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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
CALENDAR OF
THE CORRESPONDENCE OF
GEORGE WASHINGTON
COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE CONTINENTAL ARMY
WITH THE OFFICERS
IN FOUR VOLUMES
VOL. II
October 19, 1778 -December 9, 1780
PREPARED FROM THE ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPTS
IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS BY JOHN C.
FITZPATRICK, DIVISION OF MANUSCRIPTS
WASHINGTON
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
1915
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CALENDAR
1778 Nixon, John. Fredericksburgh. To [George] Washington
OCT. 19 [Fredericksburg]. Opinion in answer to queries
in council of war of Oct. 16. A. L. S. 2 pp.
F. II, 275
1778 Pugh, Jacob. [Fredericksburg.] Intelligence from Can-
OCT. 19 ada: Force at Niagara and Detroit; fortifica
tions ; vessels on Lake Erie ; troops at Montreal,
etc. A. D. of Tench Tilghman. 1 p. 29, 246
1778 Scott, Charles. Near Bedford [New York]. To [George]
OCT. 19 Washington [Fredericksburg]. His movement
toward King s Bridge; rumored evacuation of
New York City; transports at [Sandy] Hook;
efforts to collect intelligence. A. L. S. 2 pp.
27, 308
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Perth Amboy [New
OCT. 19 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Fredericks-
burg]. Sailing of a British fleet from Sandy
Hook. A. L. S. 2 pp. 27, 313
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander,] Lord. Perth Amboy [New
OCT. 19 Jersey], Extract of letter [to George Washington,
Fredericksburg]. Intelligence of movement of
British ships.
Intelligence from a spy of departure of British
ships from New York. Contemporary copy.
1 p. In handwriting of John Laurens. En
closed in preceding entry. D. I, pt. 1, 101
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Comte
OCT. 20 D Estaing, Boston]. The British expedition to
the West Indies. Draft. 3 pp. In handwrit
ing of John Laurens. D. I, pt. 1, 97
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Koyal Flint
OCT. 20 [Camp]. Establishment of flour magazines on
east side of the Hudson; preparation necessary.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. B. VI, pt. 2, 477
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [Maj.] Gen.
OCT. 20 [Horatio] Gates [Danbury]. British embarka
tion at New York; troops ordered to Hartford.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. B. VI, pt. 2, 467
803
804 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [Maj.] Gen.
OCT. 20 [William] Heath [Boston]. Embarkation of
British at New York. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHemy. B. VI, pt. 2, 469
1778 Washington,] Gfeorge]. Fredericksburg. To Col. Thomas
OCT. 20 Seymour, Hartford. Settlement of his accounts
[for services of troop of Connecticut volunteer
horse] in 1776. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. VI, pt. 2, 473
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Maj. Gen.
OCT. 20 John Sullivan, Providence, Rhode Island]. Brit
ish embarkation at New York; intentions of en
emy, etc. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. VI, pt. 2, 471
1778 Anonymous. [Long Island.] Intelligence of British em-
OCT. 20 barkation; destination of the fleet; wood supply
being hurried into [New York] City. 1 p. En
closed in Scott to Washington, 1778, Oct. 20.
27, 334
1778 Boubee, - de. [Boston.] To [Comte D Estaing,
OCT. 20 Boston]. Sailing of a British fleet from New
York; ships remaining; provisions from England;
sufferings of French naval prisoners; the ration
allowed them. Extract. 2 pp. (In French)
Enclosed in D Estaing to Washington, 1778,
Oct. 23. 28, 18
Translation by Alexander Hamilton, 28, 8.
1778 Brown, Nathaniel. Intelligence obtained by: Embarka-
OCT. 20 tion of British troops at New York; force at
Fort Washington; ships sailed for [Sandy] Hook;
wood for the fleet and the town supply; forage;
Refugees to sail with the fleet. 3 pp. Enclosed
in Scott to Washington, 1778, Oct. 21. 28, 2
1778 Duportail, [Louis Le Begue] Near Providence [Rhode
OCT. 20 Island]. To [George Washington, Fredericks-
burg]. Submits plan for fortifying Boston;
British embarkation at New York; Duportail s
stay at Providence; destination of British fleet;
strength of the embarkation. A. L. S. 2 pp.
(In French) 28, 31
[1778] [Duportail, Louis Le Begue.] Description of works neces-
[Ocr. 20] sary to be erected in and about Boston. A. D.
7 pp. Enclosed in preceding entry. 27, 33
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEOEGE WASHINGTON 805
1778 Estaing, [Comte D .] Boston. To [George] Washington
OCT. 20 [Fredericksburg]. Lafayette s challenge to [Fred
erick Howard, Earl of] Carlisle; report of Lord
Carlisle s choosing a substitute; requests Wash
ington to stop the affair. L. S. 3 pp. (In
French.) 28, 6
Translation by John Laurens, 28, 4. In Sparks, Letters to Washing
ton, 2, 224.
1778 Hand, Edward. Poughkeepsie [New York]. To [George]
OCT. 20 Washington, Fredericksburg. Gov. [George]
Clinton s plan for an expedition against Che-
mung; distressed condition of inhabitants of
German Flats; supplying them with rations.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Oct. 21. 27, 324
1778 Measam, George. Springfield [Massachusetts]. To [George]
OCT. 20 Washington [Fredericksburg]. The blanket sup
ply, and clothing forwarded to camp. A. L. S.
1 p. 27, 324
1778 Measam, George. Springfield [Massachusetts.] Invoice
OCT. 20 of clothing sent to Fredericksburg. A. D. S.
Tabular statement. 2 pp. Enclosed in pre
ceding entry. 27, 327
1778 Mitchell, John. Philadelphia. To [George Washington,
OCT. 20 Fredericksburg]. Chariot suitable for Mrs. [Mar
tha] Washington ; extravagent prices ; efforts to
obtain a bear-skin. A. L. S. 1 p. 27, 328
1778 Putnam, Israel. [Fredericksburg.] To [George] Washing-
OCT. 20 ton [Fredericksburg]. Opinion in answer to
queries of October 14 [on winter quarters].
A. L. S. 1 p. F. II, pt. 1, 209
1778 Thruston, C[harles] M[ynn]. Fredericksburg. To [George]
OCT. 20 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Statement of his
case; his resignation A. L. S. 4pp. 27,330
1778 Scott, Charles. Near Bedford [New York]. To [George]
OCT. 20 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Forwarding in
telligence. A. L. S. 1 p. 27, 332
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Elizabethtown [New
OCT. 20 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Fredericks-
burg]. Maj. [Richard] HowelFs intelligence;
British shipping at Sandy Hook. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Preceded by L. S. duplicate of Stirling s letter
of Oct. 19. ante. 27, 320
1778 Vanderhovan, John. [Staten Island.] To Brig. Gen. Wil-
OCT. 20 Ham Maxfield [Maxwell, Elizabethtown]. Em
barkation of troops from Staten Island ; report of
806 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
King of Prussia [Frederick the GreatJ s and Em
press of Russia [Catherine II] s intention to aid
England; destination of British fleet. A. L. S.
2 pp. 28, 45
1778 V[an]d[er]h[ovan,] J[ohn]. [Staten Island]. To [Brig. Gen.
OCT. 21 William Maxwell, Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Embarkation of British and their destination;
dismantling forts at New York. A. L. S. 2 pp.
28, 46
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Comte D Es-
OCT. 21 taing, Boston]. Transmitting intelligence;
French conquest of Dominica. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of John Laurens. D. I, pt. 1, 103
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Brig. Gen.
OCT. 21 Edward Hand, Albany]. The Chemung expedi
tion; supplies for settlers of the German Flats.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VI, pt. 2, 487
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [Maj.] Gen.
OCT. 21 [William] Heath [Boston]. March of Convention
troops to Charlottesville, Virginia. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman. In Ford, 7,
222, note. B. VI, pt. 2, 479
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Fredericksburg. To [Maj.] Gen.
OCT. 21 [William] Heath [Boston]. Forwarding intelli
gence of British movements at New York. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VI, pt. 2, 481
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [William Al-
OCT. 21 exander,] Lord [Stirling, Elizabethtown, New
Jersey]. Intercourse with enemy at Shrewsbury
[New Jersey]. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. VI, pt. 2, 485
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Maj. Gen.
OCT. 21 [John] Sullivan [Providence, Rhode Island].
Transmitting intelligence of British movements
at New York; taking of Dominica by the French.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. VI, pt. 2, 438
1778 Bayley, Jacob. Newbury [New Hampshire]. To George
OCT. 21 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Spies sent into
Canada; British fortifying at St. Johns and Isle-
aux-Noix; moccasins, snow-shoes, etc. ; cutting a
road to Canada; need of camp kettles and blan
kets. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 16
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON
807
1778 Estaing, [Comte D ]. Boston. To [George] Washington
OCT. 21 [Fredericksburg]. Anxiety for Lafayette; ex
pense of another campaign to the British; the
[Peace] Commissioners; safety of Boston.
A. L. S. 3 pp. (In French) 28, 29
Translation by John Laurens, 28. 27.
1778 Gates, Horatio. Danbury [Connecticut]. To [George]
OCT. 21 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Route of troops
to Hartford; destination of British fleet. A. L. S.
2 pp. 28, 14
1778 Greene, Nathanael. Fishkill [New York]. To [George]-
OCT. 21 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Need of men to
transport forage down the river; carpenters and
masons; numbers of men necessary to carry on
the Quartermaster department; numbers taken
up by work at West Point; need of a draft from
the Army. A. L. S. 3 pp. 28, 37
1778 Heath, W[illiam]. Boston. To [George] Washington
OCT. 21 [Fredericksburg]. Acknowledging Washington s
letter without date [Oct. 17]; opinion of desti
nation of British fleet; DuportaiPs plan for for
tifying Boston; Capt. [David] McFall s desired
change of allegiance. A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered
Oct. 27. 28, 20
1778 Lockwood, James and Samuel Gates. New York State.
OCT. 21 Relation of conduct of Capt. [Josiah] Stoddard
at Norwalk in taking a prisoner from the civil au
thority. D. S. 1 p. Endorsed: "Evidence
against Capt Stoddard." W
1778 McDougall, Alexander. Fredericksburg. To [George]
OCT. 21 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Opinion in answer
to queries in council of war of October 16. (Min
utes of the council in full, preceding the opinion.)
L. S. 15 pp. F. II, 243
1778 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
OCT. 21 [George] Washington [Fredericksburg]. Opinion
in answer to queries of October 14 and 15 [on
winter quarters]. A. L. S. 3 pp.
F. II, pt. 1, 283
1778 Scott, Charles. Near Bedford [New York]. To [George]
OCT. 21 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Sergeant [Na
thaniel Brown] s account of sickness in British
fleet and Army; sailing of fleet from New York;
Scott s health. A. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 25
808 LJBRAKY OF CONGBESS
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. To [George] Wash-
OCT. 21 ington [Fredericksburg]. Sailing of the second
British fleet; Jfoseph] Galloway s letter as evi
dence of British intended evacuation of New
York. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 24
1778 Walker, Thomas. Boston. To Maj . Gen. [William] Heath
OCT. 21 [Boston]. Case of a British officer who desires to
change his allegiance [Capt. David McFall].
A. L. S. 3 pp. 28, 22
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Comte D Es-
OCT. 22 taing, Boston]. Direction taken by the British
fleet. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. D. I, pt. 1, 105
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Maj.] Gen.
OCT. 22 [William] Heath [Boston]. Removal of Conven
tion troops to Virginia; sailing of British fleet
from New York and its probable destination;
militia for defense of Boston. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman. In Ford, 7,
221. B. VI, pt. 2, 489
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [William Alex-
OCT. 22 ander,] Lord [Stirling, Elizabethtown, New Jer
sey]. Intentions of enemy at New York ; strength,
etc. ; publication of intelligence by Congress, etc.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. B. VI, pt. 2, 495
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [Brig. Gen.
OCT. 22 Charles Scott, Bedford]. Strength of enemy in
New York; obtaining secret intelligence; Baron
Knyphausen s complaint. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VI, pt. 2, 497
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [Maj.] Gen.
OCT. 22 [John] Sullivan [Providence, Rhode Island].
Sailing of British fleet from New York and its
destination. Draft signed. 2 pp. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. VI, pt. 2, 491
A copy Is entered in 1779, Mar. 1. Court of Inquiry.
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [Col. Charles
OCT. 22 MynnThruston, Camp]. His resignation and sei-
tlement of accounts. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VI, pt. 2, 507
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 809
1778 Clinton, George, Philip John Schuyler and Edward Hand.
OCT. 22 To [George Washington, Fredericksburg]. Re
port on expediency of an expedition against the
Indians and the town of Chemung. Contempo
rary copy by Richard Kidder Meade. 2 pp.
C. C. 152, 6, 423
1778 Clinton, James. Continental Village [New York]. To
OCT. 22 [George Washington, Fredericksburg]. Forward
ing a court-martial proceeding; Col. [Goose]
V[an] Schaick s desire to commence his march;
clothing returns. L. S. 1 p. 28, 39
1778 Brewster, Caleb. Norwalk [Connecticut]. To Maj. Ben-
OCT. 22 jamin Tallmadge [Bedford ? New York], Sailing
of a British fleet from New York; report of in
tended evacuation; draft of tories in Queen s
County. A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Scott to
Washington, 1778, Oct. 22. 28, 49
1778 Flint, Royal. Fredericksburg. To [George] Washington
OCT. 22 [Fredericksburg]. Legislative act empowering
commissaries to secure all flour and wheat in
the State; estimate of supplies obtainable; meat
and flour supply; magazines. A. L. >S. 2 pp.
28,47
1778 Malcom, Wpfflam]. Fort Clinton [New York]. To
OCT. 22 [George] Washington [Fredericksburg]. Pro
visions; boards for barracks; desirability of
knowing the number of men to be wintered at
Fort Clinton. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 40
1778 Muhlenberg, P[eter]. West Point [New York]. To
OCT. 22 [George] Washington [Fredericksburg]. Request
for furlough to go to Virginia; state of his affairs.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Oct. 28. 28, 42
1778 Scott, Charles. Near Bedford [New York]. To [George]
OCT. 22 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Transmitting in
telligence received through Maj. [Benjamin]
Tallmadge. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 50
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Elizabethtown [New
OCT. 22 Jersey]. To [George Washington, Fredericks-
burg]. Embarkation at New York; [Comte]
Pulaski s repulse of an attempted surprise by
the British [at Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey];
British fleets gone to Europe and the West
Indies; preparations for a further embarkation.
A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 44
810 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1778 Sullivan, John. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
OCT. 22 Washington [Fredericksburg]. The British on
Rhode Island; lack of evacuation indications.
A. L. S. 1 p. Answered Oct. 24. 28, 83
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To Maj. Gen.
OCT. 23 [Benedict] Arnold [Philadelphia]. Destruction of
property at [Little] Egg Harbor; sailing of Brit
ish fleet from New York. Draft signed. 2 pp.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VI, pt. 2, 499
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Baron de
OCT. 23 Kalb, Fishkill]. Men from Maryland brigades
to assist in bringing forage down the river.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. VI, pt. 2, 503
1778 [Washington, George.] [Fredericksburg.] Instructions to
OCT. 23 Maj. Gen. [Alexander] McDougall [Camp]. March
of troops to Hartford. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. VI, pt. 2, 501
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Col. [William]
OCT. 23 Malcom [West Point]. Settlement of accounts
of wounded officers; clothing matters. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VI, pt. 2, 505
1778 Anonymous. [Little Compton, Rhode Island]. To [Maj.
OCT. 23 Gen. John Sullivan, Providence, Rhode Island].
British about to leave New York; troops ordered
to West Indies and Halifax; confusion on Rhode
Island; transports; suggests enterprise against
Conanicut [Island]; requests permission to bring
off British sheep. Contemporary copy. 2 pp.
Enclosed in Sullivan to Washington, 1778, Oct.
26. 28, 81
1778 Estaing, [Comte D ] Boston. To [George] Washington
OCT. 23 [Fredericksburg]. Intelligence of the British
fleet; Lafayette. L. S. 2 pp. (In French)
Answered Oct. 31. 28, 10
Translation by Alexander Hamilton, 28, 7.
1778 Pine, [William]. [Near Bedford, New York.] Intelligence
OCT. 23 brought from Long Island : Embarkation of
British; reported capture of Halifax; uncer
tainty of people in New York that an evacuation
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 811
is intended; troops intended for West Indies or
South Carolina. 2 pp. Enclosed in Scott to
Washington, 1778, Oct. 25. 28, 65
1778 [Scott, Charles.] [Near Bedford, New York.] Intelligence
OCT. 23 brought by a deserter: Position and strength of
British corps in the vicinity of Fort Washington.
1 p. Enclosed in Scott to Washington, 1778,
Oct. 25. 28, 64
1778 [Washington, George.] [Fredericksburg.] To Comte D Es-
OCT. 24 taing [Boston]. Efforts to dissuade Lafayette
from challenging [Frederick Howard, Earl] Car
lisle. Draft. 3pp. In handwriting of John Lau-
rens. In Ford, 7, 207, note. D. I, pt. 1, 107
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Maj.] Gen.
OCT. 24 [Horatio] Gates [Hartford]. Destination of Brit
ish fleet; general directions dependent on ene
my s appearance. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. B. VI, pt. 2, 511
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To Maj. Gen.
OCT. 24 [William] Heath [Boston]. Orders contingent
upon British attempt on Boston. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VI, pt. 2, 513
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Maj. Gen.
OCT. 24 Alexander McDougall, Hartford]. Orders gov
erning his movements contingent upon destina
tion of British fleet. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. B. VI, pt. 2, 519
1778 Washington, George. [Fredericksburg.] To [Maj. Gen.
OCT. 24 Pliilip John Schuyler, Camp ?]. Transportation
of flour from Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VI, pt. 2, 509
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [William Al-
OCT. 21 exander,] Lord Stirling [Elizabethtown, New
Jersey]. Intelligence of British embarkation; re
pair of road to King s Ferry. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VI, pt. 2, 517
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Maj. Gen.
OCT. 24 [John] Sullivan [Providence, Rhode Island].
Destination of British fleet; advance of troops
from Hartford. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. B. VI, pt. 2, 515
812 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1778 Gray, Ebenezer. Norwalk [Connecticut]. To Maj. Gen.
OCT. 24 [Horatio] Gates [Danbury, Connecticut]. Sailing
of a British fleet; second fleet in readiness at
[Sandy] Hook; troops on board; preparations of
merchants; retirement of British below Kings-
bridge; epidemic among enemy s horses [the
glanders?]. Contemporary copy. 2 pp. En
closed in Gates to Washington, 1778, Oct. 25.
28, 57
1778 Lincoln, B[enjamin]. Philadelphia. To [George Washing-
OCT. 24 ton, Fredericksburg]. Letters and introductions
of Washington; commencement of Lincoln s
journey to Southern Department; state of his
wound. A. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 51
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Brig.] Gen.
OCT. 25 [James] Clinton [Peekskill]. Orders consequent
on latest intelligence of British. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of John Laurens. B. VI, pt. 2, 535
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Comte D Es-
OCT. 25 taing, Boston]. Further intelligence of fleet re
cently sailed from New York. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
D. I, pt. 1, 111
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Maj. Gen.
OCT. 25 [Horatio] Gates [Hartford]. Misinformation as to
British fleet. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. VI, pt. 2, 523
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [Maj. Gen.
OCT. 25 William Heath, Boston]. Mistaken intelligence
respecting sailing of the British fleet. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman. In Ford, 7,
226, note. B. VI, pt. 2, 525
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Baron de
OCT. 25 Kalb [Fishkill]. Ordering his division nearer
West Point. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VI, pt. 2, 533
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To Maj. Gen.
OCT. 25 [Alexander] McDougall [Hartford]. Orders con
sequent on latest intelligence of British in New
York harbor. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. VI, pt. 2, 531
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 813
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Fredericksburg. To [Maj. Gen.
OCT. 25 Israel Putnam, Highlands]. Uncertainty of Brit
ish intentions. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHeniy. B. VI, pt. 2, 521
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Brig. Gen.
OCT. 25 Charles Scott, Bedford], Secret service matters ;
imprisonment of commissaries. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VI, pt. 2, 537
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Fredericksburg. Instructions to
OCT. 25 Capt. [Robert] Smith [Camp]. Actions of Capt.
[John] Stith. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Richard Kidder Meade. B. VI, pt. 2, 539
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [William
OCT. 25 Alexander,] Lord [Stirling, Elizabethtown, New
Jersey]. Orders consequent on authentic intelli
gence of British movements. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VI, pt. 2, 529
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Fredericksburg. To Maj. Gen.
OCT. 25 [John] Sullivan [Providence, Rhode Island]. Mis
taken intelligence respecting sailing of British
fleet. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. VI, pt. 2, 527
1778 Anonymous. Little Compton [Rhode Island]. To [Maj.
OCT. 25 Gen. John Sullivan, Providence, Rhode Island],
British troops gone to the West Indies and Hal
ifax; British shipping at Rhode Island; enemy s
intentions. Contemporary copy. 2 pp. En
closed in Sullivan to Washington, 1778, Oct. 26.
28, 79
1778 Gates, Horatio. Danbury [Connecticut]. To [George]
OCT. 25 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Transmitting let
ter of Maj. [EbenezerJ Gray; capture of the Sep
tember mail packet. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 55
1778 Gates, Horatio. Hartford. To [George] Washington
OCT. 25 [Fredericksburg]. Arrival of troops at Hartford.
A. L. S. 1 p. Answered Oct. 27. 28, 61
1778 Gates, Horatio. Albany. To Col. [Timothy] Bedel [Haver-
[OCT.?] 25 hill, Massachusetts], Introducing Capt. [Joseph]
Traversi, accompanying Lt. [John?] Singleton
814 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
into Canada; opportunity to send a flag. Con
temporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Bedel to
Washington, 1778, Nov. 5. 28, 245
1778 I. [Secret service.] [Staten Island.] To Col. Matthias
OCT. 25 Ogden, Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. Embarka
tion for West Indies; the Cork fleet; forage
drawn for the fleet. A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed in
Stirling to Washington, 1778, Oct. 29. 28, 157
1778 Pickering, Timothy. Hartford. To [George] Washington
OCT. 25 [Fredericksburg]. Retention of clothing at
Springfield [Massachusetts] for troops stationed
in that vicinity. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 59
1778 Scott, Charles. Near Bedford [New York]. To [George
OCT. 25 Washington, Fredericksburg]. Forwarding intel
ligence received from Lt. [William ?] Pine and a
deserter. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 63
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Lt. Col.
OCT. 26 [Aaron] Burr [West Point]. His pay while on
leave. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. In Sparks, 6. 101.
B. VI, pt. 2, 541
1778 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Fredericksburg. To Sir Henry
OCT. 26 Clinton [New York]. Resolution of Congress re
fusing David Franks authority to act as Com
missary to British prisoners and requesting ap
pointment of a successor. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of James McHenry. E. 189
[1778] [Baylor, George.] [Paramus, New Jersey]. Intelligence
[OCT. 26] obtained from a deserter: British to be advanced
towards Paramus. 1 p. Enclosed in preceding
entry. 28, 72
1778 Beatty, John. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To [George]
OCT. 26 Washington [Fredericksburg]. [David] Franks
refusal to aid British prisoners; Beatty s com
plaint to [Joshua] Loring; exchange of prisoners.
L. S. 3 pp. 28, 66
1778 [Continental Congress, President.] [Philadelphia.] Plan
OCT. 26 for subduing Canada transmitted [to Comte de
Vergennes] through Benjamin Franklin. Con
temporary copy. 8 pp. In handwriitng of
Robert Hanson Harrison and Richard Kidder
Meade. In Journals of Congress (Library of
Congress edition) under date of Oct. 22. W
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 815
1778 Estaing, [Comte D ]. Boston. To [George] Washington
OCT. 26 [Fredericksburg]. Appreciation of Washington s
exactness; destination of the British fleet; forti
fications at Boston and value of a general plan
for defensive works; secret matter to be com
municated by [Jean] Holker. L. S. 3 pp. (In
French) 28, 96
Translation by Alexander Hamilton, 28, 93.
1778 Grayson, William. [Fredericksburg.] To [Lt.] Col. Robert
OCT. 26 H[anson] Harrison [Fredericksburg]. Request
for leave to go to Philadelphia to settle his ac
counts; intention to resign. A. L. S. 1 p. An
swered Oct. 28. 28, 98
1778 Heath, W[illiam]. Boston. To [George] Washington
OCT. 26 [Fredericksburg]. Letter from Maj. Gen. [Baron]
Riedesel and Brig. Gen. [James] Hamilton; pro
visions; removal of the Convention troops. L. S.
2 pp. 28, 73
1778 McCulloch, John Whitefield. [Near Bedford, New York].
OCT. 26 Intelligence brought by: Positions of British
regiments around King s Bridge. Ip. Enclosed
in Scott to Washington, 1778, Oct. 26. 28, 93
1778 Parsons, Samuel Hfolden]. Middletown [Connecticut].
OCT. 26 To [George Washington, Fredericksburg]. Ap
pointment of Capt. George Starr to take charge
of leather belonging to the Continent and pur
chase shoes, cartouche boxes, etc.; his ability;
leather caps; clothing matters; desire to be with
his brigade during the winter. A. L. S. 4 pp.
