1George Washington to Captain Judah Alden, 24 November 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Totowa, New Jersey ] November 24, 1780 . Asks Alden to send enclosed letter to Lieutenant Colonel David Humphreys. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Alden was a captain in the Second Massachusetts Regiment.
2From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, [24 July 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
By His Excellys. command I am to request you will be pleased to put General Hands brigade under marching orders to move by break of day tomorrow morning. He will see General Greene and take orders from him. An impress of waggons is the object. I have the honor to be with the truest attacht. Yr Lordships Most Obedt. serv. ALS , MS Division, New York Public Library. Brigadier General Edward...
3From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 12 April 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
I communicated your Lordship’s letter to his Excellency. He has desired me to send Capt Scott’s company their dismission, which you will therefore be pleased to give them, on the expiration of their time. General Green will bring you an answer to your letter respecting Mr. Willcox’s, by which you will perceive that his Excellency has approved, and that I have written to Mr. Willcox agreeable...
4From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, [14 July 1778] (Hamilton Papers)
Since the giving my evidence at the Court Martial, I have been endeavouring to recollect more particularly the import of the conversation between General Lee and myself, that happened in the field the day of the action and which was the subject of discussion yesterday, before the Court. My memory will not serve me on the occasion, in so clear a manner, as I could wish; but I have been able to...
5George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, or Officer Commanding His Division, 2 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 2, 1779 . Orders Stirling to Pompton. Asks Stirling to keep careful watch on Highland forts. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
6George Washington to Samuel Allison, 10 April 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] April 10, 1780 . States steps that have been taken toward arrest and trial of Lieutenant Patrick Carnes. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Allison was a resident of Burlington, New Jersey.
7George Washington to Chevalier d’Annemours, 19 June 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 19, 1777. Discusses advantages of an overt declaration of war by France. Corrects error in estimate of British losses at Danbury, Connecticut. Questions purpose of General William Howe’s recent moves. Df , in writings of Richard Kidder Meade and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Charles François Adrien le Paulnier, Chevalier d’Annemours, was...
8George Washington to Baron d’Arendt, 25 June 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Quibbletown [ New Jersey ] June 25, 1777. Grants permission for Baron d’Arendt to visit Philadelphia and advises D’Arendt to consult Congress on plan for Prussian treaty. LS , in writing of H, Papers of the Continental Congress, National Archives. Henry Leonard Philip, Baron d’Arendt, commander of the German Battalion at Quibbletown.
9From Alexander Hamilton to the Commanding Officer of the German Battalion at Quibbletown, 25 April 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
His Excellency desires me to inform you, that the Congress have been pleased, to appoint Monsieur Le Baron D.’Arondhl, colonel of the regiment, to which you belong. He conceives both the honor and advantage of the regiment, to be promoted by the appointment of a Gentleman to the command of it, so respectable by birth, the honorable Station he fill’d in the service of his Prussian Majesty, and...
10George Washington to Colonel Charles Armand, 28 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York ] June 28, 1779 . Instructs Armand to march to Bedford, New York. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
11George Washington to Colonel Charles Armand, 6 February 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] February 6, 1780 . Certification of Armand’s service and conduct. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
12George Washington to Colonel Charles Armand, 27 November 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Passaic Falls [ New Jersey ] November 27, 1780 . Regrets that Armand plans to resign. Commends Armand for his services. Df , in writings of Tench Tilghman and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
13George Washington to Colonel Charles Armand, 11 June 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Middlebrook, New Jersey ] June 11, 1777. Orders Armand to assume command of Ottendorf’s corps, to expand this corps to a full regiment, and in the future to take orders from Major General Benjamin Lincoln. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Charles Armand-Tuffin, Marquis de la Rouerie, was generally known as Colonel Armand. Nicholas Dietrich, Baron de...
14George Washington to Colonel Charles Armand, 23 December 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] December 23, 1779 . Instructs Armand to proceed to Monmouth to contact Major Henry Lee. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
15George Washington to Colonel Charles Armand, 6 February 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] February 6, 1780 . States that Pulaski’s and Armand’s troops are to be incorporated and sent to Georgia. Approves of Du Plantier’s desire to be “useful,” but cannot give him a command. Encloses certificate testifying to Armand’s services. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
16George Washington to Colonel Charles Armand, 28 December 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] December 28, 1779 . Refuses to recommend promotion that Armand requests as it will cause discontent among equally qualified officers. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
17George Washington to Major General John Armstrong, 8 October 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Pawlins Mill, Pennsylvania ] October 8, 1777 . Instructs Armstrong to send Brigadier General James Potter and six hundred men to intercept British communications between Philadelphia and Chester. Expects to be informed of Potter’s actions. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Armstrong was a major general, Pennsylvania Militia.
