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No. | Author | Recipient | Title | Date | Context |
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1 | Hancock, John | Washington, George | To George Washington from John Hancock, 6–7 January … | ≈1777-01-06 | The enclosed Resolves, which I have the Honour of transmitting, call for your immediate... |
2 | Gordon, William | Washington, George | To George Washington from William Gordon, 6 January … | 1777-01-06 | The letter sent you the last month was brought forward by a report of the enemy’s having... |
3 | Mease, James | Washington, George | To George Washington from James Mease, 6 January 1777 | 1777-01-06 | Among the important powers with which The Honble Congress have so wisely invested your... |
4 | Washington, George | Continental Congress Executive Committee | From George Washington to the Continental Congress … | 1777-01-07 | I have understood that the Foundery for casting brass Cannon which was begun at Philadelphia with... |
5 | Continental Congress Executive Committee | Washington, George | To George Washington from the Continental Congress … | 1777-01-07 | I was this day honoured with your favour of the 5th Inst. which arrived in time to forward the... |
6 | Cornwallis, Charles, second earl of | Washington, George | To George Washington from Lord Cornwallis, 7 January … | 1777-01-07 | Letter not found: from Lord Cornwallis, 7 Jan. 1777. In a letter to Cornwallis of 8 Jan. , GW... |
7 | Custis, John Parke | Washington, George | To George Washington from John Parke Custis, 7 January … | 1777-01-07 | Letter not found: from John Parke Custis, 7 Jan. 1777. On 22 Jan. GW wrote Custis that “your... |
8 | Washington, George | Hancock, John | From George Washington to John Hancock, 7 January 1777 | 1777-01-07 | I am happy to inform you, that the account of Genl Mercer’s death, transmitted in my last, was... |
9 | Washington, George | Heath, William | From George Washington to Major General William Heath … | 1777-01-07 | I wrote to you on the 5th from Pluckemin, a Copy of which I inclose, least the Original should... |
10 | Washington, George | Lincoln, Benjamin | From George Washington to Major General Benjamin … | 1777-01-07 | I am glad to hear by yours of the 4th Inst. that you had arrived at Peekskill, and I hope from... |
11 | Washington, George | Putnam, Israel | From George Washington to Maj. Gen. Israel Putnam, 7 … | 1777-01-07 | Letter not found: to Maj. Gen. Israel Putnam, 7 Jan. 1777. On 9 Jan. Putnam wrote to the... |
12 | Washington, George | Antill, Edward | From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Edward … | 1777-01-08 | I recd yours of the 2d Inst. from Baltimore. In Answer to which I have only to desire you to call... |
13 | Washington, George | Cornwallis, Charles, second earl of | From George Washington to Lord Cornwallis, 8 January … | 1777-01-08 | Your Lordship’s Favor of yesterday was delivered to me by the Officer who met your Flag of Truce.... |
14 | Jay, John | Washington, George | To George Washington from John Jay, 8 January 1777 … | 1777-01-08 | Letter not found: from John Jay, 8 Jan. 1777. On 20 Feb. GW wrote Jay that “your Card of the 8th... |
15 | Washington, George | Pennsylvania Council of Safety | From George Washington to the Pennsylvania Council of … | 1777-01-08 | I have been honoured with your Several Letters of the 3d & 5th Instt and return you my thanks for... |
16 | Washington, George | Stone, John Hoskins | Orders to Lieutenant Colonel John Hoskins Stone, 8 … | 1777-01-08 | You are to leave proper officers with the men of your Regiment now at this place—you are to do... |
17 | Washington, George | Webb, Samuel Blachley | Orders to Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Blachley Webb, 8 … | 1777-01-08 | you are to take charge of privates of the Brittish Army & to Conduct them by the shortest and... |
18 | Washington, George | Baylor, George | From George Washington to Colonel George Baylor, 9 … | 1777-01-09 | Your Letter of the 1st from Baltimore came to my hands this day; Your desires of commanding a... |
19 | Washington, George | Bedford, Gunning | From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Gunning … | 1777-01-09 | Colo. Haslet having been unfortunately killed in the late Engagement at princetown, and the... |
20 | Washington, George | Clough, Alexander | From George Washington to Maj. Alexander Clough, 9 … | 1777-01-09 | Letter not found: to Maj. Alexander Clough, c.9 Jan. 1777. GW said in his letter to George Baylor... |
21 | Continental Congress Executive Committee | Washington, George | To George Washington from the Continental Congress … | 1777-01-09 | We do Ourselves the Honor to transmit you the inclosed Report or Relation of Joseph Traversie a... |
22 | Continental Congress Executive Committee | Washington, George | To George Washington from the Continental Congress … | 1777-01-09 | We have just received the dispatches from Congress delivered herewith to Colo. Hartley, & having... |
23 | Washington, George | Gridley, Richard | From George Washington to Colonel Richard Gridley, 9 … | 1777-01-09 | I recd yours of Decemr last with plans of the seven Fortifications in and about Boston. I dare... |
24 | Washington, George | Hancock, Ebenezer | From George Washington to Ebenezer Hancock, 9 January … | 1777-01-09 | As many of the Colonels and other Officers who are on the recruiting Service in New England, will... |
25 | Washington, George | Hancock, John | From George Washington to John Hancock, 9 January 1777 | 1777-01-09 | I am honoured with yours of the 1st instant inclosing sundry Resolves relating to this and the... |