28, 88
1778 Putnam, Rufus. New Milford [Connecticut]. To Maj.
OCT. 26 Gen. [Horatio] Gates [Hartford]. Requesting an
early exchange for Capt. [Nathan] Goodale;
recital of his deeds. L. S. 3 pp. Enclosed in
Gates to Washington, 1778, Oct. 28. 28, 107
1778 Riedesel, [Baron] and James Hamilton. Cambridge [Mas-
OCT. 26 sachusetts]. To Maj. Gen. [William] Heath
[Boston]. Orders from Washington; provision
ships; march of the Convention troops. Con
temporary copy. 4 pp. Enclosed in Heath to
Washington, 1778, Oct. 26. 28, 75
1778 Scott, Charles. Near Bedford [New York]. To [George]
OCT. 26 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Intelligence from
deserters of British force above Kingsbridge;
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horses captured by Capt. [George] Walls; com
plaint of officers of Eastern troops; desertions.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 91
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord], Elizabethtown [New
CT - 26 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Fredericks-
burg]. Opinion in answer to queries of Oct. 14
and 15 [on winter quarters], A. L. S. 2 pp.
F. II, 235
1778 Sullivan, John. Providence [Khode Island]. To [George]
CT - 26 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Destination of
the British fleet; Sullivan s readiness. A. L. S.
1 p. Answered Oct. 29. 28, 77
1778 Vanderhovan, John. [Staten Island ?] To Cornelius Van-
O CT - 26 derhovan, Metuchen [New Jersey]. Number of
British troops embarked; destination; assur
ances of South Carolina loyalists to Sir Henry
Clinton; troops left at Staten Island; stores;
confusion in the fleet; horses left by British.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in Stirling to Washing
ton, 1779, Oct. 29. 28, 158
1778 Winship, Ebenezer. Albany. To Brig. Gen. [Edward]
CT - 26 Hand [Albany]. Return of stores on hand in the
several posts of the Northern Department, Al
bany excepted. A. D. S. of Thos. Tolman for
Ebenr. Winship. 2 pp. Enclosed in Hand to
Washington, 1778, Oct. 29. 28, 143
1778 Washington, George. [Fredericksburg.] To [Comte D Es-
CT - 27 taing, Boston]. Awaiting accounts from Europe;
D Estaing s solicitude for Lafayette; end of the
British Peace Commission. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton. In Ford,
7, 234. D. I, pt. 1, 113
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [Maj. Gen.
CT - 27 Horatio Gates, Hartford]. Probabilities of Brit
ish evacuating New York; capture of a mail
packet; clothing matters. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Caleb Gibbs. B. VI, pt. 2, 543
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Maj. [Eben-
CT - 27 ezer] Gray [Norwalk, Connecticut]. Secret serv
ice and forwarding of his intelligence. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VI, pt. 2, 551
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [Maj. Gen.
OCT. 27 William Heath, Boston]. [Brig.] Gen. [Louis Le
COBBESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 817
Begue] Du Pox-tail s plan for defenses of Boston;
Capt. [David] McFall s professions [of friendship
for America.] Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Kobert Hanson Harrison. B. VI, pt. 2, 545
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [George Mea-
OCT. 27 sam, Springfield, Massachusetts]. Clothing for
[Maj.] Gen. [Horatio] Gates division; old cloth
ing, etc. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexan
der Hamilton. B. VI, pt. 2, 553
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Col. [Goose]
OCT. 27 Van Schaick [Camp]. Reasons for pardoning
John Yeoman. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VI, pt. 2, 549
1778 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Fredericksburg. To [Brig. Gen.
OCT. 27 Charles Scott, Bedford]. Misinformation respect
ing British embarkation at New York; murmur
ing of officers over orders. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Richard Kidder Meade. In Sparks,
6, 101. B. VI, pt. 2, 547
1778 Cortlandt, Philip [Van]. Near Wappin[ger] s Creek [New
OCT. 27 York]. To [George Washington, Fredericksburg].
Provisions for his regiment ; need of clothing; re
quest for a traveling forge and carpenter s tools;
enemy near Peanpack [Pepacton, Delaware
County, New York] and call for reenforcement.
A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 100
1778 Greene, Nathanael Fredericksburg. To [George] Wash-
OCT. 27 ington [Fredericksburg]. Winter quarters and
plan for insuring a supply of provisions. L. S.
4 pp. F. II, pt. 1, 231
See also: Greene. Estimate. 1778, Oct. 19.
1778 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
OCT. 27 [George] Washington [Fredericksburg]. Clothing
for his New Jersey brigade; officers clothing.
A. L. S. 1 p. 28,116
1778 Schaick, G[oose] V[an]. Continental Village [New York].
OCT. 27 To [George] Washington [Fredericksburg]. Po
sition of his brigade and Col. [Philip Van] Cort-
landt s regiment. L. S. 1 p. 28, 117
1778 Stark, John. Albany. To [George] Washington [Freder-
OCT. 27 icksburg]. Acknowledging orders to go to Rhode
Island. L. S. 1 p. 28, 115
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1778 Stark, John. Albany. To Capts. [Peter] Porter and [Dan-
OCT. 27 iel] Pomeroy [Albany]. Discharge of their de
tachment. Contemporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed
in Hand to Washington, 1778, Oct. 29. 28, 144
1778 Sullivan, John. Providence [Rhode Island]. To Maj.
OCT. 27 Gen. [Horatio] Gates [Springfield, Massachusetts].
Quiet at Rhode Island; destination of British
fleets; forwarding flour eastward. Contempo
rary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in Gates to Wash
ington, 1778, Nov. 2. 28, 206
1778 [Tilghman, Tench.] [Fredericksburg.] Return of number
OCT. 27 of men whose term of service will expire before
spring. Tabular statement. A. D. 1 p.
C. C. 152, 7, 43
1778 Vanderhovan, John. [Staten Island]. To Cornelius Van-
OCT. 27 derhovan, Metuchen [New Jersey]. Movement
of British troops; force on Staten Island and
positions for winter quarters. A. L. S. 1 p.
28, 160
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Fredericksburg. To George
OCT. 28 Measam [Springfield, Massachusetts]. Urgent
need of clothing; colors of uniforms issued.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton and Tench Tilghman.
B. VI, pt, 2, 567
1778 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Fredericksburg. To Brig. Gen.
OCT. 28 [Peter] Muhlenberg [West Point]. Clothing mat
ters; leave of absence. Draft. 2pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. VI, pt. 2, 559
1778 Cooke, N[oah]. Fredericksburg. To George Washing-
OCT. 28 ton, Fredericksburg. Withdrawal of complaint
against [Capt. Henry P.] Livingston. A. L. S.
1 p. 28, 124
1778 Flint, Royal. [Fredericksburg.] To [Lt.] Col. [Tench]
OCT. 28 Tilghman [Fredericksburg]. Requests informa
tion regarding provisions collected by [Brig.]
Gen. [Jacob] Bayley. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 134
1778 Greene, Nathanael. Fredericksburg. To [George] Wash-
OCT. 28 ington [Fredericksburg]. [Maj.] Gen. [Philip
John] Schuyler s proposed Canadian expedition;
collection and repair of batteaux; request to be
informed of the line of cantonment [for winter
quarters] decided on. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered
Oct. 29. 28, 135
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 819
1778 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. [Fredericksburg.] To Col.
OCT. 28 Clement Biddle [Camp ?] Compensation to
[James] Willis for destruction of his grain. Auto,
draft signed. 1 p. B. VI, pt. 2, 563
1778 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. [Fredericksburg.] To Maj.
OCT. 28 Gen. [Horatio] Gates [Hartford]. Lottery to reg
ulate color of uniforms issued; Gates to repair to
Boston. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. VI, pt. 2, 555
[1778] H[arriso]n, R[obert] H[anson]. [Fredericksburg.] To Col.
[OCT. 28] [William] Grayson [Camp]. Settlement of his
accounts and proposed resignation. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. B. VI, pt. 2, 561
1778 Harrison, Robert II[anson]. [Fredericksburg.] To Baron
OCT. 28 de Kalb [Fishkill]. Clothing matters. Auto,
draft signed. 1 p. B. VI, pt. 2, 557
1778 Heath, W[illiam]. Boston. To Maj. Gen. [Horatio] Gates
OCT. 28 [Springfield, Massachusetts]. Forwarding intelli
gence ; march of Convention troops. Contempo
rary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in Gates to Wash
ington, 1778, Nov. 2. 28, 208
1778 Hulifer, John, William Buggy and Nicholas Rabley. [Near
OCT. 28 Bedford, New York.] Intelligence: Troops at
Kingsbridge; Cathcart s Legion ordered to Long
Island; [Maj.] Gen. [William] Tryon in command
at Kingsbridge. 2 pp. Enclosed in Scott to
Washington, 1778, Oct. 29. 28, 155
1778 Heath, W[illiam]. Boston. To [George] Washington
OCT. 28 [Fredericksburg]. Feeling among people at Bos
ton of improbability of British attack; expected
departure of French fleet and consequent change
of fortification plans; march of Convention
troops; their baggage and feeling against the
British government. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 118
1778 Gates, Horatio. Hartford. To [George] Washington
OCT. 28 [Fredericksburg]. Clothing orders; seizure of
flour going to Boston on private account; indi
cation of enemy s abandonment of an offensive
war plan. A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered Nov. 1.
28, 120
1778 Gates, Horatio. Hartford. To [George] Washington
OCT. 28 [Fredericksburg]. Exchange of Capt. [Nathan]
Goodale. A. L. S. 1 p. 28,122
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1778 McDougall, Alexander. [Fredericksburg]. To [George]
OCT. 28 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Leave of absence
for [Brig.] Gen. [John] Nixon; need of grain for
the public horses. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 128
1778 Nixon, John. New Milford [New Jersey]. To [George
OCT. 28 Washington, Fredericksburg]. Requesting a
furlough. Recent copy. 1 p. 27, 335
1778 Oswald, Eleazer. Philadelphia. To [George Washington,
OCT. 28 Fredericksburg]. Resignation and reasons there
for. Recent copy. 2 pp. 28, 127
1778 Paterson, John. Hartford. To [George Washington,
OCT. 28 Fredericksburg]. State of clothing of his brigade.
A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 132
1778 Smallwood, W[illiam]. Fishkill [New York]. To [George]
OCT. 28 Washington, Fredericksburg]. Need of blankets
and clothing for his brigade ; reenlistment of the
nine month s men; their furlough and clothing.
L. S. 1 p. 28, 131
1778 [Stirling, William Alexander, Lord.] [Elizabethtown, New
OCT. 28 Jersey.] Memorandum of intelligence: British
embarkation and troops on Staten Island; foray
into Monmouth; breaking up of the Staten Island
encampment. A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in
Stirling to Washington, 1778, Oct. 29. 28, 159
1778 Uniforms, cloth for. Certificate of color of cloth drawn
OCT. 28 for the various regiments by Rob[ert] H[anson]
Harrison, R[ichard] K[idder] Meade, Tench
Tilghman, James McHenry, Alex[ander] Hamil
ton, Henry Ph[ilip] Livingston, C[aleb] Gibbs
and Alexander Scammell. D. S. 1 p. with
slips attested as drawn. W
1778 Uniforms, cloth for. Certificate of drawing for various
OCT. 28 regiments in event of a surplus of blue cloth by
Rob[ert] H[anson] Harrison, James McHenry,
C[aleb] Gibbs and Alexander Scammell. D. S.
1 p. with slips attested as drawn. W
[1778] Willis, James. [Fredericksburg.] Petition [to Gen.
[OCT. 28] George Washington]. Reimbursement for loss
of grain. D. S. 1 p. Endorsed: "Granted"
B. VI, pt. 2, 565
1778 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Fredericksburg. To [Maj. Gen.
OCT. 29 Horatio Gates, Hartford]. The command at
Boston ; dismissal of Massachusetts militia called
CORRESPONDENCE OP GEOKGE WASHINGTON 821
out for defence of Boston; removal of Convention
troops; fortifications at Boston. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VI, pt. 2, 569
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Maj. Gen.
OCT. 29 [Nathanael] Greene [Fredericksburg]. Postpone
ment of the Canadian expedition; batteaux; dis
position of Army in winter quarters ; British in
New York; preparations necessary, etc. Draft.
3 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VI, pt. 2, 575
1778 [Washington, George.] [Fredericksburg.] To [Maj. Gen.
OCT. 29 William Heath, Boston]. Want of flour. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VI, pt. 2, 571
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Maj. Gen.
OCT. 29 John Sullivan, Providence, Rhode Island]. State
of American troops at Rhode Island; misinfor
mation regarding British fleet. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VI, pt. 2, 573
[1778] Anonymous. [Near Bedford, New York]. Intelligence from
[OCT. 29] a deserter: Troops to be left at New York; those
that sailed for Halifax; British intentions;
troops for the West Indies; talk of a foraging ex
pedition. 3 pp. Enclosed in Scott to Washing
ton, 1778, Oct. 29. 28, 152
1778 Hand, Edward. Albany. To [George] Washington [Fred-
OCT. 29 ericksburg]. [Brig.] Gen. [John] Stark s failure
to report particulars of the command at Albany;
returns; expiration of term of service of Massa
chusetts militia; Stark s discharge of same; pro
visions for Fort Schuyler; need of clothing for
troops. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Nov. 12.
28, 137
1778 Hand, Edward. Albany. Orders: Revocation of dis-
OCT. 29 charge issued by [Brig.] Gen. [John] Stark to
Capts. [Peter] Porter s and [Daniel] Pomeroy s
detachment. Contemporary extract. 2 pp.
Enclosed in Hand to Washington, 1778, Oct. 29.
28, 145
1778 Howell, Richard. [Near Sandy Hook.] To Maj. Gen.
OCT. 29 [William Alexander,] Lord Stirling, Elizabeth-
town [New Jersey]. Capture of the New Broom
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by the British; movements of shipping; embar
kations. A. L. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in Stirling to
Washington, 1778, Nov. 1. 28, 198
1778 Malcom, W[illiam]. Fort Clinton [New York]. To [George
OCT. 29 Washington, Fredericksburg]. Troops about
Fort Washington; British embarkation and
other preparations. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 147
[1778] Malcom, W[illiam]. [Fort Clinton, New York.] To
[OCT. 29J [George Washington, Fredericksburg]. Capt.
[Edmond ?] Lewis pay. A. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 149
1778 Moss, John. Philadelphia. Invoice of clothing sent to
OCT. 29 camp [at Fredericksburg] for use of the Virginia
troops. A. D. S. 1 p. Tabular statement.
Countersigned by Christian Febiger. Enclosed
in Febiger to Washington, 1778, Nov. 4. 28, 242
1778 Scott, Charles. Near Bedford [New York]. To [George]
OCT. 29 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Embarkation in
telligence and evacuation of New York; enemy s
force at Kingsbridge; difficulties in obtaining
information; necessity of Scott s leaving the
Army. A. L. S. 3 pp. 28, 150
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Elizabethtown [New
OCT. 29 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Fredericks-
burg]. Movement of British shipping; comple
tion of embarkation for West Indies and Halifax;
evacuation conjecture; Refugee association;
Col. [Daniel] Morgan s position. A. L. S. 2 pp.
28, 156
[1778] Tallmadge, Benjamin. Bedford [New York]. To [Brig.]
[OCT. 29j Gen. [Charles] Scott [near Bedford]. Intelligence
from Long Island : British troops embarking for
the West Indies; confirmation of capture of
Dominica and Turks Islands by the French.
A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Scott to Washington,
1778, Oct. 29. 28, 154
1778 Tilghman, T[ench]. Fredericksburg. To Royal Flint
OCT. 29 [Camp]. The proposed Canadian expedition; or
ders against forwarding flour and provisions.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. VI, pt. 2, 579
1778 Vanderhovan, John. New York. To Cornelius Vanderho-
OCT. 29 van, Metuchen [New Jersey]. Augmentation of
fleet; bets on Virginia being its destination;
shipment of goods; troops on Staten Island;
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 823
guard-ships at New York. A. L. S. 2 pp. En
closed in Stirling to Washington, 1778, Oct. 29.
28, 161
1778 Clarke & Nightingale. Providence [Rhode Island]. To
OCT. 30 Thomas Mumford and Zebdial Rogers. Orders
to purchase and forward flour to [Maj.] Gen.
[John] Sullivan. In 1779, Mar. 1. Court of In
quiry.
1778 Heath, Wfilliam]. Boston. To [George] Washington
OCT. 30 [Fredericksburg]. March of the Convention
troops; danger of Sir Henry Clinton attempting
a rescue at the Hudson river crossing. A. L. S.
1 p. 28, 162
1778 Heath, W[illiam]. Boston. To [George] Washington
OCT. 30 [Fredericksburg]. Packet from Maj. Gen. [Wil
liam] Phillips to Sir Henry Clinton; the former s
behavior and arrest. L. S. 4 pp. 27, 60
1778 Laneuville, Chevalier de. Fredericksburg. To [George]
OCT. 30 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Granting of his
brevet brigadiership by Congress; disinclination
to arouse dissatisfaction and intention to depart
for France. A. L. S. 2 pp. 27, 110
1778 Lee, Henry, [jr.] [On the Lines.] To [Brig. Gen. Charles
OCT. 30 Scott, near Bedford, New York]. Cautiousness
of British; troops ordered to Long Island; two
fleets fallen down to watering place, a third at
the wharfs; chances of an evacuation; purpose
of sending troops to Long Island; position to
oppose enemy s sallies. A. L. S. 4 pp. En
closed in Scott to Washington, 1778, Oct. 30.
28, 176
1778 Measam, George. Hartford. To [George] Washington
OCT. 30 [Fredericksburg]. Clothing matters; color; is
sues to [Maj.] Gen. [Horatio] Gates troops.
A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 114
1778 Measam, George. [Hartford.] Return of French clothing
OCT. 30 forwarded to Fredericksburg from Springfield
from Oct. 12 to 27. A. D. S. 1 p. Tabular
statement. Enclosed in preceding entry.
28, 113
1778 Scott, Charles. Near Bedford [New York]. To [George]
OCT. 30 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Intelligence from
Maj. [Henry] Lee [jr.] ; position of Col. [Mordecai]
Gist s regiment. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 174
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1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord.] Elizabethtown [New
OCT. 30 Jersey]. To [George] Washington, Fredericks-
burg]. Number of British troops embarked;
preparations for a second embarkation; evacua
tion of New York and Rhode Island. A. L. S.
1 p. 28, 170
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord.] Elizabethtown [New
OCT. 30 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Fredericks-
burg]. Sailing of British fleets from New York;
refusal of British to receive prisoners sent into
the city; reports from American prisoners sent
out; tory insistence that a strong garrison is to
be left at New York. A. L. S. 2pp. 28,172
1778 Sullivan, John. Providence [Rhode Island]. Permit to
OCT. 30 Clarke & Nightingale to transport provisions.
In 1779, Mar. 1. Court of Inquiry.
1778 Washington, George. [Fredericksburgh.] To Dr. [John]
OCT. 31 Connolly, Philadelphia. Has referred his letter
to Congress. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. E. 363
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Comte D Es-
OCT. 31 taing, Boston]. Intelligence of the British fleet;
chance of a British demonstration before Boston ;
predatory warfare; a secret matter and Lord
Carlisle s declination of Lafayette s challenge.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. In Ford, 7, 237. D. I, pt. 1, 115
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Brig.] Gen.
OCT. 31 [Louis Le Begue] Du Portail [Boston]. Fortifi
cations at Boston; defenses of Philadelphia.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. VI, pt. 2, 585
1778 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. [Fredericksburg.] ToMaj. [Eben-
OCT. 31 ezer] Gray [Norwalk, Connecticut]. Reports of
plundering of Long Island inhabitants^ preven
tion, etc. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. VI, pt. 2, 589
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Col. [Wil-
OCT. 31 Ham] Malcom [West Point]. Provision supply
[at West Point]; barracks; courts-martial; intel
ligence from New York. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VI, pt. 2, 587
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 825
1778 [Washington, George.] [Fredericksburg.] To [Brig. Gen.
OCT. 31 Charles Scott, Bedford]. Secret service matters ;
resignation ; criminal practices of certain officers
in seizure and sale of goods. Draft. 3 pp. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VI, pt. 2, 581
1778 Burro wes, John. Middletown Point [New Jersey]. To
OCT. 31 [Maj. Gen. William Alexander, Lord Stirling,
Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Sailing of a British
fleet from Sandy Hook; arrival of another from
the Narrows. A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Stir
ling to Washington, 1778, Nov. 1. 28, 201
1778 Culper, Samuel. [Setauket, Long Island]. To [Brig. Gen.
OCT. 31 Charles Scott, Near Bedford, New York]. Brit
ish force in and about New York; destination of
the fleet; kind of clothing shipped; news from
England of British intentions; wood sent to
Rhode Island and quantity in New York; sale
of rum; Culper s fears of discovery. A. L. S.
2 pp. Enclosed in Scott to Washington, 1778,
Nov. 7. 28, 285
1778 Flint, Royal. Fredericksburg. To [Lt.] Col. [Tench]
OCT. 31 Tilghman [Fredericksburg]. Forwarding flour
to the eastward; the flour supply. A. L. S.
2 pp. 28, 189
1778 Heath, Wplliam]. Boston. To [George] Washington
OCT. 31 [Fredericksburg]. Correspondence with Maj.
Gen. [William] Phillips; reasons for treatment
accorded Phillips. L. S. 3 pp. Answered
Nov. 12. 28, 178
1778 Jones, Cadwalader. [On the Lines.] To Lt. Col. [Eleazer]
OCT. 31 Lindsey [Hackensack, New Jersey]. [Maj.] Gen.
[Charles] Grey s intended movement. A. L. S.
1 p. Enclosed in Stirling to Washington, 1778,
Oct. 31. 28, 188
1778 Lesley, Joseph. [Fredericksburg, New York.] Examina-
OCT. 31 tion of by James McHenry: Force of enemy
above [King s] Bridge; position of British regi
ments.
Brett, George. Examination of by McHenry: British
regiments near Fort Washington; position of the
Hessians, etc. 1 p. In handwriting of McHenry.
W
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1778 Marwin, William. Middletown Point [New Jersey]. To
OCT. 31 [Maj. Gen. William Alexander,] Lord Stirling
[Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Movement of
British ships. A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed in
Stirling to Washington, 1778, Nov. 1. 28, 200
1778 Scott, Charles. Near Bedford [New York]. To [George]
OCT. 31 Washington [Fredericksburg]. British troops
under orders for Long Island; preparation of
fleets; rumored loss of Jamaica. A. L. S. 1 p.
28, 184
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Elizabethtown [New
OCT. 31 Jersey]. To [George] Washington, Fredericks-
burg]. British fleet at Sandy Hook; embarka
tion preparations at New York. A. L. S. 1 p.
28, 186
[1778] Trech, - . [Fredericksburg, New York.] Examina-
[OCT. 31?] tion of by Alexander Hamilton: Position of Hes
sian regiments; British shipping in the [Hudson]
River. 1 p. In handwriting of Hamilton. W
[1778] [Stirling, William Alexander, Lord]. [Elizabethtown?
[OCT. ?] New Jersey.] Plan of attack [on Egg Harbor,
New Jersey]. A. D. 1 p. Endorsed by Wash
ington: ". . . . plan for disposing the Refugees
of Egg harbor." W
1778 Stoddard, Josiah and Others. Bedford [New York]. To
OCT. Col. Elisha Sheldon [Bedford]. Condition of the
regiment [2d Light Dragoons]; Sheldon s inca
pacity; request for him to retire. Contemporary
copy. 3 pp. Original signed by 14 officers.
Enclosed in Blackden to Washington, 1779,
July 18. 33, 358
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. [Fredericksburg.] To Maj. Gen.
Nov. l [Horatio] Gates [Boston]. His want of flour;
intention of British. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison. B. VII, 1
1778 Washington, George. [Fredericksburg.] To [Chevalier de]
Nov - ! Laneuville. [Fredericksburg]. His lack of op
portunity to serve America. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. VII, 7
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Fredericksburg. To Brig. Gen.
Nov. 1 [John] Paterson [Hartford]. Clothing for his
brigade. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. VII, 5
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 827
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [William Al-
Nov. 1 exander, Lord Stirling, Elizabethtown, New Jer
sey]. Uncertainty of the situation; report of
capture of Jamaica by the French. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 3
1778 Beatty, John. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To [George]
Nov. 1 Washington, Fredericksburg. Delay in obtain
ing entrance into New York; Sir Henry Clinton s
dismissal of [David] Franks and demand for sup
plying provisions, etc. to British prisoners. L. S.
2 pp. 28, 192
1778 Lindsey, Eleazer. [Hackensack, New Jersey.] To [Maj.
Nov. l Gen. William Alexander,] Lord Stirling [Eliza
bethtown, New Jersey]. Successful scout to Ber
gen. Recent copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Stirling to
Washington, 1778, Nov. 1. 28, 197
1778 Nixon, John. Camp Woodbury [New York], To [George]
Nov. l Washington [Fredericksburg]. Exchange of
Capt. [Nathan] Goodale. A. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 190
1778 Schaick, G[oose] V[an]. Continental Village [New York].
Nov. l To [George] Washington [Fredericksburg]. Re
questing permission to precede his regiment to
Albany. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 194
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Elizabethtown [New
Nov. l Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Fredericks
burg]. British embarkation for the West Indies;
feeling of the tories; news from [Lt.] Col. [Eleazer]
Lindsey. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 195
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Fredericksburg. To [Brig.] Gen.
Nov. 2 [Peter] Muhlenberg [Highlands]. Command in
the Highlands. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. VII, 11
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Maj. Gen.
