51George Washington to Chevalier Destouches, 26 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 26, 1781 . Denies any intention of wishing to endanger French...
52To Alexander Hamilton from Captain John Copp, 1 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ White Plains, New York ] September 1, 1778 . Requests Hamilton’s intercession to prevent Copp’s...
53To Alexander Hamilton from Lieutenant Colonel Richard Varick, 24 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
I wrote You on the 22nd & 23rd. I now set myself down to trouble You once More. As neither Cols....
54George 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...
55From Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, [25 December 1782] (Hamilton Papers)
Perhaps before this reaches you, you will have heard that the British have impliedly acknowleged...
56George Washington to George Clinton, 16 February 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Valley Forge, February 16, 1778 . Describes sufferings at Camp because of lack of food and...
57From Alexander Hamilton to Robert Morris, 14 September 1782 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to acknowlege the receipt of your letter of the 29th. of August; the contents of...
58To Alexander Hamilton from Gouverneur Morris, 26 March 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
By unavoidable Incidents this Letter is delayed beyond the usual Time for which I assure you I am...
59Alexander Hamilton and Oliver Ellsworth to John Dickinson, [23 June 1783] (Hamilton Papers)
We have the honor to inclose for Your Excellency and the Council a copy of the resolutions...
60From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [17 March 1783] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, March 17, 1783. Letter not found. ] “List of Letters from General Hamilton to...
61George Washington to Chevalier de la Luzerne, 15 February 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] February 15, 1780 . Regrets that the shortage of men makes it...
62From Alexander Hamilton to James Duane, [22 July 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
I take the liberty my Dear Sir to request your interest for a friend of mine and a member of the...
63George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel William Stephens Smith, 4 November 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Totowa, New Jersey ] November 4, 1780 . Approves Smith’s decision to take the place of a...
64From Alexander Hamilton to Robert Morris, [28 September 1782] (Hamilton Papers)
I have been honord this week with your letters of the 28 August 6th. 12th and 17th instant with...
65From Alexander Hamilton to Major General Benjamin Lincoln, 4 June 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
As the enemy appear from different Quarters to be in motion it is necessary that the army be in...
66Continental Congress Motion that Major General Howe be Directed to March Troops to Philadelphia, 30 June 1783 (Hamilton Papers)
That Major General Howe be directed to march such part of the force under his command as he shall...
67George Washington to the States of Massachusetts and Connecticut, 22 July 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Bergen County [ New Jersey ] July 22, 1780 . Requests loan of two thousand arms and as many...
68George Washington to Major General William Heath, 26 May 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 26, 1779 . Hopes that the “want of bread” has been “relieved.”...
69From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [1 March 1782] (Hamilton Papers)
Your Excellency will, I am persuaded, readily admit the force of this sentiment, that though it...
70George Washington to Colonel Ephraim Blaine, 14 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 14, 1781 . Informs Blaine that Washington is leaving for Rhode...
71From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Charles Stewart, [18 November 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
You will see that Mr. Farge is a man in distress. The General has given him an order to draw...
72George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel David Mason, 25 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 25, 1779. Discusses the rations of Springfield artificers. Authorizes...
73George Washington to Sir Henry Clinton, 26 December 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, December 26, 1778 . Asks Clinton to place Brower and Lozier, who were accused of...
74George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 7 December 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] December 7, 1779 . Sends information concerning British fleet; enemy...
75George Washington to the Committee of Cooperation, 11 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Springfield [ New Jersey ] June 11, 1780 . Believes time has arrived to “reiterate our instances...
76George Washington to Brigadier General James Clinton, 28 May 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 28, 1779 . Recommends that Clinton encourage the Onondagas to...
77From Alexander Hamilton to Major Nicholas Fish, [March 1782] (Hamilton Papers)
I am sorry that for want of a person to send them with, I have been obliged to detain your horses...
78George Washington to Major General William Heath, 15 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 15, 1781 . Directs Heath to prepare the light companies for...
79To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Laurens, [27 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, July 27, 1779. On July 29, 1779, Henry Laurens wrote to Hamilton : “In addition...
80George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 11 December 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] December 11, 1779 . Warns of a probable British undertaking involving...
81To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, [20 January 1777] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Morristown, New Jersey, January 20, 1777. A statement in George Washington’s letter to...
82From Alexander Hamilton to Robert R. Livingston, 18 August 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
I most sincerely and heartily sympathise with you in the distresses and dangers under which your...
83Registry of Marriage of Elizabeth Schuyler and Alexander Hamilton, 14 December 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Albany, December 14, 1780. After this date in the Registry of the Reformed Church of Albany...
84George Washington to Major General Thomas Mifflin, 24 April 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Valley Forge, April 24, 1778. Invites Mifflin to council of war. Df , in writing of H, George...
85George Washington to Comte d’Estaing, 22 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 22, 1778 . Sends news of departure of British fleet, which is...
86George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell, 1 March 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 1, 1777. Seeks to mitigate severity of Campbell’s imprisonment....
87George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 27 August 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Wilmington [ Delaware ] August 27, 1777. Discusses failure of Staten Island expedition. Advises...
88From Alexander Hamilton to Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens, [April 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
Cold in my professions, warm in ⟨my⟩ friendships, I wish, my Dear Laurens, it m⟨ight⟩ be in my...
89To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, [27 December 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 19th. came safe by the Doctr., who set out this morning for Philadelphia. I...
90George Washington to Samuel Chase, 27 April 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Valley Forge ] April 27, 1778 . Discusses British practice of seizing and imprisoning...
91George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 24 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 24, 1778 . Asks Sullivan to send news of arrival of British...
92Continental Congress Remarks on Plans for Paying the Public Debt, [29 January 1783] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton disliked every plan that made but partial provision for the public debts; as an...
93George Washington to Chevalier de la Luzerne, 11 May 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 11, 1780 . Requests “detail of the land and Sea forces arriv’d at...
94George Washington to Chevalier de Ternay, 8 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
New Bridge [ New Jersey ] September 8, 1780 . Is sending the two American officers requested....
95Continental Congress Report on the Memorial of Francis Cazeau, 6 February 1783 (Hamilton Papers)
The Committee to whom was referred the Memorial from Mr. De Cazeau report: That it appears by Mr....
96George Washington to William Livingston, 4 October 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, October 4, 1779. Asks Livingston to instruct William Van Drill, a pilot, to join...
97From Alexander Hamilton to Major General Nathanael Greene, [16 May 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
When you ask my opinion as a friend, I must always act the part of a true friend, however...
98From Alexander Hamilton to Lieutenant Colonel Richard Varick, 12 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
The following is the address which the Marquis thinks will best answer the purpose—The Right...
99George Washington to Major General Israel Putnam, 21 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Smiths Clove [ New York ] June 21, 1779 . Is moving Headquarters to New Windsor. Orders Putnam to...
100George Washington to Brigadier Generals William Woodford and Peter Muhlenberg, 28 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] August 28, 1779 . Justifies Major Henry Lee’s appointment to command of troops...