1George 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.
2George 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.
3George 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.
4George 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.
5George 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.
6George 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.
7George 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.
8George 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.
9George 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,...
10George 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.