26151From George Washington to Philemon Dickinson, 15 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : to Philemon Dickinson, 15 June 1778. In another letter to Dickinson of this date, GW refers to having written to him “this morning.”
26152George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 22 June 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Coryells Ferry [ New Jersey ] June 22, 1778 . Acknowledges receipt of Dickinson’s letters. Is sending Colonel Daniel Morgan’s corps to assist Dickinson. Df , in writings of James McHenry and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26153From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 27 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was favoured with your Letter Yesterday by Mr Hindman. The measure you recommend, respecting the Militia, is extremely necessary and what I much wish to be done. It came under the consideration of Congress, when the Fleet first came up the Bay, and dispatches were sent by their Order to Genl Smallwood & Colo. Gist to repair to Maryland to command them, at least the Quota called for by...
26154From George Washington to Philemon Dickinson, 24 May 1778 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : to Philemon Dickinson, 24 May 1778. Later the same day GW wrote another letter to Dickinson revealing “some intelligence received ⟨si⟩nce I wrote you to day.”
26155From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 20 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
I was yesterday morning favoured your Letter of the 18th & this morning with that of the 19th. I thank you much for your Intelligence and I shall take the liberty to ⟨r⟩equest your very frequent advices of the ⟨m⟩ovements and Routs of the Enemy. My conduct will be governed intirely by circumstances and therefore I shall wish the ⟨e⟩arliest information of their proceedings. There can scarcely...
26156From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 13 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have the pleasure of receiving yours of the 11th instant—The enemy still continue upon Elizabeth town point with their pickets advanced to the Town—The Militia assembled in a very spirited manner upon the first alarm. Their numbers at present amount to between 2500 and 3000; but as I knew it must be extremely inconvenient for so many to remain abroad, I had, last evening, a meeting with...
26157From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 23 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have been favd with your two letters both of to-day—One of them is dated at 11—the other at 2 O’clock. As soon as this comes to hand [(]if you have not done it before) I wd beg of you to send me as full and explicit an acct of the enemies present position as you can possibly obtain. I would wish to recei[v]e it before morning, as it will be a matter of great influence in directing my...
26158George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 14 September 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Near Germantown [ Pennsylvania ] September 14, 1777. Forwards to Dickinson steps taken to counteract the enemy in New Jersey. Is confident of Dickinson’s cooperation and assistance. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Dickinson was a major general in the New Jersey Militia from June 6, 1777, to the close of the war.
26159Enclosure: James McHenry to Philemon Dickinson, [3 September 1800] (Hamilton Papers)
In Maryland from causes which you will easily comprehend it will be extremely difficult, if at all possible to bring the federalists generally into vigorous action, in favour of Mr. Adams, and yet from the force of the impulse which has been given to the people before the subject could be understood, it is likely, whether the electors be chosen by the people, or the Legislature, that Mr. Adams...
26160From George Washington to Philemon Dickinson, 8 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : to Philemon Dickinson, 8 June 1778. On 10 June, Dickinson wrote GW in reference to “your Excellency’s letter of the 8th instant.”
26161From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 13 May 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have your favr of the 9th informing me of the destruction of the Frigates and private Vessels at Borden town. Upon the first intimation of this design I detattched General Maxwell with a strong party, in hopes that he would have reached the Delaware time enough to have given them some opposition, but they had compleated the Business and gone off by the time he reached the cross Roads. Had...
26162From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 14 September 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have this morning received a copy of your letter to Congress informing of the enemy’s incursion into the Jersies. You will perceive by the inclosed letters what steps I have taken in consequence of your information. After perusing them, you will forward them with all dispatch. On your part I am confident you will do every thing in your power to assist in counteracting the enemy. I am with...
26163To George Washington from Major General Philemon Dickinson, 4 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed, just came to hand from Genl Maxwell —no truth in the report, of flatbottom’d Boats, being brought round into Princes Bay—a small Sloop, still keeps her station in the Kills. A Report prevails here, that the Enemy have evacuated Powles-hook, & withdrawn their troops from Fort Washington, those & many other particulars, shall be informed off in a short time, as a proper Person is...
26164From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 24 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
As the several detachments of continental troops employed in harrassing the enemy on their march, will have the greatest need of intelligent guides, not only for their own safety, but to enable them to direct their offensive operations with greater precision—it will be necessary that among the Militia which you shall think proper to annex to each party there may be persons perfectly acquainted...
