1021George 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,...
1022George 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...
1023George 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...
1024George 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...
1025George 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...
1026From 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,...
1027George 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...
1028George 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,...
1029To 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...
1030From 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...
1031From 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...
1032George 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....
1033From 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...
1034George 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,...
1035George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 25 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 25, 1779. Discusses problems of rations and ordnance supplies. Describes...
1036George 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...
1037George 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...
1038George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel David Mason, 25 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 25, 1779. Discusses the rations of Springfield artificers. Authorizes...
1039From 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...
1040From 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...
1041George 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...
1042To 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...
1043George 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,...
1044George 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...
1045George 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...
1046George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 28 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 28, 1779. Reports that British have not embarked “in the North River.” Order...
1047George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 28 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] July 28, 1779 . Orders Howe to Ridgefield, Connecticut, to “cover the country and...
1048To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Laurens, 29 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
In addition to the lines which I troubled you with the day before yesterday by Colonel, or should...
1049George Washington to Captain Oliver Clark, 29 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 29, 1779. Agrees that Clark is “entitled to the year’s pay allowed to...
1050George Washington to Volkert Pieterse Douw, 29 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 29, 1779. Discusses exchange of Onondaga prisoners. Df , in writing of H, George...
1051George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 29 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 29, 1779. Discusses probable destination of British troops sailing from England....
1052George Washington to John Jay, 29 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 29, 1779. Reports that the news of the embarkation of the British was false....
1053George Washington to Colonel James Livingston, 29 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 29, 1779. Discusses cause of uneasiness among Livingston’s troops. Df , in...
1054George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 29 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 29, 1779. Has referred Sullivan’s complaints against the commissary and...
1055From Alexander Hamilton to John Jay, 30 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point, July 30, 1779. On September 18, 1779, Jay wrote to Hamilton : “Your favors of the...
1056From Alexander Hamilton to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, [30 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
Lt Col Williams of the Pensylvania line has applied to the General on the subject of the inquiry...
1057George 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...
1058George Washington to Colonel Christopher Greene, 30 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 30, 1779. Answers questions concerning arrangement of Greene’s regiment and...
1059George Washington to Major General William Heath, 30 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] July 30, 1779 . Sends instructions for a road fortification. LS , in writing of H,...
1060George Washington to Major General Benjamin Lincoln, 30 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 30, 1779. Regrets that Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens was wounded. Discusses...
1061From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Rufus Putnam, 31 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
The General directs that you will have the light infantry put under marching orders and held in...
1062From Alexander Hamilton to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, [31 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
I am directed by the General to inform you, that he has received information, that the enemy are...
1063To Alexander Hamilton from Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, 31 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
That affair of Colo Williams’s is very old & I thought had been long drop’t. I can’t pretend to...
1064George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 1 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, August 1, 1779. Describes raid by Joseph Brant and a party of Indians. Informs...
1065George Washington to Colonel Ann Hawkes Hay, 2 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, August 2, 1779. Regrets that requested clothing cannot be sent to Hay. Df , in...
1066George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 3 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, August 3, 1779. Asks Sterling to continue to inspect roads. Relays rumor the French...
1067George Washington to Brigadier General James Clinton, 3 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, August 3, 1779. Encloses a duplicate of a letter to Major General John Sullivan. Df ,...
1068George Washington to Jeremiah Powell and the Massachusetts Council, 3 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] August 3, 1779 . Reports sailing of British ships of war. Df , in writing of H,...
1069George Washington to Colonel Goose Van Schaick, 3 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, August 3, 1779. Acknowledges receipt of the news of capture of Lieutenant William...
1070George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 4 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] August 4, 1779 . Approves of alterations made in disposition of the troops....