53521To George Washington from William Heath, 23 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
I arrived yesterday at Crompond, where I intended to remain for some days to take the advantage of the forages in the vicinity of Pines bridge. I had but just encamped, when a demand for fifty teams came from the Quartermaster general—This obliged me to remove nearer the river with a view to cover Westpoint and avail myself of the water-transportation for forage and provisions. On the moment...
53522To George Washington from Thomas McKean, 23 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to inclose to your Excellency several Acts of Congress relating to exchanges of Prisoners, one dated the 14th of June last, the others the 21st and 22d Instant; which are in answer to your letter of the 17th Instant; and I hope they will meet your wishes on this subject. Portsmouth is said to be evacuated, and Lord Cornwallis is still fortifying at York-town and Glocester; he...
53523To George Washington from John Stark, 23 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have ventured to detain three Armourers in this department untill your pleasure shall be known, two of which I determine to send to the westward under the direction of Colonel Willet and the other is to go to Saratoga with me. Your Excellency will be pleased to consider that when a gun is out of repair (tho perhaps a trifle would put it in repair) a Soldier is rendered unfit for duty, and it...
53524To George Washington from Goose Van Schaick, 23 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
My being Superceeded by Colo. Hazen lays me under peculier Embarrisments, and Confiding in the Justice of Congress. I beg Leve to be permitted to go to Phelidelphia in order to lay my Case before Congress, for that Justice which my Rank Intitels me too. I am with Respect your Excellencys Most Obedient Humb. Servt DLC : Papers of George Washington.
53525To George Washington from James Mitchell Varnum, 23 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellency’s Letters to Congress inclosing the Memorial from the Officers of the Rhode Island and Connecticutt Lines, respecting Promotions in their District to the Rank of Brigadier General, is before the Committee mentioned in my Letter of the 20th instant. Upon the present Arrangement their Claim appears well founded; But should the proposed Alteration take Place, Promotions will...
53526To Benjamin Franklin from the Marquise de Lafayette, [August 24 or 26] 1781 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mde. De La fayette offre ses tendres hommages, a monsieur franklin, elle a fait sa commission pour Mr. D’aguesseau, qui La assurée que Laffaire de m. Alexander, seroit jugée la semaine prochaine. Mde. De La fayette prie monsieur franklin de recevoir Lassurance des voeux bien sinceres, quelle forme pour Le suçcés dune affaire qui L’interesse. Elle Lui...
53527Friday August 24th. 1781. (Adams Papers)
This day at about 3 o’clock P.M. we arriv’d at Narva after having rode night and day from Neuermuhlen Which we left the 21st at about 3 o’clock A.M. The distance from Riga here is 409 Russian Wersts 7 of Which make 5 English Miles; Part of this way, the roads are very fine as is the soil but here and there you find a station of Sand. Just before you come to Nenal (a Village which is about 110...
53528James Lovell to Abigail Adams, 24 August 1781 (Adams Papers)
After giving a few Lines for you yesterday to the Commissary General of Prisoners who was going for Boston; I held Conversation with a Capt. Mason who had just landed from a Flag of Truce of Bermuda. He sailed from the Texel May 29 was taken close off the Capes of Delaware, after about 8 weeks passage and carried to the island from whence he is now arrived on parole to release another Captain...
53529From Benjamin Franklin to ——— Brochier, 24 August 1781 (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft) and copy: Library of Congress On Enquiry this Day I do not find that you have yet drawn upon me as I expected for the Money you had kindly advanc’d in relieving our poor Prisoners at Lisbon. If any fresh Charges on that Account have accru’d since the Letter you honour’d me with Dated the 16th of January, please to add them to the former, and draw upon me for the whole, and your Bill...
53530From Benjamin Franklin to William Carmichael, 24 August 1781 (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft) and two copies: Library of Congress On looking over your Letters I am asham’d to find my self so much & so long in your Debt. I thank you for making me acquainted with Mr. Sonnerat. He appears a very amiable Man, and is full of Intelligence & Information. We are all much obliged to Count de Montmorin, for his friendly Assistance in our Affairs. Please to present him my thankful...
53531To Benjamin Franklin from Dumas, 24 August 1781 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Honoré des 3 vôtres du 6 au 16 court. [courant], je ne veux pas différer de vous en accuser la réception, en attendant que je puisse vous expédier une pour le Congrès, que je prépare, & dont le contenu vous plaira.— Ce que vous m’aviez marqué de la Boutique , n’a été dit qu’à des Patriotes assez honnêtes, pour convenir ingénument que vous aviez raison. Je...
53532To Benjamin Franklin from Parish & Thomson, 24 August 1781 (Franklin Papers)
LS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania It is with some degree of concern that we are now obliged to trouble you in relating a circumstance, which, if not put to rights, may tend, not only to hurt the Cr.[Credit] of our very worthy friend Mr. Ross of Philadelphia, but also that of the united States. Knowing the friendly part you took in his concerns while in France, we hope our now addressing...
53533William Temple Franklin to Jonathan Williams, Jr., 24 August 1781 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress I received my dear Friend, your Letters of the 19 & 14 Inst. The Bills contain’d in the Letter shall soon be return’d you. Those contained in former Letters I have regularly sent you back, accepted or barr’d. More underwent the latter Fate than I believe you expected. It is yourself only that is to blame, for instructing me in registring the Bills in so good a method,...
53534General Orders, 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
A Subaltern from Colonel Van Schaicks regiment will join the Light Infantry under Colonel Scammell to do the duty of Quarter Master in that corps. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
53535From George Washington to Elias Dayton, 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
Be so good as to use your best endeavours to obtain intelligence from York and Staten Island, that we may know what effect our late movements have produced. ascertain the strength of the Enemy on Staten Island, & whether any Troops have arrived from Virginia—What Boats could, on an emergency, be procured between Newark &and Amboy for transporting Troops if they should be required. and hold...