Nov. 2 Israel Putnam, Highlands]. General directions
for taking command at Hartford. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VII, 9
1778 Anonymous. Near Bedford [New York]. " Intelligence by
Nov. 2 an inhabitant from York": Amount of wood
in the wood-yards; shipment of goods; sale of
rum; embarkation of troops; position of troops
in the city; rumor of evacuation. A. D. of Charles
Scott. 2 pp. Enclosed in Scott to Washington,
1778, Nov. 2. 28, 215
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1778 Flint, Royal. Fredericksburg. To [James] McHenry
Nov. 2 [Fredericksburg]. Thanks for Act of [New York]
legislature transmitted; exchange of salt for
grain. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 217
1778 Gates, Horatio. Springfield [Massachusetts]. To [George]
Nov. 2 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Letters of Heath
and Sullivan; memorial from officers [Nov. 2,
regarding clothing]. A. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 204
1778 Heath, W[illiam]. Boston. To [George] Washington
Nov. 2 [Fredericksburg]. Delay in march of Convention
troops; request respecting sick officers; blankets
and kettles sent Brig. Gen. [Jacob] Bayley. L. S.
1 p. Answered Nov. 12. 28, 202
1778 McHenry, James. [Fredericksburg.] To [Royal] Flint
Nov. 2 [Camp]. Act for better supplying Army with
flour and wheat; suggestion of exchange of salt.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. VII, 17
1778 McHenry, James. Fredericksburg. To Col. G[oose] V[an]
Nov. 2 Schaick [Peekskill]. March of his troops. Auto,
draft signed. 1 p. B. VII, 13
1778 M[eade,] R[ichard] K[idder]. Fredericksburg. To Col.
Nov. 2 [Stephen] Moylan [near Elizabethtown, New
Jersey]. Settlement of accounts of a contractor.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. VII, 15
1778 Measam, George. Springfield [Massachusetts]. To [George]
Nov. 2 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Return of cloth
ing delivered [Maj.] Gen. [Horatio] Gates divi
sion; remonstrance of officers against return of
mens old clothing into store; forwarding cloth
ing to Fredericksburg; clothes furnished Knox s
Artillery. A.L. S. 3pp. 28,210
1778 Pine, [William]. Bedford [New York]. Intelligence [from
Nov. 2 New York]: Wood and forage supply in New
York; tory militia; sale of rum; sailing of a
British fleet. A. D. of Charles Scott. 2 pp.
Enclosed in Scott to Washington, 1778, Nov. 2.
28, 216
[1778] Poor, Enoch and Others. [Fredericksburg.] Memorial to
[Nov. 2] Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates [Fredericksburg]. Cloth
ing and pay for the troops; dissatisfaction that
will be caused by compelling the soldiers to turn
in their old clothing. D. S. by Poor and thirteen
others. 3 pp. Endorsed by Tench Tilghman:
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 829
"Representation of officers of Poors, Pattersons
& Learneds Brigades on subject of Cloathing."
W
1778 Scott, Charles. Near Bedford [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 2 Washington [Ffedericksburg]. Difficulty in ob
taining intelligence; inquiry as to British forage
and wood supply; Capt. [George] Walls efforts
respecting the British shipping; Capt. [Eli] Leav-
enworth s actions. A. L. S. 3 pp. 28, 213
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Col. [John]
Nov. 3 Crane [Providence, Rhode Island]. Resignation
of Lt. [Zaccheus] Dunnell. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 31
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Maj.] Gen.
Nov. 3 [Horatio] Gates [Boston]. Transportation of bag
gage of Convention troops by water; principle of
precedence in exchanges. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. VII, 19
1778 Washington,] G[eorge.] [Fredericksburg.] To [Maj. Gen.
Nov. 3 William Heath, Boston]. Difficulty in procuring
flour; removal of Convention troops. Draft.
3 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harri
son. B. VII, 21
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To Col. Henry
Nov. 3 Jackson [Boston]. Resignation of Lt. John Jack
son and Ensign William Barber. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 29
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [Maj. Gen.
Nov. 3 John Sullivan, Providence, Rhode Island]. Maj.
[Silas] Talbot s exploit; British fleet at Sandy
Hook. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VII, 25
1778 Bland, Theodorick. Bedford [New York]. To [George
Nov. 3 Washington, Fredericksburg]. Prospects of re-
enlisting the men; furlough and back pay; re
cruits from infantry to the cavalry; bounty;
concentrating the regiment ; appointment of offi
cers. A. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 222
1778 Flint, Royal. [Fredericksburg.] To [Lt.] Col. [Richard
Nov. 3 Kidder] Meade [Fredericksburg]. Route of Con
vention troops through Connecticut; provisions
for them. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 225
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1778 Gray, Ebenezer. Norwalk [Connecticut]. To [George]
Nov. 3 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Accusations of
robberies by boats sent to Long Island; expecta
tion of intelligence. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 229
1778 Hall, Josias Carvel. Fishkill [New York]. To [George
Nov. 3 Washington, Fredericksburg]. Draughts en
listed; recruiting difficulties. A. L. S. 1 p.
28, 227
1778 Hall, Josias Cfarvel]. [Fishkill, New York.] Keturn of
Nov. 3 draughts and substitutes enlisted in the Second
Maryland brigade. Tabular statement. 1 p.
Enclosed in preceding entry. 28, 228
1778 Heath, W[illiam]. Boston. To [George] Washington
Nov. 3 [Fredericksburg]. Gov. [Jonathan] Trumbull s
request for change of route of the Convention
troops; difficulties; escorts, carriages and pro
visions. L. S. 3 pp. Answered Nov. 12.
28, 276
1778 Howell, Richard. [Near Sandy Hook.] To Maj. Gen.
Nov. 3 [William Alexander,] Lord Stirling, Elizabeth-
town [New Jersey]. Movements of British ship
ping; troops embarked at New York; their desti
nation. A. L. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in Stirling
to Washington, 1778, Nov. 6. 28, 267
1778 McDougall, Alexander. Second Hills [New Milford, Con-
Nov. 3 necticut]. To [George] Washington [Fredericks-
burg]. McDougall s orders; force of enemy in
New York ; McDougall s opinion respecting win
tering troops in New Jersey; scarcity of flour
supply; clothing for Col. [Rufus] Putnam s
regiment; furloughs; repair of roads; health of
troops; court-martial and escape of a prisoner;
consumption of forage; request for leave of
absence. A. L. S. 4 pp. 28, 220
1778 McHenry, James. [Fredericksburg.] To [William Alex-
Nov. 3 ander,] Lord [Stirling, Elizabethtown, New Jer
sey]. Baggage of Capt. [Nathan] Goodale.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. VII, 27
1778 Mitchell, John. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
Nov. 3 [Fredericksburg]. Minor articles forwarded;
begs acceptance of a bear-skin; invitation to
Mrs. [Martha] Washington; rumor of French
capture of St. Vincent. A. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 218
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 831
1778 Poor, Enoch. Hartford. To George Washington [Fred-
Nov. 3 ericksburg]. Transmitting court-martial pro
ceedings; need of an hospital surgeon. L. S.
1 p. 28, 223
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord] Elizabethtown [New
Nov. 3 Jersey]. To [George] Washington, Fredericks-
burg [New York]. Sailing of British fleet from
New York; report of capture of Jamaica.
A. L. S. 1 p. 12, 160
1778 Alden, Ichabod. Cherry Valley [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 4 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Efforts to unite
the people ; seizure of disaffected and their stock
at the Butternuts; sale of the effects; abuses
endured from the civil authority; feeling between
New York and Massachusetts inhabitants; re
quest for removal of his regiment. A. L. S.
4 pp. 28, 231
1778 Downing, Timothy. [Bedford, New York]. Intelligence
Nov. 4 from New York: British fleet at Staten Island;
its destination; troops left on Long, Staten and
York Islands; changes among British officers;
enemy s intentions; distracted situation of tories;
price of rum, bread and beef; nine-tenths of
New York inhabitants attached to American
cause. A. D. 2 pp. Enclosed in Scott to
Washington, 1778, Nov. 4. 28, 238
1778 Febiger, Christian. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
Nov. 4 [George Washington, Fredericksburg]. Clothing
for Virginia troops; Washington s orders against
clothing issues and the present case; spy-glass.
A. L. S. 3 pp. 28, 240
1778 Scott, Charles. Near Bedford [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 4 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Intelligence from
Timothy Downing and Capt. [George] Walls ; re
port of embarkation of all the British sick; re
quests leave of absence. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 235
1778 Sullivan, John. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
Nov. 4 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Interference of
[Maj.] Gen. [Horatio] Gates command with his
own ; desire for Washington s approbation ; com
missions for officers of Col. [David] Henley s
regiment. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Nov. 12.
28, 233
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1778 Walls, George. [Bergen ? New Jersey.] Intelligence from
Nov. 4 New York: British ships falling down to [Sandy]
Hook; fleet in the East River; number of troops
in New York and on Staten Island; successful
raid of a scouting party near Paulus Hook.
A. D. of Scott. 2 pp. Enclosed in Scott to
Washington, 1778, Nov. 4. 28, 237
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Col. [Theo-
Nov. 5 dorick] Bland [Canaan, Connecticut]. Orders to
direct march of Convention troops to Charlottes-
ville, Virginia; winter quarters for his regiment.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. VII, 41
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To Col. [Philip
Nov. 5 Van] Cortlandt [Peekskill]. His regiment ordered
to the protection of Minisink. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 39
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Comte
Nov. 5 D Estaing, Boston]. Sailing of a fleet from New
York; Lafayette s illness. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
D. I, pt. 1, 119
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Maj. Gen.
Nov. 5 [Horatio] Gates [Boston]. Sailing of a British
fleet from New York; forwarding of letters, etc.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. B. VII, 33
1778 [Washington, George.] [Fredericksburg.] To [Brig.] Gen.
Nov. 5 [Charles] Scott [Bedford]. His relinquishment of
command; instructions to his successor, etc.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James McIIenry.
B. VII, 37
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Maj.] Gen.
Nov. 5 [John] Sullivan [Providence, Rhode Island].
Sailing of British fleet from New York. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VII, 35
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To Maj. [William]
Nov. 5 Washington, near Bedford [New York]. In
structions contingent upon his appointment to
command of the 4th [Continental] Dragoons.
L. S. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman
C. C. 152, 6, 439
The draft by Tilghman Is in B. VII, 43.
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 833
1778 Armand[-Tuffiii, Charles]. [Near Fredericksburg.] To Lt.
Nov. 5 Col. [Alexander] Hamilton [Fredericksburg]. Ac
coutrements needed; pay for his troops; request
for certificate of service from Washington.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 246
1778 [Bayley, Jacob.] Newbury [New Hampshire]. To [George]
Nov. 5 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Intelligence from
Canada ; strength and positions of British troops ;
disposition of French inhabitants since alliance
with France; preparations for winter expedition
into Canada; salt-meat, flour, etc.; need of
clothing; friendship of Canadian Indians. Un
signed letter. 4 pp. 28, 250
[1778] Bayley, Jacob. Newbury [New Hampshire]. To [George]
[Nov. 5] Washington [Fredericksburg]. Memorandum of
expense of spies sent into Canada. A. L. S. 1 p.
Endorsed by McHenry: "Given an order on the
pay-master for 5,000 Doll." 28, 252
1778 Bedel, Timothy. Haverhill [Massachusetts]. To George
Nov. 5 Washington, Fredericksburg. Capt. Frye Bay-
ley s intelligence from Canada; his pay; regi
ment raised by order of Marquis de Lafayette;
pay and clothing needed; desire of the St. Fran
cois Indians to be employed in proposed Canadian
expedition. Recent copy. 2 pp. Answered
Nov. 25. 28, 243
1778 Bedel, Timothy. Haverhill [Massachusetts]. ToMaj.Gen.
Nov. 5 Horatio Gates [Boston]. Capt. Frye Bayley s in
telligence from Canada; need of pay and clo tiling
for regiment raised by order of Lafayette ; desire
of St. Francois Indians to aid; wishes to be in
formed if more men are wanted. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Enclosed in Gates to Washington, 1778, Nov. 16.
29, 19
1778 Flint, Royal. [Fredericksburg.] To [Lt.] Col. [Richard
Nov. 5 Kidder] Meade [Fredericksburg]. Transmitting
route of Convention troops from Springfield to
Fishkill. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 256
1778 Flint, Royal. [Fredericksburg]. Memorandum: Route of
Nov. 5 Convention troops from Springfield [Massachu
setts] to Fishkill [New York]. A. D. S. 1 p.
Enclosed in preceding entry. 28, 257
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1778 Gray, Ebenezer. Norwalk [Connecticut]. To [George]
Nov. 5 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Embarkation of
troops at New York; high price of West Indies
goods. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 258
1778 Livingston, Henry Ph[ilip]. Fredericksburg. To [George]
Nov. 5 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Requesting leave
to resign. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 259
1778 McCellen, Samuel. Woodstock [Rhode Island]. To Peter
Nov. 5 Colt [Hartford?] Rise in prices of provisions;
[Maj.] Gen. [John] Sullivan s intentions. In 1779,
Mar. 1. Court of Inquiry.
1778 McNanghton, Peter and Duncan McNab. [Near Bedford,
Nov. 5 New York]. Examination of : Embarkation of
merchants at New York; seizure of all West
Indies goods; troops on Long Island and at
Kingsbridge; garrison to be kept at New York;
sale of goods. A. D. of Charles Scott. 2 pp.
Enclosed in Scott to Washington, 1778, Nov. 7.
28, 284
1778 Malcom, W[illiam]. Fort Clinton [New York]. To [George
Nov. 5 Washington, Fredericksburg]. Case of [Maj.
Elisha] Painter; clothing for his regiment; re
moval of the chain ; small British force at Paulus
Hook and report of evacuation of New York.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 261
1778 Sackett, Samuel and Others. Continental Village [New
Nov. 5 York]. To. Lt. Col. P[ierre] Regnier [Conti
nental Village]. Requests that he apply to
Washington to station the regiment [4th New
York] on. Long Island Sound. L. S. by Capts.
Sackett, John Davis, Israel Smith, Jonathan
Titus; Lieuts. Nathaniel Norton, James Barrit,
Abraham Hyatt, Rodolph V. Hovenbargh and
Joseph Frilick. 1 p. Enclosed in Regnier to
Washington, 1778, Nov. 7. 12, 175
1778 Smith, Simeon. Fort Stark [New York]. To [Brig. Gen.
Nov. 5 Edward Hand, Albany]. British force at Crown
Point and intentions against the settlements.
Contemporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Hand
to Washington, 1778, Nov. 10. 28, 305
1778 Stewart, Charles. "Doctor Bryans" [Fredericksburg.]
Nov. 5 To [Lt.l Col R[obert] H[anson] Harrison [Fred
ericksburg]. Cols. [William] Butler and [Thomas]
Hartley s expeditions into the Indian country;
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 835
suggested location of forts and flour magazines;
general outline of an expedition against the In
dian country. A. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 253
[1778] [Stewart, Charles.] [Fredericksburg.] Memorandum:
[Nov. 5] Roads leading into the Indian country and other
information. A. D. 1 p. Enclosed in preced
ing entry. 28, 255
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Maj. Gen.
Nov. 6 [Horatio] Gates [Boston]. Case of Maj. Gen.
William Phillips and the Convention troops.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. VII, 45
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Maj.] Gen.
Nov. 6 [William] Heath [Boston]. Exchange of Capt.
[Richard] Masters; case of [Maj.] Gen. [William]
Phillips and the Convention troops. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade
and Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 47
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Fredericksburg. To Maj. Gen.
Nov. 6 [William] Phillips [on the march to Virginia].
Capt. [Richard] Master s application; arrange
ments for comfort of Convention troops on their
march; management of all Convention troops,
affairs under control of Congress. Draft. 3 pp.
In handwriting of James McHenry. In Sparks,
6, 105. E. 191
1778 Gansevoort, Peter. Fort Schuyler [New York]. To Col.
Nov. 6 [Ichabod] Alden [Cherry Valley]. Intentions of
tories and Indians to attack Cherry Valley. Con
temporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Hand to
Washington, 1778, Nov. 10. 28, 306
1778 Holker, [Jean]. Boston. To [George] Washington [Fred-
Nov. 6 ericksburg]. Returning letters for Comte D Es-
taing; sailing of the French squadron; damage
done English fleet by late storm; conference with
Washington. A. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 271
1778 Pulaski, C[asimir, Comte]. Sussex Court House [New
Nov. 6 Jersey]. To [George Washington, Fredericks
burg]. Forwarding reports; lack of forage.
L. S. 1 p. 28, 264
1778 Scott, Charles. Near Bedford [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 6 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Forwarding man
ifestoes [of Congress of Oct. 30 on the barbarity
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of the British and threatening retaliation] to
British lines; reports of British embarkation;
desertions among Eastern troops; efforts to stop
same; Scott s retirement; Col. [Mordecai] Gist s
ability to command. A. L. S. 3 pp. 28, 269
A broadside of this manifesto is in the Library of Congress.
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Elizabethtown [New
Nov. 6 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Fredericks-
burg]. Maj. [Richard] Howell s journal; diffi
culty in obtaining intelligence from New York;
distress of tories; British troops near Fort Wash
ington. L. S. 1 p. 28, 265
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. [Fredericksburg.] To [Brig.] Gen.
Nov. 7 [Enoch] Poor [Hartford]. Approval of court-
martial sentence of Lt. David Gilman. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VII, 53
1778 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. [Fredericksburg.] Instructions
Nov. 7 to Maj. Gen. [Israel] Putnam [Highlands]. Com
mand at Hartford and contingent orders for
marching to Boston. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. VII, 49
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Brig.] Gen.
Nov. 7 [Charles] Scott [Bedford]. Conflict of authority
between Cols. [Nathaniel] Gist and [David] Hen
ley. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VII, 55
[1778] [Washington, George.] [Fredericksburg.] To [William
[Nov. 7 1 Alexander,] Lord Stirling [Elizabethtown, New
Jersey]. Intelligence from New York. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VII, 51
1778 Bayley, Jacob. Newbury [New Hampshire]. To Maj.
Nov. 7 Gen. Horatio Gates [Boston]. Intelligence from
Canada; attitude of Canadians; British force;
clothing for troops; supplies collected. A. L. S.
2 pp. 29, 22
1778 E. P. [Secret service] Boston. Loss of H. M. S. Somer-
Nov. 7 S et. "Extracted from Boston newspaper"
A. D. S. 1 p. Addressed to a Maj. Cortlandt.
Enclosed in Sullivan to Washington, 1778, Nov.
10. 28, 302
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 837
1778 Gates, Horatio. Boston. To [George] Washington [Frcd-
Nov. 7 ericksburg]. Delay in march of Convention
troops; state of fortifications; winter quarters
for the Massachusetts brigade near Boston; de
pleted state of flour magazines. A. L. S. 3 pp.
28, 274
1778 Heath, W[illiam]. Boston. To [George] Washington
Nov. 7 [Fredericksburg]. Maj. Gen. [Horatio] Gates in
command; loss of H. M. S. Somerset and other
ships; sailing of Comte D Estaing s squadron.
L. S. 1 p. 28, 275
1778 McHenry, [James.] Fredericksburg. To [Col. JohnBeatty,
Nov. 7 Princeton, New Jersey]. [Sir Henry] Clinton s
requisition regarding prisoners. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. B. VII, 57
1778 Regnier,P[ierre]. Continental Village. To [George] Wash-
Nov. 7 ington, Fredericksburg. Request to post his
regiment on Long Island Sound during the
winter. A. L. S. 1 p. 12, 173
1778 Scott, Charles. Near Bedford [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 7 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Letter from a
spy; withdrawal of Lt. [Caleb] Brewster s boat
men; accounts of deserters; Scott s health.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 282
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Elizabethtown [New
Nov. 7 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Fredericks-
burg]. Embarkation continuing at New York;
garrison for protection of privateers ; movements
of general officers ; despondency of tories ; move
ments of British fleet; further embarkation in
telligence; rumor of a secret British expedition
preparing. A. L. S. 3 pp. 28, 279
1778 Williams, [Daniel]. [Near Kingsbridge, New York]. In-
Nov. 7 telligence from New York: Removal of British
troops from Fort Independence; embarkation
at New York; coercion of the New Levies. 1 p.
Enclosed in Scott to Washington, 1778, Nov. 7.
28, 281
1778 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. [Fredericksburg.] Instructions
Nov. 8 to Col. Theodorick Bland [Canaan, Connecticut].
Escorting Convention troops to Fishkill. Draft.
3 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VII, 73
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1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Fredericksburg. To Brig. Gen.
Nov. 8 [James] Clinton [Continental Village]. Secret
service matters. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. VII, 67
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [Maj. Gen. Al-
Nov. 8 exander McDougall, Camp]. Winter-quarters
for Army; clothing for Col. [Rufus] Putnam s reg
iment; leave of absence; sailing of British fleet
from New York. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of Robert Hanson Harrison. B. VII, 63
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Col. [William]
Nov. 8 Malcom [West Point]. Clothing for his regiment;
boom across the river. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 71
1778 Washington, George. [Fredericksburg.] To [William Al-
Nov. 8 exander,] Lord Stirling [Elizabethtown, New
Jersey]. [Col. Theodorick] Eland s dragoons to
escort Convention troops to Virginia. Draft
signed. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VII, 61
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. Instructions to
Nov. 8 Lt. Col. Benjamin Temple [Camp], March of
1st Dragoons to winter quarters at Winchester,
Virginia; reenlistments, etc. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 77
1778 Flint, Royal. Fredericksburg. To [Lt.] Col. [Tench]
Nov. 8 Tilghman [Fredericksburg]. Collection of pro
vision supplies at Albany; [Brig.] Gen. [Jacob]
Bayley and provision supply on the Connecticut
River; prospects for a bread supply; good effect
of Act of the [New York] legislature [empowering
commissaries to secure all wheat and flour in the
state]; hindrances encountered. A. L. S. 3pp.
28, 289
1778 McHenry, James. [Fredericksburg] To Maj. Gen.
Nov. 8 [Nathanael] Greene [Camp]. Appointment of a
Quartermaster to escort of the Convention
troops to Charlottesville. Auto, draft signed.
1 p. B. VII, 59
[1778] Lewis, Morgan. Albany. A return of articles belonging
[Nov. 8] to the Quartermaster General s Department in
the public magazine at Albany. A. D. S. 1 p.
Tabular statement. 29, 67
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 839
1778 McNughton, Peter. [Fredericksburg, New York.] Exam-
No v. 8 ination of by James McHenry: Embarkation of
regiments at New York.
McNabb, [Duncan.] [Examination of: Embarkation at
New York. 1 p. In handwriting of McHenry.
W
1778 Tilghman, Tench. [Fredericksburg.] To George Measam
Nov. 8 [Springfield, Massachusetts]. Shirts, uniforms
and other clothing matters. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Caleb Gibbs. B. VII, 81
[1778] Armand[-Tuffin, Charles]. Fredericksburg.] To [George]
[Nov. 9] Washington [Fishkill], Commissions for his offi
cers; requests a recommendation to Congress;
officers commissions. A. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 291
[1778] [Armand-Tuffin, Charles.] List of officers of his corps
[Nov. 9] who have not received commissions, with ex
planatory notes. A. D. 1 p. Enclosed in pre
ceding entry. 1 p. 28, 293
1778 McDougall, Alexander. Camp Second Hill [New Milford,
Nov. 9-10 Connecticut] To [George] Washington [Fred
ericksburg]. Positions of troops; the new ar
rangement and need of assignment of officers to
their companies; furlough difficulty. L. S. 3
pp. Answered Nov. 14. 28, 294
1778 Scott, Charles. Near Bedford [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 9 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Secret service
matters; John Bolton [Maj. Benjamin Tall-
madge]; intelligence from Capt. [Daniel] Wil
liams. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 296
[1778] Williams, [Daniel]. Intelligence from New York: Em-
[Nov. 9] barkation of troops; regiments and their posi
tions in vicinity of Kingsbridge ; shipment of
stores; belief in evacuation of New York. 1 p.
Enclosed in preceding entry. 28, 298
1778 [Washington, George.] Poughkeepsie. To Col. [Philip
Nov. 10 Van] Cortlandt [Rochester, Ulster County]
Countermand of orders to take station at Mini-
sink. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VII, 85
1778 Washington, George. Poughkeepsie [New York]. To
Nov. 10 [Casimir, Comte Pulaski, Trenton]. Stationing
cavalry at Minisink [New York] on the Dela
ware. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VII, 83
840 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1778 Anonymous. York [Pennsylvania]. To - , Phila-
Nov. 10 delphia. Chances of Britain s acknowledgement
of American independence; character of intelli
gence desired. Contemporary copy. 3 pp. En
closed in McDougall to Washington, 1779, Mar.
21. 31, 17
1778 Clinton, [Sir] H[enry]. New York. To [George] Washing-
Nov. 10 ton [Fredericksburg]. Exchange of Convention
troops. Contemporary copy by Richard Kidder
Meade. 1 p. C. C. 152, 6, 493
1778 Gates, Horatio. Boston. To [George] Washington
Nov. 10 [Fredericksburg]. March of the Convention
troops; baggage sent by water; departure of
French fleet; officers of H. M. S. Somerset;
[Maj.] Gen. [William] Phillips request for a pass
for Lt. [William] Campbell; Sir Henry Clinton s
refusal of Phillips requisitions for money for the
Convention officers. A. L. S. 3 pp. 28, 299
1778 Hand, Edward. Albany. To [George] Washington [Fred-
Nov. 10 ericksburg]. State of stores and supplies at Fort
Schuyler, Cherry Valley and Schoharie; efforts
to reenforce; advance of the enemy; diversion
toward Crown Point; men of [Col. Ichabodi
Alden s regiment at West Point. L. S. 2 pp.
28, 303
1778 Scott, Charles. Near Bedford [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 10 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Capt. [Eli] Leav-
enworth s intelligence of British troops on Long
Island; Scott s loss of confidence in Leaven-
worth; charge of plundering; forwarding an es
caped prisoner. A. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 307
1778 Sullivan, John. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
Nov - 10 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Probability of
British evacuating Rhode Island; loss of H. M. S.
Somerset and demonstration of [Vice] Adml.