26165Orders to Brigadier General Philemon Dickinson, 12 December 1776 (Washington Papers)
You will post your Troops at Yearleys ferry or some where near it—find out the fording place there and have a Redoubt thrown up immediatly[.] You and General Ewing must divide the Ground between Trenton falls and your post and establish the Proper Guards and Patrols to watch the Enemy motions, You will Spare no pains or Expence to Obtain inteligence—all promises made or monies Advanced shall...
26166From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 21 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
I just now received your letter dated 10’ oclock yesterday night for which I thank you—The one you sent off a few hours before is not yet come to hand. This morning the main army would have been in motion by four o’clock had it not been for the rain. however as there is a prospect of the bad weather giving way, we shall be under march in a few hours. I am sir &c. Df , in James McHenry’s...
26167From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 22 September 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am favd with yours of the 21st and am happy to find that you are on the point of marching to the reinforcement of this Army. To quiet the Alarms and Fears of the people upon the Sound, I would recommend it to you to pick one thousand or twelve hundred of your best Militia and let the remainder return. If you come with them yourself I beg you may march with all possible expedition to form a...
26168From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 23 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
Not knowing whether the Assembly of New Jersey is yet sitting at Trenton—or whether the Govr is at that plac⟨e⟩ I take the liberty of putting the inclos’d (under a flying Seal) to your care by an Express going from Govr Clinton to Congress. If the Govr should be present, you will be so good as to concert such measures with him as shall be conceived most effectual to answer the objects of my...
26169From George Washington to Maj. Gen. Philemon Dickinson, 19 September 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Maj. Gen. Philemon Dickinson, 19 Sept. 1777. Dickinson wrote GW on 20 Sept. : “I . . . have had the honor of receiving your Favor of Yesterday’s date.”
26170From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 2 December 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have this day receiv’d your Favor of 28th Ulto—& can only say it gives me concern that your Excursion to staten Island was not attended with success equal to your expectation, which, from the Plan you had formed, the Secrecy with which you expected to have executed it, I suppose was pretty Sanguine—but Experience shews us that the most triffling incidents will frustrate the best concert’d...
26171From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 22 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
Since my last, I have received three letters from you, with their inclosures, one of yesterday 9 OClock, two of to day, one 11 OClock the other the hour not mentioned. You will continue to advise me punctually of the enemy’s motions. The whole army is now across the River incamped about three miles from it. Tomorrow morning very early, we march towards Princeton. I am Dr Sr Yr Obed. ser. P.S....
26172From George Washington to Brigadier General Philemon Dickinson, 21 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
Genl Putnam communicated to me last Night the disagreeable Account that Lt. Colo. Preston’s party of Militia from Cumberland County in this State has deserted him; This practise in the Militia so generally prevails, that unless some effectual Check can be speedily applied I apprehend the most fatal Consequences. The Mischief is not confined to the Desertion alone, They stay ’till they are...
26173From George Washington to Maj. Gen. Philemon Dickinson, 12 August 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Maj. Gen. Philemon Dickinson, 12 Aug. 1777. Dickinson’s letter to GW of 11 Aug. is docketed in part “Ansd 12th.”
26174From George Washington to Brigadier General Philemon Dickinson, 18 February 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am informed by a line from Gl Maxwell that Colo. Cook’s & Conduits Regts of Militia from this County are to go home in a few days. How they are to be replaced I can’t tell—I have wrote to Gl Maxwell to call in the Essex Mila, but I fear it can’t be done without yr Interposition—There remains but little doubt with me of the Enemy’s Intention to move soon; their late Reinforcemt at Brunswic...
26175From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 16 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am this Moment favored with Your Letter of the 12th Instant by Express. The Measures You have taken, in consequence of the late alarming Affair, appear to have been very proper, and calculated to promote essentially the public service. I approve entirely of Your Dismissing all the Militia who have been called out on the occasion, as soon as the circumstances will justify the Measure, of...
26176From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 29 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
I received your favor of this instant dated at 3 O’clock P.M. with its inclosure. I am sorry to find the disposition of the militia so unfavourable to the safety of the State—or that those who have behaved heretofore so well in obstructing the progress and preventing the depradations of the enemy should think of leaving their duty when it is so near finished. For their own honor I would wish...
