1George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 25 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] June 25, 1779 . Regrets that Howe’s injury is more serious than was at first believed. Sends news of British movements. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
2George 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 force the enemy into deserting that post. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3George 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 prevent as far as possible the depredations of the enemy.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
4George 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. Discusses opposition to removal of militia to safer place. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
5George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 17 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, August 17, 1779. Questions honesty of Elijah Hunter, a spy. Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
6George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 24 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, August 24, 1779. Discusses command of militia at Horseneck. Sends advice concerning Howe’s proposed raid. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Horseneck was in Connecticut near Kings Bridge, New York.
7George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 13 September 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, September 13, 1779. Reports that French fleet is near coast. Orders Howe to Pine Bridge to prevent British from retreating from Kings Ferry to the main body of their troops. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
8George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 20 September 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, September 20, 1779. Transmits complaint from the Third Massachusetts Regiment to Howe. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
9George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 25 September 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] September 25, 1779 . Orders Howe to appoint a court of inquiry to investigate the complaint against Colonel John Greaton. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
10George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 12 December 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] December 12, 1779 . Reports that Major General Benedict Arnold’s court-martial is to be held at Morristown on December 20, 1779. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
11George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 28 April 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] April 28, 1780 . Discusses deficiencies of Army. Instructs Howe to “set on foot a collection of boats on the river” in order to “make a demonstration of a movement on our part.” Asks Howe to direct Lieutenant Colonel Jean-Baptiste Gouvion to “repair to this army.” Emphasizes that supplies for main Army are not to be diverted. Df , in writing of H, George Washington...
12George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 28 May 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 28, 1780 . Instructs Howe to convey the New York Brigade from Kings Ferry to Newburgh. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
13George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 1 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] June 1, 1780 . Reports fall of Charleston, South Carolina, and news of reported sighting of British fleet off Sandy Hook. Sends instructions for obtaining supplies for the defense of West Point. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress Howe was at this time in command at West Point.
14George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 10 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Heights above Springfield [ New Jersey ] June 10, 1780 . Warns of probable attack on West Point. Instructs Howe to send Colonel Stephen Moylan’s regiment to Camp. Df , in writings of Richard Kidder Meade and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
15George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 15 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Springfield [ New Jersey ] June 15, 1780 . Warns of possible attack by British. Sends instructions for the defense of West Point. States, however, “if the enemy’s designs should be against this army, you may be useful to us by making a demonstration in your quarter.” Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
16George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 18 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Springfield [ New Jersey ] June 18, 1780 . Reports that Sir Henry Clinton is arriving from the South. Warns of possible attack. Instructs Howe to apply to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts for reinforcements. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
17George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 23 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Rockaway Bridge [ New Jersey ] June 23, 1780 . Reports that British are marching in two divisions to West Point. Sends instructions for defense of the works. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
18George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 27 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Ramapo [ New Jersey ] June 27, 1780 . States that with addition of Connecticut line and present position of the Army the troops at West Point will be sufficient for its defense. Orders Howe to dismiss militia. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
19George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 24 August 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Teaneck, New Jersey ] August 24, 1780 . Questions manner in which Howe’s baggage was guarded. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
20George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 27 November 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Preakness, New Jersey ] November 27, 1780 . Sends instructions for the march to Kings Ferry. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
21George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 22 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, January 22, 1781. Places Howe in command of detachment ordered to attempt to quell mutiny in New Jersey. Sends general instructions. Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
22George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 29 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 29, 1781 . Sends instructions to have loyal troops remain near the New Jersey line. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
23From George Washington to Brigadier General Robert Howe, 17 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
Not long since I was honoured with a visit from Colonel Walton, One of the Delegates of Georgia to the Continental Congress who suggested the propriety of an Expedition against St Augustine, requesting at the same time my Opinion to be communicated to you. If the measure can be attempted with a probability of Success, it is much to be desired; but circumstanced as I am in point of situation &...
24From George Washington to Brigadier General Robert Howe, 4 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was favor’d with your letter accompanied by others to the States of Georgia and North Carolina, a few days since. When I wrote respecting an expedition against St Augustine, I meant it as recommendatory only, sensible, that you almost on the spot, or however well acquainted with the situation and every attendant circumstance, must be the proper judge; and assure you Sir that the reasons you...
25From George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 13 January 1778 (Washington Papers)
I had the pleasure of receiving your favs. of the 2d and 3d of Novemr by Genl McIntosh who arrived very opportunely to take the command of the North Carolina Brigade, which had wanted a Brigadier very much since the Fall of Genl Nash. The account you give of the numbers of Indians in the Southern Tribes far exceeds any thing that I had an Idea of, and it therefore behoves us the more to...
26From George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 8 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
I had the pleasure of your letter of the 27th ultimo, and should have acknowleged it sooner, had I not been pressed with a variety of business. When you receive the commands of Congress, I shall be happy to see you at Camp, and am Dr sir Your most obedient and hble servt. Df , in James McHenry’s writing, DLC:GW ; Varick transcript , DLC:GW . Howe’s letter to GW of 27 April, dated at...
27From George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 25 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
I received, my Dear Sir, Your favour of the 19th yesterday. I regret that your hurt proved more serious than you apprehended; but I am happy to hear the good effects produced by the application of the lancet and I hope it may so much accelerate the progress of your cure as to enable you in a short time to give us the pleasure of your company—I beg you however not to precipitate this event at...
28From George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 16 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
Two Brigades commanded by Brigadiers General Nixon and Patterson have been ordered to march towards the Continental Village —You will proceed towards that place and take the command of them. You are to continue your route in the vicinity of Peeks Kill and take some convenient position there ’till further orders, or ’till there should be a necessity to relinquish it to a superior force. You...
29From George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 17 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
It is thought from a view of the fortifications on Verblanks point that there is a ⟨g⟩ood prospect of possessing our selves of the Garrison. You will therefore march down your troops and open a battery against their Block House as soon as possible. After beating the block House about their Ears if you can find any apprehensions in the Garrison for their safety, You will make a disposition of...
30From George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 17 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I just now received your Two favors of to day. I am sorry for the difficulties you seem to be under. I had no doubt but that the Cannon and Ammunition would proceed together—as One without the other could be of no service. I hope before this reaches you, you will have received both. I have sent you a number of intrenching Tools—and expected they had gone before from West point. There is not...