[John] Byron s fleet off Boston. A. L. S. 1 p.
28, 301
1778 Virginia, Assembly. Resolve: Ordering baise from the
Nov. 10 public store for officers waist-coats and woolen
caps and blankets. Contemporary copy by
James Wood. Enclosed in Wood to Washing
ton, 1779, Jan. 17. 30, 109
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 841
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [John Mitchell,
Nov. 11 Philadelphia]. Table-cloths, trunks, etc. ; springs
for Mrs. [Martha] Washington s carriage; her
stay in Philadelphia. Auto, draft signed. 3 pp.
P. I, pt. 2, 203
1778 Fisher, Frederich. Tryon County [New York]. To [Brig.]
Nov. 11 Gen. [Edward] Hand [Caughnawaga, New York].
Account from Cherry Valley. Contemporary
copy. 1 p. On verso of Klock to Hand, 1778,
Nov. 12.
1778 Greene, N[athanael]. [Fredericksburg.] To [George]
Nov. 11 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Use of invalids
as wagoners. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 314
1778 Hand, Edward. Albany. To [George] Washington [Fred-
Nov. 11 ericksburg]. No news of enemy ; a court-martial
proceedings; need of clothing for Pennsylvania
Rifle Corps; continuance in service of New York
Ranging companies. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 309
1778 Hand, Edward. [Albany.] Return of loss sustained by
Nov. 11 regiment under command of the late Col. Ichabod
Alden. A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Hand to
Washington, 1778, Nov. 18. 29, 68
1778 Hay, Udny. Fishkill [New York]. To William Whiting,
Nov. 11 Salisbury [Connecticut], Questions respecting
condition and capacity of his [iron] furnace.
Contemporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Hay to
Washington, 1778, Nov. 22. 29, 140
1778 Meade, Rpchard] Kfidder]. [Poughkeepsie.] ToMaj.Gen.
Nov. 11 [Nathanael] Greene [Camp]. Invalids to be em
ployed as wagoners. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. VII, 87
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Elizabethtown [New
Nov. 11 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Fredericks
burg]. Sir Henry Clinton s absence from New
York and its meaning; destination of British
fleet; vessels at the watering place; troops with
drawn from Kingsbridge ; Morristown and Kings-
ferry road. A. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 312
1778 [Washington, George.] [Fredericksburg.] To [Lt.] Col.
Nov. 12 [William] Butler [Schoharie]. Arrangement for
winter-quarters and station at Wyoming; leave
of absence, etc. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. VII, 97
842 LIBRAEY OF CONGRESS
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. [Fredericksburg.] To Brig. Gen.
Nov. 12 [Edward] Hand [Albany]. Bounty and clotliing
matters. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. VII, 95
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To Maj. Gen.
Nov. 12 [William] Heath [Boston]. Convention troops
matters. Draft. Ip. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VII, 89
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To Maj. Gen.
Nov. 12 [John] Sullivan [Providence Rhode Island]. Com
missions for officers of Col. [David] Henley s regi
ment. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. VII, 91
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Brig. Gen.
Nov. 12 [Peter] Muhlenberg [Highlands]. Reenlistment
in Virginia; bounties; clothing, etc. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VII, 93
Same to the commanding officer of Woodford s and Scott s brigades.
1778 Brown, Adam. Schoharie [New York]. Deposition: Force
Nov. 12 of British and Indians en route to attack Cherry
Valley. D. S. with a mark. 1 p. Enclosed in
Hand to Washington, 1778, Nov. 16. 29, 69
1778 Greene, C[hristopher]. East Greenwich [Rhode Island].
Nov. 12 To [Maj. Gen. John Sullivan, Providence]. Ar
rival of a British fleet off Rhode Island. A. L. S.
1 p. Enclosed in Sullivan to Washington, 1778,
Nov. 13. 29, 147
1778 Heath, W[illiam]. Boston. To [George] Washington
Nov. 12 [Fredericksburg]. Taking of the command by
Maj. Gen. [Horatio] Gates; Maj. Gen. [William]
Phillips case ; trouble and difficulty given by the
Convention troops. L. S. 3 pp. 28, 315
1778 Klock, Jacob. Four miles from Cherry Valley [New York].
Nov. 12 To [Brig.] Gen. [Edward] Hand [Caughnawaga,
New York]. Massacre in Cherry Valley. Con
temporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Hand to
Washington, 1778, Nov. 13. 28, 327
1778 Malcom, W[illiam]. Fort Clinton [New York]. To George
Nov. 12 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Lack of men nec
essary to carry on work on fortifications; Col.
[Loammi] Baldwin s stoppage of wood-cutters
work; need of rum. A. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 319
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 843
1778 Richards, George. Boston. Invoice of arms, ammunition
Nov. 12 and clothing shipped from Nantes, France to the
United States by John Daniel Schweighauser in
the U. S. S. Providence. A. D. S. 1 p. Extract
from the original invoice. Enclosed in Whipple
to Washington, 1778, Nov. 12. 28, 323
1778 Sullivan, John. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
Nov. 12 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Introducing John
Temple. L. S. 1 p. 28, 317
1778 Walls, G[eorge]. Bergen [New Jersey]. To [Brig.] Gen.
Nov. 12 [Charles] Scott, Bedford [New York]. British
camps near Forts Independence and Washing
ton; Hessians crossing to Long Island; number
of troops embarked and garrison to be left at
New York; reenforcement of Paulus Hook; tory
prisoners forwarded. Contemporary copy. 3 pp.
Enclosed in Scott to Washington, 1778, Nov. 14.
28, 342
1778 Whipple, Abraham. Boston. To George Washington
Nov. 12 [Fredericksburg]. Account of his cruise [in the
U. S. S. Providence} to France and return with
stores and supplies. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 321
1778 Williams, Daniel. Young s House [near Kingsbridge,
Nov. 12 York]. To Brig. Gen. [Charles] Scott, Bedford
[New York]. Embarkation of Hessians at New
York. Contemporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in
Scott to Washington, 1778, Nov. 14. 28, 340
1778 Wood, James. Williamsburg [Virginia]. To [George
Nov. 12 Washington, Fredericksburg]. Lethargy of the
Virginia legislature; deficiency in Virginia s
quota of troops and the reasons; land bounty
and its effect; officers memorial regarding lands;
slowness of the legislature; neglect in State re
specting clothing and stores for the Virginia
troops. A. L. S. 3 pp. 34, 261
1778 Washington, George. [Fredericksburg]. To [Lt. Col.
Nov. 13 Pierre Regnier, Continental Village ? New York].
Representation of officers as to winter-quarters;
incursions on Long Island. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of James McHenry. B. VII, 101
1778 Biddle, Clement. Quaker Hill [New York?]. ToMaj.Gen.
Nov. 13 [Nathanael] Greene [Fredericksburg]. Difficulty
in obtaining forage in vicinity of camp; resolve of
844 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Congress prohibiting use of wheat for forage ; ac-
. tion of people in holding back their grain; need
of a remedy. A. L. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in Greene
to Washington, 1778, Nov. 14. 28, 347
1778 Bland, Theodorick. Enfield [Connecticut]. To [George]
Nov. 13 Washington [Fredericksburg]. March of the Con
vention troops; escort; route, etc.; [Brig.] Gen.
[James] Hamilton s disposition; behavior of the
troops; line of march laid out. A. L. S. 2 pp.
28, 328
1778 Clarke, Jonathan. Bedford [New York]. To [George
Nov. 13 Washington, Fredericksburg]. March of the Con
vention troops and Clarke s orders; request for
passport. A. L. S. 3 pp. 29, 148
1778 Gates, Horatio. Boston. To [George] Washington [Fred-
Nov. 13 ericksburg]. Introducing [John] Dodge lately
escaped from Canada. L. S. 1 p. 28, 324
1778 Gibson, George. [Lancaster ? Pennsylvania.] To [George]
Nov. 13 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Sentiments on
chastising the Western Indians; need of reducing
Detroit; description of the country; general plan
of campaign. A. L. S. 3 pp. W
1778 Gray, Ebenezer. Norwalk [Connecticut]. To [George]
Nov. 13 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Embarkation of
troops at New York; sale of horses; greater part
of large ships of war have left New York. A. L. S.
2 pp. 28, 33-2
1778 Hand, Edward. Coughnawaga [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 13 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Suddenness of en
emy s descent on Cherry Valley and tardiness of
militia in turning out; enclosing accounts of the
massacre. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 326
1778 Scott, Charles. Near Bedford [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 13 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Detention of
Commissary [Jonathan Clarke]; advance of small
body of enemy s cavalry. A. L. S. 1 p.
29, 169
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Elizabethtown [New
Nov. 13 Jersey] To [George] Washington [Fredericks
burg]. Third embarkation at New York.
A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 330
1778 Sullivan, John. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
Nov. 13 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Reported arrival
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 845
of a British fleet at Rhode Island; British troops
sailed from New York; West Indies islands cap
tured by the French; preparations to evacuate
Rhode Island. A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 146
1778 Whiting, Daniel. Fort Alden [New York]. To Brig. Gen.
Nov. 13 Edward Hand [Caughnawaga, New York]. At
tack on the fort; pressing need of reenforcement.
Contemporary copy by Tench Tilghman.
C. C. 152, 6, 541
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Commis-
Nov. 14 sary Jonathan] Clarke [New York]. Permission
to join the Convention troops; conveyance of
necessaries and money. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHenry. E. 195
1778 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. [Fredericksburgh.] To Sir Henry
Nov. 14 Clinton [New York]. Has referred his proposi
tion of exchange of Convention troops to Con
gress. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. E. 365
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Brig. Gen.
Nov. 14 James Clinton [Peekskill]. Clothing for Conven
tion troops. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 105
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [Maj.] Gen.
Nov. 14 [Horatio] Gates [Boston]. Probability of evacua
tion of New York; obtaining intelligence from
Canada and Nova Scotia; establishment of flour
magazines to eastward. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 99
1778 Washington, George. [Fredericksburg.] To [Maj.] Gen.
Nov. 14 [Alexander] McDougall [near Fredericksburg].
Posting of troops; British naval losses. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VII, 103
1778 [Washington, George.] [Fredericksburg.] To [Brig. Gen.
Nov. 14 Charles Scott, Bedford]. Calling in of Comte
D Estaing s Declarations; Convention troops
matters. Draft. 2pp. In handwriting of James
McHenry. In Ford, 7, 260, note. B. VII, 107
D Estaing s Declaration, dated Oct 28, 1778, was addressed "In the
Name of the King to all the Ancient Frenchmen of North America." A
translation by John Laurens is in C. C. 59, 2, 147.
1778 Andrews, Benjamin. Boston. To [George] Washington
Nov 14 [Fredericksburg]. Forwarding cloth and trim
mings for a surtout. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 335
846 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1778 DU Clos, Francis. Trenton [New Jersey]. To [George]
Nov. 14 Washington [Fredericksburg]. His court-martial
and dismissal from the Army; statement of his
case and plea for justice. A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 344
1778 Durkee, John. Danbury [Connecticut]. To [George] Wash-
Nov. 14 ington [Fredericksburg]. Repair of highways;
no intelligence of enemy; Durkee s wounds.
A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 333
1778 Fonda, Jellis. [New York frontier.] To Col. G[oose] Van
Nov. 14 Schaick [Mt Johnson, New York]. Attack on
Fort Plank. Contemporary copy by Tench Tilgh-
man. Enclosed in Hand to Washington, 1778,
Nov. 18. C. C. 152, 6, 541
1778 Gordon, James. Fort Plank [New York]. To Col. Goose
Nov. 14 Van Schaick [Mt. Johnson, New York]. Capture
of Fort Alden. Contemporary copy by Tench
Tilghman. 1 p. Enclosed in Hand to Washing
ton, 1778, Nov. 18. C. C. 152, 6, 541
1778 Greene, Nathanael. Fredericksburg. To [George] Wash-
Nov. 14 ington [Fredericksburg]. State of the Forage
Department; difficulties inflicted by Congress
and restrictive laws of States adjacent to camp;
ill success of collecting forage under the New
York law; request for an impress warrant. L. S.
1 p. 28, 345
1778 lewis, George. Bristol [Connecticut]. To [George] Wash-
Nov. 14 ington [Fredericksburg, New York], Transmits
returns of [Baylor s] dragoons; sale of worn out
horses. A. L. S. 1 p. 60, 97
1778 lewis, G[eorge] Bristol [Connecticut], Return of Third
Nov. 14 [Continental] Dragoons. Tabular statement.
D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in preceding entry. 60, 98
1778 Scott, Charles. Near Bedford [New York], To [George]
Nov. 14 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Foray of enemy;
encounter with a militia party; intelligence for
warded. A. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 339
1778 Wadsworth, Jeremiah. Fredericksburg [New York]. To
Nov. 14 [George] Washington [Fredericksburg]. Provi
sions obtainable in the North; [Brig.] Gen. [Ja
cob] Bayley s demand ; supplies to be at Albany
by the middle of April. A. L. S. 2 pp. 28, 337
1778 Whiting, Daniel. Cherry Valley [New York]. To [Lt.]
Nov. 14 Col. [William] Butler [en route to Cherry Valley].
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 847
Withdrawal of the enemy; Col. [Jacob] Klock s
delay in marching to the Valley; refusal of Col.
[Frederick] Fisher to assist inhabitants; killed
and wounded. L. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in Hand
to Washington, 1778, Nov. 18. 29, 70
1778 Clyde, Samuel. [Near Cherry Valley, New York.] To Col.
Nov. 15 [Frederick] Fisher [Try on County, New York].
False alarm of Fort [Alden] capture. A. L. S.
1 p. Enclosed in Hand to Washington, 1778,
Nov. 18. 29, 73
1778 Collier, William. Cambridge [Massachusetts]. To [Maj.
Nov. 15 John Carter, Cambridge]. Paper [Continental]
dollars to be distributed [to the Convention
troops] ; source of obtaining it and secret to be
kept. Contemporary extract by Bland. 1 p.
Enclosed in Bland to Washington, 1778, Nov. 21.
29, 132
1778 Cortlandt, Philip [Van]. Rochester [Ulster County, New
Nov. 15 York]. To [George] Washington [Fredericks-
burg]. Protection of the frontier. A. L. S. 1 p.
29, 2
1778 Fisher, Frederick and Others. Coughnawaga [New York],
Nov. 15 To [Brig.] Gen. [Edward] Hand, Albany. Peti
tion of inhabitants of the Mohawk District to sta
tion Van Schaick s regiment at Johnstown to pro
tect the frontier ; pray erection of block-house at
Sacondaga and removal of tories. D. S. by
Fisher, Jellis Fonda, John Nukerk; Zeph. Batch-
eller, John Fonda and Volkert Veiden. 2 pp.
Enclosed in Hand to Washington, 1778, Nov. 18.
29, 75
[1778] Pulaski, C[asimir, Comte]. Sussex Court House [New Jer-
Nov. 15 sey]. To [George] Washington [Fredericksburg].
His orders to take post at Coles Fort; better ad
vantages of Rosecrantz; requests permission to
visit Philadelphia; his corps; recommendation
of Comte Kalkowski. A. L. S. 2 pp. (In
French) Answered Nov. 24. 29, 5
Translation by Alexander Hamilton, 29, 6.
1778 Schuyler, [Philip John] Saratoga. To Brig. Gen. [Ed-
Nov. 15 ward] Hand [Albany]. Col. [Seth] Warner s reg
iment at Fort Stark; request for three companies
of Van Schaick s regiment. Contemporary ex
tract. 1 p. Enclosed in Hand to Washington,
1778, Nov. 18. 29, 72
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1778 St. Clair, Arthur. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington,
Nov. 15 Fredericksburg. Delay in St. Glair s court-mar
tial; opinion of Congress intention respecting
[Maj.] Gen. [Charles] Lee; Mrs. St. Glair s health;
request for leave of absence. A. L. S. 2pp. 29,7
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord.] Elizabethtown [New
Nov. 15 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Fredericks-
burg]. British fleet at Sandy Hook; troops
aboard and its destination; fortification scheme
for Refugees on Long Island; damage to British
fleet by storm; opportunity for Comte D Es-
taing; arrivals of dismasted British ships at New
York. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Nov. 19.
29, 9
1778 Sullivan, John. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
Nov. 15 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Report of British
intention to evacuate Rhode Island and loss of
St. Christopher; reported outcome of second en
gagement between Admiral Keppel and the
French [off Ushant]. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered
Nov. 18. 28, 318
[1778] Weltner, L[udowick]. [Fredericksburg?] To [George
[Nov. 15] Washington, Fredericksburg]. Necessity of
resigning. Recent copy. 1 p. 29, 4
1778 Whitcomb, Benjamin. Rutland [New Hampshire Grants].
Nov. 15 Return of three Independent Companies of Ran
gers under command of. Tabular statement.
A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Hand to Washing
ton, 1778, Nov. 20. 29, 106
1778 Washington,] G[eorge.] Fredericksburg. To [Brig. Gen.
Nov. 16 James Clinton, Peekskill]. Ordering his brigade
to Albany; clothing for Convention troops in
flag-vessel. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. VII, 119
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Fredericksburg. To [Brig. Gen.
Nov. 16 Edward Hand, Albany]. Cherry Valley massa
cre; defense of the frontier; posting of troops,
etc. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. In Sparks, 6, 111. B. VII, 121
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To Maj. Gen.
Nov. 16 [Philip John] Schuyler [Albany]. Cherry Valley
massacre and defense of the frontier; British
naval losses. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. VII, 111
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 849
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [William Alex-
Nov. 16 ander,] Lord Stirling [Elizabethtown, New Jer
sey]. Troops ordered to the Minisink; British
naval losses; strength of British in New York.
Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of James Mc-
Henry. B. VII, 117
1778 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Fredericksburg. To [Col.] Jere-
Nov. 16 miah Wadsworth [Camp]. Questions relative to
collecting supplies at Albany. Auto, draft
signed. 2 pp. B. VII, 125
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Lt.] Col.
Nov. 16 [Ludowick] Weltner [Camp]. His resignation.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. VII, 123
1778 Butler, W[illiam]. Schoharie [New York]. To [Brig. Gen.
Nov. 16 Edward Hand, Albany]. Efforts to reach Cherry
Valley ; want of shoes for his troops ; deposition
of a British deserter [Adam Brown]. L. S. 2 pp.
Enclosed in Hand to Washington, 1778, Nov. 18.
29, 76
1778 Gates, Horatio. Boston. To [George] Washington [Fred-
Nov. 16 ericksburg]. Intelligence from Canada. A. L. S.
1 p. Answered Nov. 25. 29, 17
1778 Greene, Nathanael. Fredericksburg. To [George] Wash-
Nov. 16 ington [Fredericksburg]. Violence offered by
commissioned officers to Wagon-masters; com
plaint of the warrant officers and intention to
leave the service unless protected; requests
Washington s orders in restraint. A. L. S. 2 pp.
29, 36
1778 Greene, Nathanael. Fredericksburg. To [George] Wash-
Nov. 16 ington [Fredericksburg]. Ketention of troops
employed in forage transportation and as masons
at Fishkill; need of ferrymen; requests clue to
person in Forage Department who has betrayed
his trust. A. L. S. 2 pp. 29, 37
1778 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. To John Pierce, jr [Camp].
Nov. 16 Sending of money to Albany. Auto, draft signed
1 p. B. VII, 127
1778 Henley, David. Bedford [New York.] To [George] Wash-
Nov. 16 ington [Fredericksburg]. Sailing of a British fleet
from Staten Island. A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 11
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1778 Henley, David. Bedford [New York]. To [George] Wash-
Nov. 16 ington, Fredericksburg. Col. [Nathaniel] Gist s
claim to command of the light corps. Recent
copy. 1 p. 29, 13
1778 [Henley, David.] [Bedford, New York.] Lt. [Daniel]
Nov. 16 Williams and Capt. [George] Walls reports:
Embarkation of Hessians at New York and
other troop movements; erection of huts and
stables at Kingsbridge. Nov. 18: Movement
of British troops on the Jersey side; ships in
North River and ship movements; building of
huts and stables. A. D. 4 pp. Enclosed in
Henley to Washington, 1778, Nov. 19. 29, 84
1778 Huntingdon, Jedidiah. New Milford [Connecticut]. To
Nov. 16 [George] Washington [Fredericksburg]. Clothing
for Connecticut troops. A. L. S. 2 pp. 29, 33
[1778] Jarvis, - (Mrs) [Horseneck, Connecticut]. Exami-
Nov. 16 nation of : Embarkation of Hessians ; seizure of
forage; garrison for New York; positions of
British troops.
Cockran, - Examination of: Sailing of British fleet
for the West Indies; another fleet reported
for St. Augustine; ships and troops at New
York; embarkation of Refugee families; reported
capture of the Cork provision fleet by the French.
2 pp. Enclosed in Parsons to Washington, 1778,
Nov. 16. 29, 32
[1778] Lawrence, Jonathan. [Fort Clinton?] Intelligence from
[Nov. 16] New York: Position and number of troops at
and around Kingsbridge; British shipping; force
at Paulus Hook and in New York City. A. D. S.
2 pp. Enclosed in Malcom to Washington, 1778,
Nov. 16. 29, 25
1778 Measam, George. Springfield [Massachusetts]. To [Lt.]
Nov. 16 Col. [Tench] Tilghman [Fredericksburg]. Cloth
ing issued and wanted; efforts to forward re
maining supplies to camp. A. L. S. 1 p.
Answered Nov. 25. 29, 26
1778 Malcom, W[illiam]. Fort Clinton [New York]. To
Nov. 16 [George Washington, Fredericksburg] Trans
mitting intelligence from New York. A. L. S.
1 p. 29, 23
1778 Parsons, Samuel Holden. Horseneck [Connecticut]. To
Nov. 16 [George] Washington [Fredericksburg]. For-
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 851
warding examinations of persons who lately left
New York; distress inflicted by small parties of
. the enemy; stationing of a brigade on the sea-
coast and request for the command. A. L. S.
2 pp. 29, 30
1778 Pierce, John, jr. Pay Office. [Fredericksburg.] To [Lt.j
Nov. 16 Col. [Robert Hanson] Harrison [Fredericksburg].
Requests directions for sending money to Albany.
A. L. S. 1 p. Answered Nov. 16. W
1778 Ten Broeck, Abraham. Middle Fort Schoharie [New
Nov. 16 York]. To [Brig.] Gen. [Edward] Hand [Albany].
Decision of council of officers that no troops can
be spared from Schoharie; efforts to draw out
the militia. L. S. 2 pp. 29, 78
1778 Wadsworth, Jeremiah. Fredericksburg. To [George]
Nov. 16 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Collection of sup
plies at Albany ; beef that can be stored at New-
bury. A. L. S. 2 pp. 29, 28
1778 Whitcomb, Benjamin. Rutland [New Hampshire Grants].
Nov. 16 To [Brig. Gen. Edward Hand, Albany]. Advance
of enemy on Lake [Champlain] ; skirmishes; de
struction accomplished by British and their re
treat. Contemporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in
Hand to Washington, 1778, Nov. 20. 29, 106
1778 Whiting, William. Salisbury [Connecticut]. To [Lt.]
Nov. 16 Col. [Udny] Hay [Fishkill, New York]. Lack of
money to operate the [iron] furnace, and of [char-]
coal and wood to fire it; men, animals and supplies
necessary; capacity and price of casting various
weights of cannon. Contemporary copy. 5 pp.
Enclosed in Hay to Washington, 1778, Nov. 22.
29, 141
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Maj. Gen.
Nov. 17 Alexander McDougall, Hartford]. Orders to
march his division to Danbury. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VII, 133
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Brig.] Gen.
17 [Enoch] Poor [Hartford], Instructions for es
corting the Convention troops to Fishkill.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. VII, 135
852 LIBRARY OF CONG&ESS
1778 Washington, George. [Fredericksburg.] To [Maj. Gen.
Nov. 17 Israel Putnam, Hartford]. Massachusetts bri
gades ordered to Danbury; accounts of Lt.
[Elihu?] Trowbridge. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. VII, 129
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Col. [Theo-
Nov. 17 dorick] Bland [Enfield, Connecticut]. Settlement
of a plan for escorting the Convention troops
to Charlottesville [Virginia]. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of James McHenry. B. VII, 139
[1778] Armand[-Tuffin, Charles]. [Fredericksburg.] To [George]
Nov. 17 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Request for rec
ommendation to Congress for his officers com
missions and a brigadier-ship ; hard service per
formed by his troops ; difficulties with officers of
[Maj. John Paul] Schott s corps; officers desiring
to go to France; need of Washington s approba
tion to obtain things from Congress. A. L. S.
2 pp. 29, 45
1778 Hazen, Moses. Hartford [Connecticut]. To George Wash-
Nov. 17 ington [Fredericksburg]. Need of leggings and
mittens in case of a Canadian expedition; supply
of stroud cloth at Hartford and its fitness for the
purpose. A. L. S. 3 pp. 29, 38
1778 McDougall, Alexander. Hartford. To [George] Washing-
Nov. 17 ton [Fredericksburg]. [Brig.] Gen. [Jedidiah]
Huntington in command; Mrs. McDougaU s
health; expectation of rejoining the Army; Brit
ish naval losses. A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 47
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Elizabethtown [New
Nov. 17 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Fredericks
burg]. Return of British transport fleet to the
watering place; damage sustained by Byron s
fleet. A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 53
1778 Tilghman, Tench. Fredericksburg. To [Col. Jeremiah
Nov. 17 Wadsworth, Camp]. Queries as to his estimates
of supplies possible to collect at Albany. Auto,
draft signed. 1 p. B. VII, 137
1778 Trescott, Lemuel. Pawtucket [Rhode Island]. To [George]
Nov. 17 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Return of officers
in Col. [David] Henley s regiment; Trescott s case
and rank. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Nov. 26.