26177From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 1 March 1781 (Washington Papers)
Having been under the necessity of making a very considerable temporary detachment from the Army in this Vicinity and from the Jersey Line —I think it not improbable that the Enemy may endeavour to take advantage of our weakness and enterprize something against the Highland posts or make an incursion into Jersey—I have given notice to the Militia of the neighbouring Counties of this State to...
26178From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 15 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
Since I had the pleasure of writing you this morning I have received intelligence which makes it probable that the enemies rout will be determined in 24 hours. You will therefore order the necessary look out on your part on this occasion—and inform Gen. Maxwell to keep his small parties close upon the enemy in order to discover their first motions and course And Whether they stretch towards...
26179From George Washington to Philemon Dickinson, 27 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : to Maj. Gen. Philemon Dickinson, 27 June 1778. Dickinson wrote to GW on this date: “I this moment, am favor’d with your Excellencys of this Day.”
26180From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 25 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have received your favor of yesterdays date. Major General the Marquis de la fayette is preparing to march with a reinforcement to the light troops already detached under the command of General Scott —it is my desire that he should have a general command over the several detachements as well continental as militia that are employed immediately to intterrupt the enemys march—in order that...
26181George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 23 June 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Hopewell Township near the Baptist Meeting [ New Jersey ] June 23, 1778 . Requests information concerning movements of enemy. Df , in writing of H, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
26182From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 30 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
your favor of 26th Instant, covering Governor Livingstons Letter to you, I receiv’d last evening; by which I observe he does not think himself authoriz’d to give you the necessary orders respecting a Compliance with my requisition. General Foreman has been at Red bank some days & has collected a small number of Men there, I have heard nothing of Genl Newcomb for some time past Genl Foreman...
26183From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 24 May 1778 (Washington Papers)
From some intelligence received ⟨si⟩nce I wrote you to day, it would seem that the Enemy have a Land movement in view, but where or what their object is, is entirely a matter of incertainty. Some reports say they mean to make a push against us here and that this is the most common opinion—Others that their intention is to pass through Jersey. Lest the Latter should be their object, I think it...
26184From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 20 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am now advanced within Ten miles of Coryels and in a little time, the main body of the Army will be within the same distance, when they will halt to refresh and for the night. I wish you to inform me with accuracy, as soon as possible of the Enemy’s situation & of your own; also of the number of Militia already collected, and what further prospects of augmentation you expect from them. These...
26185From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 28 May 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have received your favor of yesterdays date—the intelligence contained in it as far as related by the two Deserters, agrees with what we have collected here from persons of the same kind and others who have left the city lately—It has been hitherto difficult to decide whether the intention of the enemy was to retire by means of their shipping, or by marching through the Jerseys—the...
26186From George Washington to Major Generals Benjamin Lincoln and John Sullivan and Brigadier General Philemon Dickinson, 22 … (Washington Papers)
An Inconvenience of considerable Magnitude arising from the Practice of carrying Household furniture &C. in Waggons & Carts to the Enemy has determined me to direct that in future nothing shall be transported that way—I do not mean to prevent such of the Inhabitants as choose to withdraw within the Enemy’s lines from taking with them all their Apparel & Household furniture as usual if they can...
26187From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 8 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have received your Letter of the 6th Inst. and thank you for the intelligence contained in it—you will farther oblige me by communicating immediately whatever new matter of public consequence may occur. The importance of the Post at Red-bank makes it necessary for us to employ all possible resources in rendering it so respectable by the Strength of the Garrison, and the number of Troops...
26188From George Washington to Brig. Gen. Philemon Dickinson, 10 February 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Brig. Gen. Philemon Dickinson, 10 Feb. 1777. GW’s aidede-camp Robert Hanson Harrison wrote a docket on the cover of Dickinson’s letter to GW of 9 Feb. that reads in part “Ansd 10th.”
26189From George Washington to Philemon Dickinson, 1 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
From our present advices, a considerable part of the Enemy’s force is gone to the Eastward with a view of striking the Armament from France. In consequence of this I am moving with our Continental force towards New York, there to act as circumstances may justify. Events may arise to make the aid of the Jersey Militia essential, of which I have apprised His Excellency the Governor, & requested...
