26521George Washington to Chevalier Destouches, 24 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 24, 1781 . Encloses letters which will explain the flour situation. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26522George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 24 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 24, 1781 . Sends news of the New Jersey mutiny. States that Count de Custine and the Marquis de Laval will tell Rochambeau of Benedict Arnold’s “descent in Virginia.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Adam Philippe, Comte de Custine-Sarrek, was a brigadier general in the French army in America. Anne Alexandre Marie Sulpice...
26523To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 25 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
Yesterday I received your favor of the 16th. Instant. It affords me pleasure to learn that the Pensylvania line is reduced to order, but we in this quarter are on the point of experiencing a similar commotion. Two regiments threaten to march to Head quarters unless some money is paid them, the certificates for the depreciation expedited, and in future better supplied with provisions. Yesterday...
26524George Washington to John Bailey, Junior, Lewis Duboys, and John Van Kleeck, 25 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 25, 1781 . Has “always considered Col Hay as a capable useful diligent active and upright servant of the public.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. These men were members of a committee appointed at a town meeting of Poughkeepsie to write to Washington concerning Lieutenant Colonel Udny Hay. Lewis Duboys’s name is frequently...
26525George Washington to Sir Henry Clinton, 25 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 25, 1781 . Is now empowered to exchange Convention officers for American officers. Proposes John Franklin as the American agent to reside in New York. Asks Clinton to investigate complaints of naval prisoners. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26526George Washington to the Officer Commanding the British Fleet at New York, 25 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 25, 1781 . States that it has been frequently reported that the treatment of naval prisoners is deplorable. Suggests “permitting an officer of confidence on both sides to visit the prisoners in their respective confinements, and examine into their true condition.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26527From Alexander Hamilton to Theodorick Bland, 26 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Ringwood, New Jersey, January 26, 1781. “I accompanied the General to this place on the business of the Jersey revolt. Tomorrow morning it will be brought to a decision.” Letter not found. ] ALS , sold by C. F. Libbie and Company, November 15, 1889, Lot 343. Bland, who had been a colonel First Continental Dragoons, resigned from the service on December 10, 1779. On June 21, 1780, he was...
26528George Washington to William Livingston, 27 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
Ringwood [ New Jersey ] January 27, 1781 . Informs Livingston that the mutiny has been completely suppressed. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26529George Washington to the Officer Commanding the New Jersey Line, 27 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
Ringwood [ New Jersey ] January 27, 1781 . Sends instructions for dealing with the “Commissioners for Redressing the Grievances of the New Jersey Line.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26530George Washington to the Commissioners for Redressing the Grievances of the New Jersey Line, 27 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
Ringwood [ New Jersey ] January 27, 1781 . Describes measures that have been taken to suppress the mutiny. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26531George Washington to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, 27 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
Ringwood [ New Jersey ] January 27, 1781 . Discusses Pennsylvania and New Jersey mutinies. Discusses rank of “Capt Lieutenants.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26532George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 29 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 29, 1781 . Sends instructions to have loyal troops remain near the New Jersey line. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26533George Washington to the New England States, 29 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 29, 1781 . Reports that the mutiny has been suppressed. Commends troops sent to quell uprising. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26534George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 29 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 29, 1781 . Reports that mutiny has been suppressed. Describes successful American enterprise at “West Chester,” New York. Tells of Benedict Arnold’s raid in Virginia. Reports British and American movements in the Carolinas. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26535From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Schuyler, 30 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York, January 30, 1781. On February 5, 1781, Schuyler wrote to Hamilton : “Your favors of the 21st & 30th ult: I had the pleasure to receive a few days ago.” Letter of January 30 not found. ]
26536George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 31 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 31, 1781 . Encloses reports of the New Jersey mutiny and the “West Chester” enterprise. Commends troops in both operations. LS , in writing of H, Papers of the Continental Congress, National Archives.
26537George Washington to the Officer Commanding at Charlottesville, 31 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] January 31, 1781 . Sends instructions for sending Convention troop officers from Virginia to Elizabethtown so that they can be exchanged. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26538From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel John Lamb, [2 February 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
There is a man of your regiment with Mr. Garanger. The embarrassment of his circumstances induces me to request you will oblige him with permitting the soldier to continue with him ’till his fate is decided which will be in a few weeks. Yrs. with great regard ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City. Lamb was a colonel, Continental Artillery. Captain Lewis Garanger, Continental Artillery.
