1From George Washington to Brigadier Generals Enoch Poor, John Paterson, and John Glover, 3 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
By a Resolve of the Honble the continental Congress pass’d the 21st Ulto you are promoted to the Rank of Brigr Genl upon which I sincerely congratulate you. It is my earnest Desire that you do every thing in your power to Expedite the raising & Equiping The Troops of your State, & as soon as ready March with them to Ticonderoga. I have given similar Instructions to Genls Glover & Patterson who...
2From George Washington to Brigadier Generals Samuel Holden Parsons, Enoch Poor, and James Mitchell Varnum, 29 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
The Situation of our Affairs again compells me to call upon you in express, and positive Terms to hasten the Troops of your State (those Inlisted for the Continent I mean) to Peeks Kills, or head Quarters, without one moments loss of time. I do not mean by this to interupt the Inoculation of them; but, that nothing which can facilitate the March of the whole, or part (under proper Officers)...
3From George Washington to Brigadier General Enoch Poor, 20 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
Upon receipt of this you are to direct your march towards this Army, and to be as expeditious as possible in forming a Junction. I am &ca. If in consequence of yesterdays orders you should have field off towards Trenton —continue that Rout and give me notice of it by a Messenger—he will probably find me at the Crooked Billet. Df , in John Laurens’s writing, DLC:GW ; Varick transcript , DLC:GW...
4From George Washington to Brigadier General Enoch Poor, 7 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
I recd your letter of the 3d instant, inclosing the court martial proceedings in the case of Lieut. David Gilman. I have approved and confirmed the sentance, and shall direct its publication in this days orders. Major General Putnam who commands in the room of Major Genl Gates will take measures respecting a surgeon for the sick. I am & Df , in James McHenry’s writing, DLC:GW ; Varick...
5From George Washington to Brigadier General Enoch Poor, 17 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
You are to march immediately upon the receipt hereof with your Brigade to Enfeild at which place I imagine the first division of the Convention troops will be arrived by the time you get there. It is intended that your Brigade shall guard them from thence to Fishkill by the inclosed Route. You will therefore enquire of the Officer who conducts the first division, into how many they are...
6From George Washington to Brigadier General Enoch Poor, 18 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
Since writing to you yesterday, I received a Letter from Colo. Bland, advising me that the Van of the Convention Troops were at Enfield on the 13th and would reach Sharon to night—also that proper arrangements had been made & Militia escorts assembled for conducting them to the North river. As matters are so circumstanced & the Troops much more forward in their advance than I expected, I think...
7From George Washington to Brigadier General Enoch Poor, 14 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
This morning Captn White handed me your favor of the 5th Inst. While I am willing to gratify your inclination in a visit to your family I could wish at the same time, that it might be as short as convenient with your affairs. It is by no means certain how long we shall continue inactive. It is expedient therefore to have as many as possible of the general and other officers with the army this...
8From George Washington to Brigadier General Enoch Poor, 22 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed you have a Copy of the arrangement of the New Hampshire line, but as some alterations may have since happened from Resignations and other Causes; it is sent up by the Board of War for a revisal before the Commissions are issued. Should any dispute of Rank remain, it must be determined by the Regulations established by Congress for the settlement of Rank and published in the General...
9From George Washington to Brigadier General Enoch Poor, 5 November 1779 (Washington Papers)
I received your Favor of the 3d Instant this morning—and, agreable to your recommendation, I have appointed Major Scott in this days Orders—Brigade Major & Inspector to your Brigade. As to your request with respect to Captain Fogg—I have to inform you, that no Resolution of Congress that has come to my knowledge, authorises me to make such appointment of him as you wish—and of consequence I...
10From George Washington to Brigadier General Enoch Poor, 27 November 1779 (Washington Papers)
You will March your Brigade to Danbury & in some convenient ground in the vicinity of it, where there is good Water and a sufficiency of Wood, build Hutts to cover your Men. The object of your going there is to afford the best cover to the part of the Country Eastward of Norwalk on the Sound as the Troops at West point will attend more immediately to the enemys lines—& the protection of the...
11From George Washington to Brigadier General Enoch Poor, 26 December 1779 (Washington Papers)
I this day received your favor of the 22d. I have granted a Warrant to Lieut. Blake for the Sum you mentioned to be hereafter accounted for by yourself —I sincerely wish you success in the disposal of it. I am truely concerned at the present state of your supplies of flour—It is however nothing more than what I was aware of, & I doubt not but you will take every step in your power to reconcile...
12From George Washington to Brigadier General Enoch Poor, 14 January 1780 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency Governor Trumbull has written to me lately and informed me that the executive of the State of Connecticut are determined to take the most vigorous measures for stopping the intercourse between the Inhabitants of that state and the Enemy in New York and upon Long Island, and has requested me to direct you to assist the Civil authority in the more effectual execution of their law...
13From George Washington to Brigadier General Enoch Poor, 5 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
I am favd with yours of the 29th ulto by Capt. Leigh. Our military Chest being at this time intirely exhausted, it is not in my power to send you recruiting Money by him, but I have given him a letter to Genl Heath, who I hope will be able to spare some from the Chest at the Highlands. I should have been glad had the state of your domestic Concerns permitted you to remain with your Brigade...
14From George Washington to Brigadier General Enoch Poor, 7 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
Lieut. Brewster of the Artillery who is at Fairfeild has occasion for a Man for a particular service who can be depended upon for his fidelity, and who is acquainted with the use of Oars and the management of a Boat, He must be a Native. Be pleased to select such an one from the troops under your command and send him to Mr Brewster. I am &c. Df , in Tench Tilghman’s writing, DLC:GW ; Varick...
15From George Washington to Brig. Gen. Enoch Poor, 19 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Brig. Gen. Enoch Poor, 19 Feb. 1780. GW’s secretary Robert Hanson Harrison noted on the docket of the draft of GW’s letter to Maj. Gen. William Heath of 19 Feb. that a similar letter was sent to Poor. On 7 March , Col. Joseph Cilley, Jr., temporarily commanding Poor’s New Hampshire brigade, wrote GW that he had received GW’s letter to Poor of 19 February.
16From George Washington to Brigadier General Enoch Poor, 22 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
I was yesterday informed that the enemy had removed their Horse from Staten to York Island—They had also some days ago impressed all the sleighs within their reach in Bergen and carried them over to New York, but they have returned them upon the melting of the snow. It should seem from this that they had had some enterprize in view, which may not yet be totally laid aside. I have thought it...
17From George Washington to Brigadier General Enoch Poor, 3 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have just rec’d your favor of this date. The sooner you take your command in the Light Infantry the better—But before you leave the Brigade you will be pleased to order the officer who will succeed you in the command to move down with the Brigade & debark at the West side of Kings ferry, & fall in with the line of march agreeable to the Genl order of this day—You will also send forward some...