1021From Alexander Hamilton to Francis Dana, 11 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received a letter from Colonel Brooks, of which the enclosed is a copy. In my reply to...
1022George Washington to the Board of War, 11 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 11, 1779 . Discusses transportation of cannon. Df , in writing of...
1023George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Udny Hay, 11 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 11, 1779 . Discusses route by which to send supplies. Df , in...
1024George Washington to Brigadier General Samuel Holden Parsons, 11 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York ] July 11, 1779 . Commends behaviour of militia. Df , in writing of H,...
1025From Alexander Hamilton to David Henley, 12 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
I take the liberty to trouble you with a letter for Mr. Dana, which I have left open for your...
1026George Washington to John Beatty, 12 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York ] July 12, 1779 . Sends information and instructions concerning parole...
1027George Washington to Brigadier General Henry Knox, 12 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 12, 1779 . Urges Knox to send all available arms to Army and to...
1028George Washington to Major Henry Lee, 12 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 12, 1779 . Requests information concerning movements of enemy. Df ,...
1029George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 12 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 12, 1779 . Informs Trumbull of Major General William Heath’s...
1030George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 12 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 12, 1779 . Regrets more aid cannot be sent to Connecticut. States...
1031George Washington to ———, [12 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York, July 12, 1779. The newspaper description of this letter reads: “… a...
1032George Washington to Colonel Daniel Brodhead, 13 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 13, 1779 . Approves of Brodhead’s expeditions against the Indians....
1033George Washington to Brigadier General Samuel Holden Parsons, 13 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York ] July 13, 1779 . Requests information of damage done by British raids....
1034To Alexander Hamilton from Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens, 14 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Ternant will relate to you how many violent struggles I have had between duty and inclination—how...
1035George Washington to Major General Alexander McDougall, 14 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 14, 1779 . Approves of arrangements for Brigadier General John...
1036George Washington to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, 14 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 14, 1779 . Orders attack on Stony Point on following night unless...
1037George Washington to Major General William Heath, 16 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 16, 1779. Orders Heath to Peekskill to take command. LS , in writing of H,...
1038George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 16 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 16, 1779 . Orders Howe to reconnoiter Verplanks Point and to try to...
1039From Alexander Hamilton to Major Henry Lee, or in his absence, Captain Allan McLane, [17 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
There is an incampment of the enemy or a demonstration of one which appears on the other side of...
1040From Alexander Hamilton to Captain Allan McLane, [17 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
The General desires you will do every thing in your power without delay to collect all the teams...
1041George Washington to Brigadier General John Glover, 17 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Stony Point [ New York ] July 17, 1779 . Orders Glover to join Major General William Heath. Sends...
1042George Washington to Major General William Heath, 18 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Stony Point [ New York ] July 18, 1779 . Sends directions for arrangement of Heath’s troops in...
1043George Washington to Major General Israel Putnam, 19 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 19, 1779. Sends instructions for disposition of the Army. Df , in writing of H,...
1044George Washington to Major General Israel Putnam, 20 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 20, 1779 . Sends general instructions for forming “a disposition...
1045George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 20 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 20, 1779 . Discusses defense of “ long Hill in front of Fort...
1046George Washington to John Jay, 21 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 21, 1779 . Discusses motives for attack on Stony Point and plans...
1047George Washington to James Geary, 22 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] July 22, 1779 . Instructs Geary to supply troops with clothing. Df , in writing of...
1048From Alexander Hamilton to Brigadier General Henry Knox, 24 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Headquarters, West Point, July 24, 1779. Letter not found. ] Sold by Thomas Birch’s Sons,...
1049George Washington to the Board of General Officers, 24 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 24, 1779. Sends Lieutenant Colonel Robert Hanson Harrison with “the papers...
1050George Washington to John Jay, 24 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 24, 1779. Describes British movements on North River. LS , in writing of H,...
1051From Alexander Hamilton to Brigadier General Henry Knox, [24 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
I have communicated your letter to The General. He thinks Col Harrison’s regiment not intitled to...
1052From Alexander Hamilton to Abraham Parley, [24 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point, July 24, 1779. Letter listed in dealer’s catalogue. Letter not found. ] ALS , sold...
1053To Alexander Hamilton from Francis Dana, 25 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 10th inst: enclosing one from Colo: Brooks, of the 4th, was put into my hands...
1054From Alexander Hamilton to Major General Nathanael Greene, [25 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
Points submitted to the consideration of the Council— Our force stated at 10.300 The enemys at...
1055From Alexander Hamilton to John Jay, 25 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Col Fleury is just setting out for Philadelphia to make some arrangements with the Minister which...
1056George Washington to John Jay, 25 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] July 25, 1779 . States that the Marquis de Fleury wishes to return to France....
1057From Alexander Hamilton to Brigadier General Henry Knox, [25 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
The General is anxious to receive you observations on the letter sent you yesterday from General...
1058George Washington to the Board of War, 25 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 25, 1779. Discusses the Board’s plan for repairing shoes. Df , in writing of H,...
1059George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 25 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 25, 1779. Discusses problems of rations and ordnance supplies. Describes...
1060George Washington to Conrad Alexandre Gérard, 25 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 25, 1779. Commends Marquis de Fleury’s character and conduct. Df , in writings...
1061George Washington to Major Henry Lee, 25 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 25, 1779. Asks for details of the “supposed embarkation,” and for information...
1062George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel David Mason, 25 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 25, 1779. Discusses the rations of Springfield artificers. Authorizes...
1063From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Heath, [26 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point, July 26, 1779. ] Requests Heath to attend “a Council to be held at Head Quarters...
1064From Alexander Hamilton to John Jay, [26 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point, July 26, 1779. On September 18, 1779, Jay wrote to Hamilton : “Your favors of the...
1065George Washington to the Council of General Officers, 26 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] July 26, 1779 . Requests advice about “Muster Masters department.” Asks whether...
1066To 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...
1067George Washington to the Board of War, 27 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 27, 1779. “… General Knox has reported on the subject of Mr. [Lewis] Garanger,...
1068George Washington to Brigadier General Louis Le Bèque Du Portail, 27 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 27, 1779. Discusses appointment of officers in Company of Sappers and Miners. Df...
1069George Washington to Brigadier General Charles Scott, 27 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] July 27, 1779 . Again regrets delay Scott has encountered in organizing men needed...
1070From Alexander Hamilton to Major General Nathanael Greene, [27 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point, July 27, 1779. Document listed in dealer’s catalogue. Document not found. ] ADS ,...