30361From Benjamin Franklin to All Captains of Armed Vessels in the United States Service, 6 July 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS (draft) and copy: Yale University Library Being well informed that William Gray, Esqr., formerly Provost-Marshal General of the Island of Jamaica, and Member of the Assembly there, has on several Occasions in his public Capacity and otherwise, manifested his Good Will to the American Cause and towards our Countrymen in general: I beg Leave to recommend him to your particular personal...
30362From Benjamin Franklin to Daniel Roberdeau, 6 July 1778 (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft): Library of Congress There is no Dissuading the young Gentlemen of this Country from going to seek Service in the Armies of America, when once they have taken that Fancy. I represent to them all, the Expence and Hazards of the Voyage, and the Uncertainty of their being employed when they arrive; but nothing avails; they will go, if it be only to serve as Volunteers. This is the Case...
30363To Benjamin Franklin from Julien-Pierre de La Faye with a Postscript by ——— de Boisroger, 6 July 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Un Neveu de Mr. L’abbé Tailhié, si connu dans la Republique des Lettres par d’excellents ouvrages desire ardament de faire un voyage en Amerique. Il s’embarqua l’année derniere pour s’y rendre mais ayant eté pris en Route par les Anglois, Il espere cette année qu’il sera plus heureux. Il desireroit Monsieur avoir de vous un mot de Lettre de recommandation...
30364To Benjamin Franklin from Jean-Baptiste Le Roy, 6 July 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society On m’a instamment prie de vous demander si vous pourriez donner des lettres pour des personnes de connoissance à la Caroline à l’honnête Négociant dont j’ai l’honneur de vous envoyer la lettre. De graces ne m’oubliez pas et par vous ou par Monsieur Williams faites moi savoir la reponse que je dois rendre à ce négociant P.S. Il demande en même temps si vous...
30365To Benjamin Franklin from Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes, 6 July 1778 (Franklin Papers)
Two copies: Library of Congress Le Comte de Vergennes fait ses Remerciments à M. Franklin pour la Communication qu’il a bien voulu lui faire de son projet de Réponse; il le lui renverra incessamment avec les Observations dont il le croit susceptible. Nous venons d’être informés par une Voye prompte, que le 3. de ce mois il est arrivé à Brest un aviso de Boston; il y a aparence qu’il aura...
30366To Benjamin Franklin from David Welsh, 6 July 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania I have had the luck of getting A Quainted with Monsieur Le Grand last Sattyday whear as I maid my Cais knowen to him but he enformed me that he could not Suppley me with a Suffiecensey to Pay off my board and Carrey me to France with out Acquainting of you and receiving your Approbation of the same. He was kind Enouf to give me 2 Ducketts to pay for my...
30367General Orders, 6 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
The second Line is to march at three ôClock tomorrow morning under the Command of Major General De la Fayette. The Director General of the Flying Hospital is desired to make as exact a return as he can of the sick and wounded from the time of the Army’s crossing the Delaware and deliver it in at Head-Quarters as speedily as possible. The General Court Martial of which Lord-Stirling is...
30368From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 6 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
I received your fav⟨or of the 30th Ulto⟩ and thank you much for your ⟨kind and⟩ affectionate congratulations. As yo⟨u will⟩ have seen before this, the account of ⟨ the ⟩ Action transmitted to Congress, I shall ⟨only⟩ add, since that was given, most of ⟨ the ⟩ Enemy have been found dead in ⟨ the ⟩ woods near the field of action and on ⟨their⟩ route according to report; and that de⟨sertions⟩ yet...
30369To George Washington from Major General Horatio Gates, 6 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
This moment I had the Honour to receive Your Letter, dated Brunswick the 3rd Instant; and do most heartily Congratulate Your Excellency, upon the glorious News it Contains. I shall Order Colonel Hay to have every thing in readiness, for passing Your Army Cross the River at Kings Ferry. Inclosed I have the Satisfaction to send Your Excellency, the latest, and best Intelligence from New York. I...
