1George 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 impossible to send detachment to guard William Duer’s tree-cutting expedition. Believes that a guard will not be necessary, but suggests applying to the local militia, if one is desired. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
2George 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 Martinique.” Reports arrival of Lafayette with news from French court. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3George Washington to Chevalier de la Luzerne, 12 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Bergen County [ New Jersey ] September 12, 1780 . Asks La Luzerne to put letter to Comte de Guichen in cypher and to forward it. Discusses need for a land force to accompany fleet. Emphasizes need of French aid. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
4George Washington to Chevalier de la Luzerne, 27 July 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Bergen County, New Jersey ] July 27, 1780 . Repeats rumors concerning British plans to attack French fleet and army. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
5George Washington to Chevalier de la Luzerne, 28 April 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] April 28, 1780 . Reports death of Juan de Miralles. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
6George Washington to the Chevalier de la Luzerne, 4 February 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] February 4, 1780 . Discusses British failure to obtain troops from Germany, exchange of prisoners, and Spanish-British negotiations. Thanks La Luzerne for news of France’s intention to send more arms and ammunition. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
7George Washington to Chevalier de la Luzerne, 5 August 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Peekskill [ New York ] August 5, 1780 . Sends description of naval force under the command of Admiral Arbuthnot. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
8George Washington to Chevalier de la Luzerne, 16 August 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Orangetown [ New York ] August 16, 1780 . Encloses letter from Rochambeau. States that Rochambeau approves of engaging the German deserters. Writes that the Chevalier de Ternay has asked that a vessel loaded with flour be conveyed to Boston and that the sloop Saratoga be sent to the West Indies with dispatches. Has written to Board of Admiralty for its compliance in these matters. Df , in...
9George Washington to Chevalier de la Luzerne, 5 May 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 5, 1780 . States gratitude for La Luzerne’s visit and intention to “represent the Army in so favourable a light” to the French King. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
10George Washington to Chevalier de la Luzerne, 5 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] June 5, 1780 . Sends expressions of good will and appreciation. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.