29, 48
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 853
1778 Wadsworth, Jeremiah. Fredericksburg. To [Lt.] Col.
Nov. 17 [Tench] Tilghman [Fredericksburg]. Salt-meat
and flour to be collected at Albany and Newbury
[New Hampshire]; [Brig.] Gen. [Jacob] Bayley s
mistake in calculating the resource of the coun
try. A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 51
A contemporary copy, 29, 50.
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Col. Thomas
Nov. 18 Clark, Camp]. Orders to take post at [Smith s]
Clove to prevent desertions from the Convention
troops. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VII, 157
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Col. David
Nov. 18 Henley, Bedford, New York]. Tabulation of
secret intelligence; watchfulness for Convention
deserters. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. VII, 153
1778 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. [Fredericksburg.] To [Brig.] Gen.
Nov. 18 [Jedidiah] Huntington [Litchfield, Connecticut].
Guard against desertions from the Convention
troops. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Richard
Kidder Meade. B. VII, 151
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To Baron de
Nov. 18 Kalb [Fishkill]. Escort for the Convention
troops; guard against desertions. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 147
1778 [Washington, George.] Eredericksburg. To [Brig.] Gen.
Nov. 18 [Enoch] Poor [Hartford]. Instructions for escort
ing the Convention troops. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. VII, 151
1778 Washington, George. [Fredericksburg.] To Maj. Gen.
Nov. 18 [Israel] Putnam, Hartford. Change of orders of
[Brig.] Gen. [Enoch] Poor relative to escort of
Convention troops. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of Robert Hanson Harrison. B. VII, 141
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Maj.] Gen.
Nov. 18 [John] Sullivan [Providence, Rhode Island].
British embarkation at New York; Sullivan s
authority to [Thomas] Mumf ord to purchase flour
in Connecticut and resultant high prices. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman and
Washington. B. VII, 143
854 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS
1778 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Fredericksburg. To Maj. [Ben-
Nov. 18 j amin] Tallmadge [Bedford]. Information of Brit
ish to be obtained by spies in New York. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Kichard Kidder Meade.
B. VII, 159
1778 Bigelow, John. Hartford. To [George] Washington
Nov. 18 [Fredericksburg]. Blankets, shoes, etc., in store
at Hartford; clothing issued officers by order of
[Brig.] Gen. [Enoch] Poor. A. L. S. 1 p.
29, 62
[1778] [Bigelow, John.] [Hartford] Account of goods on hand.
[Nov. 18] i p. Enclosed in preceding entry. 29, 64
1778 Hand, Edward. Albany. To [George] Washington [Fred-
Nov. 18 ericksburg]. Attack on Cherry Valley; false re
port of capture of Fort Alden; request of inhab
itants of the Mohawk district for a regiment;
necessity of offensive measures to guard the fron
tier; erection of a block-house at Saundaga; ad
vantage of posting troops at head of Oswego Lake.
L. S. 2 pp. 29, 65
1778 Hay, Udny. Fishkill [New York.] To [George] Washing-
Nov. 18 ton, Fredericksburg. Condition of Salisbury iron
furnace. A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 55
1778 Heath, W[illiam]. Koxbury [Massachusetts]. To [George]
Nov. 18 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Sundry officers
resigned and discharged from the service. L. S.
3 pp. 29, 57
1778 Sullivan, John. Providence [Khode Island]. To [George]
Nov. 18 Washington, Fredericksburg]. Position of [Vice]
Adml. [John] Byron s ships; reported capture of
a 64-gun ship by the French. A. L. S. 1 p. An
swered Nov. 26. 29,61
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To Brig. Gen.
Nov. 19 [Jedidiah] Huntington [D anbury, Connecticut].
Clothing for Connecticut troops and charges of
discrimination. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting
of Robert Hanson Harrison and Richard Kidder
Meade. B. VII, 167
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Brig. Gen.
Nov. 19 Alexander McDougall, Danbury, Connecticut].
Orders governing his march to Danbury. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VII, 163
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 855
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [William
Nov. 19 Alexander,] Lord Stirling [Elizabethtown, New
Jersey]. Need of intelligence of strength of Brit
ish in New York; improper traffic of spies; win
ter quarters for Col. [Stephen] Moylan s cavalry.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. VII, 161
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To Col. [Jeremiah]
Nov. 19 Wadsworth [Camp]. Establishment of maga
zines at Albany and on the Connecticut River.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VII, 171
1778 Booth, Benjamin. [New York.] Call for a meeting of
Nov. 19 inhabitants to declare their sentiments previous
to departure of the [Peace] Commissioners. Broad
side. 1 p. Enclosed in Tallmadge to Washing
ton, 1778, Nov. 29. 29, 216
1778 Henley, David. Bedford [New York]. To [George Wash-
Nov. 19 ington, Fredericksburg]. Forwarding intelli
gence; [Lt.] Col. [Isaac] Sherman s orders; ques
tion of furloughs; efforts to obtain intelligence;
orders to Maj . [John] Steward [measures covering
the march of the Convention troops]. A. L. S.
3 pp. 29, 82
1778 Henley, David. Bedford [New York.] To [George Wash-
No v. 19 ington, Fredericksburg]. Intelligence through
Capt. [Eli] Leavenworth; [Vice] Adml. [John]
Byron s meeting with the French fleet; fexv troops
in New York; intention to garrison New York;
Leavenworth to be ordered to join his regiment.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 29, 86
1778 Malcom, W[illiam]. Fort Clinton [New York]. To [George
Nov. 19 Washington, Fredericksburg]. Want of timber
for barrack and store buildings; suggests sending
to the Highlands the lower-deck guns of British
frigate wrecked on Cape Cod [H. M. S. Somerset].
A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 88
1778 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. Horseneck [Connecticut]. To
Nov. 19 [George] Washington [Fredericksburg]. British
ships damaged by storm; shipping at New York;
transports at Staten Island ; answer to merchants
enquiring as to the evacuation of New York;
856 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
efforts to obtain intelligence; lack of communi
cation between light infantry and troops sta
tioned at Horseneck. A. L. S. 3 pp. 29, 95
1778 Putnam, Israel. Hartford. To [George Washington,
Nov. 19 Fredericksburg.] Cause of delay hi his march;
[Brig.] Gen. [Enoch] Poor s start to meet the Con
vention troops. L. S. 1 p. Answered Nov. 20.
29, 97
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Elizabethtown [New
Nov. 19 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Fredericks-
burg]. Report of disabled British ship off Deal.
A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 98
1778 Sullivan, John. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
Nov. 19 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Col. [David] Hen
ley s officers. L. S. 1 p. Answered Nov. 26.
29, 94
1778 Tallmadge, Benjamin. Bedford [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 19 Washington, Fredericksburg. Delay of [Samuel]
Culper s letters; conveyance of same; Culper s
caution. A. L. S. 3 pp. 29, 92
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. Commission to
Nov. 20 Lt. Cols. Robert Hanson Harrison and Alexander
Hamilton to negotiate an exchange of prisoners.
Contemporary copy. 3 pp. C. C. 152, 6, 519
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. Warrant to Col.
Nov. 20 [Clement] Biddle [Quaker Hill, New York]. Im
pressment of forage. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Richard Kidder Meade. B. VII, 207
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Fredericksburg. To Sir Henry
Nov. 20 Clinton [New York]. Transmitting resolution of
Congress respecting Lt. Col. [John] Connolly.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McIIenry.
E. 197
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Brig. Gen.
Nov. 20 [James] Clinton [Peekskill]. Orders him to Albany;
cooperation with [Brig.] Gen. [Edward] Hand
in defense of the frontiers. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of James McHenry. B. VII, 195
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [Maj.] Gen.
Nov. 20 [Edward] Hand [Albany]. Clothing matters;
troops ordered to the Northward and to Mini-
COERESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 857
sink; cooperation with [Brig.] Gen. [James] Clin
ton in protection of the frontier. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VII, 199
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. [Fredericksburg.] To Col. [David]
Nov. 20 Henley [Bedford, New York]. Intelligence to be
obtained of British strength in New York; offi
cers to join their corps. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of James McHemy. B. VII, 205
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [Baron de Kalb,
Nov. 20 Fishkill]. Marching orders; prevention of deser
tions from the Convention troops, etc. Draft
signed. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. VII, 193
1778 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Fredericksburg. To [Maj. Gen.
Nov. 20 Alexander McDougall, Danbury, Connecticut].
[Brig.] Gen. [John] Nixon s brigade to march to
the Continental Village. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Richard Kidder Meade. B. VII, 191
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To Col. [William]
Nov. 20 Malcom [West Point]. Proposed visit to head
quarters; watch over of Convention troops.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamil
ton. B. VII, 203
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Brig. Gen.
Nov. 20 [Peter] Muhlenberg [Highlands]. Orders to go
into winter quarters at Middlebrook. Draft.
1 p. Partially in handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. B. VII, 197
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [Maj. Gen.
Nov. 20 Israel Putnam, Hartford]. Orders for marching
troops to Danbury and Fishkill. Draft signed.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VII, 185
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Fredericksburg. To [Maj. Gen.
Nov. 20 Israel Putnam, Hartford]. Marching orders for
[Brig.] Gen. [Enoch] Poor and guard for the Con
vention troops. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. VII, 189
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [Maj. Gen.
Nov. 20 Philip John Schuyler, Albany]. General consid-
858 LIBBAKY OF CONGBESS
erations of proposed Canadian Expeditions;
routes; methods, etc. Auto, draft signed. 11 pp.
In Ford, 7, 265. B. VII. 173
1778 Washington, George. [Fredericksburg.] To Maj. [Benja-
Nov. 20 mm] Tallmadge [Bedford, New York]. Secret
agent C [Samuel Culper]. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. VII, 209
1778 Arnold, Benedict]. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
Nov. 20 ton [Fredericksburg]. Pleasure in aiding [Brig.]
Gen. [Louis Le Begue] Duportail; British reten
tion of New York; French capture of St. Vincent.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 29, 102
1778 Biddle, Clement. Quaker Hill [New York]. To Maj. Gen.
Nov. 20 [Nathanael] Greene [Fredericksburg]. Necessity
of an impress-warrant to obtain forage. A. L. S.
1 p. Enclosed in Greene to Washington, 1778,
Nov. 20. 29, 127
1778 Bland, Theodorick. Canaan [Connecticut]. To [George
Nov. 20 Washington, Fredericksburg]. March of Conven
tion troops; non-appearance of militia escort and
refusal of present escort to proceed farther.
A. L. S. 1 p. 28, 212
1778 Crary, [Archibald.] Little Compton [Rhode Island]. To
Nov. 20 [Maj. Gen. John Sullivan, Providence]. Arrival
of a British fleet at Rhode Island. Contemporary
extract. 1 p. Enclosed in Sullivan to Washing
ton, 1778, Nov. 23. 29, 172
1778 Emlen, George. Whitemarsh [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
Nov. 20 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Request for set
tlement of his claim for damages done his planta
tion fences and wood by the Army. A. L. S. 1 p.
29, 117
1778 Greene, Nathanael. Fredericksburg. To [George] Wash-
Nov. 20 ington [Fredericksburg]. Lack of forage; re
quests an impress-warrant. A. L. S. 1 p. 29,126
1778 Hand, Edward. Albany. To [George] Washington [Fred-
Nov. 20 ericksburg]. Maj. [Benjamin] Whitcomb s corps;
his want of stores; provision necessary for an
expedition into the Indian country; defraying
expense of muster-master s trip to Rutland.
A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 104
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 859
1778 Huntington, Jedidiah. Danbuiy [Connecticut]. To
Nov. 20 [George] Washington [Fredericksburg]. March
of his troops and present position. A. L. S. 1 p.
29, 118
1778 Hnntington, Jedidiah. Danbury [Connecticut]. To
Nov. 20 [George] Washington [Fredericksburg]. Orders
to [Brig.] Gen. [John] Nixon; clothing for Hun-
tington s brigade. A. L. S. 2 pp. 29, 120
1778 Malmedy, [Franpois, Marquis de], Philadelphia. To
Nov. 20 [George] Washington [Fredericksburg]. Intended
return to France; request for a certificate of
service. A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 108
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Elizabethtown [New
Nov. 20 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Fredericks
burg]. Col. [Oliver] Spencer s regiment ordered
to Coles Fort and other troop movements; ac
count of British troops which sailed in the
different fleets; damage done British fleet by
storm; movement of Hessians to Long Island;
British strength and position of troops ; prepara
tions in fleet; officers movements; reports of
naval losses by storms and capture of store ships.
A. L. S. 3 pp. 29, 114
[1778] Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Estimate of British
[Nov. 20] troops embarked and at New York, Staten and
Long Island. A. D. 1 p. Enclosed in preceding
entry. 29, 116
1778 Sullivan, John. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
Nov. 20 Washington, Fredericksburg. Sullivan s difficul
ties caused by conduct of commissaries; efforts
to feed the Army; assistance given by Clark &
Nightingale; purchases of meat and flour; stop
page of transportation of latter. L. S. 3 pp.
Answered Nov. 26. 29, 112
1778 Wheelock, John. Pauldings [Pawlings] Precinct [New
Nov. 20 York]. To [George] Washington [Fredericks-
burg]. Principles on which Col. [Timothy] Be
del s regiment [of New Hampshire militia] was
raised and reasons for continuing the same.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 29, 110
1778 Virginia, Assembly. Resolves: Apportioning clothing
Nov. 20 and blankets among the Virginia troops; present
of geldings to Washington. Contemporary copy
860 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
by James Wood. On same page with Assembly
Resolve of Nov. 10. Enclosed in Wood to Wash
ington, 1779, Jan. 17. 30, 109
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Lt. George
Nov - 21 Augustine Washington, Camp]. Maj. [Henry]
Lee [jr.,] written to on subject of his letter
[respecting his horse]. Auto, draft. 1 p.
P. I, pt. 2, 213
1778 Bland, Theodorick. Sharon [Connecticut]. To [George]
Nov- 21 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Orders to Brig.
Gen. [Enoch] Poor; Continental troops for escort
of the Convention troops ; obstinacy of the mili
tia; march of the troops; refusal of permission
to officers to go to New York; Maj. Gen. [Wil
liam] Phillips letter to Maj. [John] Carter.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 29, 131
[1778] Bland, Theodorick. [Sharon, Connecticut]. To [George]
[Nov. 21] Washington [Fredericksburg]. Halt of the Con
vention troops; refusal of Connecticut militia to
cross the State line; necessity of relief. A. L. S.
1 p. 29, 134
1778 Chapman, Daniel. [Fredericksburg] Examination of by
Nov. 21 Tench Tilghman: Condition of British fleet at
New York; scarcity of provisions. A. D. of
Tilghman. 2 pp. 22, 216
1778 Garzia, [John]. Warwick [Khode Island]. To [Maj. Gen.
Nov. 21 John Sullivan, Providence]. Report of sailing of
two British fleets from Rhode Island. Contem
porary extract. 1 p. Enclosed in Sullivan to
Washington, 1778, Nov. 21. 29, 175
[1778] Meade, R[ichard] K[idder]. Sharon [Connecticut]. To [Lt.
[Nov. 21] Col. Alexander] Hamilton [Fredericksburg].
Difficulty in persuading [Connecticut] militia
escort [of Convention troops] to continue further;
suggestion for the Continental escort. Recent
copy. 2 pp. 29, 130
1778 Miller, Henry. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
Nov. 21 [Fredericksburg]. Resignation. Recent copy.
1 p. 29, 136
1778 Parker, Richard. Bedford [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 21 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Lt. [Thomas]
White s continuance in the service. Recent copy.
1 p. 29, 138
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 861
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Col. Theod-
Nov. 22 orick Bland, Sharon, Connecticut]. Escorting
the Convention troops. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 217
1778 Washington, George. [Fredericksburg.] To [Brig.] Gen.
Nov. 22 [Jedidiah] Huntington [Danbury, Connecticut].
Escort of Convention troops; protection of
[Fredericksburg] camp. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. VII, 211
1778 Bears, Judah. [Horseneck, Connecticut.] Intelligence
Nov. 22 from New York: Sailing of a British fleet; dam
age sustained by British shipping; shipment of
baggage. A. D. of Samuel Holden Parsons.
2 pp. Enclosed in Parsons to Washington, 1778,
Nov. 23. 29, 165
1778 Garzia, [John]. Warwick [Rhode Island]. To [Maj. Gen.
Nov. 22 John Sullivan, Providence]. Report of observa
tion of a flag of truce sent to Rhode Island;
indications of an evacuation. Contemporary
extract. 2 pp. Enclosed in Sullivan to Wash
ington, 1778, Nov. 23. 29, 173
1778 Hay, Udny. Fishkill [New York]. To [George] Washing-
Nov. 22 ton [Fredericksburg]. Salisbury [iron] furnace;
requests pass for Miss Tyneck [Ten Eyck].
A.L. S. Ip. 29, 139
1778 Westbrook, Samuel and Others. Minisink [New York].
Nov. 22 To [Brig.] Gen. C[asimir, Comte] Pulaski [Mini-
sink]. Inability of the country to support the
cavalry. L. S. of Westbrook arid three others.
1 p. Enclosed in Pulaski to Washington, 1778,
Nov. 23. 29, 168
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Col. Theod-
Nov. 23 orick Bland, Sharon ? Connecticut]. General
directions for escorting the Convention troops
to Virginia; route, militia guards, etc. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VII, 219
1778 [Washington, George.] [Fredericksburg.] To Col. [Lam-
Nov. 23 bert] Cadwalader [Philadelphia]. Continuance in
the service. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. VII, 217
862 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [Officers com-
Nov. 23 manding militia in Loudoun, Farquier, Culpep-
per and Orange Counties, Virginia]. Orders to
furnish guards for escorting Convention troops.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. VII, 223
1778 Bayley, Jacob Newbury [New Hampshire]. To George
Nov. 23 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Reports of Capts.
[Clement] Gosselin, [Joseph] Traversi; Lt.
[Louis] Gosselin and Enoch Hall on conditions in
Canada; British force in Canada; friendliness of
the inhabitants; fortifications; Indians. A. L. S.
2 pp. 29, 151
1778 Culper, Samuel. [New York.] To [Maj. Benjamin Tall-
Nov. 23 madge, Bedford, New York]. Meeting of inhabit
ants in New York; movements of British ships;
number of troops in New York; positions on Long
Island; preparations for winter quarters; cap
ture of Comte D Estaing s despatches; news from
England; Culper s expenses. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Enclosed in Tallmadge to Washington, 1778, Nov.
29. 29, 214
1778 Gates, Horatio. Boston To [George] Washington [Fred-
Nov- 23 ericksburg]. Intelligence from Canada; plan
concerted with [Jean] Holker for obtaining intel
ligence from Nova Scotia; Gates belief of
strength of British in Canada and position of
their main body. A. L. S. 2 pp. 29, 144
1778 Gosselin, Clement and Louis. [Newbury? New Hamp-
Nov - 23 shire]. To George Washington [Fredericksburg].
Report on conditions in Canada; British troops,
feelings of Canadians, etc. L. S. 3 pp. (In
French) 29, 156
1778 Henley, David. Bedford [New York]. To [George]
Nov - 23 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Transmitting in
telligence from deserters; return of [Vice] Adml.
[John] Byron s fleet and its damage by storm;
troops building huts on Long Island. A. L. S.
1 p. 29, 158
[1778] [Henley, David.] [Bedford, New York.] Enemies strength,
[Nov. 23] situation and magazines in and about New York.
Tabular statement with numerous explanatory
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 863
notes and additional information of troop and
naval movement. A. D. 4 pp. Enclosed in
preceding entry. 29, 160
1778 Lee, Henry, jr. Croton [New York]. To [George] Wash-
Nov. 23 ington [Fredericksburg], [Lt. George Augustine]
Washington s horse; Lee s idea of the application.
A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 162
1778 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. Horseneck [Connecticut]. To
Nov. 23 [George] Washington [Fredericksburg]. Keturn
of troops to New York; damage suffered from
storm by [Vice] Adml. [John] Byron s fleet;
counterfeit money sent to [Maj.] Gen. [Thomas]
Mifflin. A. L. S. 2 pp. 29, 163
1778 Pulaski, C[asimir ; Comte]. Minisink [New York]. To
Nov. 23 [George] Washington [Fredericksburg]. Retire
ment of Indians; difficulty of forage subsistence;
request for orders and leave of absence to go to
Philadelphia. L. S. 1 p. Answered Nov. 26.
29, 166
1778 Sullivan, John. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
Nov. 23 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Apology for dis
tressing Washington with commissary matters;
ability of deputies; belief in the coming evacua
tion of Long Island. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered
Nov. 26. 29, 171
1778 Washington, George. [Fredericksburg.] To [Brig. Gen.
Nov. 24 Louis Le Begue Du Portail, Philadelphia]. Can
non for West Point. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of Alexander Hamilton. B. VII, 235
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [Maj.] Gen.
Nov. 24 [Horatio] Gates [Boston]. Proposed Canadian
expedition ; magazines of supplies ; cannon for post
in the Highlands; appearances of an evacuation
of New York; pay matters. Draft. 3 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 225
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Baron de
Nov. 24 Kalb [Fishkill]. Escort of the Convention troops;
the German battalion. Draft. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 231
1778 Washington, George. [Fredericksburg.] To Lt. Col. Wil-
Nov. 24 liam [Smith] Livingston [near Danbury ? Connect
icut]. His resignation. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton. B. VII, 239
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1778 [Washington, George.] [Fredericksburg.] Instructions to
Nov. 24 Maj. Gen. [Alexander] McDougall [Danbury?
Connecticut]. Command in the Highlands; se
curity of West Point; headquarters; guard at
King s Ferry; obtaining intelligence, etc. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VII, 229
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To [Casimir,] Comte
Nov. 24 Pulaski [Minisink, New York]. Protection of the
frontier; opinion of Pulaski s services, etc. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VII, 233
1778 Bayley, Jacob. Newbury [New Hampshire]. To George
Nov. 24 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Col. [Timothy]
Bedel s regiment; need of blankets and clothing.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 29, 152
1778 Bland, Theodorick. Sharon [Connecticut]. To [George]
Nov. 24 Washington [Fredericksburg]. March of the
Convention troops; precautions against a rescue;
request for money and route from Fishkill.
A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 180
1778 Continental Congress. Kesolves. Permitting appointment
Nov. 24 of officers in the State Lines who have been
prisoners with the enemy; grant of half-pay.
Contemporary copy. Attested July 5, 1780, by
Joseph Ho well, jr. Auditor. 1 p. In Journals of
Congress (Library of Congress edition) of given
date. W
1778 Greene, Nathanael. [Fredericksburg]. To [George] Wash-
Nov. 24 ington [Fredericksburg]. Complaint of wagoners
over substitution of rice for flour and cutting off
of rum allowance. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered
Nov. 25. 29, 190
1778 Meade, R[ichard] K[idder]. [Fredericksburg.] To [Col.
Nov. 24 Theodorick Bland, near Sharon, Connecticut].
Watch over of the Convention troops. Auto.
draft signed. 1 p. B. VII, 237
1778 Measam, George. Fishkill [New York]. To Col. [Charles]
Nov. 24 Armand[-Tuffin, Fredericksburg]. Inability to
furnish his corps with cloaks. A. L. S. of James
Geary for George Measam. 1 p. 29, 178
1778 . Morgan, Daniel. Pompton [New Jersey]. To [George
Nov. 24 Washington, Fredericksburg]. Keenlistments in
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 865
Woodford s brigade; difficulties; clothing mat
ters; distress for provender; the disaffected.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 29, 182
1778 Phillips, W[illiam]. Cambridge [Massachusetts]. To
Nov. 24 [George] Washington [Fredericksburg]. Appoint
ment of Col. [Theodorick] Bland to conduct the
Convention troops to Virginia; barracks for their
accommodation; inquiry as to their situation;
Phillips journey. L. S. 3 pp. 29, 176
1778 Putnam, Israel. Danbury [Connecticut]. To [George]
Nov. 24 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Poor s brigade
and the Convention troops; [Lt.] Col. [Ezra]
Badlam s orders to act as escort; question of
ration issue to furloughed men. L. S. 2 pp.
Answered Nov. 25. 29, 181
1778 Schuyler,Ph[ilipJohn]. Saratoga [New York] To [George]
Nov. 24 Washington [Fredericksburg]. [Brig.] Gen. [Ed
ward] Hand to forward their deliberations [on
defence of frontier]; intelligence from Canada;
number of troops, position, etc.; enemy fearful
of winter attack on Niagara; proposition of erect
ing fort on west side of Lake Champlain near Isle-
aux-Noix. A. L. S. 3 pp. 29, 184
1778 Schuyler, Ph[ilip John] and Edward Hand. Saratoga [New
Nov. 24 York]. To [George] Washington [Fredericks
burg]. Advising a winter attack on Chemung as
best means of protecting the frontier. L. S.
2 pp. 29, 186
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Elizabethtown [New
Nov. 24 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Fredericks
burg]. Hopes of obtaining an account of the
British in New York; false reports and charges
of clandestine trade with the enemy; orders to
Moylan s regiment [4th Continental Dragoons] ;
British transports at the watering place ; indica
tions of an evacuation; advertisement in Biv-
ington s Gazette offering asylum to tories. A.
L. S. 3 pp. 29, 188
[1778] [Woodford, William.] [New Jersey.] Return of reenlisted
[Nov. 24] soldiers in Woodford s brigade since it left White
Plains. 1 p. Enclosed in Morgan to Washing
ton, 1778, Nov. 24. 29, 183
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866 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. [Fredericksburg.] To Brig. Gen.
Nov. 25 [Jacob] Bayley [Newbury, New Hampshire].
