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...
11From Benjamin Franklin to John Rutledge, 12 June 1779 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress I received by Commodore Gillon the Letter you did me the honour of writing to me, dated the 9th. of July last. Since his arrival, he has been extremely industrious in endeavouring to accomplish the Ends of his Mission but various Circumstances have concurred to disappoint him, which I am sorry for, as from his intelligence and Zeal for the Congress, I should have...
12From Thomas Jefferson to John Rutledge, 11 November 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof Major Martin, our agent with the Northern or Upper Cherokees, comes to Charlestown to see if there be a possibility of purchasing there any goods to supply their wants. Give me leave to hope he will meet with your Excellency’s patronage in the execution of this business. Their present distresses are so great that we have bought up every thing proper for them in our own...
13George Washington to John Rutledge, 16 May 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 16, 1780 . Encloses two letters for Major General Benjamin Lincoln. Discusses advantages and disadvantages of raising the siege of Charleston. Asks for “speedy” opinion on a suitable place of debarkation, if French fleet should proceed south. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
14From George Washington to John Rutledge, 16 May 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to inclose your Excellency two copies of a letter for General Lincoln, which you will observe contain intelligence the most important. It is a question how far it is the interest of these states to have the siege of Charles Town raised at this juncture; for if the arrival of the French fleet should find the enemy in their present divided state there is every reason to hope for...
15From George Washington to John Rutledge, 31 October 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have to acknowlege your Excellencys two Favors of Septemr & 5th instant—and am not surprized at the Urgency with which you express your Sentiments on a Subject of so much Importance to yourself in particular, & to the general Interest of the United States—I have only to Lament that it is not in my Power to give you that Satisfactory Reply, which your fond Hopes would lead you to expect. I...
16From George Washington to John Rutledge, 15 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have particuliar pleasure in putting the inclosed letter under cover to you and adding, that Mrs Rutledge & your family are perfectly well. I shall not attempt to give you the politicks of this place—or say any thing of the disposition of Congress—you will get these thro better Channels—I shall only add that few people can subscribe themselves with more truth. Yr most Obedt & very Hble Servt...
17From George Washington to John Rutledge, 2 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
I was yesterday honored with your favor of the 17th ulto, accompanied by a representation from His Excellency Governor Mathews, of the disagreeable situation of Civil affairs in the State of South Carolina, and requesting that, in consequence thereof, the Orders given to Majr Genl Greene in March last, may be suspended. You do me justice, Gentlemen, in saying, you are satisfied my attention...
18From George Washington to John Rutledge, 9 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
Your Letter for Sir Guy Carleton came in season to take a very good Opportunity for its Conveyance, and is by this Time in N.York. I have the Honor to be &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
19[From Thomas Jefferson to John Rutledge, 22 May 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Philadelphia, 22 May 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “J. Rutlege. Information as to the commerce of S.C. and Georgia-tender of service to his state and himself.” Not found. ]
20From Thomas Jefferson to John Rutledge, 6 August 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honored with your letter by your son, and shall be happy to render him every assistance in my power of whatever nature. The objects of his stay in this country and of his visit to London are perfectly well judged, so of that to Amsterdam. Perhaps it is questionable whether the time you propose he should spend at some of the German courts might not be better employed at Madrid at Lisbon...
21From Thomas Jefferson to John Rutledge, 17 July 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favors of Dec. 25. Jan. 19. Mar. 3. and Apr. 6. have been duly received, and their contents attended to in time. The 2400 livres remitted in that of Jan. 19. were paid to your son, and the further sum of £300. (I think it was) on account of Messrs. Brailsford & Morris, as mentioned in your letter of Jan. 19. was paid by Berard into the hands of Boyd, Ker & co. Mr. Rutledge’s bankers here....
22From George Washington to John Rutledge, 29 September 1789 (Washington Papers)
In requesting your candid attention to a subject, which I deem highly interesting to our Country, I am convinced that I address myself well. Regarding the due administration of Justice as the strongest cement of good government, I have considered the first organisation of the judicial department as essential to the happiness of our Citizens, and to the stability of our political system. Under...
23From George Washington to John Rutledge, 1 July 1795 (Washington Papers)
Your private letter of the 18th ulto and Mr Jay’s resignation of the Office of chief Justice of the United States, both came to my hands yesterday. The former gave me much pleasure, and without hesitating a moment, after knowing you would accept the latter, I directed the Secretary of State to make you an official offer of this honorable appointment. To express to you my wish that it may be...
24From John Adams to John Rutledge, 18 August 1798 (Adams Papers)
I have just received your favor of 13th of August, and immediately inclosed it, with the Recommendations of Cap. George Cross to be a Captain in the Navy, to mr. Stoddert and requested him to pay a particular attention to the Subject.— I hope the air of Newport is friendly to you and Mrs Rutledge. Poor Philadelphia, Boston and Portsmouth! Five and twenty days of such heat are enough to produce...
25From John Adams to John Rutledge, 3 September 1798 (Adams Papers)
I have received your favor of the 23d of August & have the pleasure to inform you that I have this morning signed a commission for Capt. Cross. Your brother Mr. States Rutledge shall have my vote for a midshipman on board any Frigate he chooses, in which there is a vacancy & I believe there is one or more vacancies in all of them. And I pray you to write to Mr. Stoddert, the Secy of the navy &...
26From Thomas Jefferson to John Rutledge, 26 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Having recieved through you, from the light infantry company the Columbian volunteers attached to the 1st. battalion of the 28th. regiment of South Carolina militia, a tender of their services, properly armed & accoutred and ready to march at a moment’s warning to any part of the continent where they may be ordered in defence of the rights of their country, I beg leave to return them the...