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No. | Author | Recipient | Title | Date | Context |
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27351 | Armstrong, John | Washington, George | To George Washington from Major General John Armstrong … | 1778-02-05 | My unacquaintance at coming to this place, with the Complexion of Congress & exertions of that... |
27352 | Howe, William | Washington, George | To George Washington from General William Howe, 5 … | 1778-02-05 | By Advices lately received from Rhode Island, transmitting to me a Copy of a Letter from General... |
27353 | Laurance, John | Washington, George | To George Washington from John Laurance, 5 February … | 1778-02-05 | In compliance with your Excellencys desire I have perused the Articles of War with Attention—As... |
27354 | Read, George | Washington, George | To George Washington from George Read, 5 February 1778 | 1778-02-05 | I am sorry to inform your Excellency that our Legislature have not made any Provision for filling... |
27355 | Weedon, George | Washington, George | To George Washington from Brigadier General George … | 1778-02-05 | Since the Commencment of Hostilities in America, we have on our parts observed as far as I have... |
27356 | Adams, John | Ellery, William | From John Adams to William Ellery, 6 February 1778 | 1778-02-06 | I had, Yesterday the Pleasure of receiving your Letter of the 22d of January, and beg Leave to... |
27357 | Adams, John | Lovell, James | From John Adams to James Lovell, 6 February 1778 | 1778-02-06 | I have received, this Morning, by several Hands and at other Times during the last Week, Several... |
27358 | Gérard, Conrad-Alexandre | The Franco-American Treaty of Alliance, 6 February 1778 | 1778-02-06 | DS : National Archives; copies in French and English: Massachusetts Historical Society, National... | |
27359 | Gérard, Conrad-Alexandre | The Franco-American Treaty of Amity and Commerce, 6 … | 1778-02-06 | DS : National Archives; copies in French and English: Massachusetts Historical Society, Harvard... | |
27360 | American Commissioners | Grand, Rodolphe-Ferdinand | The American Commissioners to Ferdinand Grand, 6 … | 1778-02-06 | Copy: Library of Congress We hereby request That you would pay Such Bills as shall be drawn on... |
27361 | La Rochefoucauld, Louis-Alexandre, duc de La … | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from La Rochefoucauld, [6 February … | 1778-02-06 | AL : American Philosophical Society Le Duc de la Rochefoucauld fait bien des complimens à... |
27362 | Franklin, Benjamin | La Rochefoucauld, Louis-Alexandre, duc de La … | From Benjamin Franklin to La Rochefoucauld, 6 February … | 1778-02-06 | AL : Bibliothèque municipale, Mantes Mr. Franklin presents his Respects to M. le Duc de... |
27363 | Ross, John | American Commissioners | John Ross to the American Commissioners, 6 February … | 1778-02-06 | ALS : Yale University Library I had the honour to address you on the 29 Ulto. on the business of... |
27364 | Washington, George | General Orders, 6 February 1778 | 1778-02-06 | At a General Court Martial whereof Coll Clark was President January 27th Lieutt William Williams... | |
27365 | Washington, George | Putnam, Israel | From George Washington to Major General Israel Putnam … | 1778-02-06 | As the resources of this Country in point of fresh Provision are nearly exhausted, and the Army... |
27366 | Washington, George | Trumbull, Jonathan Sr. | From George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 6 … | 1778-02-06 | I must take the liberty of addressing you on a subject, which, though out of your sphere, I am... |
27367 | Jay, John | Schuyler, Philip | From John Jay to Philip Schuyler, 6 February 1778 | 1778-02-06 | Your Favors of the 26 Ul t . & 1 st . Inst have reached me. M r Yates has delivered to me the... |
27368 | Jefferson, Thomas | I. Summary Notes of Provisions in Treaties with France … | 1778-02-06 | France. Feb. 6. 1778. United Netherlands. Oct. 8. 1782. Sweden. Apr. 3, 1783. MS ( DLC );... | |
27369 | Heath, William | Washington, George | To George Washington from Major General William Heath … | ≈1778-02-07 | I have received the honor of yours of the 2d Instant pr Captain Hopkins of Colo. Moylans Light... |
27370 | Washington, George | Champion, Henry | George Washington to Henry Champion, 7 February 1778 | 1778-02-07 | [ Valley Forge ] February 7, 1778 . Discusses Army’s need for meat. Instructs Champion to... |
27371 | La Plaigne, Emmanuel-Pierre de | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from Emmanuel-Pierre de La … | 1778-02-07 | ALS : Library of Congress J’ay l’honneur de prévenir Votre excellence que je dois mettre a la... |
27372 | Sarsfield, Guy-Claude, comte de | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from the Comte de Sarsfield, 7 … | 1778-02-07 | ALS : American Philosophical Society Je ne me rappelle point Monsieur que vous m’ayez fait... |
27373 | Turin, ——, comte de | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from the Comte de Turin, 7 … | 1778-02-07 | ALS : American Philosophical Society <Chateau de Glaye, near La Ferté-Bernard, Maine, February 7,... |
27374 | Washington, George | General Orders, 7 February 1778 | 1778-02-07 | The Brigade Major of the day will in future take the names of the officers who mount guards, the... | |
27375 | Washington, George | Buchanan, William | From George Washington to William Buchanan, 7 February … | 1778-02-07 | The occasional deficiences in the Article of provisions, which we have often severely felt, seem... |