Postponement of the Canadian expedition; mag
azines of supplies; Indians, etc. Draft. 4 pp.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VII, 249
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Col. [Tim-
Nov. 25 othy] Bedel, Haverhill [Massachusetts], Pay
ment of Capt. [Frye] Bayley; establishment of
his regiment. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 259
1778 [Washington, George.] [Fredericksburg.] To [Lt.] Col.
Nov. 25 [Udny] Hay [Fishkill]. Passport for Miss Ten
Eyck to go to New York City. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of James McHenry. B. VII, 263
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Col. [David]
Nov. 25 Henley [Bedford, New York]. Collection of sup
plies from below Bedford. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 257
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To George Mea-
Nov. 25 sam [Springfield, Massachusetts]. Clothing mat
ters. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VII, 265
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Col. [Daniel]
Nov. 25 Morgan [Pompton, New Jersey]. Orders for
marching to winter quarters at Middlebrook.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VII, 253
1778 Washington, George. [Fredericksburg.] To Maj. Gen.
Nov. 25 [Israel] Putnam [Danbury, Connecticut]. Ration
matters; seizures of property ; hutting of troops.
Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. VII, 241
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Maj.] Gen.
Nov. 25 [Arthur] St. Clair [Philadelphia]. Winter head
quarters; leave of absence; British at New York.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VII, 245
1778 [Washington, George.] [Fredericksburg.] To Brig. Gen.
Nov. 25 [Anthony] Wayne [Camp]. Prevention of deser
tion from the Convention troops; march of his
brigade to Middlebrook. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 247
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 867
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Capt. [Abra-
Nov. 25 ham] Whipple [Boston]. His safe arrival. In
handwriting of James McHenry. B. VII, 261
1778 Armand[-Tuffin, Charles.] [Near Fredericksburg.] List of
Nov. 25 [?] necessaries wanting for his corps. Tabular state
ment. A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Armand to
Hamilton, 1778, Nov. 5. 28, 248
1778 Bland, Theodorick. Dovers Precinct [New York]. To
Nov. 25 [George Washington, Fredericksburg]. Acknowl
edging Washington s orders; progress [of . the
Convention troops]. A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 179
[1778] Harman, Jacob. [Fredericksburg, New York.] Examina-
[Nov. 25] tion of by Alexander Hamilton: Troops and
fortifications at Halifax. 2 pp. In handwriting
of Hamilton who has noted that Martin Car-
stithers confirms this intelligence. W
1778 Kalb, Baron de. Newburgh [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 25 Washington [Fredericksburg]. Escort for the
Convention troops; passage of the Hudson River
and measures taken. A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 191
1778 Meade, R[ichard] K[idder]. [Fredericksburg.] To [Col.
Nov. 25 Richard Parker, Bedford, New York]. Ordering
arrest of Lt. [Thomas?] White. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. B. VII, 255
1778 Wadsworth, Jeremiah. Fredericksburg [New York]. To
Nov. 25 [George] Washington [Fredericksburg]. [Maj.]
Gen. [John] Sullivan s misrepresentations re
specting the Commissary General s Department;
requests investigation; payment for flour bought
by Clark & Nightingale; [Royal] Flint s letter.
L. S. 2 pp. 29, 193
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Brig. Gen.
Nov. 26 Edward Hand, Minisink, New York]. Posting of
troops to cover the frontier. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VII, 269
1778 [Washington, George.] [Fredericksburg.] To [Casimir,
Nov. 26 Comte Pulaski, Minisink, New York], Position
of troops at Minisink. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton. B. VII, 271
1778 [Washington, George.] [Fredericksburg.] Instructions to
Nov. 26 Col. [Elisha] Sheldon [Bedford, New York]. Win-
868 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
ter quartering of his cavalry regiment. Draft.
3 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VII, 273
Same to Cols. Stephen Moylan, Theodorlck Bland and the officer com
manding Baylor s regiment.
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Maj. Gen.
Nov. 26 [John] Sullivan [Providence, Rhode Island]. Dis
pute over commissary matters; removal of
headquarters to Middlebrook. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 267
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Capt. [Lem-
Nov. 26 uel] Trescott [Bedford, New York]. Commissions
for officers of his regiment and his promotion.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VII, 277
1778 Parker, Alexander]. Hackensack [New Jersey]. To Col.
Nov. 26 Christian Febiger [Hackensack]. Encampment
of enemy in vicinity of Fort Washington; wood
taken into the city. A. L. S. 2 pp. 29, 228
1778 Parker, [Daniel?] [Fredericksburg.] Examination of by
Nov. 26 John Laurens and Richard Kidder Meade : Sail
ing of British fleets; troops on board and their
destination; British troops on Long Island; ship
ping at New York, etc. 3 pp. In handwriting of
Laurens and Meade. 29, 198
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To Col. John
Nov. 27 Beatty [Princeton, New Jersey]. Exchange
commissioners to meet at Amboy. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. VII, 291
1778 Washington,] Gfeorge]. Fredericksburg. To Sir Henry
Nov. 27 Clinton [New York]. Arranging for meeting of
exchange Commissioners; suggests attendance of
respective Commissaries of Prisoners. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harri
son. E. 199
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To Brig. Gen.
Nov. 27 James Clinton [Albany]. Pay for Maj. [Benja
min] Whitcomb s rangers; change of headquar
ters. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VII, 287
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [Col. David
Nov. 27 Henley, Bedford, New York]. Stations of regi
ments for winter quarters; return of men to
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 869
their corps; commissions, etc. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. VII, 289
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. Instructions to
Nov. 27 Maj. Gen. [Israel] Putnam [Danbury, Connecti
cut]. Government of troops in winter quarters;
seizure of stock; passports; flags; incursions upon
Long Island; furloughs; manoeuvers, etc. Draft
signed. 4 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. VII, 281
1778 [Washington, George.] Fredericksburg. To [William
Nov. 27 Alexander,] Lord Stirling [Elizabethtown, New
Jersey]. Preparations for exchange negotiations;
removal of headquarters. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of James McHenry. B. VII, 285
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Elizabethtown [New
Nov. 27 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Fredericks
burg]. Sailing of a British fleet from [Sandy]
Hook. A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 204
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord.] To [George] Wash-
Nov. 27 ington [Fredericksburg]. Embarkation of can
non at New York. A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 206
1778 -Clinton, James and Edward Hand. Albany. To [George]
Nov. 28 Washington [en route to Middlebrook, New Jer
sey]. Forwarding troops to Albany; impracti
cability of a winter campaign in the Indian coun
try; stations for the regiments. L. S. 2 pp.
29, 208
1778 Hand, Edward. Albany. To [George] Washington [Fred-
Nov. 28 ericksburg]. Consultation with [Maj.] Gen.
[Philip John] Schuyler on practicability of offen
sive measures; Hand s distaste of frontier com
mands; troops for move against Chemung; re
quest for the Rifle Corps [Pennsylvania Rule
Battalion]. A. L. S. 2 pp. 29, 59
1778 Powell, Levin. [Fredericksburg.] To [George Washing-
Nov. 28 ton, Fredericksburg]. Desire to resign. Recent
copy. 2 pp. 28, 133
1778 Stark, John. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [Maj.] Gen.
Nov. 28 [John] Sullivan [Providence]. Exhaustion of the
flour supply; suggests sending worn out Conti
nental horses to Prudence Island. A. L. S. 2
pp. Enclosed in Sullivan to Washington, 1778,
Nov. 29. 29, 223
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1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. To [George] Wash-
Nov. 28 ington [Fishkill ? Ne\v York]. Sailing of a Brit
ish fleet from New York; its destination. A. L. S.
1 p. 29, 219
1778 Sonthwick, Solomon. Providence [Rhode Island]. To
Nov. 29 Maj. Gen. [John] Sullivan [Providence]. Want
of flour; unsuccessful efforts to obtain same.
L. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Sullivan to Washing
ton, 1778, Nov. 29. 29, 224
1778 [Washington, George.] Fishkill. To Maj . [John] Bigelow,
Nov. 29 Hartford [Connecticut], Forwarding of cloth
ing. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VII, 307
1778 [Washington, George.] [Fishkill.] To [Col. Theodorick
Nov. 29 Bland, en route through the Jerseys]. Light
horse from [Col. Stephen] Moylan s dragoons as
escort for Convention troops. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. VII, 297
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. [Fishkill, New York.] To Brig.
Nov. 29 [Gen. James] Hamilton [on march to Virginia].
Capt. [William] Featherstone s request; coming
meeting of exchange commissioners. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harri
son. E. 201
1778 [Washington, George.] Fishkill. To Col. [David] Henley
Nov. 29 [Bedford, New York]. Hard money for [secret]
service. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VII, 295
1778 [Washington, George.] Fishkill To [Maj. Henry Lee, jr.,
Nov. 29 Camp]. Complaint of civil authorities against Lt.
[Patrick] Carnes. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. VII, 305
1778 [Washington, George.] Fishkill [New York]. To [William
Nov. 29 Alexander, Lord Stirling, Elizabethtown, New
Jersey]. Escort of horse to assist in guarding
Convention prisoners. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 293
1778 [Washington, George.] Fishkill To [Maj. Benjamin Tall-
Nov. 29 madge, Bedford, New York]. Secret service
agent [Samuel] C[ulper]; scarcity of specie.
Draft. 2pp. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. VII, 299
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 871
1778 [Washington, George.] Fishkill. To Commanding Officer
Nov. 29 of Baylor s regiment [Lt. Col. William Wash
ington, Frederick, Maryland]. Dragoons to be
furnished Col. [Theodorick] Bland. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 303
1778 Bozeman, Edward. Philadelphia. To Brig. Gen. [Casimir,
Nov. 29 Comte] Pulaski [Philadelphia?] Requests Pu-
laski s aid in obtaining his exchange. A. L. S.
Ip.
1778 Febiger, Christian. Hackensack [New Jersey]. To
Nov. 29 [George] Washington [Fishkill]. Indications that
New York will not be evacuated; troops and for
tifications at Paulus Hook; positions of British
ships; Capt. [Alexander] Parker s report; sailing
of small fleet of transports ; unsuccessful attempt
to intercept captors of Col. [Joseph] Ward ; hard
duty of Febiger s regiment. L. S. 4 pp. 29, 227
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Elizabethtown [New
Nov. 29 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Fishkill].
Fitting out of transports ; embarkation of Hessian
baggage; fortification line on York Island; ap
pointment of John Terril, Governor of St. Augus
tine. A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 217
1778 Sullivan, John. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
Nov. 29 Washington [Fishkill]. Negligence of commissa
ries ; state of flour supply . A. L. S. 1 p. 29,222
1778 Taliaferro, Benjamin. Hackensack [New Jersey]. To Col.
Nov. 29 [Christian] Febiger [Hackensack]. Report of his
efforts to intercept captors of Col. [Joseph]
Ward. A. L. S. 3 pp. Enclosed in Febiger to
Washington, 1778, Nov. 29. 29, 229
1778 Tallmadge, Benjamin. Bedford [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 29 Washington [Fishkill]. Intelligence from [Sam
uel] C[ulpe]r; secret service arrangements.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 29, 212
1778 Washington, George. [Fishkill.] To Lt. Cols. Robert Han-
Nov. 30 son Harrison and Alexander Hamilton. Powers
to negotiate an exchange of prisoners. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harri
son. B. VII, 315
1778 [Washington, George.] Fishkill. To Col. [Moses] Hazen
Nov - 30 [Danbury, Connecticut]. Transmitting resolve of
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Congress respecting his regiment. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VII, 309
1778 [Washington, George.] Fishkill. To Col. [William] Mal-
Nov. 30 C o m [West Point]. [Maj.] Gen. [Alexander] Mc-
Dougall to command in the Highlands. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VII, 311
[1778] Washington, George. [Fishkill.] To Lt. Col. [William]
[Nov. 30] Washington [en route to Frederick, Maryland].
Winter quarters at Frederick or Hagerstown;
case of Cornet [Walker ?] Baylor. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. VII, 317
1778 Greene, Nathanael. Bound Brook [New Jersey]. To
Nov. 30 [George] Washington [Fishkill]. Lord Stirling s
refusal to send off Moylan s dragoons; Greene s
opinion of continuing the horse at Elizabeth to wn ;
scant forage supply; boards for hutting; forage
scarcity in Pennsylvania; capture of Col. [Jo
seph] Ward; need of guards for express route
and King s Ferry; British strength in New York
City. A. L. S. 6 pp. 29, 246
1778 Schuyler, Ph[ilip John]. Saratoga [New York]. To
Nov. 30 [George] Washington [Fishkill]. Washington s
request for Schuyler s thoughts on the proposed
Canadian expedition; [Maj.] Gen. [Jeffery] Am-
herst s route in 1759; the present situation; the
Oswego route; general plan of procedure, feints,
etc.; preparations for building batteaux; dis
tance possible to penetrate into Canada in one
campaign; necessary extent of conquest to give
peace to the frontier; New York s resources for
the expedition; establishment of posts between
Albany and Oswego ; a route from Johnson Hall;
Niagara as an objective; advantages of possess
ing same; approval of route by Alleghany, Le
Beauf and Presque Isle ; advantages of the Lake
Champlain route. A. L. S. 16 pp. 29, 234
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Elizabethtown [New
Nov. 30 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Fishkill].
Marine preparations at New York; report of an
engagement between French and British fleets.
A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 231
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 873
1778 [Tryon, William.] New York. To - . British inten-
Nov. 30 tion to hold New York; ideas respecting recon
ciliation with Great Britain ; men who have risen
in the colonies. Contemporary copy by McDou-
gall. 3 pp. Enclosed in McDougall to Wash
ington, 1779, Jan. 19. 30, 128
[1778] [Dodge, John.] Account of the situation in Canada; Posi-
[Nov.] tion and strength of forts ; number of troops, etc.
A. D. 8pp. Endorsed by Washington : "John
Dodge s acct. of the strength of the Forts and
vessells on Lakes Erie and Ontario. Note he
left Detroit in May & Quebec in October
1778" W
[1778] Gosselin, Clement and Louis. Report on conditions in
[Nov.] Canada: British troops and their position; atti
tude of Canadians and clergy; Indians; names
of officers in command; feeling of Canadians
toward America. D. S. 2 pp. (In French)
Enclosed in Bayley to Washington, 1778, Nov.
23. 29, 154
[1778] Traversi, Joseph. Intelligence from Canada. A. D. S.
[Nov.] i p. (In French) Enclosed in Bayley to Wash
ington, 1778, Nov. 23. 29, 155
[1778] Whitcomb, Benjamin. Rutland [New Hampshire Grants].
[Nov.] Return of three companies of provincial troops
under his command. Tabular statement. Con
temporary copy made and attested by Alex.
Scammell. 1 p. Enclosed in Hand to Wash
ington, 1778, Nov. 20. 29, 105
1778 Washington, George. Fredericksburg. To Maj. Gen.
DEC. 1 [Philip John] Schuyler [Albany]. Magazines for
supplies for Northern operations. Transcript.
C. C. 169, 5, 509
1778 Shippen, W[illiam,] jr. [Philadelphia.] General return of
DEC. 1 sick and wounded in the hospitals of the United
States. A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Shippen to
Washington, 1778, Dec. 30. 29, 351
1778 Clinton, [Sir] H[enry]. [New York.] To [George] Wash-
DEC. 2 ington [Fredericksburg]. Arrangements for meet
ing of commissioners to negotiate an exchange of
prisoners. Contemporary copy. 2 pp.
C. C. 152, 6, 575
1778 Armstrong, John. Carlisle [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
DEC. 3 Washington [Elizabeth town, New Jersey]. Hard-
874 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
ships of soldiery caused by exorbitant prices;
Armstrong s election to Congress; reported plan
of [Brig.] Gen. [Lachlan] Mclntosh for chain of
redoubts. A. L. S. 2 pp. 29, 252
1778 Powell, Jeremiah. [Boston.] To [Maj.] Gen. [Horatio]
DEC. 3 Gates [Boston]. Reasons for the Council refus
ing to part with cannon from [H. M. S.] Somerset.
L. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in Gates to Washington,
1778, Dec. 27. 29, 321
1778 Washington,] G[eorge], Elizabethtown. To Col. [Thomas]
DEC. 4 Clarke, Suffern s [New York]. Orders to defend
[Smith s] Clove. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Robert Hanson Harrison. B. VII, 335
1778 Washington, George. Elizabethtown. To Col. [Thomas]
DEC. 4 Clarke [Suffern s, New York]. Orders to go into
winter quarters at Paramus; establishment of
pickets; prevention of intercourse with New
York, etc. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 337
This letter not sent until Dec. 7, q. v., when the letter of that date to
Col. Clark was added to it as a postscript.
1778 Washington, George. Elizabethtown. To Col. [Christian]
DEC. 4 Febiger [Hackinsack, New Jersey]. Orders to
repair to Middlebrook [New Jersey]. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 333
1778 [Washington, George.] Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
DEC. 4 [Maj. Gen. Nathanael Greene, Boundbrook, New
Jersey]. Headquarters arrangements; protection
of Paramus, stores at Trenton and Philadelphia
and miscellaneous matters. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of James McHenry. B. VII, 321
1778 Washington, George. Elizabethtown. To [Baron de
DEC. 4 Kalb, Fishkill]. Sailing of British fleet up the
North River and orders for his government.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton and Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 323
1778 Washington, George. Elizabethtown. To Col. [Daniel]
DEC. 4 Morgan [Pompton, New Jersey]. Orders to hold
his corps in readiness; British advance up the
North River. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. VII, 331
1778 Washington, George. Elizabethtown. To [Brig.] Gen.
DEC. 4 [Peter] Muhlenberg [en route to Middlebrook,
New Jersey]. Orders to halt; British advance
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 875
up the North River. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. VII, 329
1778 Washington, George. Elizabethtown. To [Brig.] Gen.
DEC. 4 [Anthony] Wayne [en route to Middlebrook, New
Jersey]. Advance of British up North River;
orders for his government. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 327
1778 Cadwalader, John. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
DEC. 4 ton [Elizabethtown]. Declining Congress ap
pointment [of Brigadier General]. A. L. S. 1 p.
In Sparks, Letters to Washington, 2, 237.
29, 253
1778 H[arrison,] R[obert] H[anson]. Elizabethtown. To Maj.
DEC. 5 Gen. [Nathanael] Greene [Boundbrook, New
Jersey]. Movement of troops consequent upon
British advance up the North River; establish
ment of winter quarters, etc. Auto, draft signed.
3 pp. B. VII, 339
1778 Washington, George. Paramus. To [Col. Thomas] Clarke,
DEC. 6 [Sufferns, New York], British at King s Ferry;
instructions for his guidance. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VII, 349
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Paramus [New Jersey]. To
DEC. 6 [Brig.] Gen. [Peter] Muhlenberg [en route to
Middlebrook]. Orders to return to Suffern s at
entrance of Smith s Clove. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of James McHenry. B. VII, 345
1778 Harrison, R[obert] H[anson]. Elizabethtown. To [Maj.
DEC. 6 Gen. Nathanael Greene, Boundbrook, New Jer
sey]. Selection of ground for hutting; move
ments of British. Draft. 2 pp. B. VII, 343
1778 Washington, George. Paramus. To Brig. Gen. [Jacob]
DEO. 7 Bay ley [Newbury, New Hampshire]. Procuring
of intelligence from Canada. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of James McHenry. B. VII, 361
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Paramus. To [Col. Thomas
DEC. 7 Clark, Suffern s, New York]. Return of enemy
down North River; orders to go into winter
quarters; guard at King s ferry. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. VII, 371
Above letter added to one of Dec. 4, q. v., to CoL Clark, as a postscript
and forwarded Dec. 7.
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1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Paramus. To Col. [Moses] Hazen
DEC. 7 [Danbury, Connecticut]. Postponing winter ex
pedition against Canada. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. VII, 363
1778 [Washington, George.] Paramus. To [Maj. Gen. Alexan-
DEC. 7 der McDougall, West Point]. Manosuver of the
British; regiments for guard duty at Philadel
phia; disposition of troops protecting the High
lands, etc. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 353
1778 [Washington, George.] Paramus. To Col. [William] Mal-
DEC. 7 com [West Point]. Increased force at West
Point. 2 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VII, 365
1778 Washington, George. Paramus. To Baron de Kalb [West
DEC. 7 Point]. Orders to march to Middlebrook. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VII, 357
1778 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Paramus. To Col. [Daniel] Mor-
DEC. 7 gan [Pompton, New Jersey]. Regiment ordered
to winter quarters at Middlebrook. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. VII, 369
1778 [Washington, George.] Paramus. To [Casimir, Comte
DEC. 7 Pulaski, Minisink, New York]. Ammunition and
clothing; cannon; German battalion, etc. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman and
James McHenry. B. VII, 359
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Paramus. To [Lt.] Col. [An-
DEC. 7 thony Walton] White [New York]. Ordering
regiment to winter quarters at Lancaster [Penn-
sylyania]. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. VII, 367
1778 Clinton, [Sir] H[enry], New York. Commission to Cols.
DEC. 7 Charles O Hara and West Hyde to negotiate an
exchange of prisoners. Contemporary copy by
Robert Hanson Harrison. 1 p.
C. C. 152, 7, 21
1778 Z. [Lewis J. Costigin.] New York. To [George Washing-
DEC. 7 ton, Middlebrook]. Previous intelligence for
warded; [Sir Henry] Clinton returned to New
York; British encamped on Long Island; provi
sion supply; shipping to winter in Newtown
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 877
Creek; provisions brought in from Shrewsbury;
[Maj.] Gen. [John] Vaughan to return to Eng
land. A. L. S. 2 pp. W
1778 Washington, George. [Elizabethtown.] To [Brig.] Gen.
DEC. 8 [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown]. Prevention
of intercourse between the country and New
York City. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 373
1778 [Washington, George.] Elizabethtown. To Col. [Theod-
DEC. 9 orick] Bland [Pennsylvania]. Militia guards for
the Convention troops. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 375
1778 Cornish, (New Hampshire). Convention Committee. To
DEC. 10 [Brig.] Gen. [Jacob] Bayley or Col. [Timothy]
Bedel, Coos [New Hampshire]. Need of guard
for stores at Coos; request for Bedel s regiment.
Contemporary copy of an original signed by Peter
Olcott, Elisha Payne and Beza. Woodward. 1 p.
Enclosed in Gates to Washington, 1778, Dec. 27.
29, 322
1778 Culper, Samuel. [Setauket ? Long Island]. TofMaj.Ben-
DEC. 12 jamin Tallmadge, Bedford, New York]. British
troops gone up the Hudson; expected attack on
Jamaica; destination of British fleets; state of
enemy s forage supply; uncertainty of inten
tions; a loyalist s advice; belief in Great Brit
ain s acknowledging American independence.
A. L. S. 3 pp. Enclosed in Tallmadge to Wash
ington, 1778, Dec. 23. 29, 295
1778 Harrison, Robert Hanson and Alexander Hamilton. To
DEC. 12 Cols. Charles O Hara and West Hyde. See: Har
rison and Hamilton to Washington, 1778, Dec.
15.
1778 O Hara, Charles and West Hyde. To Lt. Cols. Robert
DEC. 12 Hanson Harrison and Alexander Hamilton. See :
Harrison and Hamilton to Washington, 1778,
Dec. 15.
1778 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook [New Jersey]. To
DEC. 13 [Maj.] Gen. [Benedict] Arnold [Philadelphia].
Board of War s complaint to Congress of Arnold.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
In Sparks, 6, 138. B. VII, 379
1778 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Marquis de]
DEC. 13 Fleury [Philadelphia]. Fleury s extension of
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leave of absence [from France]; case of the
French engineer officers. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 383
1778 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Francois, Mar-
DEC. 13 quis de] Malmedy [Philadelphia]. His request
for a certificate of services. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 381
1778 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Israel]
DEC. 13 Putnam [Danbury, Connecticut]. Israel Dodge
to be employed in Indian affairs. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 377
1778 [McDougall, Alexander.] Fishkill [New York]. To John
DEC. 13 Banker [Fishkill]. Orders to provide quarters,
firewood, etc. for Col. [Henry] Jackson s regiment
at Poughkeepsie ; complaints. Contemporary
copy. 3 pp. 32, 125
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
DEC. 14 [Jedidiah] Huntington [Danbury, Connecticut].
Return of men to his regiment. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VII, 389
1778 Washington, George. [Middlebrook.] To Maj. [Henry]
DEC. 14 Lee [jr., Camp]. Exchange of horses. Auto.
draft signed. 1 p. P. I, pt. 2, 231
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [George] Mea-
DEC. 14 sam [Hartford]. Clothing matters. Draft. 2
pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VII, 391
[1778] [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To [Brig. Gen.
[DEC. 14] Peter Muhlenberg, Middlebrook]. Leaves of ab
sence and reenlistments. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Richard Kidder Meade. B. VII, 387
The same to Brigadiers Woodford and Scott.
1778 Washington,] Gfeorge]. Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
DEC. 14 [Enoch] Poor [Danbury, Connecticut]. Leave of
absence. Draft. Ip. In hand writing of James
McHenry. B. VII, 385
1778 lee, Henry, jr. Somerset Court House To [George]
DEC. 14 Washington [Middlebrook]. Washington s horses.
A. L. S. 3 pp. 29, 257
1778 McNutt, Alexander, Phineas Nevers and Samuel Rogers.
DEC. 14 [Nova Scotia]. To the President of Congress.
Memorial on behalf of inhabitants of Nova Sco-
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 879
tia: Union of Nova Scotia with the Colonies;
opening of a road between Penobscot River and
St. Johns; plan of Earl Egmont in 1763 to appor
tion Nova Scotia lands; actions of the colony
since 1772. A. D. S. of McNutt. 4 pp. En
closed in McNutt to Washington, 1779, Jan. 4.
