1George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 23 June 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 23, 1777. Regrets inability to supply field pieces. Is pleased with report on quota of troops. Advises Trumbull on exchange of Danbury prisoners. Praises American attack on British evacuating Brunswick. Df , in writing of Robert Hanson Harrison and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Trumbull was governor of Connecticut.
2George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 7 July 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] July 7, 1777. Speculates on purpose of attack on Ticonderoga. Warns Trumbull that British may attack eastern states rather than advance up North River. Gives permission for use of arms from Springfield arsenal if Connecticut is attacked. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 1 October 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Skippack, Pennsylvania ] October 1, 1777. Discusses promotion of Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs and sends news of fall of Philadelphia. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
4George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 14 July 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Paramus, New Jersey, July 14, 1778 .] Reports arrival of French fleet. Suggests that eastern states gather available vessels and attempt to intercept an enemy fleet which is expected to arrive momentarily. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
5The Commissioners to Jonathan Trumbull, 22 July 1778 (Adams Papers)
We received your Excellencys Letter of May 29, by Captain Niles, with the Dispatches from Congress, which you had intrusted him, with, in good order. He had a short Passage of 22 days and brought Us the agreable News of the Ratification of the Treaties, and of their being universally pleasing to our Country. We shall order some Lead to be shipped on Board his Vessell, and have furnished him...
6The American Commissioners to Jonathan Trumbull, 22 July 1778 (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft): Library of Congress; copies: Massachusetts Historical Society, National Archives (two) We received your Excellency’s Letter of May 29. by Capt. Niles with the Dispatches from Congress which you had intrusted him with, in good Order. He had a short Passage of 22 Days, and brought us the agreable News of the Ratification of the Treaties and of their being universally pleasing to our...
7George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 19 December 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] December 19, 1778 . Regrets that plans for winter quarters cannot be altered. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
8From Benjamin Franklin to Jonathan Trumbull, 2 June 1779 (Franklin Papers)
LS : Mrs. C. Phillip Miller, Chicago, Illinois, (1963); incomplete copy: Library of Congress I received by Col. Dircks, the Letter your Excellency did me the Honour to write to me of the 12th December last. I also had the great Pleasure of reading your Letter to Mr. Vander Capellen, agreeable to your kind Permission. Col. Dircks went from hence immediately to Holland, and I have not since...
9George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 18 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Fishkill [ New York ] June 18, 1779 . Asks that militia who work with George Starr be exempted. LS , in writing of H, George Washington Photostats, Library of Congress.
10George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 7 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 7, 1779 . Warns that British expedition up Long Island Sound may mean an attack on Connecticut. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
11George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 9 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 9, 1779 . Has ordered Brigadier Generals Samuel Holden Parsons and John Glover to assist in Connecticut’s defense. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
12George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 12 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 12, 1779 . Informs Trumbull of Major General William Heath’s marching orders. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
13George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 12 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 12, 1779 . Regrets more aid cannot be sent to Connecticut. States that defense of the North River is of paramount importance. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
14George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, George Clinton, and William Livingston, 27 September 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] September 27, 1779 . States that if the French fleet is in reality off the coast, it will be necessary for states to supply men and provisions. LS , in writing of H, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
15George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 8 January 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] January 8, 1780 . Asks Trumbull’s cooperation in obtaining food for Army. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
16Board of Admiralty to Jonathan Trumbull, 30 May 1780 (Madison Papers)
FC ( NA : PCC , Marine Committee Letter Book, fol. 289). Pursuant to the Resolutions of Congress passed the 27th inst. relative to the Navy which will be transmitted to your Excellency by their Secretary, I am directed by the Board to Solicit every assistance in your power, by furnishing money and otherwise towards preparing the frigate Bourbon for launching and compleating her for Sea. As...
17George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 1 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] June 1, 1780 . Sends news of the surrender of Charleston, South Carolina, and report of British fleet being sighted off Sandy Hook. Fears attack on West Point which at this time is badly in need of supplies. Asks Trumbull to arrange transportation of meat from Connecticut. Requests preparation of “Fascines and Gabions” on Connecticut River. Df , in writing of H,...
