1George Washington to John Rutledge, 17 March 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 17, 1777. Discusses proposed expedition against St. Augustine. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Rutledge was the chief executive of South Carolina. He was referred to as both governor and president of the state.
2From George Washington to John Rutledge, 17 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
The reduction of St Augustine being considered as an object of infinite importance, I have wrote to General Howe, who commands on Georgia, to consult with you, and the Governor of that state, the propriety of making an expedition against it. If on consideration of every circumstance, the measureshall seem practicable, and to promise a prospect of success, I flatter myself, and am well assured,...
3George Washington to John Rutledge, 5 July 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] July 5, 1777. Approves of Rutledge’s and Brigadier General Robert Howe’s decision not to attack St. Augustine. Discusses British failure to move against Philadelphia. Speculates on whether the center of the next British attack will be the Hudson River or Philadelphia. Describes American plans to counteract either move. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers,...
4From George Washington to John Rutledge, 5 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
A few days since, I had the honor of your letter of May 5th, in which you refer me to General Howe for an explanation of the reasons, for declining the attempt upon St. Augustine, recommended by me. I meant nothing more than to propose it for consideration, and that you and the General who would be fully acquainted with all circumstances, should judge of the propriety, and adopt or reject it...
5From Benjamin Franklin to John Rutledge, 7 June 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Library of Congress The Bearer of this M. Roulhac being about to establish a House of Commerce at Charlestown, his Friends here who are Persons of Distinction request me to recommend him to some Persons of Note in your Province, for their Protection and Counsel on Occasion. The Character he bears here is extreamly good; I beg leave therefore to introduce him to your Excellency, and to...
6From George Washington to John Rutledge, 5 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
Congress having been pleased to nominate Major Genl Lincoln (the bearer of this Letter) to Command the Troops in the Southern Department I take the liberty of recommending him to your civilities & friendship. In this Gentn you will find a worthy character, & a brave & attentive Officer—My best respects are tendered to Mrs Rutledge. I have the honr to be with great esteem & regard Dr Sir Yr...
7From Benjamin Franklin to John Rutledge, [1779?] (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft): Library of Congress The Bearer M. Savarit goes to America, with a View of establishing a House there, for Supplying the Country with Arms of various kinds of the Manufacture of Charleville, which is reckon’d one of the best in France: He is recommended to me as a Gentleman of excellent Character, by Persons of Distinction here; and I beg leave to recommend him to your Excellency,...
8George Washington to John Rutledge, 15 March 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 15, 1779 . Introduces Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Rutledge was president of South Carolina.
9From George Washington to John Rutledge, 15 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
Lt Col. Laurens who will have the honor of delivering you this, has served two campaigns in my family in quality of aide De Camp. The whole tenor of his conduct has been such as to intitle him to my particular friendship and to give me a high opinion of his talents and merit. In the field, he has given very distinguishing proofs of his bravery upon several interesting occasions. His military...
10From George Washington to John Rutledge, 7 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
Colonel Parker who will have the honr of presenting this Letter to your Excellency is a volunteer in the Service of the Southern States, and goes with many others from this Camp to take charge of & march the recruits lately raised in the State of Virginia (for its Regiments now here) to Georgia. In Colo. Parker and several others who voluntarily offer themselves for this Service your...