45831From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Pleasants, 11 September 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
I have [been] waiting hoping to see Mr. Ross. I suppose his indisposition detains him. In the mean time a matter of pressing emergency will not admit a longer delay. It is the sending cloathing or something which may procure it, to our officers in Charlestown. An idea on this subject which you dropt in conversation with me has made impression and led me to enquiries which have proved it was...
45832To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 11 September 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
I am exceedingly obliged by your Excellency’s favor of the 3d. It has indeed relieved me from much anxiety as, from Genl. Gates’s letter of the 20h. Augt. from Hillsborough, there was the greatest reason to apprehend that the whole of the Maryland line and the troops which made a stand with them had been cut off. The stroke, as it is, is severe; but the total loss of the regular troops would...
45833Tuesday the 12th of September 1780. (Adams Papers)
Received two lett one a Letter from Mr. Thaxter. Nothing remarkable this day. Reading a Volume of the Spectator I found something which I will copy. Undoubtedly that of 4 Sept. , on which date Thaxter also wrote to JA ( Adams Family Correspondence Adams Family Correspondence , ed. L. H. Butterfield and others, Cambridge, 1963- . , 3:411–413). Here follows, on three and one-half pages in the...
45834From John Adams to Francis Dana, 12 September 1780 (Adams Papers)
This will be delivered you by Mr. Samuel Hartley, who is recommended to me by Mr. Digges and Mr. David Hartley. I should be obliged to you for any Civilities you may shew him. Mr. Digges recommends him as an open Friend to the American Cause. There is no News here but what you will see in the Leyden Gazette which is my Vehicle for conveying the News. Pray write me if you have any. I shall not...
45835From John Adams to David Hartley, 12 September 1780 (Adams Papers)
I am obliged to you for a Letter of the 14th of August, which was this day delivered me, by your Friend. You was not misinformed when you heard that the Object of my Appointment, was Peace; nor do I differ from your Opinion that this Appointment was honourable; altho I See no Prospect at all, of ever acting in Virtue of it. War, will not last forever it is true: but it will probably last long...
45836From Alexander Hamilton to Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens, [12 September 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
We ought both my Dear Laurens to beg pardon of our friendship for mutual neglect in our correspondence, though I believe you are a good deal in arrears to me, and I am sure one of my letters must have miscarried. I informed you that the application, in favour of Portail, and yourself, had been referred to a general exchange as I expected. When this general exchange will take place is...
45837From Alexander Hamilton to Lieutenant Colonel Richard Varick, 12 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
The following is the address which the Marquis thinks will best answer the purpose—The Right Honorable The Marquis de la Fayette, Marechal de camp of the armies of His Most Christian Majesty and Major General in the Service of the United States. ALS , sold at the Parke-Bernet Galleries, January 20, 1947, Lot 346. Varick was at this time aide-de-camp to Benedict Arnold at West Point. Varick’s...
45838George Washington to Comte de Guichen, 12 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Bergen County [ New Jersey ] September 12, 1780 . Reviews military situation in America. Insists that assistance from French fleet is needed in order to act decisively against the enemy. Emphasizes importance to France of a British defeat in America. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
45839George Washington to Chevalier de la Luzerne, 12 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Bergen County [ New Jersey ] September 12, 1780 . Asks La Luzerne to put letter to Comte de Guichen in cypher and to forward it. Discusses need for a land force to accompany fleet. Emphasizes need of French aid. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
45840To Benjamin Franklin from Dumas, 12 September 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Au pied de la Lettre, il ne se passe rien ici d’interessant. Les Etats d’Hollde. ont mis en commission la requête de quelques Marchands d’Amst., pour obtenir la franchise du transit pour les munitions navales qu’ils font passer en France par le Canal de Gand, l’Escaut, l’Oyse, le Canal de Briare & la Loire à Nantes. L’inaction des Etats-Generaux est encore...