30370Titus Ogden to the American Commissioners, [after] [6] July 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <Lorient, [after] July [6], 1778: On arrival at the beginning of April I consigned my ship and cargo to Mr. Moylan, who showed me his authorization as your agent, and I conceived the highest opinion of his abilities. When the Boston and her prizes appeared, I was astonished to have a foreigner, Mr. Puchelberg, who speaks no English and is little known here,...
303717. Mardi. (Adams Papers)
Dined at St. Lu, with the Farmer general Challut. The Marshall Richelieu, and many Abbes, Counts, Marquisses &c.
30372[July 7. 1778.] (Adams Papers)
July 7. 1778. Dined at St. Lu, with the Farmer General De Chaillut. The aged Marshall Duke Richelieu, and many others Marquisses, Counts and Abbys were there.
30373John Bondfield to the Commissioners, 7 July 1778 (Adams Papers)
Yesterday arrived from Edenton the Sloop Sally Cap Norton which place he left the 6th June. He has brought few Letters, he mentions the entire Capture of the fourth regiment who upon the expedition of Col. Maitland pushing into the Country their retreat was cut off and obliged to lay down their Arms officers and Soldiers not one escaping. He gives also accounts of the Arrival of several...
30374Francis Coffyn to the Commissioners, 7 July 1778 (Adams Papers)
I had the honnor of writing to you fully the 5th instant, to which I beg leave to refer you. Mr. Amiel having granted to the people who were the occasion of his Journey to Dunkirk, as much time as they required to employ all their ressources to Execute the project they laid before you, and their endeavours proving fruitless, he at last determined to deliver me your much respected favour of 26....
30375Poreau, Mackenzie & Cie. to the Commissioners, 7 July 1778 (Adams Papers)
Des Américains et autres nous ayant confié quils étoient retenus dans le desir de se signaler par le defaut d’apui et le manque de fonds, nous avons eü L’honneur de vous demander pour eux une Commission en Course sous votre pavilion. Votre intention ayant été de ne la remettre qu’a un capitaine que vous honorez de votre bienveillance il est venu icy et nous a paru bien méritant et tout a fait...
30376Poreau, Mackenzie & Cie. to the Commissioners: A Translation, 7 July 1778 (Adams Papers)
Some Americans and others having confided in us that they were hampered in their desire to distinguish themselves by a lack of both support and funds, we had the honor to ask you for a privateer’s commission under your flag. Your intention was to give it only to a captain that you honor with your consideration. The gentleman you chose came here and seemed to us deserving and completely worthy...
30377From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Stephen Moylan, [7 July 1778] (Hamilton Papers)
It is His Excellency’s pleasure, that you collect the whole of the cavalry , without delay, as well the unarmed as the armed, and after a little refreshment, and getting the horses shod &c. proceed moderately towards the North river to join the army. He has received advice from General Heath of the arrival of accoutrements for the cavalry to the Eastward which he has ordered immediately on....
30378George Washington to Henry Laurens, 7 July 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Brunswick, New Jersey ] July 7, 1778 . States that American forces have advanced to North River. Asks that Committee for Arranging the Army begin operations at once. Df , in writings of Robert Hanson Harrison and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
30379John Bondfield to the American Commissioners, 7 July 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <Bordeaux, July 7, 1778: The Sally , which arrived here yesterday from Edenton, reports that the fourth regiment of Col. Maitland’s expedition has been captured and that several ships, among them the Roderigue with a cargo of great value, have arrived in the Chesapeake. Consorting here with agents and consuls of European states shows me the advantages that...
30380Francis Coffyn to the American Commissioners, 7 July 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <Dunkirk, July 7, 1778: I refer you to my letter of the 5th. Mr. Amiel has given the people here time to carry out the plan they put before you, but they failed; he then gave me your letter of June 26. I might explain the conduct of those who tried to impose on you and wrong me, but the outcome vindicates me; I leave the explanation to Capt. Amiel. If any...