26190From George Washington to Maj. Gen. Philemon Dickinson, 27 October 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Maj. Gen. Philemon Dickinson, 27 Oct. 1777. Dickinson’s letter to GW of 25 Oct. is docketed “Ansd 27th,” and on 1 Nov. Dickinson wrote GW , “Your Excellency’s favor of the 27th October, I receivd the 30th.”
26191From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 21 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have received your favor of this days date, and thank you for the intelligence contained in it—Rain, prevented our marching so early this morning as I intended, the succeding heat and badness of Roads rendered it impossible for the Army to advance any farther than the other side of the ferry—I have crossed myself, and have ordered the Artillery and spare baggage to be ferried over this...
26192From George Washington to Major General Philemon Dickinson, 24 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
At four OClock this morning I received your favor of yesterday dated ½ after 11 P.M. If Genl Clinton’s intention is what you supposed it to be, it will be extremely difficult to account for his conduct. It is likely his movements in a little time or his delays will place his views out of doubt with all. I am Dr Sir. P.s. I wish to know the whole number of Militia you have collected—how they...
26193Thomas Jefferson to Rodolphus Dickinson, 24 April 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Be pleased to accept my thanks for your ‘View of Massachusets proper.’ a volume of facts is worth more than whole libraries of speculations and fermentations of the brain; and those respecting Massachusets will continue to be interesting whether she continues an American state, or becomes a British province. a mind which in youth takes the useful direction of facts, promises much to our real...
26194From Benjamin Franklin to Sir Alexander and Lady Dick: Joys of Prestonfield Adieu!, [15–20 October? 1759] (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Mrs. Ailsa Joan Mary Dick-Cunyngham, Prestonfield, Edinburgh (1955) Verses by Doctor Franklin to Sir Alexander and Lady Dick many years ago wrote at Coldstream on his return to England. ——October 1759 Verses addressd to Lady Dick by Robert Alexander Esquire — October 1759 1 2 3 4 The exact date when BF composed and sent these verses cannot be determined, but it was probably during the...
26195From George Washington to Robert Dick, 27 November 1788 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letter of the 15th inst. and as I am desireous of giving every encouragement in my power to that useful class of men who understand agriculture, and wish to settle in this country, I am sorry that you was not sufficiently explicite in your letter to enable me to answer you more decidedly upon the subject of your enquieries. If you[r] view is to purchase a large tract of...
26196From George Washington to Robert Dick, 21 March 1789 (Washington Papers)
I am much obliged to you for the trouble you was so good as to take in forwarding to me the report of the Committee of Council at Quebec to Lord Dorchester. The paper contains many things of importance, and, although I do not doubt in the least its authenticity; yet, if there should not appear to be any thing indiscreet in the request, I should be glad to be more particularly ascertained of...
26197From George Washington to Robert Dick, 22 December 1788 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letter of the 8th Inst. and shall answer your several quœries with as much precision as the nature of the subject will admit in giving a general idea of the matter. The great body of my lands in the western Country lay on the River called the Great Kanawa not far from its confluence with the Oh[i]o—I have also a tract of about 10,000 Acres laying on the Ohio between the...
26198From George Washington to Robert Dick, 1 April 1789 (Washington Papers)
In acknowledging the receipt of your obliging favor of the 28 ult. I pray you to be assured that no improper use shall be made of the important disclosure it contains, and of the sense I have of the confidence reposed in me by the communication. Your sentiments with respect to the policy which ought to be observed towards the Settlers of the Western Country appear to be exceeding just; and, as...
26199From Benjamin Franklin to Sir Alexander Dick, 3 January 1760 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : New York Public Library After we took leave of you, we spent some Weeks in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, and at length arriv’d at our House here in good Health, having made a Tour of near 1500 Miles, in which we had enjoy’d a great deal of Pleasure, and receiv’d a great deal of useful Information. But no part of our Journey affords us, on Recollection, a more pleasing Remembrance, than...
26200From Benjamin Franklin to Sir Alexander Dick, 2 June 1765 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : New York Public Library I received your kind Congratulations on my Return to Britain, by Mr. Alexander, which were very obliging. The Slip to Dr. Morgan I sent after him to America, where I hope he is safely arrived before this time. He always express’d himself greatly oblig’d to you for the Notice you took of him and the Countenance you afforded him; and I shall always thank you...