41461From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 5 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
General poor sent down the Bearer Capt. Leigh for 10,000 dollars for the purpose of recruiting, but the military Chest here being intirely exhausted, I must request you, if possible to spare him that sum. But should your stock of Cash not admit of the whole, be pleased to let him have as much as you conveniently can. I am informed that the New Hampshire troops are just now in good temper and...
41462From George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 5 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
The state of Genl Heath’s health making a releif from duty necessary he has received my permission for this purpose — This with other considerations which will occur to yourself, (especially as the condition of the river may tempt the enemy to enterprise something in that quarter), renders your presence there essential I have therefore to request that you may return as soon as convenient to...
41463From George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 5 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
In the Letter which I had the honor of writing to You on the 27th of January, I mentioned that Colo. Armand was young in the service of France; by the Inclosed Letter from him it appears that I had been misinformd. as the Colonel is apprehensive this idea may operate in future to His prejudice, I take the liberty to transmit what he has said upon the subject. I have the Honor to be with the...
41464From George Washington to Colonel Lewis Nicola, 5 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed You will receive an Extract from the General Orders of Yesterday, by which You will find that the sentence of the Court Martial against Thomas Warren of the Invalid Corps has been approved and his execution ordered. I have however since on account of the frequency of capital punishments and from General Woodford’s representation that this was the first offence the prisoner had been...
41465From George Washington to Brigadier General Enoch Poor, 5 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
I am favd with yours of the 29th ulto by Capt. Leigh. Our military Chest being at this time intirely exhausted, it is not in my power to send you recruiting Money by him, but I have given him a letter to Genl Heath, who I hope will be able to spare some from the Chest at the Highlands. I should have been glad had the state of your domestic Concerns permitted you to remain with your Brigade...
41466From George Washington to Major Benjamin Tallmadge, 5 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have received two letters of yours from Wethersfeild—one dated the 15th January—the other without a date —By Colo. Blaine, who I expect will be the Bearer of this, I send twenty Guineas, and two Phials containing the counterpart and Stain for C—— junior, which I wish may be got to him, with as much safety and dispatch as the case will admit of conveniently. It is my further most earnest...
41467To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, 5 February 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 5 Feb. 1780 . Requests advice for the disposition of six Negroes purchased for the state. Tr in Board of Trade Journal ( Vi ); 1 p.; printed in Official Letters Official Letters of the Governors of the State of Virginia , ed. H. R. McIlwaine , ii , 96. TJ’s reply has not been located, but the following minute appears in the Board’s Journal under the same date: “The Executive...
41468To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of War, 5 February 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
As the removal of the public Boards and Public Shops to Richmond may be Attended with very great inconvenience for the want of houses, The Board recommends to his Excellency the Governor to direct that all the escheated houses in Richmond be purchased for public use. Tr in Board of War Letter Book ( MiU-C ).
41469To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of War, [5? February 1780] (Jefferson Papers)
A plan for new modelling the Quarter Masters department in this State. The Quarter Master General, taken from the Line, to draw three rations four forages and receive six hundred dollars ⅌ month in Addition to his pay in the Line, be allowed the use of three public horses. Two assistant Quarter Master Generals to draw each one ration two forages and receive four hundred Dollars ⅌ month...
41470George Washington to Colonel Charles Armand, 6 February 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] February 6, 1780 . States that Pulaski’s and Armand’s troops are to be incorporated and sent to Georgia. Approves of Du Plantier’s desire to be “useful,” but cannot give him a command. Encloses certificate testifying to Armand’s services. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
41471George Washington to Colonel Charles Armand, 6 February 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] February 6, 1780 . Certification of Armand’s service and conduct. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
41472George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 6 February 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] February 6, 1780 . Informs Huntington that Colonel Armand is not going to France. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
41473From Benjamin Franklin to Richard Price, 6 February 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS (draft) and two copies: Library of Congress I received but very lately your kind Favour of Oct. 14 Dr Ingenhausz who brought it having staid long in Holland, I sent the enclos’d directly to Mr L. It gave me great Pleasure to understand that you continue well. Take care of yourself. Your Life is a valuable one. Your Writings, after all the Abuse you & they have met with, begin to make...
41474[Diary entry: 6 February 1780] (Washington Papers)
6th. Clear and tolerably pleasant—wind rather South of West—Snow melting.
41475General Orders, 6 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW . Adj. Gen. Alexander Scammell’s orderly book entry for this date includes the following additional general orders: “A Detachment from the line with three Days Provision will march tomorrow Morning under Command of Major Winder, attended by a surgeon from the Second Pennsylvania Brigade.” “A Detachment from the Maryland line with two Days Provision to March to Morris...
41476From George Washington to Colonel Armand, 6 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have received your two letters of the 4th and fifth. Inclosed you will find a letter to the Board of War, recommending the incorporation of your corps with the late Pulaski’s including the troop command⟨ed⟩ by Capt. Bedkin. I do not unite the Marechaussee, because that corps is destined for a particular service, to which it will be altogether applied in the course of the next campaign, nor...
