1Editorial Note (Washington Papers)
Since 1778, GW had relied on the Culper spy network for intelligence from inside New York City....
2I. From George Washington to Major Benjamin Tallmadge, 19 May 1780 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 8th reached me a few days ago. As C—— junr has totally declined and C—— Senr...
3II. “Amicus Reipublicae” to John Mercereau, 17 May 1780 (Washington Papers)
The 22d Regiment & Simcoe’s Cavalry occuppy ⟨the⟩ Redoubts at Richmond. The 82d Regt is Stationed...
4III. “Amicus Reipublicae” to John Mercereau, 20 May 1780 (Washington Papers)
In Consequence of an Express from Europe to Sir Henry Clinton pr the Pearl Frigate intimating...
5IV. Unknown to Francis Van Dyke, c. 26 May 1780 (Washington Papers)
Eight or teen Ships of war the Largist twenty four guns. a Rainforce ment of three thousand men...
6V. “Amicus Reipublicae” to John Mercereau, c.27 May 1780 (Washington Papers)
The hopes we entertained of procuring Something of importance to convey in the Course of this...
7VI. To George Washington from Lieutenant Colonel Marinus Willett, 29 May 1780 (Washington Papers)
The bearer of this is Mr Van Dyck, who will be able to give you a particular account of the...
8VII. “Amicus Reipublicae” to John Mercereau, 1 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
An expedition is forming (on Some part of ⟨ illegible ⟩ Hackensack, but as it is conceiv⟨able⟩ ⟨...
9VIII. From George Washington to Francis Van Dyke, 17 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
Pursuant to the plan agreed on between us, you are to use yr utmost endeavours to communicate...
10IX. “Amicus Reipublicae” to John Mercereau, 24 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
Friday last arrived [at] Sandy Hook Genl Clinton with abt 5000 fighting Men according to the best...