1From George Washington to Philemon Dickinson, 15 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
You may be assured that nothing would give me greater pleasure than to interest myself in a matter which concerned you or your friend, could I do it with propriety, but, unfortunately, the request which you make cannot, from the present circumstances of Affairs, be complied with by me. As I have never had the least correspondence with Don Galvez or any of the spanish Commanders, except a...
2From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 1 March 1781 (Washington Papers)
Having been under the necessity of making a very considerable temporary detachment from the Army in this Vicinity and from the Jersey Line —I think it not improbable that the Enemy may endeavour to take advantage of our weakness and enterprize something against the Highland posts or make an incursion into Jersey—I have given notice to the Militia of the neighbouring Counties of this State to...
3From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 23 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
Not knowing whether the Assembly of New Jersey is yet sitting at Trenton—or whether the Govr is at that plac⟨e⟩ I take the liberty of putting the inclos’d (under a flying Seal) to your care by an Express going from Govr Clinton to Congress. If the Govr should be present, you will be so good as to concert such measures with him as shall be conceived most effectual to answer the objects of my...
4From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 16 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am this Moment favored with Your Letter of the 12th Instant by Express. The Measures You have taken, in consequence of the late alarming Affair, appear to have been very proper, and calculated to promote essentially the public service. I approve entirely of Your Dismissing all the Militia who have been called out on the occasion, as soon as the circumstances will justify the Measure, of...
5From George Washington to Philemon Dickinson, 1 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
From our present advices, a considerable part of the Enemy’s force is gone to the Eastward with a view of striking the Armament from France. In consequence of this I am moving with our Continental force towards New York, there to act as circumstances may justify. Events may arise to make the aid of the Jersey Militia essential, of which I have apprised His Excellency the Governor, & requested...
6From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 13 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have the pleasure of receiving yours of the 11th instant—The enemy still continue upon Elizabeth town point with their pickets advanced to the Town—The Militia assembled in a very spirited manner upon the first alarm. Their numbers at present amount to between 2500 and 3000; but as I knew it must be extremely inconvenient for so many to remain abroad, I had, last evening, a meeting with...
7From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 29 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
I received your favor of this instant dated at 3 O’clock P.M. with its inclosure. I am sorry to find the disposition of the militia so unfavourable to the safety of the State—or that those who have behaved heretofore so well in obstructing the progress and preventing the depradations of the enemy should think of leaving their duty when it is so near finished. For their own honor I would wish...
8From George Washington to Philemon Dickinson, 27 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : to Maj. Gen. Philemon Dickinson, 27 June 1778. Dickinson wrote to GW on this date: “I this moment, am favor’d with your Excellencys of this Day.”
9From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 25 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have received your favor of yesterdays date. Major General the Marquis de la fayette is preparing to march with a reinforcement to the light troops already detached under the command of General Scott —it is my desire that he should have a general command over the several detachements as well continental as militia that are employed immediately to intterrupt the enemys march—in order that...
10From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 24 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
As the several detachments of continental troops employed in harrassing the enemy on their march, will have the greatest need of intelligent guides, not only for their own safety, but to enable them to direct their offensive operations with greater precision—it will be necessary that among the Militia which you shall think proper to annex to each party there may be persons perfectly acquainted...