30, 34
Read In Congress Dec. 22, 1778. Original Is In C. C. 41, VI, 77.
1778 Washington, George. Middlebrook. Instructions to Maj.
DEC. 15 Gen. [Nathanael] Greene [Middlebrook]. Prep
arations [for a Canadian expedition]; ship and
boat building, forming of magazines of forage,
tools, etc. Auto, draft signed. 2 pp.
B. VII, 393
1778 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Col.] Jere-
DEO. 15 miah Wadsworth [Raritan, New Jersey], De
siring estimates of provisions possible to be laid
up at Albany, etc. in event of a Canadian expe
dition. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. VII, 409
1778 Harrison, Robert Hanson and Alexander Hamilton. To
DEC. 15 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Report of
negotiations for an exchange of prisoners, in
cluding a copy of letter of Cols. Charles O Hara
and West Hyde of Dec. 12 respecting Conven
tion officers and soldiers and Harrison and Hamil
ton s answer to same, Dec. 12. Contemporary
copy by Harrison. 7 pp. C. C. 152, 7, 27
1778 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Col.] John
DEC. 16 Beatty, Princeton [New Jersey]. Retaliatory
calling for return of British officers on parole.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Han
son Harrison. B. VII, 413
1778 Washington, George. [Middlebrook.] To [Lt. Col. Wil-
DEC. 16 Ham Butler, New York]. Permission for meeting
with [Maj.] Gen. [Charles] Lee. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
E. 203
1778 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
DEC. 16 [Nathanael] Greene [Middlebrook]. Requesting
state of the Quartermaster s Department for
laying same before Congress. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 399
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1778 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
DEC. 16 [Charles] Lee, Philadelphia. Request for meet
ing with [Lt.] Col. [William] Butler. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harri
son. B. VII, 397
1778 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
DEC. 16 [Alexander] McDougall [West Point]. Col.
[William] Malcom s feeling over change of com
mand; [Lt.] Col. [Jean Baptiste] Gouvion; prep
arations and ship-building for an expedition
against Niagara, Canada, etc. Draft. 3 pp. In
1 handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VII, 401
1778 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Commanding
DEC. 16 Officer of Pulaski s Corps, Easton, Pennsylvania].
Inconvenience of his position at Easton; con
sumption of forage. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 407
1778 Albright, Philip. York [Pennsylvania]. To [Col. Theo-
DEC. 16 dorick Bland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania]. Dis
charge, by order of the Executive Council, of
militia ordered out to escort the Convention
troops. Contemporary copy by Bland. 1 p.
Enclosed in Bland to Washington, 1778, Dec. 19.
29, 275
1778 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
DEC. 16 [George Washington, Middlebrook]. Col. [Israel]
Shreve s regiment ordered to Newark; passports
and actions of the Van-Maters. A. L. S. 2 pp.
29, 260
1778 Tilghman, T[ench]. Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen. [Henry]
DEC. 16 Knox [Pluckamin, New Jersey]. Report on
battering cannon. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. VII, 405
1778 Wadsworth, Jeremiah. Raritan [New Jersey]. To
DEC. 16 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Supply of
beef and flour; lack of latter; comparative con
sumption of provisions by militia, detachments
and the grand Army; difficulty of transportation
to the Northward. A. L. S. 2 pp. 29, 262
1778 Z. [Lewis J. Costigin.] New York. To [George Washing-
DEC. 16 ton, Middlebrook]. Jamaica ships about to sail;
no news of fleets believed to have gone to the
West Indies, Pensacola and Georgia; regiments
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 881
ordered to Long Island; shortage of bread among
the British; evacuation of New York improbable.
A. L. S. 2 pp. W
1778 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [IIo-
DEC. 17 ratio] Gates [Boston]. Permission to Convention
officers to go to Virginia by sea. Draft signed.
2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Har
rison and James McHenry. B. VII, 415
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
DEC. 17 [Nathanael] Greene [Middlebrook]. Prospect of
provision supplies at Albany and elsewhere;
transportation. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. VII, 419
1778 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Elisha]
DEC. 17 Sheldon [Durham, Connecticut]. His post at
Durham ; decrease in strength of cavalry. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VII, 421
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Lt. Col. E[ben-
DEC. 17 ezer] Stevens [Pluckamin, New Jersey]. For
warding his commission and orders. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harri
son. B. VII, 423
1778 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. [Benjamin]
DEC. 17 Tallmadge [Bedford, New York]. Interview with
secret service agent [Samuel] Cfulper]. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VII, 425
1778 Hand, Edward. Minisink [New York]. To [George] Wash-
DEC. 17 ington [Middlebrook]. Difficulty in subsisting
Pulaski s Legion; general disposition of Hand s
troops; desire to make attempt on Indian and
tory settlements on east branch of Susquehannah
and Delaware; need of moccasins, pack-saddles,
etc.; horses. L. S. 1 p. Answered Jan. 2, 1779.
29, 264
1778 [McDongall, Alexander] FishkiU [New York]. To Col.
DEC. 17 [Henry] Jackson [Fishkill]. Covering for his
brigade [late Learned s]; cook-house and hospi
tal; regiment to be ordered to Poughkeepsie ;
assistance to be given sawmills at Wapping s
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Creek; general directions; guard for [Maj.] Gen.
[William] Phillips; men for pressing hay. Con
temporary copy. 4 pp. 32, 129
1778 Putnam, Israel. Redding [Connecticut]. To [George]
DEC. 17 Washington [Middlebrook]. Building of huts by
the troops; necessity of appointing a division
Inspector and Quartermaster; live stock sent
into New York by the disaffected ; efforts to pre
vent the trade; enemy s want of forage; plun
dering on Long Island by British and armed
boats [from Connecticut]; seizure of flour from
New York, intended for Continental troops ; need
of ammunition; patrols established. A. L. S.
4 pp. Answered Dec. 26. 29, 267
1778 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
DEC. 18 [Henry] Knox [Pluckamin, New Jersey]. Pro
motion of Lt. Col. [Ebenezer] Stevens. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harri
son. B. VII, 435
1778 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Lt. Col. [Henry]
DEC. 18 Miller, York [Pennsylvania]. His intention to
resign. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. VII, 437
1778 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
DEC. 18 [Philip John] Schuyler [Albany]. His acquittal
[of charge of neglect of duty]; preparations,
considerations, etc. of a Canadian expedition;
supplies, batteaux, etc. Draft. 6 pp. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton. In Ford, 7,
303. B. VII, 427
1778 Clark, T[homas]. Paramus [New Jersey]. To [George]
DEC. 18 Washington [Middlebrook]. Removal to Para
mus and posting of his men; capture of Conven
tion deserters. A. L. S. 2 pp. 29, 269
1778 Clinton, James. Albany. To [George] Washington [Mid-
DEC. 18 dlebrook]. Transmitting a return of troops in
Northern Department; small-pox epidemic;
need of clo tiling for recovered hospital patients;
snow-shoes; report that [Capt. Walter] Butler and
[Joseph] Brant are gone to Niagara. L. S. 2 pp.
Answered Jan. 19. 29, 271
1778 Clinton, James. Albany. Return of troops in Northern
DEC. 18 Department and their several stations. Tabular
statement. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in preceding
entry. 29, 272
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 883
1778 [McDougall, Alexander.] Fishkffl [New York]. To [Lt.]
DEC. 18 Col. [Udny] Hay [Fishkill]. SawmiUs at Wap-
ping s Creek [New York]; state of forage and cat
tle; securing of teams; necessity of economy;
collection of provisions at Fishkill and forage at
West Point; care of horses. Contemporary
copy. 4 pp. 32, 127
1778 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Lt. Col. [William
DEC - 19 Lee] Davidson [near Smith s Clove, New York].
His regiment ordered to Philadelphia via Tren
ton. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench
. Tilghman. B. VII, 443
1778 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To [Baron Steu-
DEC - 19 ben, Philadelphia ?] Support of his wishes
[regarding the Inspector-General Department].
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. In Sparks, 6, 147. B. VII, 441
1778 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. [Lemuel]
DEC. 19 Trescott [Connecticut?] His promotion; regi
mental prisoners at Easton [Pennsylvania].
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VII, 447
1778 Bland, Theodorick. Lancaster [Pennsylvania]. To
DEC - 19 [George Washington, Middlebrook]. Failure of
militia of York, Lancaster, Bucks and Philadel
phia counties [to furnish guards for the Conven
tion troops]; disputes between inhabitants and
Convention troops; progress of the march.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 29, 274
1778 Lincoln, Bfenjamin]. Charleston [South Carolina]. To
DEC - 19 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Inability to
obtain returns; state of supplies; dependence of
Army on the civil authority; raid of enemy in
Georgia from St. Augustine; small number of
troops in South Carolina. L. S. 3 pp. An
swered Mar. 15. In Sparks, Letters to Wash
ington, 2, 241. 30, 53
1778 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
DEC - 19 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Distressed
state of Refugees in New York City; case of
[John Smith] Hatfield and other tory prisoners;
passage of flags; clothing. A. L. S. 2 pp.
29, 276
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[1778] Virginia, Assembly. Act [to encourage officers and men
[DEC. 19] of the Virginia line to continue in the service] :
Gratuity and supplies granted; pensions to wid
ows. Contemporary copy by James Wood. 1 p.
Enclosed in Wood to Washington, 1779, Jan. 17.
30, 111
1778 Virginia, Assembly. Resolves: Granting land to Virginia
DEC. 19 officers and soldiers. Contemporary copy by
James Wood. 1 p. Enclosed in Wood to Wash
ington, 1779, Jan. 17. 30, 110
1778 Z. [Lewis J. Costigin.] New York. To [George Washing-
DEC. 19 ton, Middlebrook]. Capture of James Willing and
other British officer deserters; hostage for Dr.
[John] Connolly; delay in sailing of the Jamaica
fleet, A. L. S. 1 p. W
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Brig. Gen.
DEC. 20 James Clinton, Albany]. Orders for Maj.
[Thomas] Posey and detachments. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. VII, 459
[1778] Washington,] Gfeorge]. [Middlebrook.] To [Brig. Gen.
[DEC. 20] William Maxwell, Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Case of [John Smith] Hatfield; deficiency in
clothing; prevention of intercourse with New
York. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of James
McIIenry. B. VII, 455
1778 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Maj. [Thomas]
DEC. 20 Posey [Albany]. His detachment ordered to
headquarters. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Richard Kidder Meade. B. VII, 461
1778 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen. [Is-
DEC. 20 rael] Putnam [Danbury, Connecticut]. Removal
of magazines from the Hudson River. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VII, 449
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
DEC. 20 [John] Sullivan [Providence, Rhode Island].
Question of the band of Col. [Henry] Jackson s
regiment; discharge of a relative of Col. [Lewis
de] La Radiere. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. VII, 453
1778 Bedel, Timothy. Haverhill [Massachusetts]. To Maj.
DEC. 20 Gen. Horatio Gates, Boston. Stores under his
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 885
protection; need of clothing, ammunition and
necessaries for his men; women and children
dependent upon him. A. L. S. 3 pp. Auto.
memo, of Gates, forwarding above to Washing
ton. Enclosed with Gates to Washington, 1778,
Dec. 27. 29, 322
1778 Moore, Nicholas Ruxton. Baltimore. To [George] Wash-
DEC. 20 ington [Middlebrook]. Resignation. A. L. S.
1 p. Endorsed by McHenry: "Reed, the 25th
of March 1779" 34,373
1778 Muhlenberg, P[eter]. [Middlebrook.] To [Lt.] Col. [Rob-
DEC. 20 ert Hanson] Harrison [Middlebrook]. Request
for reenlistment money for Cols. [Richard] Parker
and [William] Davies. A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 286
1778 Russell, W[illiam]. [Middlebrook.] To [George Washing-
DEC. 20 ton, Middlebrook]. Reenlistment money for the
6th Virginia regiment; furloughs. Recent copy.
1 p. 29, 278
1778 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. Instructions to Col.
DEC. 21 [Thomas] Clarke [Paramus, New Jersey]. Pro
tection of country; scouting parties; support of
the Highlands; discipline, granting of furloughs,
etc. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VII, 473
1778 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [John Pierce,
DEC. 21 jr., Camp]. Authorizing pay of troops. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VII, 477
1778 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge.] Middlebrook. To [Brig. Gen.
DEC. 21 William Maxwell, Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Safe conduct for Lt. [William?] Campbell to
New York City. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. VII, 467
1778 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. Instructions to
DEC. 21 Brig. Gen. [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown].
Prevention of intercourse with Staten Island;
granting of furloughs; forage, etc. Draft. 3 pp.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VII, 469
1778 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [William Alex-
DEC. 21 ander,] Lord Stirling [Elizabethtown]. Case of
[John Smith] Hatfield. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 463
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1778 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] Instructions to
DEC. 21 [William Alexander,] Lord Stirling [Elizabeth-
town]. Command of the Army; hutting and
furloughs. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. VII, 465
1778 Eensselaer, P[hilip] V[an]. Albany. Return of small
DEC. 21 arms, accoutrements, etc. in store at Albany.
Tabular statement. A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed
in Clinton to Washington, 1778, Dec. 28.
29, 335
1778 Russell, W[illiam]. Middlebrook [New Jersey]. To
DEC. 21 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Reenlist-
ment of men in Scott s [Virginia] brigade; Col.
[John] Neville s need of additional money.
A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 285
1778 McDougall, Alexander. [Peekskill, New York]. Authori-
DEC. 22 zation for granting passports for provisions des
tined for the well affected ; necessary oath, form
of permit, etc.; (Jan. 7, 1779) seizures of prop
erty; stock and grain; form of certificate to be
given. Broadside. 2 pp. Printed by Samuel
Loudon, Fishkill. Enclosed in McDougall to
Washington, 1779, Jan. 25. 30, 162
1778 [Clinton, James.] Fort Schuyler [New York]. Report of
DEC. 23 Priest Peter of William Johnston s mission from
the Cayugas to the Oneidas; Oneida answer; In
dian intentions. 3 pp. Enclosed in Clinton to
Washington, 1779, Jan. 2. 30, 10
1778 Fleury, F[rancois] L[ouis Teisseydre, Marquis de]. Phila-
DEC. 23 delphia. To [George] Washington [Philadel
phia]. Difference [in circumstances of coming
to America] between Fleury and the other French
engineers; injury to Fleury from present differ
ence. A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 292
1778 Huntington, Jedidiah. Redding [Connecticut]. To
DEC. 23 [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. Need of
hats for his troops. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered
Jan. 8. 29, 305
1778 [McNutt, Alexander.] [Philadelphia?]. To the Committee
DEC. 23 [of Congress, James Lovell, William Whipple and
John Witherspoon]. Power of the Nova Scotian
committee and steps taken to form a council
with President, etc.; the plan of 1775; request
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 887
for copies of all papers laid before Congress in
behalf of Nova Scotia; building proposed road
[to St. Johns]; advantages of same. A. D. S.
4 pp. Enclosed in McNutt to Washington, 1779,
Jan. 4. 30, 36
1778 Muhlenberg, P[eter]. [Middlebrook.] To [George Wash-
DEC. 23 ington, Philadelphia]. Money need for reenlist-
ment bounties in Col. [William] Davies regi
ment. A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 307
1778 Parsons, Samuel Hfolden]. Redding [Connecticut]. To
DEC. 23 [George Washington, Philadelphia]. Need of
clothing for his brigade; want of blankets; [Maj.]
Gen. [Israel] Putnam s orders and live stock sent
into the enemy; requests directions; plundering
the Long Island shore; Connecticut whale-boats;
intelligence transmitted. A. L. S. 7 pp.
29, 297
[1778] Parsons, S[amuelHolden]. [Redding, Connecticut.] Memo-
[DEC. 23] randum of intelligence: Reenforcement from
England; garrison at New York; report of British
designs against the coast. A. D. S. 2 pp. En
closed in preceding entry. 29, 301
1778 Putnam, Israel. Redding [Connecticut]. To [George]
DEC. 23 Washington [Philadelphia]. Fulfillment of Wash
ington s directions of the 13th inst.; hutting of
troops; capture of a Refugee boat with goods;
need of clothing for the Connecticut troops; es
tablishment of videttes. L. S. 4 pp. 29, 303
1778 Tallmadge, Benjamin. Fairfield [Connecticut]. To
DEC. 23 [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. The corre
spondence with [Samuel] C[ulpe]r. A. L. S. 1 p.
Answered Jan. 2. 29, 294
1778 Deane, James. Fort Schuyler [New York]. To [Maj.] Gen.
DEC. 24 [Philip John] Schuyler [Albany]. Proposals of
the Quiyogers [Cayugas] to the Oneidas; latter s
need of clothing and food; designs of the Six Na
tions. Contemporary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in
Schuyler to Washington, 1779, Jan. 1. 30, 4
1778 Feurer, Charles and Wilhelm Kleinsmitt. Philadelphia.
DEC. 24 To [George Washington, Philadelphia]. Their
dismissal from the Army by Congress; request to
be placed in the service. A. L. S. of Kleinsmitt,
signed also by Feurer. 1 p. 29, 310
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1778 Hazen, Moses. Near Danbury [Connecticut]. To [George]
DEC. 24 Washington [Philadelphia]. Need of clothing,
blankets and shoes for his regiment; care of uni
form clothing; introducing Maj. [James Ran
dolph] Reid. A. L. S. 2 pp. 30, 319
1778 Lee, Charles. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
DEC. 24 [Philadelphia]. Requesting permission to hold
an interview with [Lt.] Col. [William] Butler.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Dec. 26. 29, 309
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Middlebrook. To
DEC. 24 Maj. Gen. [Baron] Riedesel [Sussex Court House ?
New Jersey]. Orders issued looking to Riedesel s
comfort on the journey to Virginia. Contem
porary copy by Stirling. 1 p. Enclosed in Stir
ling to Washington, 1778, Dec. 25. 29, 330
1778 Washington, George. Philadelphia. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
DEC. 25 liam] Phillips [on march to Virginia]. Failure of
exchange negotiations. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison. E. 205
1778 Bayley, Jacob. Newbury [New Hampshire]. To [George]
DEC. 25 Washington [Philadelphia]. Fear of miscarriage
of Washington s letters; need of blankets, cloth
ing and money for Col. [Timothy] Bedel s regi
ment. A. L. S. lp. Answered Jan. 20. 29,312
1778 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
DEC. 25 [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. Inter
course with enemy; passports granted by Penn
sylvania; [John Smith] Hatfield and others de
livered to the civil authorities. A. L. S. 1 p.
29, 314
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Middlebrook. To
DEC. 25 [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. Escort for
Baron Riedesel; distress of tories for bread in
New York; escort for [Maj.] Gen. [William] Phil
lips. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Jan. 1, 1779.
29, 328
1778 Washington, George. Philadelphia. To [Lt.] Col. [Wil-
DEC. 26 liam] Butler, New York. His interview with
Maj. Gen. [Charles] Lee. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison. E. 367
1778 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To [Sir Henry Clin-
DEC. 26 ton, New York]. Severity inflicted on B rower
and Loziers. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. E. 207
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 889
1778 Washington, George. Philadelphia. To Maj. Gen.
DEC. 26 [Charles] Lee [Philadelphia]. Arrangements for
his requested interview with [Lt.] Col. [William]
Butler. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. B. VII, 479
1778 Washington,] G[eorge]. Philadelphia. To [Brig.] Gen.
DEC. 26 [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Arranging meeting between [Maj.] Gen. [Charles]
Lee and [Lt,] Col. [William] Butler. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harri
son. B. VII, 485
1778 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To [Maj.] Gen.
DEC. 26 [Israel] Putnam [Danbury, Connecticut]. Winter
quarters and general military matters; seizure of
cattle, forage, etc. Draft. 3 pp. In handwrit
ing of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 483
1778 [Macpherson, William] [Middlebrook.] Information : Posi-
DEC. 26 tion of British regiments; Macpherson resigned
from the British Army and just escaped from
New York. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. W
1778 Washington, George. Philadelphia. To Lt. Col. [Ben-
DEC. 27 jamin] Temple [Winchester, Virginia] Winter
quarters; reenlistments. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 487
1778 Gates, Horatio. Boston. To [George] Washington [P.hil-
DEC. 27 adelphia]. Guns of [H. M. S.] Somerset; Capt.
[Joseph] Traversi s journey to Canada; demand
for rations from furloughed officers and men.
A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered Feb. 14. 29, 318
1778 Schuyler, Ph[ilip John]. Albany. To [George] Washing-
DEC. 27 ton [Philadelphia]. Efforts to find account of a
route to the St. Lawrence by the river La Famine
in 1758; [Lt.] Col. [John] Bradstreet s journal of
expedition against Frontenac ; expectation of in
telligence from Canada; Congress on Schuyler s
court-martial; resignation; appreciation of
Washington s kindness; intention to act with
militia whenever necessary. A. L. S. 3 pp.
29, 324
1778 Clinton, James. Albany. To [George] Washington [Phil-
28 adelphia]. Muster and pay of Whitcomb s corps;
application for clothing for Warner s and Whit-
890 LIBKARY OF CONGRESS
comb s regiments; error in Warner s returns;
state of military stores in Northern department.
L. S. 1 p. Answered Jan. 19. 29, 333
[1778] [Livingston, William S.] [Beverwyck, New York.] To
[DEC. 28] [Lt. Col. Ebenezer Huntington]. Resignation;
settlement of accounts. Contemporary extract
attested by Huntington. 1 p. Enclosed in
Huntington to Washington, 1782, Sep. 10.
59, 70
1778 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
DEC. 28 [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. Reported
damage to British shipping by storm; prepara
tion of a fleet. A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 337
1778 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. ToMaj.
DEC. 28 Gen. [William Alexander,] Lord Stirling [Middle-
brook]. Forwarding newspapers; request for the
evidences against [John Smith] Hatfield and the
others. A. L. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in Stirling to
Washington, 1778, Dec. 29. 29, 339
1778 Russell, W[illiam]. Middlebrook. To [James] McHenry
DEC. 28 [Middlebrook]. Money necessary for reenlist-
ment [bounties] in the 6th, 8th and 4th Virginia
regiments. A. L. S. 1 p. With McHenry s
memo, of amounts furnished. 29, 336
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Middlebrook. To
DEC. 28 [George Washington, Philadelphia]. Lack of in
telligence ; scarcity of forage and necessity of the
impress ordered; hutting; need of Philadelphia
papers to obtain the New York ones. A. L. S.
2 pp. 29, 332
1778 Z. [Lewis J. Costigin.] Staten Island. To Col. [Mat-
DEC. 28 thias] Ogden [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
British vessels ashore; sailing of a fleet; commu
nication arrangements. A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed
in Stirling to Washington, 1779, Jan. 13. 30, 80
1778 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To [Marquis de
DEC. 29 Lafayette, Boston]. Postponement of the [Cana
dian] expedition; his return to France. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
In Sparks, 6, 149. P. I, pt. 2, 275
1778 [Howe, Robert.] Return of Continental officers and men
DEC. 29 missing after action [at Brewton Hill, Savannah,
Georgia]. 1 p. Enclosed in Lincoln to Wash
ington, 1779, Jan. 5. 30, 55
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 891
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Middlebrook. To
DEC. 29 [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. Forward
ing newspapers; freezing over of Staten Island
Sound and suggested attempt against British;
measures guarding against a surprise; results of
the forage impress. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered
Jan. 1. 29, 343
1778 Archer, Henry. Millstone [Near Middlebrook]. To
DEC. 30 [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. Desire to
enter the Army; opinion of the British and
American causes. A. L. S. 4 pp. 29, 346
1778 Howe, Robert. [Near Savannah, Georgia.] To [Ma j. Gen.
DEC. 30 Benjamin Lincoln?, South Carolina]. Account
of battle and retreat [from Brewton Hill]; the
missing; loss of artillery; Howe s intention.
Contemporary copy. 3 pp. Enclosed in Lin
coln to Washington, 1779, Jan. 5. 30, 56
1778 Knox, II[enry]. Pluckamin [New Jersey]. To [George]
DEC. 30 Washington [Philadelphia]. Knox s situation.
A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 353
1778 Knox, H[enry]. Pluckamin [New Jersey]. To [George]
DEC. 30 Washington [Philadelphia]. Knox s situation;
effect of resolutions of Congress of Feb. 11 [1778
on management of the Ordnance Department;
difficulties; need of preparation for next cam
paign; willingness to leave the service. L. S.
4 pp. 29, 355
1778 Lee, Henry [jr]. Burlington [New Jersey]. To [Lt. Col.]
DEC. 30 Tench Tilghman [Middlebrook]. Necessity of
changing his quarters on account of lack of
forage; supply at Woodbury; filling of two cor
net vacancies. A. L. S. 3 pp. 29, 357
1778 Phillips, W[illiam]. Fishkill [New York]. To [George]
DEC. 30 Washington [Philadelphia]. Difficulty of his
baggage transportation; requests Washington s
signed authority to procure the necessary aid;
his route; desire to meet Washington if Conven
tion troops can be helped thereby. L. S. 2 pp.
29, 344
1778 Shippen, W[illiam,] jr. Philadelphia. To [George] Wash-
DEC. 30 ington [Philadelphia]. Transmitting a general
return of sick and wounded in the hospitals.
A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 350
892 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1778 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Middlebrook. To
DEC. 30 [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. Assem
bling of a British fleet off Staten Island; damage
done shipping by storm and ice; distress in New
York for flour; British fears for supply fleets
from England; the naval situation; condition of
the Army; casting of cannon-balls. L. S. 3 pp.
29, 348
1778 Z. [Lewis J. Costigin.] New York. To [Col. Matthias
DEC. 30 Ogden, Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Enclosing
newspapers; confirmation of non-evacuation of
New York; damage sustained by shipping; want
of flour in British army; [Maj.] Gen. [John]
Vaughan s march toward east end of Long Is
land ; regiments ordered to Staten Island. A. L. S.