41477From George Washington to the Board of War, 6 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
In a letter which I wrote to Congress a few days ago, I took the liberty to recommend uniting the remains of the late Count Pulaski’s legion—Colo. Armands Corps—and a small troop of Horse under the command of Capt. Bedkin. The whole to be under the command of Colo. Armand. Should Congress determine upon the measure—Colo. Armand wishes the Resolve, for the incorporation of the Corps, should be...
41478To George Washington from Royal Flint, 6 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
Having finished my service, under the late Comisary General, and having no further connection with the department, my authority, over the affairs of it, is at an end. My continuance here, in such a situation, will afford no advantage to the public, and consequently no great satisfaction to myself. The circumstances, that have occasioned my leaving the army, have no ways abated my wishes for...
41479From George Washington to Brigadier General Edward Hand, 6 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
The number of Genl Officers in Camp is so Small, & of that number, several very anxious for leave to be absent that I am, exceedingly distressed, & put to it to conduct the ordinary business of the Army, with the smallest degree of propriety. I must therefore request, that upon receipt of this Letter you will repair to Camp. With esteem & regard I am Dr Sir—Yr obt Servt ADfS , DLC:GW ; Varick...
41480From George Washington to Brigadier General William Irvine, 6 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed is a request to General Hand to return to Camp. I shall be obliged to you for causing it to be safe delivered. I hope your absence will not exceed the first of April—could you return sooner with convenience, it would be more agreeable to Dr Sir Yr obedt Hble Servt ALS , PHi : Papers of William Irvine; ADfS , DLC:GW ; Varick transcript , DLC:GW . GW signed the cover of the
41481To George Washington from Major General Johann Kalb, 6 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
your Excellency’s letter of the 22d ult: was received the 28th —I have ever Since employed myself in correcting the defects which your Excellency has been pleased to point out. The general want of officers throughout the army is an evil which has long ago broke upon us, attended with every prejudicial consequence. Most of the officers appointed of late have been taken from the Noncommissioned,...
41482To Benjamin Franklin from George Scott, 7 February 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I return you my best thanks for the trouble you took for me in the procuring me my passport— I find I cannot depart until Wednesday— I purposed to have gone this evening, but, on application at the Bureau, my servant found all the places taken. A thought has occurred to me, which has induced me to take the liberty (before my departure) to ask you a...
41483[Diary entry: 7 February 1780] (Washington Papers)
7th. Clear, mild and moderate in the forenoon but little Wind—afternoon rather lowering and cooler.
41484General Orders, 7 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW . Adj. Gen. Alexander Scammell’s orderly book entry for this date includes the following additional general orders: “Hands and Maxwells Brigades will relieve the Morris Town Pickett tomorrow at One o’Clock” (orderly book, 17 Oct. 1779–22 March 1780, DNA : RG 93, Orderly Books, 1775–1783, vol. 33).
41485From George Washington to Royal Flint, 7 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have been favoured with Your Letter of the 6th—As I find by this that you are no longer to continue in the department in which You have for some time acted, I with pleasure avail myself of the present opportunity to inform You, that your conduct in the discharge of your duty so far as it has come to my knowledge, has been much to my satisfaction. From your activity and attention—your...
41486To George Washington from Major General Nathanael Greene, 7 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
The inclos’d copy of a representation from Colo. Berry, an Assistant D.Q.M.G. in this State, will shew your Excellency that a new difficulty has arisen to delay transportation. It is very unfortunate that we should lose the advantage of this favourable turn of conveyance, as the time is just at hand when it will be almost impossible to bring forward the supplies. The Inhabitants are unwilling...
41487To George Washington from Major General Robert Howe, 7 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
I was Yesterday honour’d with your Excellency’s favour of the 5th Instt, and shall in Obedience to your request proceed to my command in a day or two, or Earlier, should you think it requisite, tho’ Some Business very consequential to me requires that time, if it can be Spared me without Injury to service. It has been very lately Suggested to me by one of my friends that your Excellency meant...
41488To George Washington from Samuel Huntington, 7 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honour to forward the enclosed letter from Genl Lincoln address’d to your Excellency. As Major Lane the Express charged with this Letter was late a Prisoner in Savannah, and your Excellency must be anxious to know the State of the Prisoners in the southern Department; I have examined him on that Subject and taken his information in writing which is herewith enclosed, yet hoping...
41489To George Washington from Major Justus Christoph de Meibom, 7 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
About nine months ago I did myself the honour to apply to Your Excellency for leave to send an officer into New York in order to bring out our pay and cloathing. Your Excellency was pleased to give me for answer, that circumstances would not admitt of complying with my request for that time All my endeavours to transact my business in writing having prouved ineffectual to this very time; I...
41490From George Washington to Brigadier General Enoch Poor, 7 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
Lieut. Brewster of the Artillery who is at Fairfeild has occasion for a Man for a particular service who can be depended upon for his fidelity, and who is acquainted with the use of Oars and the management of a Boat, He must be a Native. Be pleased to select such an one from the troops under your command and send him to Mr Brewster. I am &c. Df , in Tench Tilghman’s writing, DLC:GW ; Varick...