1From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, [30 August 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
The General approves your proposed order and requests you to forward a copy to the respective guards. Tomorrow in general orders, they and the militia will be directed to take their orders from you. Bedkins corps is instructed to join you for the purpose of vedets. I have the honor to be Yr Lordships humb Sr ALS , Mrs. Archibald M. Crossley, Princeton, New Jersey. On August 30, 1780,...
2George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 8 June [1780] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Near Springfield, New Jersey ] June 8 [ 1780 ]. States that “a detachment of three batalions under General Hand” will cooperate with the militia “to harass the enemy.” Asks him “to have the Militia put into some form and endeavour to ascertain their number” and then to “permit them to act in their own way.” LS , in the handwriting of H, Park Collection, Morristown National Historical Park,...
3George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 5 March 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 5, 1780 . States that discipline and military effectiveness can best be achieved by a good example and close inspection rather than by numerous orders. Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
4George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 30 September 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, September 30, 1779. Regrets that permission cannot be granted to Lady Mary Stirling to visit her friends. Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Lady Mary Stirling, the wife of Peter Van Brugh Livingston, was the sister of William Alexander, Lord Stirling.
5George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 29 September 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] September 29, 1779 . States that Brigadier General Anthony Wayne will take up quarters at Haverstraw Forge. Asks Stirling to support Wayne if necessary. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
6George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 28–29 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] August 28–29, 1779 . Sends marching orders for Stirling. Reports severance of relations between Spain and England. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
7George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 28 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, August 28, 1779. Justifies having given Major Henry Lee the command of the troops in Powles Hook attack. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
8George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 12 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, August 12, 1779. Discusses possible attack on Powles Hook. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
9George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 3 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, August 3, 1779. Asks Sterling to continue to inspect roads. Relays rumor the French fleet may be near coast. Approves of steps taken by Stirling for forage. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
10George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 28 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 28, 1779. Reports that British have not embarked “in the North River.” Order Stirling to be ready to move immediately and to keep surrounding area well “explored.” LS , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
11George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, or Officer Commanding His Division, 2 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 2, 1779 . Orders Stirling to Pompton. Asks Stirling to keep careful watch on Highland forts. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
12George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 21 December 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Middlebrook, New Jersey ] December 21, 1778 . Instructs Stirling to take command at Headquarters during Washington’s absence in Philadelphia. Gives general directions for administration of Camp. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
13George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 21 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 21, 1778 . Asks Stirling to investigate existing “commerce” between enemy and inhabitants of New Jersey. LS , in writing of H, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
14George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 4 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Fishkill, New York ] October 4, 1778 . Requests daily reports on situation in New Jersey. LS , in writings of John Laurens and H, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
15From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 28 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Fredericksburg , New York , September 28, 1778 .] Orders Stirling to New Jersey to take command of troops there. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
16From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 28 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 28, 1778 . Sends instructions for Stirling’s command in New Jersey. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
17From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, [20 September 1778] (Hamilton Papers)
His Excellency finds the relative situation of the country hereabouts something different from what his information led him to conceive and that Fredericksburgh is not quite that intermediate Point between Danbury and the Highlands, which would answer his views but is too far Northerly. He therefore desires you will halt on the ground this will find you upon ’till further orders. He will have...