Benedict Arnold. Asks Rochambeau’s opinion. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
30George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 19 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 19, 1781 . Congratulates Rochambeau on arrival of Rochambeau’s son at Versailles. Asks if the Chevalier Destouches has left for Chesapeake Bay. States that Baron von Steuben reports the Virginia militia will cooperate. Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.