18George Washington to Major General John Armstrong, 24 April 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Valley Forge, April 24, 1778 . Invites Armstrong to council of war. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
19George Washington to Brigadier General Benedict Arnold, 3 March 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 3, 1777. Discusses Arnold’s proposed attack against Rhode Island. Notes that Arnold’s name was not on list of newly promoted major generals. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Arnold was at this time in Providence, Rhode Island. On May 2, 1777, Arnold was promoted to the rank of major general. On August 8, 1777, he was given a...
20George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 19 June 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Doctor Shannon’s, near Valley Forge ] June 19, 1778 . Instructs Arnold to proceed to Philadelphia and to take command of troops there. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
21George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 28 April 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] April 28, 1779 . Explains why Arnold’s trial has been postponed. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
22George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 15 May 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 15, 1779 . Explains reasons for delay of Arnold’s trial. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
23George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 17 June 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 17, 1777. Describes position at Middlebrook and plans of attack. Discusses probability of enemy attack on the army at Middlebrook and on Philadelphia. Orders Arnold to send on Continental troops. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
24George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 7 May 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 7, 1779 . Announces that date of Arnold’s trial is June 1, 1779. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
25George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 26 April 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] April 26, 1779 . Announces postponement of Arnold’s trial. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Arnold was in Philadelphia at this time waiting to be tried for his “Conduct … during his command in the City of Philada.” See George Washington to Joseph Reed, February 9, 1779 ( GW John C. Fitzpatrick, ed., The Writings of George...
26George Washington to the Assistant Clothier at Newburgh, 7 September 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] September 7, 1779 . Sends instructions for distribution of clothing to the troops. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
27George Washington to Colonel Samuel John Atlee and Captains Daniel Topham, Robert Caldwell, Bernard Ward, Matthias … (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 28, 1781 . Regrets hardships caused by reduction of officers in the new arrangement. States that it is impossible to correct situation. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. These men were all supernumerary officers of the Pennsylvania line under the arrangement of 1778.
28Discharge of Joshua Austin, 13 June 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 13, 1777. “… Joshua Austin, belonging to the independent company of the State of Connecticut, … appears to be incapable of military service. He is hereby discharged from the Continental army.…” ADS , Connecticut State Library, Hartford.
29George Washington to Mrs. Anne Francis, Mrs. Henrietta Hillegas, Mrs. Mary Clarkson, Mrs. Sarah Bache, and Mrs. Susan … (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York, February 13, 1781. ] Thanks them for their contributions to Army. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Anne Francis was the wife of Tench Francis. Henrietta Hillegas was the wife of Michael Hillegas. Mary Clarkson was the wife of Major Matthew Clarkson. Sarah Bache was the wife of Richard Bache. Susan Blair was the wife of the Reverend...
30George Washington to John Bailey, Junior, Lewis Duboys, and John Van Kleeck, 25 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 25, 1781 . Has “always considered Col Hay as a capable useful diligent active and upright servant of the public.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. These men were members of a committee appointed at a town meeting of Poughkeepsie to write to Washington concerning Lieutenant Colonel Udny Hay. Lewis Duboys’s name is frequently...
31George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Robert Ballard, 30 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 30, 1779. Accepts Ballard’s resignation. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Ballard was a lieutenant colonel of the Fourth Virginia Regiment.
32George Washington to Major William Hudson Ballard, 13 December 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] December 13, 1779 . States that Governor George Clinton will investigate Ballard’s case. Advises Ballard to consult with Clinton. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Ballard was a major of the Fifteenth Massachusetts Regiment.
33From Alexander Hamilton to Gerard Bancker, [31 July 1782] (Hamilton Papers)
I inclose you a copy of a warrant to me from The Superintendant of Finance on the Treasury of this State for the sum due the 1st day of April last as the first quarte[r]ly payment of the quota of the present year. I shall be obliged to you to inform me what appropriations have been made by the Legislature of the State on this account; and I am at the same time to request the payment of such...
34Enclosure E: [Nathanael Greene to John Banks], 25 December 1782 (Hamilton Papers)
The comfortable condition, in which you have put the army, from the large supply of blankets and clothing furnished it, claims my particular acknowledgments; for, although I expect the public will make you a reasonable compensation, yet, as you were the only person, who had the will and the means to serve us, our obligation is equally great. I am happy to find, that most, if not all our...
35From Alexander Hamilton to Marquis de Barbé-Marbois, [18 May 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform you that the Commanding Officer on Staten Island has agreed to the proposed exchange of papers; and the inclosed are a commencement of the plan. They contain nothing. We have several rumours from New York of accounts received there that affairs to the Southward the last of April or the beginning of May were in statu quo; the enemy had made no material progress...
