53611To George Washington from Daniel Brodhead, 29 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
Since my last one man was killed by the Indians near the mouth of Cross creek. I suppose this hath been done by some of the Enemies spies. The Country has taken the alarm and several hundred Men are now in arms upon the frontier. I hope we shall be able to repel the Enemy. The Maryland Corps was stationed at a post on the frontier of westmoreland County and have in a body deserted and crossed...
53612From George Washington to Simeon DeWitt, 29 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
Immediately upon receipt of this you will begin to Survey the road (if it has not been done already) to Princeton—thence (through Maiden head) to Trenton—thence to Philadelphia—thence to the head of Elk through Darby, Chester, Wilmington Christiana bridge. At the head of Elk you will receive further orders—I need not observe to you the necessity of noting Towns, Villages & remarkable Houses &...
53613To George Washington from David Forman, 29 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
My Express Returned with your Exclys answer to my letter of Yesterday this Morning three oClock—in answer to your Excly request I observe—that there does not Remain a doubt but that the Fleete that arrived Yesterday is British—There force from the Best observation is 15 Ships of the line and four Frigates—wheather the Frigates are part of the fleete that come from the Westindias with Rodney or...
53614From George Washington to David Forman, 29 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
Your Favor of this Day reached me at 7 oClock. I am much obliged by your attention—& have to thank you particularly for the Advice contained in your Letter respecting a Position & attack . I must beg you will continue to keep me advised of every material Circumstance that occurs—which you will be pleased to do by the mode you propose unless some more expeditious Rout will bring me intelligence...
53615From George Washington to William Heath, 29 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
I send you the inclosed Letters to be transmitted to the several States—which you will be pleased to do as early as possible—I have delayed sendg them on till this Time, least the Object of our Expedition should be too soon disclosed. One of the Letters is left under a flying Seal for your Observation—from wch you will collect the Proportion of Militia still requested from the States for your...
53616From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 29 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
Last Evening I received advice from Gnl Forman of the Arrival of 18 large Ships of War, which were discovered Yesterday morng standg in from the Southward—a Frigate had gone out from the Hook to speak with them—& was retung back again, having sent out a Boat towards them—The Conjecture was that it may be the Fleet of Admiral Hood from the W. Indies—I expect to hear further this Night or...
53617To George Washington from Joseph Reed, 29 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
The Intelligence received by a Flag from Providence is so important that I consider not only a Matter of Respect but of indispinsable Duty to forward it to your Excelly with all possible Dispatch. The Prisoners (American Captains) say that in 24 Fathom Water they fell in with 14 British Men of War of the Line under Admiral Drake, other Vessels made up the whole Squadron to 22 viz. Frigates &...
53618To George Washington from Philip Van Cortlandt, 29 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am favoured with yours of this morning and shall proceed on Immediately, The Boats and stores are all come up so that I Expect to reach Troy this Evening. I am with great respect your Excellencys Obt Hume Sert DLC : Papers of George Washington.
53619From George Washington to Antoine-Charles du Houx, baron de Vioménil, 29 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am just now honored with your Favr of last Evening—A Detatchment of Militia, consistg of a Subn & 25 men, are already ordered for the Protection of your Bakery—about 400 more men will lye near this Place which I think will be full Security so long as you mention. With &a I am DLC : Papers of George Washington.
53620To George Washington from Samuel Miles, 29 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
I had the Honor of receiving your Excellency s favor of the 27th and you may be assured that nothing shall be left undone, that is within my power to accomplish, in the business you have committed to me. but I am sorry to acquaint your Excellency that all the River Craft and top Sail Vessals in this Harbour that can possibly be got ready for sailing within the time limited or for many days...