53536From George Washington to David Forman, 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have recd yours of yesterday—There is nothing in Count de Grasse having arrived at New port. I imagine the fear of his coming upon the Coast has made Graves run in—You will continue to Watch the Motions of the fleet at the Hook and inform me of any alterations in their situation. I am moving with part of the Army to Springfield. I am Dear Sir Yr most obt servt. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
53537To George Washington from John Gibson, 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
Just as I was closing the packet to your Excellency I Reced two letters from the Revd Mr ZeisBerger at the Moravian Towns on Muskingum, a Copy of which I now inclose, the intelligence therein contained is very alarming. I have sent to alarm the Country and hope they will turn out. I am apt to Believe that part relative to Johnson is without foundation as the French Creek is so low that they...
53538From George Washington to François-Joseph-Paul, comte de Grasse-Tilly, 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
I take the earliest Opportunity to inform your Excellency—that by a Letter which the Count de Rochambeau has received from Newport—The Count de Barras has taken a Resolution to join your Fleet in the Cheasapeak for which Purpose he intended, if the Winds should prove favorable, to depart from Newport on the 21st instant, This Information is communicated to your Excellency, that you may take...
53539From George Washington to Abijah Hammond, 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
Congress have been pleased to refer to me a petition from you to them for liberty to go a voyage to sea for the recovery of your Health—To this I consent, and you have leave of absence for six Months, upon the following condition, that you do not go on board any armed Vessel as a marine Officer or in any character which shall entitle you to a share of prize money. I am &c. DLC : Papers of...
53540From George Washington to William Heath, 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
You will please to furnish the Teams required by the Qr Mr General without a moments delay—These same teams, or some others, may reach you in time to answer the purposes you speak of. I am halted for want of them, and have my movements, the success of which depends absolutely upon celerity, impeded. Colo. Smith will apply for a party to assist the transportation at the Ferry, which I desire...
53541From George Washington to William Heath, 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
Colo. Pickering is in want of Three Travelling Forges to compleat the number for the Troops on this side the River, I wish you to supply them from your Command, and have them replaced from West Point, where there is a number that may be fit for service with very small repairs. I am Sir Your Most Humble Servant MHi : Heath Papers.
53542To George Washington from William Heath, 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am honored with another of your Letters of this date, have ordered one Travelling Forge from each Division of this army, (Three in the Whole) with the Horses, drivers, and one workman to each Forge, to be immediately detached and sent to Kings ferry, there to take the orders of the Adjutant General. I have the honor to be with the greatest respect your Excellencies most Obedient Servant DNA...
53543To George Washington from Henry Knox, 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
Account of the Ordnance which will be attached to the American Army in the intended operations to the Southward. Field Artillery 2 — 12 pounders 6 — 6 prs 4 — 3 prs brass 3 — 5 1/2 inch howitzers brass The above with implements, carriages complete, and 200 rounds to each piece, with the proper quantity of small stores.
53544From George Washington to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have sent Major Gibbs to join your Corps in the room of Major Galvan, as you are so well acquainted with the former. I need say nothing more respecting him but that I am persuaded he will equal your most favorable expectations. It was impossible with any propriety to have ordered that Gentleman you Mentiond on that service, after he had been employed the whole of the last Campaign in the...
53545To George Washington from Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
This letter will be Handed By cll Morris who waits upon Your Excellency with Gal Greene’s Sentiments upon the different ways to Improve Count de Grasses assistance. I Have Been desired to Add my Accounts But the last letter I Had the Honor to write Has Anticipated the Informations Which Gral Greene wanted me to give. The Light Infantry are 850—the Pennsylvania 600—Virginia exchanged soldiers...
53546To George Washington from Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
J’ai l’honneur de Vous adresser trois lettres qui m’ont été remises pour le G énér al Duportail, Mrs de Laumoi et de Cambrai. Ces Officiers desirent infiniment d’être échangés et ils n’ont gueres de ressources pour y parvenir que les bontés de Votre Excellence. Je la supplie de considerer que leurs services dans les Etats du Sud pourroient être bien utiles dans les circonstances actuelles; les...
53547From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
The detachment under your command is to march to Springfield in New Jersey by two Routes. The left Column with which you will go is to be composed of the Light Troops and York Regiments (if Courtlands should get up in time) and four light Feild pieces with the Baggage of these Corps. The right Column is to consist of the park of Artillery— O’dnance Stores—The Quarter Masters and Commissary’s...
53548From George Washington to Jotham Loring, 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
Your Letter of the 15th instt is received—As the Matter of a second Trial requested by you, was fully considered in my Reply to you of the 6th of April last, I cannot consent to order any Further Proceedings in your Case—and have only to request that this Letter may close the Correspondence on the Subject. I am &ca DLC : Papers of George Washington.
53549From George Washington to Robert Morris, 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
Immediately after you left Camp, I applied to Mr Tarlé the French Intendant and requested to know the quantity of Flour which he could spare us and where he would wish to have it replaced. I have not been able to ascertain either of these points, but from a conversation which passed yesterday between Mr Tarle and Colo. Stewart on the subject, I do not imagine we shall obtain more than 1000 or...
53550From George Washington to William Smallwood, 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have duly received your favor of the 9th Inst. together with the enclosure from the Marquis de la Fayette of the 6th. Long before this time, I flatter myself the 3d Regt and all the Levies & Recruits which have been raised for the Maryland Line have marched to join the Army—If by any accident they have been detained beyond your expectations, I must urge in the most pressing Manner, that they...