26371Testimony at the Trial of Joshua Hett Smith, [2 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
Lieutenant-colonel Alexander Hamilton was next produced on the part of the Prosecution, and...
26372George Washington to James Duane, 4 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Tappan [ New York ] October 4, 1780 . Criticizes proposed Congressional plan for raising a...
26373From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Timothy Pickering, [5 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
I am directed by The General to inform you in confidence, that the army will march from its...
26374From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Schuyler, [5 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
I have told you and I told you truly that I love you too much. You engross my thoughts too...
26375From Alexander Hamilton to Marquis de Lafayette, [8 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
The General is very anxious to hear from you and that your corps should join the army. Your men...
26376George Washington to the Officer Commanding at Dobbs Ferry, 8 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Tappan [ New York ] October 8, 1780 . Sends instructions for defense of Dobbs Ferry. Df , in...
26377George Washington to Benjamin Franklin, 9 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Bergen County [ New Jersey ] October 9, 1780 . States that the idea of a tour of Europe with...
26378To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 10 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Albany [ New York ] October 10, 1780 . Is still confined to his room with gout. Reports that...
26379George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 10 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 10, 1780 . Regrets “that this campaign has not been productive...
26380Summary of George Washington’s Letter to Samuel Huntington, [11 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
Contents of Letter to Congress Approves the reduction to 50 regiments. Proposes as the basis of...
26381George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 11 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Passaic Falls [ New Jersey ] October 11, 1780 . Approves of resolution for the Army establishment...
26382From Alexander Hamilton to Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens, [11 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
[1] Since my return from Hartford, my Dear Laurens, my mind has been too little at ease to...
26383From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Schuyler, 11 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Preakness, New Jersey, October 11, 1780. On October 13, 1780, Hamilton wrote to Elizabeth...
26384From Alexander Hamilton to Marquis de Barbé-Marbois, [12 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
In my absence from Camp, the Commissary of prisoners has no doubt informed you, that your...
26385From Alexander Hamilton to Isaac Sears, [12 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
I was much obliged to you My dear Sir for the Letter which you did me the favor to write me since...
26386From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Schuyler, [12 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Preakness, New Jersey, October 12, 1780. On October 19, 1780, Philip Schuyler wrote to Hamilton...
26387George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 12 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 12, 1780 . Agrees that Rochambeau should ask to have his...
26388From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Schuyler, [13 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
I would not have you imagine Miss that I write to you so often either to gratify your wishes or...
26389George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 13 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 13, 1780 . Informs Congress that Baron von Steuben is going to...
26390George Washington to Francisco Rendon, 13 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 13, 1780 . Acknowledges receipt of Rendon’s letters. Wishes...
26391George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 14 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 14, 1780 . Approves of Rochambeau’s plans for winter quarters....
26392From Alexander Hamilton to Comte de Rochambeau, [15 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
I think I informed you a day or two since of an embarkation; it has not yet sailed but is ready...
26393George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 15 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 15, 1780 . Sends letters concerning proposal for a “Resident...
26394George Washington to Sir Henry Clinton, 16 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Preakness, New Jersey ] October 16, 1780 . Complains about severity with which Charles, Earl...
26395George Washington to Colonel John Lamb, 16 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Totowa, New Jersey ] October 16, 1780 . Regrets that Lamb’s presence at court cannot be...
26396From Alexander Hamilton to Brigadier General Henry Knox, [17 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Garanger has returned from ⟨Philadelphia⟩ with a resolve of Congress ⟨that it⟩ cannot employ...
26397From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Schuyler, 17 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Preakness, New Jersey, October 17, 1780. On November 12, 1780, Schuyler wrote to Hamilton ,...
26398From Alexander Hamilton to James Duane, 18 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Since my last to you, I have had the pleasure of receiving two letters from you. I am sorry to...
26399George Washington to Major General Nathanael Greene, 18 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Totowa, New Jersey ] October 18, 1780 . Discusses Greene’s new command in the South. Df , in...
26400George Washington to Major General William Heath, 18 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 18, 1780 . Acknowledges Heath’s assumption of the command at...
26401George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 18 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 18, 1780 . Sends details of the sailing of British expedition....
26402To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 19 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Your favor of the 12 Inst. I had the pleasure to receive last night. Major Carlton as you will...
26403To Alexander Hamilton from Marquis de Fleury, 20 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
I have receiv’d your Letter, my dear friend, and thank you for it. Though I desire much to hear...
26404To Alexander Hamilton from Marquis de Lafayette, 20 October [1780] (Hamilton Papers)
In Consequence of our Conversation, My dear Hamilton, I have wrote a letter to Gouvion the Copy...
26405To Alexander Hamilton from Marquis de Lafayette, 21 October [1780] (Hamilton Papers)
These are, my dear Hamilton, two letters By which I communicate to the french general the happy...
26406George Washington to the Board of War, 21 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 21, 1780 . Asks Board to explain what is meant by “the line of...
26407George Washington to Sir Henry Clinton, 21 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Preakness, New Jersey ] October 21, 1780 . Discusses proposal for a resident commissary of...
26408George Washington to Major David S. Franks, 21 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 21, 1780 . Discusses proposed court of inquiry into Franks’s...
26409George Washington to Major General William Heath, 21 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 21, 1780 . Directs Heath to appoint a court of inquiry to...
26410George Washington to Brigadier General Henry Knox, 21 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Preakness, New Jersey ] October 21, 1780 . Has permitted Captain Lewis Garanger to experiment...
26411George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Richard Varick, 21 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 21, 1780 . Discusses procedure of proposed court of inquiry into...
26412From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Schuyler, 22 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Preakness, New Jersey, October 22, 1780. On November 12, 1780, Schuyler wrote to Hamilton :...
26413George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 22 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 22, 1780 . Has been directed by Congress to order a court of...
26414George Washington to Major General Nathanael Greene, 22 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 22, 1780 . Orders Greene to assume the command of the southern...
26415George Washington to Colonel Charles Harrison, 22 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 22, 1780 . Orders Harrison to proceed south with Major General...
26416George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 22 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 22, 1780 . Has appointed Major General Nathanael Greene to...
26417George Washington to Abraham Skinner, 22 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Preakness, New Jersey ] October 22, 1780 . Directs Skinner to propose exchanging Brigadier...
26418George Washington to Baron von Steuben, 22 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Preakness [ New Jersey ] October 22, 1780 . States that, if Congress approves, Baron von Steuben...
26419George Washington to John Mathews, 23 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Passaic Falls [ New Jersey ] October 23, 1780 . Will comply with Mathews’s request concerning...
26420From Alexander Hamilton to Joshua Mersereau, [24 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
By intelligence just received from New York, we have reason to believe the enemy have some...