26539To Alexander Hamilton from Colonel Timothy Pickering, 2 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
Newburgh [ New York ] February 2, 1781 . Requests permission to issue rations to the families of Moses Dean and Hezekiah Gibson, both of whom belong to Colonel Jeduthan Baldwin’s Artificer Regiment. LC , RG 93, Letters of Col. T. Pickering, National Archives.
26540George Washington to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, 2 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 2, 1781 . Commends Wayne for conduct during mutiny. Excuses Wayne from recruiting. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Wayne had been in command of the Pennsylvania troops that had mutinied.
26541George Washington to Duc de Biron, 3 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 3, 1781 . Commends and recommends Colonel Charles Armand to Biron. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Louis Antoine, Duc de Biron, was a colonel in the French Grenadier Guards.
26542George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 3 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 3, 1781 . Proposes changes in system of punishment in the Army. Asks Congress to repeal the article of war which gives commanding officers of corps the right to furlough soldiers. Encloses a form of furlough. LS , in writing of H, Papers of the Continental Congress, National Archives.
26543George Washington to Brigadier General William Irvine, 3 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 3, 1781 . Asks Irvine to aid Major General Arthur St. Clair in recruiting service. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26544George Washington to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 3 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 3, 1781 . Sends instructions for recruiting the Pennsylvania line. Requests opinion on the treatment of fraudulent discharges. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26545From Alexander Hamilton to Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens, [4 February 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
Col Armand, My Dear friend, who is charged with the Marquis’s dispatches will set out in half an hour. It is fortunate that nothing very important since you ⟨left⟩ us has occurred, for I should scarcely ⟨have⟩ liesure to communicate it. By a late letter from Greene he had taken a new position on the left of Charlotte at the Cheraws, which brings him nearer to Cross creek, enables him the...
26546To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 5 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
Your favors of the 21st & 30th ult: I had the pleasure to receive a few days ago. The reward refused by the Pensylvania line evinces a becoming sense of propriety & gallantry. What might not our soldiery be brought to if properly fed, paid and cloathed. Mr De Grandchain delivered me your favor; he and Colo Wadsworth have had beds here and those attentions which your recommendations will always...
26547George Washington to Major General William Heath, 5 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 5, 1781 . Discusses dispute between Heath and Colonel Moses Hazen. States that this dispute raises question whether the power of granting orders for provisions may not be in the hands of too many persons. Asks Heath to investigate. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26548George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 6 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 6, 1781 . Thanks Jefferson for report of British incursions into Virginia. Hopes these events will not stop Virginia from helping to reinforce the southern army. States that Benedict Arnold’s actions were probably a diversion in Cornwallis’s favor. Reports damage by severe storm to English fleet off Rhode Island. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers,...
26549George Washington to Baron von Steuben, 6 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 6, 1781 . Sends Congressional resolution concerning von Steuben’s department. Approves of measures taken concerning discharges and furloughs. Sends news of New Jersey and Pennsylvania mutinies. Reports damage by severe storm to English fleet off Rhode Island. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26550From Alexander Hamilton to Marquis de Barbé-Marbois, [7 February 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
The first step to reformation as well in an administration as in an individual is to be sensible of our faults. This begins to be our case; and there are several symptoms that please me at this juncture. But we are so accustomed to doing right by halves, and spoiling a good intention in the execution, that I always wait to see the end of our public arrangements before I venture to expect good...
26551George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 7 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 7, 1781 . Hopes that the French have been able to take advantage of the damaged British fleet. Sends news of Benedict Arnold’s operations in Virginia. Has heard unofficially that Maryland has acceded to the Confederation and that Virginia has relinquished its claim to “country West of the Ohio, in favour of the United States.” Df , in writing of H, George...
26552From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Timothy Pickering, [9 February 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
The General has anticipated the subject of your letter of this day, by ordering the greater part of the Jersey troops to Morris Town to occupy the huts there. He nevertheless continues in the desire that that place may not be the depositary of any large quantity of stores. The situation of the two artificers can only be pitied not redressed. The families of men in the service cannot be the...