30381Poreau, Mackenzie & Cie. to the American Commissioners, 7 July 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
LS or ALS : American Philosophical Society <Dunkirk, July 7, 1778, in French: When some Americans and others appealed to us for support, we asked you for a privateer’s commission. The Captain you chose seemed deserving and trustworthy, but found the vessel too small for his large ideas of glory. A more powerful one would have cost more than twice the thirty to forty thousand livres we were...
30382To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 7 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with yours of the 17th Ultimo. Captain Robert Davis left this place to join the Army some three or four weeks since. I believe General Glover & his Brigade Major Fosdick are much better acquainted with his conduct and services while here, than I am. The Military Stores which arrived at Portsmouth from France in the Dutchess of Grammond I have ordered to this place on their...
30383From George Washington to Henry Laurens, 7 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have the Honor to inform you, that on sunday morning the left wing of the Army moved towards the North river—The right followed yesterday; and the second line which forms the rear division, is also now in motion. I shall advance, as fast as I can, consistently with the circumstances of the weather and the health of the Troops. The Enemy, from the advices of our parties of observation, were...
30384To George Washington from Henry Laurens, 7 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have had the honor of presenting to as many Members of Congress as have been convened in this City since the adjournment from York, Your Excellency’s several favors of the 28th & 30th June & 1st Inst: & at their special Instance have caused them to be printed for the information of the public. I arrived here on Tuesday last, but hitherto have not collected a sufficient number of States to...
30385Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Stephen Moylan, 7 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
7 July 1778 . Conveys GW’s wish that Moylan “collect the whole of the cavalry , without delay, as well the unarmed as the armed, and after a little refreshment, and getting the horses shod &c. proceed moderately towards the North river to join the army.” Cavalry “accoutrements” that arrived “to the Eastward” were “ordered immediately on—These will meet us shortly, it is to be hoped on the...
30386To George Washington from Brigadier General James Mitchell Varnum, 7 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
I arrived here Yesterday morning on my Way from Rhode Island. I found Mrs Varnum in a distressed Situation, having been robbed of every Article Cloathing, except a morning undress which she had on. I am detained here by a severe Inflamation in the Face, occasioned by a Cold after drawing a troublesome Tooth. I hope to join my Brigade soon, but fear I shall be laid by for several Days. Genl...
30387[July 8.] (Adams Papers)
July 8. I had long since determined to look at France, with a steady Eye and obtain as much Information as I could of her Manners, Institutions and History: but there was another branch of Enquiry in which all America at this time was compleatly uninformed, I mean the Ne gotiations and Dispatches of Ambassadors. The Powers of Europe in general have kept the Letters and Memorials of their...
30388James Moylan to the Commissioners, 8 July 1778 (Adams Papers)
The day before yesterday two of Captain Tuckers prizes arrived here, one of which is loaded with 1400 Quintals of Dry’d Cod Fish, the other with Twenty Chaldron of Coals and seventy Gross of empty Bottles. Both those prizes are Brigs, one of which is of very little value but the other is a new vessel. As no application cou’d yet be made from Mr. Schweghauser, and it being necessary to make...
30389To Alexander Hamilton from Elias Boudinot, 8 July 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
I had concluded your Laurels had produced a forgetfulness of your old friend, but am now rejoicing in my disappointment having your obliging & very entertaining favour of the 5th. Inst. just handed me. With the utmost sincerity I congratulate you & my Country on the kind Interposition of Heaven in our favour on the 28 Ultmo. It seems as if on every Occasion we are to be convinced that our...
30390Musco Livingston to the American Commissioners, 8 July 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Pennsylvania Historical Society Inclos’d is A List of the prisoners on board the Boston, including those which he knows Capt. Tucker would wish to Exchange. I have the Honour to be Gentlemen Your Most Obedient Humble Servant Addressed: The Honble. the Commissioners / to the United States of amer / ica; at / passy Notation: Livingston 8. July 1778. The list, dated July 4 and signed by...