41From George Washington to Major Benjamin Tallmadge, 29 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
Press S—— C—— to contrive if possible some expeditious way of communicating his intelligence to me. If he could open a channel by the way of Bergen & the English Neighbourhood it is probable the situation of the army may facilitate it—but I would have him act cautiously. In all his Letters let him mention the Naval as well as Land strength. What is going forward—& whether the preparations are...
42From George Washington to Major Benjamin Tallmadge, 8 March 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have received your favor[s] of the 20th and 26th Feby Inclosed you will find an acceptance of Capt. Shethars Resignation, which ought of right to have been indorsed upon his Commission—I shall be glad to be informed whether the interposition of the Civil authority in regard to granting and extending furloughs is confined to the State of Jersey, because I would take occasion to mention the...
43From George Washington to Major Benjamin Tallmadge, 9 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have your favr of the 7th inclosing a letter for Major Jameson who is in south Carolina. It shall be forwarded by the first opportunity. Should a certain operation take place, it will be necessary to establish a very regular communication with Long Island. These plans are better settled personally than by letter, I shall be glad to see you at Head Quarters. After leaving some person who can...
44From George Washington to Major Benjamin Tallmadge, 6 December 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have been favored with your letter of the 3d—and the papers which it mentioned. It would be a very desirable thing as we are circumstanced at present, could a channel of communication be opened across the North river—or by way of Staten Island. If C—— can fall upon a line which he thinks he may safely trust, I wish it to be adopted: but if this cannot be accomplished, he will continue his...
45From George Washington to Major Benjamin Tallmadge, 29 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am favoured with your letter of this date with one from C——. His account has the appearance of a distinct and good one, and makes me desirous of a continuance of his correspondence. At the same time, I am at a loss how it can be conveniently carried on, as he is so scrupulous respecting the channel of conveyance. At the station, to which your regiment is going, it would be too circuitous and...
46George Washington to Major Benjamin Tallmadge, 5 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York ] July 5, 1779 . Regrets loss of papers and money. Will try to replace guineas. Instructs Tallmadge to inform George Higday of the loss, as Higday’s life may be in danger as a result. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
47From George Washington to Major Benjamin Tallmadge, 5 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have received two letters of yours from Wethersfeild—one dated the 15th January—the other without a date —By Colo. Blaine, who I expect will be the Bearer of this, I send twenty Guineas, and two Phials containing the counterpart and Stain for C—— junior, which I wish may be got to him, with as much safety and dispatch as the case will admit of conveniently. It is my further most earnest...
48From George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 8 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have received Your Letter of the 6th Inst. The success of the enterprise proposed, must depend on the absence of the British Fleet, the secrecy of the Attempt, and a knowledge of the exact situation of the Enemy. If after you have been at the Westward, the circumstances, from your intelligence, shall appear favorable; You will be at liberty, to be the bearer of the inclosed Letter to His...
49From George Washington to Major Benjamin Tallmadge, 17 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have your favr of the 11th inclosing a letter from C——. when I desired an interview with him I did not know his peculiar situation. I now see the danger that so long an absence would incur and I must leave it intirely to you to manage the correspondence in such a manner as will most probably ensure safety to him and answer the desired end. I am &ca. Df , in Tench Tilghman’s writing, DLC:GW ;...
50From George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 15 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have received a Letter by the Baron Steuben; and take the earl iest opportu nity to return the Inclosur e . I could readily hav e excused yo ur sending it t o me — I have so bad an opin ion of the writer of that Let ter to you, that I wish never to hear or see any thing more fro