27376 | Washington, George | Colt, Peter | From George Washington to Peter Colt, 7 February 1778 | 1778-02-07 | The present situation of the army is the most melancholy that can be conceived. Our supplies in... |
27377 | Continental Congress Evacuation Committee | Washington, George | To George Washington from the Continental Congress … | 1778-02-07 | The Committee appointed on the 27th of August 1777 to collect evidence of the State of the Army... |
27378 | Laurens, Henry | Washington, George | To George Washington from Henry Laurens, 7 February … | 1778-02-07 | I had the honour of presenting in due course Your Excellency’s favours of 31st Ulto & 3d Inst. to... |
27379 | Learned, Ebenezer | Washington, George | To George Washington from Brigadier General Ebenezer … | 1778-02-07 | With the utmost Exartion I have Complyd with your Excellancies Direction to me of Jany 8th unless... |
27380 | Pennsylvania Supreme Executive Council | Washington, George | To George Washington from the Pennsylvania Supreme … | 1778-02-07 | Council had the honour to write to your Excellency on the fifteenth day of last month, in the... |
27381 | Washington, George | Laurens, Henry | From George Washington to Henry Laurens, 8–14 February … | ≈1778-02-08 | I have been duly honored with your Favor of the 3d Instant and with its Inclosure. As General... |
27382 | Adams, John | Rush, Benjamin | From John Adams to Benjamin Rush, with Postscript by … | 1778-02-08 | Two Days ago, I was favoured with your polite and elegant Letter of January 22. I have received... |
27383 | Lovell, James | Adams, John | To John Adams from James Lovell, 8 February 1778 | 1778-02-08 | Yours of Janry. 9th is before me. Deane had inclosed to Congress a long minute corresponding... |
27384 | Rush, Benjamin | Adams, John | To John Adams from Benjamin Rush, 8 February 1778 | 1778-02-08 | Lancaster, 8 February 1778. RC ( Adams Papers ); printed : Benjamin Rush, Letters Letters of... |
27385 | Washington, George | Nixon, John | George Washington to Brigadier General John Nixon, 8 … | 1778-02-08 | [ Valley Forge ] February 8, 1778 . Asks Nixon to send return of Connecticut troops to Jonathan... |
27386 | Washington, George | Putnam, Israel | George Washington to Major General Israel Putnam, 8 … | 1778-02-08 | [ Valley Forge ] February 8, 1778 . Asks Putnam to send return of Connecticut troops to Jonathan... |
27387 | Franklin, Benjamin | President of Congress | Franklin and Silas Deane to the President of Congress … | 1778-02-08 | LS : South Carolina Historical Society; transcript and two copies: National Archives; copies:... |
27388 | Franklin, Benjamin | Carmichael, William | From Benjamin Franklin to William Carmichael, 8 … | 1778-02-08 | ALS : National Archives I received your Favour of the 1st Instant. My Sentiments of Esteem for... |
27389 | Franklin, Benjamin | La Rochefoucauld, Louis-Alexandre, duc de La … | From Benjamin Franklin to La Rochefoucauld, 8 February … | 1778-02-08 | AL : Bibliothèque municipale, Mantes M. Franklin presents his Respects to M. le Duc de... |
27390 | Butel-Du Mont, Georges-Marie | Franklin, Benjamin | To Benjamin Franklin from Georges-Marie Butel-Du Mont … | 1778-02-08 | ALS : American Philosophical Society J’ai publié, il y a environ vingt trois ans, une histoire... |
27391 | Washington, George | General Orders, 8 February 1778 | 1778-02-08 | The General Officers are requested to meet ten ôClock tomorrow morning at Genl Varnum’s quarters... | |
27392 | Ellis, Joseph | Washington, George | To George Washington from Colonel Joseph Ellis, 8 … | 1778-02-08 | It gives me the highest Satisfaction to find by yours of the 18th of Januy that my Appointment to... |
27393 | Washington, George | Lacey, John Jr. | From George Washington to Brigadier General John Lacey … | 1778-02-08 | The communication between the City and country, in spite of every thing hitherto done still... |
27394 | Laurens, Henry | Washington, George | To George Washington from Henry Laurens, 8 February … | 1778-02-08 | I beg leave to refer Your Excellency to a Letter which I had the honour of writing to you... |
27395 | Washington, George | Nelson, Thomas Jr. | From George Washington to Brigadier General Thomas … | 1778-02-08 | I have been favoured with your Letters of the 24th. of Decmr. & 20th ulto. & thank you for the... |
27396 | Washington, George | Nixon, John | From George Washington to Brigadier General John Nixon … | 1778-02-08 | I have to request, that you will, immediately, make a return of the troops, under your command,... |
27397 | Pulaski, Casimir | Washington, George | To George Washington from Brigadier General Casimir … | 1778-02-08 | I have received your Excellys Letter inclosing a letter to governor Livingston which I have... |
27398 | Washington, George | Putnam, Israel | From George Washington to Major General Israel Putnam … | 1778-02-08 | I have to request, that you will, without loss of time, make a return of the troops under your... |
27399 | Washington, George | Stone, John Hoskins | From George Washington to Colonel John Hoskins Stone, 8 … | 1778-02-08 | On the 29th Ulto I received your favor of the 22d. I have not the least objection to Lt Colo.... |
27400 | Washington, George | Van Rensselaer, Philip | From George Washington to Philip Van Rensselaer, 8 … | 1778-02-08 | I observe by a Return of military Stores made the 12th January that there were 5000 Muskets unfit... |