26553George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 9 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 9, 1781 . Asks Congress to decide Colonel Peter Gansevoort’s rank. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26554George Washington to Brigadier General Henry Knox, 9 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 9, 1781 . Commends Knox for measures taken to carry out instructions sent on January 7. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26555George Washington to Brigadier General Henry Knox, 10 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York ] February 10, 1781 . Reports that conference between French and American commanders tentatively decided to make New York the focus of operations. Directs Knox to make necessary artillery preparations for cooperation with French. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26556George Washington to Brigadier General Henry Knox, 10 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 10, 1781 . Asks Knox to supply Captain Lewis Garanger with materials necessary for executing his experiments. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26557George Washington to Colonel Timothy Pickering, 10 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 10, 1781 . Recapitulates verbal directions given Pickering concerning teams, wagons, and boats. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26558From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Timothy Pickering, [11 February 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
There are probably a good many dispatches for Head Quarters in the Post office at Fish Kill, some of which it may be of great importance should not be delayed. The General therefore desires (as he takes it for granted the ferry at New burgh is not practicable) that you will send a trusty person to pass the river at the nearest place above and go to Fish Kill for the letters and return as soon...
26559From Alexander Hamilton to William Denning, [12 February 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
We are all very unhappy that we cannot have the pleasure of accepting your invitation on account of a journey we are on the point of making. The General and Mrs. Washington request me to present their respects to you and Mrs. Denning and make their apology. The Marquis does the same. He is of the traveling party. Mrs. Hamilton joins me in compliments to Mrs. Denning. Believe me to be sincerely...
26560George Washington to John Cochran, 12 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 12, 1781 . Orders Cochran to collect all hospital stores that were purchased for public use. LS , in writing of H, George Washington Photostats, Library of Congress.
26561George Washington to Mrs. Anne Francis, Mrs. Henrietta Hillegas, Mrs. Mary Clarkson, Mrs. Sarah Bache, and Mrs. Susan … (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York, February 13, 1781. ] Thanks them for their contributions to Army. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Anne Francis was the wife of Tench Francis. Henrietta Hillegas was the wife of Michael Hillegas. Mary Clarkson was the wife of Major Matthew Clarkson. Sarah Bache was the wife of Richard Bache. Susan Blair was the wife of the Reverend...
26562George Washington to William Livingston, 13 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 13, 1781 . Will discuss question of New Jersey prisoners with commissary of prisoners. Explains rules of exchange concerning militia and civilians. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress; LS , in the handwriting of H, William Livingston Papers, MS Division, New York Public Library.
26563George Washington to William Shippen, Junior, 13 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 13, 1781 . Was completely satisfied with administration of hospitals while Shippen was director. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26564From Alexander Hamilton to Major Sebastian Bauman, [14 February 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Garanger has received a second order from the General to make the experiments which were before prescribed him. General Knox he tells me has given him a letter to you to furnish him with the materials and afford him the assistance of which he may stand in need. You will oblige me by facilitating his operations as much as you can; You may depend he will not be introduced into the corps of...
26565George Washington to Colonel Ephraim Blaine, 14 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 14, 1781 . Informs Blaine that Washington is leaving for Rhode Island. Orders Blaine to send provisions to West Point. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26566George Washington to Colonel Timothy Pickering, 14 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 14, 1781 . Is going to Rhode Island. States that command of the Army will devolve on Major General William Heath. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26567George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 14 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York ] February 14, 1781 . Informs Rochambeau that Lieutenant Colonels Jean-Baptiste Gouvion and Jean-Joseph Sourbader de Gimat have permission to go to Rhode Island to “pay their respects to your Excellency.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
26568From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Timothy Pickering, [15 February 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
The General directs you will send off the inclosed dispatch for Count De Rochambeau very early in the morning with the most positive directions concerning expedition. It is of great importance that it should arrive to him as quick as possible. He wishes you also to write to the Qr. Master at the station of your last express and desire him in case Sheldon should not have taken up the chain...
26569George Washington to Major General William Heath, 15 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 15, 1781 . Directs Heath to prepare the light companies for march to Morristown. Sends general instructions. LS , in writing of H, Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston.
26570George Washington to Colonel Timothy Pickering, 15 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 15, 1781 . Has ordered light troops to prepare to march to Morristown. Instructs Pickering to have wagons ready for troops. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.