26361George Washington to the Officer Commanding at West Point and Its Dependencies, 27 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Robinsons [ New York ] September 27, 1780 . Sends instructions for placing the “several posts … in a state of defence at the shortest notice.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26362From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Foot, 28 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter to the General was delivered to me on the road. You will on receipt of this permit the officer with the flag to return delivering him the enclosed letter. This I know to be His Excellency’s intention, and he yesterday gave orders for the purpose which seem not to have reached you. I am Sir Your Most Obed’t ALS , Mr. C. P. Greenough Fuller, New York City. Foot was the receiver of...
26363From Alexander Hamilton to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, 28 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
The General desires you on receipt of this to send a party of fifty men to proceed ten miles down the River road beyond the ferry to give security to the guards who are conducting the prisoners to Head Quarters on an upper route. ALS , sold at Parke-Bernet Galleries, November 16–17, 1938, Lot 94; ALS (photostat), in the handwriting of H, George Washington Collection, "Facsimiles and...
26364George Washington to the Board of General Officers, 29 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Tappan [ New York ] September 29, 1780 . Informs board that it is to consider Major John André’s case and to decide his punishment. LS , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26365From Alexander Hamilton to Sir Henry Clinton, [30 September 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
It has so happened in the course of events, that Major André Adjutant General of your army has fallen into our hands. He was captured in such a way as will according to the laws of war justly affect his life. Though an enemy his virtues and his accomplishments are admired. Perhaps he might be released for General Arnold, delivered up without restriction or condition, which is the prevailing...
26366George Washington to Lieutenant General James Robertson, 30 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Tappan [ New York ] September 30, 1780 . Explains cause for delay in receiving and sending letters. Informs Robertson that Major John André’s “necessaries” will be delivered to André as requested. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26367To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, [September 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
Your favor of the 17th I received on that day. That of the 13th has taken a tour to Albany and was delivered me this moment, with one Inclosed for Betsy. Commissioners will be appointed to meet the Eastern Convention. I believe Judge Hubbard, Mr Benson the Attorney General and myself will go, the two Gentlemen I have mentioned are as deeply Impressed as men can be with the necessity of more...
26368George Washington to George Clinton, 1 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Orangetown [ New York ] October 1, 1780 . Reiterates Army’s urgent need for flour. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26369George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, [1 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Tappan, New York, October 1, 1780. ] Directs St. Clair to take command of West Point. Sends instructions for this command and reviews the orders that have been given for that and nearby posts. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26370From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Schuyler, [2 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
Since my last to you, I have received your letters No. 3 & 4; the others are yet on the way. Though it is too late to have the advantage of novelty, to comply with my promise, I send you my account of Arnold’s affair; and to justify myself to your sentiments, I must inform you that I urged a compliance with Andre’s request to be shot and I do not think it would have had an ill effect; but some...