11George Washington to Major Henry Lee, 11 July 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Bergen County, New Jersey ] July 11, 1780 . Orders Lee to Monmouth, New Jersey, to assist Brigadier General David Forman. Sends instructions for aiding and contacting French fleet on its arrival. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
12George Washington to Major Henry Lee, 16 July 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Bergen County, New Jersey ] July 16, 1780 . Asks Lee to confirm or contradict report that Admiral Thomas Graves has arrived at “the Hook.” Reports that the French fleet has appeared off Rhode Island. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
13George Washington to Major Henry Lee, 19 July 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Bergen County, New Jersey ] July 19, 1780 . Instructs Lee to report on the situation at Monmouth every two days. States that pilots need not remain at Monmouth. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
14George Washington to Major Henry Lee, 24 July 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Bergen County, New Jersey ] July 24, 1780 . Directs Lee to drive off all horses “fit for waggon or riding service” and “fat Cattle” in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and to deliver them to the quartermaster general. After executing this business Lee is to proceed to Easton, Pennsylvania, to impress teams. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
15From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Lee, 14 August 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
I this day received your favor of the 20th ult. It woud give us great pleasure to concur in any measure for consolidating into bodies the several fractions of corps which we have in continental service, and we shoud be particularly pleased to have your corps made of our Line if it coud be done either by a transfer of individuals from other corps to that or by any other operation. The new...
16From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Lee, 9 December 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Baron Steuben has just favored me with a State of what is essential for your Corps. I am sincerely sorry it is in our power to comply with so little of it. I inclose you a warrant for £6000. which I fear however cannot be furnished till Thursday or Friday next, when any recruiting money due may be also paid. I shall be much obliged to you if you will be so good as to favor me with a return of...