36From Alexander Hamilton to Marquis de Barbé-Marbois, [31 May 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inclose you several late papers from New York. We have not yet gotten into a right train, but I am promised for the future that if the papers are forwarded regularly on our part, the exchanges will be made with regularity. I am sorry to inform you that a Hand-bill was published at New York dated the 29th. by authority giving an account of the surrender of Charles-Town with...
37From Alexander Hamilton to Marquis de Barbé-Marbois, [7 February 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
The first step to reformation as well in an administration as in an individual is to be sensible of our faults. This begins to be our case; and there are several symptoms that please me at this juncture. But we are so accustomed to doing right by halves, and spoiling a good intention in the execution, that I always wait to see the end of our public arrangements before I venture to expect good...
38George Washington to Marquis de Barbé-Marbois, 5 May 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 5, 1780 . Acknowledges Barbé-Marbois’s letter of thanks for attentions paid him during his visit to Camp. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
39From Alexander Hamilton to Marquis de Barbé-Marbois, [6 May 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
The day before yesterday I had the honor of your letter of the 29th. of April, transmitting the latest Philadelphia papers. I immediately sent them to the officer commanding on the lines to be exchanged in persuance of the plan which has been preconcerted. The papers expected in return are not yet arrived, the moment they do, they shall be forwarded. ’Tis probable our first experiment may meet...
40From Alexander Hamilton to Marquis de Barbé-Marbois, [10 May 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Morristown, New Jersey, May 10, 1780. The description of this letter reads: “Giving military information.” Letter not found. ] Victor Hugo Paltsits, ed., American Book-Prices Current (New York, 1916), 812. François, marquis de Barbé-Marbois.
41From Alexander Hamilton to Marquis de Barbé-Marbois, [13 September 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
This would be the most dangerous stroke they could give to our cause. It would not only conciliate the greatest part of the people immediately in their power, but would prepare the minds of their neighbours to yield an early submission. This argument aided by the prevailing eloquence of a military force would become almost irresistible. I would not for the world that the tories throughout the...
42From Alexander Hamilton to Marquis de Barbé-Marbois, [17 August 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
In the present state of affairs I know of no certain mode for procuring the release of your Brothers, unless there are naval prisoners in the French department whose situations will apply to theirs. I have however directed our Commissary of Prisoners to use all his influence at least to obtain permission for them to make you a visit at Philadelphia—to ascertain in what light they are...
43From Alexander Hamilton to Marquis de Barbé-Marbois, [12 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
In my absence from Camp, the Commissary of prisoners has no doubt informed you, that your Brothers were not at New York. I am sorry you were so long kept in suspense about an explanation which without a determined disposition to blunder ought to have been long since obtained. I find, my Dear Sir, on the experiment in several ways, that I cannot regularly procure the New York papers in exchange...
44From Alexander Hamilton to Marquis de Barbé-Marbois, [20 July 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
I communicated My Dear Sir to the General your ideas of an union between the patriotic males and females; which he relished so well that he has taken the first opportunity to write to the Presidentess recommending it. I hope the proposal may be approved as it will be useful. You will have heard before this gets to hand of the arrival of the Counte De Rochambeau and of the Chevalier De Ternay,...
45George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Francis Barber, 21 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 21, 1781 . Sends information concerning Captain William Gifford. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Barber was a lieutenant colonel of the First New Jersey Regiment and H’s former teacher in Elizabethtown, New Jersey.
46George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Francis Barber, 14 July 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Paramus [ New Jersey ] July 14, 1778 . Thanks Barber for information concerning the enemy. Discusses compensation of John Hendricks, an American spy. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
47From Alexander Hamilton to Major Sebastian Bauman, [13 April 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
You have intirely misunderstood me. I said I knew you too well not to be convinced, that you would give fair play; that is in other words my knowlege of you convinced me that you would give fair play . You seem to have taken it in a different sense. Permit me to say this was not well done; for my friendship for you as well as the whole complexion of my letter ought to have saved me from the...
48From Alexander Hamilton to Major Sebastian Bauman, [14 February 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Garanger has received a second order from the General to make the experiments which were before prescribed him. General Knox he tells me has given him a letter to you to furnish him with the materials and afford him the assistance of which he may stand in need. You will oblige me by facilitating his operations as much as you can; You may depend he will not be introduced into the corps of...
49From Alexander Hamilton to Major Sebastian Bauman, [13 April 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
I received your note concerning Mr. Garanger. I am no further interested for him than as a stranger who has taken a great deal of pains to render himself useful & who appears to me to understand what he professes. I know you too well however not to be convinced that you will do every thing in your power to give him fair play. He ought to choose his own means and we should judge of the results....
50George Washington to Brigadier General Jacob Bayley, 3 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fishkill [ New York ] October 3, 1778 . Discusses problem of supplies for expedition against Canada. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Bayley was a brigadier general in the New York Militia.