26 | Washington, George | Harrison, Robert Hanson | From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Robert … | 1777-01-09 | I often intended, but before I had it in my power forgot, to ask you whether your Brother in law... |
27 | Washington, George | Heath, William | From George Washington to Major General William Heath … | 1777-01-09 | I wrote you lately, since which the Enemy appear to be drawing their whole force to Brunswick... |
28 | Heath, William | Washington, George | To George Washington from Major General William Heath … | 1777-01-09 | I have received the honor of your’s of the 31st of December, & 5th & 7th of Jany. In my last I... |
29 | Lincoln, Benjamin | Washington, George | To George Washington from Maj. Gen. Benjamin Lincoln, 9 … | 1777-01-09 | Letter not found: from Maj. Gen. Benjamin Lincoln, 9 Jan. 1777. When writing to William Heath on... |
30 | Washington, George | Thornton, John | Orders to Captain John Thornton, 9 January 1777 | 1777-01-09 | You are to appoint proper Officers to command such of your Regiment as are here and in the... |
31 | Walton, George | Washington, George | To George Washington from George Walton, 9 January 1777 | 1777-01-09 | As a general Cartelle between your Excellency, in behalf of the united states, and the Commanders... |
32 | Washington, George | Forman, David | From George Washington to Colonel David Forman, 10 … | 1777-01-10 | From my observation of your Behaviour and Attention to your Business during the last Campaign, I... |
33 | Hancock, John | Washington, George | To George Washington from John Hancock, 10 January 1777 | 1777-01-10 | The enclosed Resolves will inform you of the Proceedings of Congress since my last. I have wrote... |
34 | Washington, George | Harrison, Robert Hanson | From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Robert … | 1777-01-10 | Inclosed are unsealed Letters for Baylor & Majr Clough—let every thing be put in motion agreeable... |
35 | Heath, William | Washington, George | To George Washington from Major General William Heath … | 1777-01-10 | In your Excellency’s Letter of the 7th Inst. you are pleased to leave the Settlement of the Arms... |
36 | Washington, George | Lee, Richard Henry | From George Washington to Richard Henry Lee, 10 January … | 1777-01-10 | Your last favour, by the purport of it (having no date) as also one or two others at different... |
37 | Washington, George | Mease, James | From George Washington to James Mease, 10 January 1777 | 1777-01-10 | Your Letter of the 6th came duly to hand, and I have the pleasure to inform you that previous to... |
38 | Washington, George | Trumbull, Jonathan Sr. | From George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 10 … | 1777-01-10 | I am honored with your favor of the 23d last month—I hope the Congress have, in consequence of... |
39 | Washington, George | Colonels of the Sixteen Additional Continental … | Commissions to the Colonels of the Sixteen Additional … | 1777-01-11 | Whereas the honorable Continental Congress by a resolve of the 27th Ulto have appointed Sixteen... |
40 | Washington, George | Grayson, William | From George Washington to Colonel William Grayson, 11 … | 1777-01-11 | From Mr Harrison you would know my Intention of offering you one of the 16 Regimts which the... |
41 | Washington, George | Patton, John | From George Washington to Colonel John Patton, 11 … | 1777-01-11 | Consequent of the good opini⟨on⟩ I entertain of you as an Officer, I present you with an... |
42 | Reed, Joseph | Washington, George | To George Washington from Col. Joseph Reed, 11 January … | 1777-01-11 | Letter not found: from Col. Joseph Reed, 11 Jan. 1777. GW wrote to Reed on 12 Jan. that “yours of... |
43 | Spencer, Joseph | Washington, George | To George Washington from Maj. Gen. Joseph Spencer, 11 … | 1777-01-11 | Letter not found: from Maj. Gen. Joseph Spencer, 11 Jan. 1777. Spencer wrote GW on 30 Jan. : “I... |
44 | Washington, George | Wade, Francis | Orders to Captain Francis Wade, 11 January 1777 | 1777-01-11 | You are hereby authorized and empower’d to collect all the Beef, Pork, Flour, Spirrituous Liquors... |
45 | Washington, George | Colonels of the Sixteen Additional Continental … | Circular Recruiting Instructions to the Colonels of the … | ≈1777-01-12 | You are hereby Authorised to enlist in any of the United States of America, all such able... |
46 | Washington, George | Sherburne, Henry | From George Washington to Colonels Henry Sherburne … | 1777-01-12 | Instructions—Recruiting Orders—and a Warrant for 6,000 Dollars to Recruit with, are now Inclosed... |
47 | Washington, George | Continental Congress Executive Committee | From George Washington to the Continental Congress … | 1777-01-12 | I have your several Favors of the 7th and 9th instant. Complaints of the usage of the prisoners... |
48 | Washington, George | Elliott, Thomas | From George Washington to Col. Thomas Elliott, 12 … | 1777-01-12 | Letter not found: to Col. Thomas Elliott, 12 Jan. 1777. On 22 Mar. Elliott wrote to GW that “I... |
49 | Washington, George | Hancock, John | From George Washington to John Hancock, 12 January 1777 | 1777-01-12 | I am honored with yours of the 6th inclosing several Resolves of Congress respecting an Exchange... |
50 | Washington, George | Harrison, Robert Hanson | From George Washington to Lt. Col. Robert Hanson … | 1777-01-12 | Letter not found: to Lt. Col. Robert Hanson Harrison, 12 Jan. 1777. In his letter of 20 Feb. 1777... |