106091To George Washington from Matthias Ogden, 25 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the reciept of your Excellencys letter enclosing the certificate. Altho I failed in the executions of certain plans proposed by myself; yet I am happy to find a generosity in your Excellency that in some measure compensates, for my misfortune & mortification, in not succeeding; had the matter depended on my own exertions only, I trust your Excellency would not...
106092To George Washington from William Paca, 25 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with your Excellencys Favor of March, and am exceedingly obliged by your Excellency’s Attention to the Representation I made of the Enemies Depredations on the Citizens of this State. General Carlton has been so polite as to write me two Several Letters on the Subject, and assured me that Measures would be taken for the prevention of the like Outrages: but the late general...
106093To George Washington from Rufus Putnam, 25 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed are Some propositions for the establishment of a Continental Militia—I am aware their are many objection lying against the Scheme, but I See none but what I think may be fairly —but if I am mistaken and their is in Such an Establishment, as I have hinted any thing which the Citizens of America ought to feare as Tending To Undermine their libertyes—your Excellencys, candor will not...
106094To George Washington from Ranald Stephen McDougall, 25 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
The Sentiments of the Officers of the New York Line have been taken Persuant to the General orders of the 16 Instant. In Obediance thereto I Report that the Officers of the Brigade and those of Colonels Lambs or Second Regiment of Artillery are Unanimous for the Commutation of five Years full pay in Lieu of half pay: Heretofore Ordered by Congress. I have the honor to be your Excellencys Most...
106095From George Washington to Marinus Willett, 25 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
Your Letter of the 18th was received Yesterday—informg of your sending on the Dispatches to Gen. McLean—and the Sum of Expence. Agreeable to your Desires I have engaged the twenty seven pounds N. York Currency to be deposited in the Hands of Mr Glen at Schenectady—Colo. Duer has promised me to have this done by the Time you mention. The Information forwarded by you to the po r t of Oswego—is...
106096General Orders, 26 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
Brigd. Qr Mr 1 Massa. Brigade The 2nd Newyork regt gives the Guards and the 1st Newyork regt the fatigues tomorrow. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
106097To George Washington from Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron [von] Steuben, 26 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
As Your Excellency has ordered discharges for those soldiers whose time is near expiring to be printed & the form is probably already furnished, I have not attempted giving any sentiments on the matter; they will doubtless by signed by the Commander in Chief which will add a dignity to them, pleasing to soldiers who have served with fidelity; if they could be authorised by those discharges to...
106098To George Washington from Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron [von] Steuben, 26 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to enclose Your Excellency a representation of the Case of Samuel Ransom by Gen. Hazen; & beg leave to remark that it appears that this Ransom was a soldier in Genl Hazens Reg, that he procured a furlough from Your Excellency & repair’d to Wyoming, that Genl Hazen renewed this furlough, but for how long is not said, that the Above soldier formed a Company (whether of Militia...
106099General Orders, 27 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Brigr Genl Stark B. Qr Mr from the 3d Massa. Brigade The Hampshire regt gives the Guards and the 1st Massachusetts regt the fatigues tomorrow. The Maryland Detachment & Hampshire battalion will march on Tuesday next to the relief of the 6th Massachusetts regt on the Lines. The Board appointed to take into consideration the claims of the Candidates for the Badge of merit....
106100General Orders, 28 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Brigr Genl Greaton B. Qr M. 2d Massa. Brigade The 7th Massachusetts regt gives the Guards and the 4th the fatigues tomorrow. Major Sumner is appointed a member of the board whereof General Greaton is president—vice Major Fish on Court martial. At the Genl courtmartial of which Col. H. Jackson is president—Lieutenant Abraham Kinney of Sheldons Light Dragoons was tried. 1st...