1From George Washington to John Mathews, 10 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
Mr Abraham Martlin a pilot for the North River, called here to day to receive my orders. I thought it best to direct him to Major Lee—to wait the Counts appearance off the Hook, Of this you will be pleased to give information to the Count should he be at the Capes of Delaware. Df , in James McHenry’s writing, DLC:GW ; Varick transcript , DLC:GW . For GW’s call for pilots, see his Circular to...
2Enclosure: Reports on John Adams’ Accounts, 25 October 1779; 27 October 1779; 14 May 1780 (Adams Papers)
Mr. Adams’ Letter of Aug. 3d. was referred to the Board of Treasury on the 20th. to take Order. The Commissioners report That agreable to an Order of the honble. Board of Treasury of the 12th Instant, they have examined the Accounts of the honble. John Adams Esqr. one of the Commissioners of the United States at the Court of Versailles for his Expences to, at and from thence, and find that He...
3From George Washington to John Mathews, 30 March 1780 (Washington Papers)
I am much obliged to you for your favor of the 24th of this month. It would seem pretty evident from the enemy’s inactivity, from which we derive so many advantages, that some very considerable derangement has happened in their affairs. Whether this arises from the want of horses—the loss of military stores, or an insufficiency in the article of small craft for the transportation of troops or...
4From Thomas Jefferson to John Mathews, 2 September 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been honoured with your Letters of the 13 and 19 ult . No person can feel more poignantly than I do for the distresses of our army to the north nor the idea of blasting well grounded hopes of decisive operations there for want of those supplies which constitute the force of war. That something brilliant there shou’d take place is the more necessary to keep up the spirits of our people...
5From George Washington to John Mathews, 9 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have heard that a New Arrangement is about to take place in the Medical Department and that it is likely, it will be a good deal curtailed with respect to many of it’s present appointments. Who will be the persons generally employed I am not informed nor do I wish to know; however I will mention to You—that I think Doctors Cochran & Craick—from their services—abilities and experience—and...
6From George Washington to John Mathews, 4 October 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have had the honor to receive your favors of the 15th and 24th Ulto. I thank you much for your kind communications which are rendered more pleasing as they are offered without reserve. As Congress has already allowed the alternative of raising men for twelve months, opinions on the propriety of the measure can be of no avail—but since you have done me the honor to ask mine I have no scruple...
7George Washington to John Mathews, 23 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Passaic Falls [ New Jersey ] October 23, 1780 . Will comply with Mathews’s request concerning Mrs. Mathews as soon as situation permits. Discusses southern situation. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Mathews was a member of Congress from South Carolina.
8From George Washington to John Mathews, 14-19 February 1781 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 30th Ulto being delayed on the road, did not come to my hands till now, when I am on the eve of a journey to Rhode Island. The information given in it is important, It affords me infinite satisfaction; & I have to thank you for your goodness in giving it to me so early. The confederation being now closed, will, I trust, enable Congress to speak decisively in their...
9George Washington to John Mathews, 26 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 26, 1781 . Explains difficulties that will probably arise in trying to exchange the prisoners at St. Augustine. Df , in writings of Tench Tilghman and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Mathews was a member of Congress from South Carolina.
10From George Washington to John Mathews, 26 February 1781 (Washington Papers)
your favor of the 15th was not receivd till this Morning. I am so totally unacquainted with the State of southern prisoners, that I did not chuse to enter into a negociation with Sir Henry Clinton on the idea of a General exchange, altho’ liberty was given me by Congress —Nothing particular has therefore been done respecting the Gentlemen who are confined at St Augustine, as it could not be...