18George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, William Greene, and Jeremiah Powell, 10 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Springfield [ New Jersey ] June 10, 1780 . Introduces Louis Dominique Ethis de Corny, who is procuring supplies for the French army. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Trumbull was governor of Connecticut, Greene was governor of Rhode Island, and Powell was president of the Massachusetts Council.
19George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 13 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Springfield [ New Jersey ] June 13, 1780 . Refuses Trumbull’s request to write to Congress concerning the payment of Connecticut cattle feeders. Appreciates Trumbull’s efforts “to give relief to our distresses.” States that the enemy is still at “Elizabeth Town point.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. The letter sent is dated June 14, 1780.
20George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 18 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Springfield [ New Jersey ] June 18, 1780 . Reports that Sir Henry Clinton’s fleet has appeared off Sandy Hook. Has directed Major General Robert Howe to apply to Connecticut for reinforcements. Entreats Trumbull to send both “the State Regiments” and “the drafts for the Continental batalions” to West Point. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
21George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 20 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Springfield [ New Jersey ] June 20, 1780 . Reports that Brigadier General Samuel Holden Parsons is being sent to Connecticut to “receive arrange and forward to the Army, the Drafts and recruits which may be furnished for the Continental Battalions in consequence of the late requisitions of the Committee of Congress.” Asks Trumbull to assist Parsons. Df , in writing of H, George Washington...
22George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 27 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Ramapo [ New Jersey ] June 27, 1780 . Explains that militia is no longer needed. Emphasizes importance of completing the Continental battalions. Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
23George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 14 July 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Bergen County, New Jersey ] July 14, 1780 . Is sending George Olney to New London to receive clothing, arms, and ammunition which is arriving with the French fleet. Requests that Trumbull use his authority to furnish wagons and teams to transport these goods. Hopes to begin “operations at a very early period.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
24George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 18 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 18, 1781 . Sends instructions concerning James Wilson, an American soldier condemned to death for treason. Informs Trumbull that a detachment of New Jersey troops has marched to Wyoming, Pennsylvania. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
25From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Trumbull, 6 April 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor, pursuant to the order of the House on that subject, to transmit herewith sundry petitions for personal services in the Army and Navy, which have been heretofore referred to me, and to be, with perfect respect, Sir Your most obedient, and Humble Servant Copy, RG 233, Reports of the Treasury Department, 1792–1793, Vol. III, National Archives. An entry in the Journal of...
26From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Trumbull, 15 February 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I have reason to believe that in my letter of yesterday No. 11, certain words were omitted in copying, necessary to the sense of the clause. The clause alluded to probably stands thus. “The laws authorizing the loans, passed the 4th. and 12th. of August. As early as the 28th. of that month, the acceptance above mentioned was communicated. So far no time was lost more than could not have been...
27From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Trumbull, 18 February 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
It is with much regret, I find myself under an impossibility of presenting to day, conformably to the expectation given in my last, the concluding communication in answer to the late resolutions of the House. I trust nothing will delay it beyond tomorrow. With perfect respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient and humble servant, Copy, RG 233, Reports of the Treasury...
28From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Trumbull, 20 February 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I have reason to conclude, that in copying my letter to the House of Representatives of yesterday, the following passage has been omitted. “Connected with the circumstance of paying the interest upon the public debt at different places is this further consequence. The transfer continually going on from one office to another render it impossible to know at any moment, when provision for the...
29From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Trumbull, 22 February 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to transmit, herewith, a certain statement, which was intended to have accompanied my late communications to the House, but was by accident mislaid. With perfect respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient, and humble servant. Copy, RG 233, Reports of the Secretary of the Treasury, 1784–1795, Vol. IV, National Archives. At the bottom of this letter is written:...
30From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Trumbull, 25 February 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I beg leave through you, to observe to the House of Representatives, that the statements communicated by my first and second letter in answer to their resolutions of the 23d. of January last which were printed by order of the House, have been printed in an incorrect and very confused manner. In page 4 of my first letter, a sum of 605,883 dollars and eight cents is expressed as 60583 Dollars...