1 p. Enclosed in Stirling to Washington, 1779,
Jan. 13. 30, 79
1778 Washington, George. Philadelphia. To Brig. Gen. James
DEC. 31 Clinton [Albany]. [Maj.] Gen. [Philip John]
Schuyler and command of the Northern Depart
ment; regimental matters; capital punishment.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Han
son Harrison. B. VII, 493
1778 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To [Lt. Col. Ben-
DEC. 31 jamin Flower, Philadelphia]. His application
for a certificate of service. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman. B. VII, 495
Paragraphs referring him to the Board of War and Gen. Knox have been
crossed out.
1778 Washington, George. Philadelphia. To Maj. Gen. [Philip
DEC. 31 John] Schuyler [Albany]. Command of the
Northern Department; [late] Col. [Ichabod]
Alden s regiment. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. In part in Ford, 7, 307, note.
B. VII, 489
1778 Dickerson, Jonathan. Morris County [New Jersey].
DEC. 31 Affidavit to seizure of his grain by James Skin
ner and resisting of civil arrest. D. S. 2 pp.
Sworn before Benjamin Lindsly. W
1778 Flower, Benjamin. Philadelphia. To George Washing-
31 ton [Philadelphia]. Request for a certificate of
service; his necessities and pay. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Answered same day. 29, 360
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 893
1778 [McDougall, Alexander.] Peekskill [New York]. Instruc-
DEC. 31 tions to Lt. Col. [Jean Baptiste] Gouvion [Peeks-
kill]. Erection of a fortification at King s Ferry.
Contemporary copy. Enclosed in McDougall to
Washington, 1779, Apr. 15. 31, 312
1778 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
DEC. 31 [George] Washington, Philadelphia. Forward
ing letters to New York; obtaining New York
newspapers; rumored damage to British ship
ping. A. L. S. 1 p. 29, 359
[1778] [Washington, George.] [Fishkill.] Extracts from Col.
[DEC.] [John] Bradstreet s journal of expedition against
Fort Frontenac in 1759. A. D. 8pp. Endorsed
by Washington: "Extracts .... Expedn.
against Cadiroqui." 29, 242
Copied from the original transmitted to Washington by Schuyler, 1778,
Dec. 27.
[1778] [Washington, George.] [New York State] Examination
of Philip Miller as to position of British troops
[at north end of York Island]. A. D. 2 pp.
Endorsed by Tilghman: "Intelligence from De
serters." W
[1778?] [Washington, George.] List of British regiments in Amer
ica. Tabular statement giving names of colonels,
lieutenant-colonels and majors. A. D. 2 pp. W
[1778?] [Washington, George.] Form of warrant, in blank, for ap
pointment of paymaster, adjutant or quarter
master. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. W
1778-9 Canada. Account of strength of forts and vessels, in Can
ada and on the lakes, by different persons. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Richard Varick. W
[1778] [Greene, NathanaeL] Memorandum of a general plan for
reembursing inhabitants plundered by the Army
during December 1777 and January 1778 [in vicin
ity of Valley Forge]. A. D. 2 pp. 33, 426
[1778?] [Hamilton, Alexander.] Memorandum of places where
forage magazines are to be established. A. D.
1 p. W
1778 Jones, D[aniel] New York. To Brig. Gen. [Cortlandt]
Skinner [Staten Island]. Permission to Edmund
Bembridge and John Van Mater to come on
Staten Island. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Maxwell
to Washington, 1778, Dec. 16. 29, 261
894 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS
[1778] la Balme, Mottin de. [Middlebrook.] To [George Wash-
ton, Middlebrook]. Explanation of duty of In
spector General of Cavalry ; purpose in coming to
America. A. L. 1 p. W
[1778?] [Moylan, Stephen.] List of officers of the 4th [Continental]
Light Dragoons. A. D. 1 p. W
[1778] Virginia, troops. Memorandum of officers of the two Vir
ginia State regiments. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. W
1779 Washington, George. Philadelphia. To Brig. Gen. [Ed-
JAN. 1 ward] Hand [Minisink, New York]. Winter
quarters at Minisink; proposed attempt against
Indian and tory settlements. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 5
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To [Brig.] Gen.
JAN. 1 [William] Small wood [Middlebrook]. Discipline
of soldiers working in shoe factory at Newark.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. VIII, pt. 1, 3
1779 Washington, George. Philadelphia. To [William Alex-
JAN. l anderj Lord Stirling [Elizabethtown, New Jer
sey]. Proposed enterprize against Staten Island.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. VIII, pt. 1, 1
1779 Bayley, Jacob. Newbury [New Hampshire]. To Maj.
JAN. l Gen. [Horatio] Gates [Boston]. Intelligence from
Canada; strength of the British, etc. Contem
porary copy. 1 p. 93, 22
1779 Bretigney, [Marquis] de. Philadelphia. To [George Wash-
JAN. 1 ington, Philadelphia]. Transmitting his plan of
formation of a French corps. A. L. S. 1 p. (In
French.) Memorials. 29
Translation by John Laurens in Memorials. 44.
[1779] Bretigney, [Marquis] de. [Philadelphia.] Composition
[JAN. 1] and formation of a French corps, with explana
tory notes. A. D.S. 3pp. (In French.) En
closed in preceding entry. Memorials. 31
Translation by John Laurens in Memorials. 43.
1779 Jones, D[aniel]. New York. To Capt. [Robert?] Smith
JAN. l [Elizabethtown ? New Jersey] Treatment of
Brower and Lashaer [Loziers]. L. S. 1 p. En
closed in Clinton to Washington, 1779, Jan. 23.
30, 152
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 895
1779 Pintard, Lewis. New York. To Capt. [Robert?] Smith
JAN. 1 [Elizabethtown ? New Jersey], Testifying that
clothing, provisions, etc. for American prisoners
have never been refused admittance. L. S. 1 p.
Enclosed in Clinton to Washington, 1779, Jan. 23.
30, 150
1779 Sanssure, D[aniel] de. Beaufort [South Carolina]. Letter
JAN. 1 to - - ? Capture of a British sloop; the fleet
[from New York], its destination and other intel
ligence; force at New York and Rhode Island.
Contemporary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in Lin
coln to Washington, 1779, Jan. 5. 30, 52
1779 Schuyler, Ph[ilip John]. Albany. To [George] Washing-
JAN. 1 ton [Philadelphia]. Acknowledging receipt of
orders; desire to aid in every way despite his
resignation; [James] Deane s letter and the
Oneida s request for a fort. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Answered Jan. 18. 30, 2
[1779] Steel, Archibald. Fort Pitt. "Copies of Letters & some
JAN. 1-21 other Papers with Remarks which will naturally
arise upon the [perusal ?] of them & the proceed
ings of a Court Martial at Fort Pitt for
the Tryal of Colo. Archibald Steel D. [Q. M. G of]
the Western Department." 46 pp. (Part miss
ing.) W
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To [Brig.] Gen.
JAN. 2 [Jacob] Bayley [Newbury, New Hampshire].
Postponement of the Canadian expedition.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. VIII, pt. 1, 9
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To [William Alex-
JAN. 2 ander,] Lord Stirling [Elizabethtown, New Jer
sey]. Secret intelligence; contract for cannon-
balls. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 7
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To Maj. [Benjamin]
JAN. 2 Tallmadge [Fairfield, Connecticut]. Secret intel
ligence from [Samuel] C[ulper]. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 13
1779 Bayley, Jacob. Newbury [New Hampshire]. Memoran-
JAN. 2 dum of the situation in Canada. Contemporary
copy. 1 p. 93, 21
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1779 Clinton, James. Albany. To [George] Washington [Phil-
JAN. 2 adelphia]. William Johnston s mission to the
Oneidas; unsuccessful attempt to apprehend
him; the Oneidas answer; furnishing food to
Indians; need of ammunition; troops to march
to Saratoga. L. S. 1 p. Answered Jan. 19.
30, 9
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
JAN. 2 [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. Forward
ing Lt. [William] Campbell and a London news
paper. A. L. S. 1 p. 30, 8
1779 Beatty, John. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 3 Washington [Philadelphia]. Refusal of [Brig.]
Gen. [William] Maxwell to allow exchanged pris
oners to go into New York; requests Washing
ton s instructions; call of [American] prisoners
in New York for a supply of provisions. L. S.
2 pp. Auto, signed memo, of James McHenry,
Jan. 11, of Lord Stirling s grant of a flag for pris
oners but no passport for provisions. 30, 14
1779 Measam, George. Springfield [Massachusetts]. To [George]
JAN. 3 Washington [Philadelphia]. Transmitting cloth
ing return; forwarding clothing to Fishkill; ef
forts to store a supply at Springfield ; transporta
tion; overalls; French blankets and clothing;
shoes. A. L. S. 4pp. Answered Jan. 18. 30,12
1779 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord], Middlebrook [New
JAN. 3 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Philadel
phia]. Rotting of the ice [in Staten Island
Sound]; [Maj.] Gen. [William] Phillips request;
damage sustained by British shipping; mutiny
of a Scotch regiment ; the forage supply. A. L. S.
2 pp. 30, 16
Inadvertently dated 1778.
1779 Woodford, William. Windsor [Virginia]. To [George]
JAN. 3 Washington [Philadelphia]. Extension of his
leave of absence. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered
Feb. 13. 30, 18
1779 MclTuU, Alexander. [Philadelphia?] To [George] Wash-
JAN. 4 ington [Philadelphia]. Papers laid before Con
gress respecting feeling of inhabitants of Nova
Scotia; undertakes to furnish a true state of
that colony. Recent copy. 1 p. 30, 30
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 897
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
JAN. 4 Maj. Gen. [William Alexander,] Lord Stirling
[Middlebrook]. Reported capture of the Cork
fleet by ComteD Estaing. A. L. S. 1 p. 30,78
1779 Measam, George. Fishldll [New York]. To [George] Wash-
JAN. 4 ington [Philadelphia]. Arrival of clothing at
Fishkill and request for instructions. A. L. S.
of James Geary for Measam. 1 p. 30, 22
1779 Parker, Hyde and Archibald Campbell. Savannah [Geor-
J A N. 4 gia]. Proclamation: Calling on the people to
join the [British] fleet and army and promising
protection and reimbursement for losses suffered ;
pardon to deserters. Contemporary copy. 2
pp. Enclosed in Lincoln to Washington, 1779,
Jan. 5. 30, 51
1779 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Middlebrook [New
J AN - 4 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Philadel
phia]. Sailing of a large British fleet from New
York; distress for flour in the city; wording of
a parole granted by Adml. [James, Baron] Gam-
bier; destination of the fleet. L. S. 2pp. 30,28
1779 Wigglesworth, Edward. Providence [Rhode Island], To
JAN - 4 [George Washington, Philadelphia]. Establish
ment of rank of the Massachusetts line ; Wiggles-
worth s position; provisional resignation. Re
cent copy. 1 p. 30, 27
1779 [Washington, George.] [Philadelphia.] To Dr. [John]
JAN - 5 Morgan [Philadelphia]. Charges against and trial
of Dr. [William] Shippen [jr]. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 11
Dated In error: Morristown.
1779 Greene, N[athanael]. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
JAX. 5 ton [Philadelphia]. Lack of leisure for reflection;
scarcity of provision and forage; three principal
objects of coming campaign: subsistence of
Army, scourge of Indians and capture of New
York; ideas in the rough respecting same.
A. L. S. 6 pp. 30, 43
1779 Hay, Udny. Fishkill [New York]. To [George] Washing-
JAN - 5 ton [Philadelphia]. Advertisement for forage in
year 1776; case and claim of William Gilliland;
56214 vol 212 7
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Hay s arrest; material to be provided for West
Point fortification; inability to procure bear
skins. A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered Jan. 18. 30, 39
[1779] [Huntington, Jedidiah.] Brigade of. Petition of muti-
[JAN. 5] neers, under arrest in the provost, to Maj. Gen.
[Israel] Putnam [Redding, Connecticut]. Plea
for pardon. Contemporary copy. 2 pp. En
closed in Putnam to Washington, 1779, Jan. 5.
30, 66
1779 Lincoln, Bfenjamin]. Purysburgh, South Carolina. To
JAN. 5 George Washington [Philadelphia]. Arrival of
British fleet and landing near Savannah; retreat
of [Maj.] Gen. [Robert] Howe; efforts to collect
troops; the situation; disappointment in supplies
and men; state of Lincoln s wound; British re-
enforcement from St. Augustine. A. L. S. 3
pp. Answered Mar. 15. In Sparks, Letters to
Washington, 2, 244. 30, 49
1779 Morgan, John. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
JAN. 5 [Philadelphia]. Committee of Congress inquiry
into Morgan s administration of hospital affairs;
request for a certificate from Washington; prin
cipal points of the inquiry. A. L. S. 1 p.
30, 41
1779 Putnam, Israel. Redding [Connecticut]. To [George]
JAN. 5 Washington [Philadelphia]. Subsidence of dis
turbances in Huntington s brigade; the leaders
and question of punishment; report of British
move toward east end of Long Island. L. S.
3 pp. Answered Feb. 5. 30, 58
1779 Washington, George. Philadelphia. To [Marquis de
JAN. 6 Bretigny, Philadelphia ?] Proposition for rais
ing a French regiment. Draft. 2pp. In hand
writing of John Laurens. B. VIII, pt. 1, 15
1779 Washington, George. Philadelphia. To [Dr. John Mor-
JAN. 6 gan, Philadelphia]. Dispute between the Hos
pital and Regimental surgeons; Morgan s serv
ices; inefficiency at Cambridge and New York
and causes. Draft. 4 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt, 1,19
1779 Phillips, W[illiam]. Sussex [New] Jersey. To [George]
JAN. 6 Washington [Philadelphia]. Requesting pass
ports for vessels with clothing, wine, etc. for the
Convention troops. L. S. 2 pp. 30, 67
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 899
1779 Phillips, W[illiam]. Sussex [Court House, New Jersey].
JAN. 6 To [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. Nego
tiations for exchange of prisoners; status of the
Convention troops; possible methods of ex
change; desire of discussing the question with
any officer Washington may appoint; requests
leave to visit New York. L. S. 3 pp. 30, 60
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To [Brig. Gen.
JAN. 7 William Maxwell, Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Abuse of flags; general directions to govern use
of same. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 23
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Orders governing seizures of
JAN. 7 property. See: McDougall, 1778, Dec. 22.
1779 Smallwood, W[illiam]. Middlebrook. To [George] Wash-
JAN. 7 ington, Philadelphia. Lt. [Thomas Brogden]
Hugo to command at shoe-factory at Newark;
establishment of a factory by officers of the
Maryland line; results and the present situation.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 30, 69
1779 Spencer, Oliver. Minisink [New York]. To G[eorge]
JAN. 7 Washington [Middlebrook]. Situation of his
family; desire to be deranged. A. L. S. 2 pp.
31, 287
1779 Stoddert, Benjamin. Sunbury [Pennsylvania]. To Brig.
JAN. 7 Gen. [Edward] Hand [Minisink, New York].
Strength and condition of Hartley s regiment;
forage, ammunition and provision at Wyoming;
snow-shoes; country between Wyoming and
Chemung; strength of the Indians; destruction
possible of accomplishment by a winter expedi
tion; uselessness of horse in such a country.
Contemporary copy. 3 pp. Enclosed in Hand
to Washington, 1779, Jan. 15. 30, 94
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To [Brig.] Gen.
JAN. 8 [Jedidiah] Huntington [Danbury, Connecticut].
Purchasing of hats for Connecticut troops.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. B. VIII, pt. 1, 33
1779 Washington, George. [Philadelphia.] To [George] Mea-
JAN. 8 sam [Springfield, Massachusetts]. Ciothing sup
plies for Connecticut troops. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of John Laurens.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 37
900 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To Maj. Gen.
JAN. 8 [Israel] Putnam [Redding, Connecticut]. [Brig.]
Gen. [Samuel H olden] Parsons complaint as to
clothing of the Connecticut troops; state of the
case ; breaking up of intercourse with the enemy.
Draft. 4 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 1, 25
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To Col. [Elisha]
JAN. 8 Sheldon [Durham, Connecticut]. Dragoons for
[Maj.] Gen. [Israel] Putnam. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 35
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To [William Alex-
JAN. 8 ander,] Lord Stirling [Elizabethtown, New Jer
sey]. Allotment of blankets to troops; breaking
up of trade with enemy and kindred matters.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. B. VIII, pt. 1, 31
1779 Hallam, Robert and Seth Phelps. Reading [Pennsyl-
JAN. 8 \ania]. Certificate of Maj. Wills Cliffs appoint
ment. D. S. 1 p. Endorsed: "Clift & Wat
son. Pretensions to Rank" W
[1779] [Livingston, William S.] [Beverwyck, New York.] To
[JAN. 8] [Lt. Col. Ebenezer Huntington]. Pay arrange
ments; his continuance on the rolls. Contem
porary extract attested by Huntington. 1 p.
Enclosed in Huntington to Washington, 1782,
Sep. 10. 59, 69
1779 Butler, Zebulon. Westmoreland [Pennsylvania]. Returns
JAN. 10 of forage, horses and provisions. Tabular state
ments. A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Hand to
Waslu ngton, 1779, Jan. 15. 30, 96
1779 Butler, Zebulon. Westmoreland [Pennsylvania]. To Brig,
JAN. 10 Gen. [Edward] Hand [Minisink, New York].
Capt. [Benjamin] Stoddert s letter; difficulties of
road between Wyoming and Chemung; snow-
shoes; request for reenforcement ; orders of
Board of War to Col. [Thos.] Hartley. Contem
porary extract. 2 pp. Enclosed in Hand to
Washington, 1779, Jan. 15. 30, 96
1779 Butler, Zebulon. Westmoreland [Pennsylvania]. Returns
JAN. 10 of troops and ammunition at Westmoreland.
Tabular statements. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in
Hand to Washington, 1779, Jan. 15. 30, 97
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 901
1779 Bayley, Jacob. Newbury [New Hampshire]. To Maj.
JAN. 11 Gen. Philip [John] Schuyler, Albany. CoL
[Morgan] Lewis message to the St. Francois In
dians; number and positions of British troops in
Canada Recent copy. 1 p. Enclosed in
Schuyler to Washington, 1779, Jan. 29. 30, 174
1779 Bedel, Timothy. Haverhill [Massachusetts]. To Maj.
JAN. 11 Gen. Philip [John] Schuyler, Albany. Number
and position of the enemy in Canada; Canadians
hope for an expedition; need of Indian families
at Haverhill. A. L. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in
Schuyler to Washington, 1779, Jan. 29. 30, 176
1779 General Court-martial. Minisink [New York]. Proceed-
JAN. 11 ings in trial of Lt. [Capt.] Cotoosky [Comte Kol-
kowski] for mutinous behavior. D. S: O[liver]
Spencer, Prest. 4 pp. Enclosed in Hand to
Washington, 1779, Jan. 15. 30, 98
1779 Homans, John. Durham [Connecticut]. To [George]
JAN. 12 Washington [Philadelphia]. Leave of absence
for Capt. Josiah Stoddard. A. L. S. 1 p.
C. C. 152, 7, 39
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
JAN. 12 [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. System of
monthly flags sent in [with tories to New York] ;
disadvantages of present method ; arrival of part
pf the Cork fleet and rumor of intended British
raid into Jersey. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered
Jan. 26. 30, 77
1779 Bedel, Timothy. Haverhill [Massachusetts]. To Maj.
JAN. 13 Gen. [Horatio] Gates [Boston]. Bedel s situation;
non-receipt of resolves of Congress respecting
his clothing; inability to furnish clothing to
Capt. [Joseph] Traversi and Indian Chiefs; re
quest for orders; intelligence from Canada.
Contemporary copy by Gates. 3 pp. Enclosed
in Gates to Washington, 1779, Jan. 26. 30, 184
1779 Clinton, James. Albany. To [George Washington, Phila-
JAN. 13 delphia.] Washington s call for Maj. [Thomas]
Posey s corps [7th Virginia]; Southern troops
detained in hospital for want of clothing. L. S.
1 p. 33, 269
1779 Spencer, Oliver. Minisink [New York]. To [Brig.] Gen.
JAN. 13 [Edward] Hand [Minisink]. Lt. [Capt. Comte]
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Colooski s [Kolkowski] court-martial. A. L. S.
1 p. Enclosed in Hand to Washington, 1779,
Jan. 15. 30, 102
1779 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord.] Middlebrook [New
JAN. 13 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Philadelphia].
Clothing matters; blankets and shoes; applica
tions; Lt. Col. [Caleb] North s march; state of
the foraging. A. L. S. 2pp. 30,81
[1779] [Stirling, William Alexander, Lord]. [Middlebrook.] In-
JAN. 13 structions to Lt. Col. [Caleb] North [Middlebrook].
Orders to march to Tinton Falls ; breaking up of
trade with New York ; warning against surprise ;
detection of criminals ; rewards, etc ; flags ; seiz
ure of property; obtaining intelligence; wrecks,
and shipping. Auto, draft. 4 pp. Enclosed in
Stirling to Washington, 1779, Jan. 13. 30, 100
1779 Washington, George. Philadelphia. To [Col. John
JAN. 14 Beatty, Raritan, New Jersey]. Intercourse with
New York and granting of passports. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 47
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To [Brig.] Gen.
JAN. 14 [Jedidiah] Huntington [Danbury, Connecticut],
Clothing for [Lt.] Col. [Isaac] Sherman s regiment.
Draft. 2pp. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. VIII, pt. 1, 45
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To Brig. Gen.
JAN. 14 [Henry] Knox [Pluckainin, New Jersey]. Orders
to confer with Congress on state of the Ordnance
Department. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
John Laurens. B. VIII, pt. 1, 43
1779 Washington, George. Philadelphia. To G[eorge] Measam
JAN. 14 [Springfield, Massachusetts]. Issue of clothing
to Huntington s brigade. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of John Laurens. B. VIII, pt. 1, 49
1779 Washington, George. Philadelphia. To [William Alexan-
JAN. 14 der, Lord Stirling, Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Exchange negotiations for Convention troops;
retiring Continental money ; cannon-ball casting.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. VIII, pt. 1, 39
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 903
1779 Stoddard, Darius. Durham [Connecticut]. To George
JAN. 14 Washington [Philadelphia]. Certifying to Capt.
Josiah Stoddard s condition. Transcript.
C. C. 169, 6, 306
1779 Stoddard, Josiah. Durham [Connecticut]. To George
JAN. 14 Washington [Philadelphia]. Application for
leave of absence. A. L. S. 2 pp v
C. C. 152, 7, 41
1779 Sullivan, John. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
JAN. 14 Washington [Philadelphia]. Washington s order
for Col. [Henry] Jackson s band. L. S. 1 p.
30, 85
1779 Anonymous. [Peekskill ? New York.] To Maj. Gen. [Alex-
JAN. 15 ander] McDougall [Peekskill]. British spies sent
to set fire to buildings at Fishkill ; Gov. [William]
Tryon s letter; personal fears of the informant.
Contemporary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in Mc
Dougall to Washington, 1779, Jan. 19. 30, 130
1779 Gates, Horatio. Boston. To [George] Washington [Phila-
JAN. 15 delphia]. Call for troops to protect magazine of
stores at Coos [New Hampshire] ; demands of
officers on furlough for provisions, clothing, etc.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Feb. 14. 30, 88
1779 Hand, Edward. Minisink [New York]. To [George] Wash-
JAN. 15 ington [Philadelphia], Intelligence from the Sus-
quehanhah ; proposed winter expedition against
Chemung; preparation of boats at Wyoming;
court-martial of Lt. [Capt. Comte] Kolkowski.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Feb. 7. 30, 92
1779 McHenry, James. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [William
JAN. 15 Alexander,] Lord Stirling [Elizabethtown, New
Jersey], Request for a Convention officer to go
into Canada on parole. Auto, draft signed.
2 pp. B. VIII, pt. 1, 51
1773 Brodhead, Daniel. Fort Mclntosh [Pennsylvania]. To
JAN. 16 George Washington [Philadelphia]. Dislike
aroused by [Brig.] Gen. [Lachlan] Mclntosh.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Feb. 14. 30, 105
1779 Phillips, Wfilliam]. Bethlehem [Pennsylvania]. To
JAN. 16 [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. Exchange
negotiations; the Convention corps and their
officers; exchange by ransom; leave granted Lt.
Col. Kechlien. L. S. 3 pp. 30, 103
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1779 Banister, Seth. [Peekskill? New York]. To [Col.
JAN. 17 Michael] Jackson [Fishkill, New York]. Distress
of soldiers for straw and blankets; mutiny ex
pected. Contemporary copy. 2 pp. On same
folio with Jackson to McDougall, 1779, Jan. 17.
Enclosed in McDougall to Washington, 1779,
Jan. 19.
1779 Bland, Theodorick. Charlottesville [Virginia]. To [George
JAN. 17 Washington, Philadelphia]. Arrival of Conven
tion troops at Charlottesville; commanders and
guards therefor; officers on parole; request for
leave of absence. A. L. S. 1 p. 30, 113
1779 Jackson, M[ichael]. Fishkill [New York]. To Maj. Gen.
JAN. 17 [Alexander] McDougall [Peekskill, New York].
Maj. [Seth] Banister s report of soldiers com
plaint; measures taken. Contemporary copy.
2 pp. Enclosed in McDougall to Washington,
1779, Jan. 19. 30, 131
1779 [Stirling, William Alexander, Lord.] [Middlebrook.] To
JAN. 17 [Maj. Gen. William Phillips, Bethlehem, Pennsyl
vania]. Washington s doubt of good coming
from a conference to exchange the Convention
troops; exchanging entire corps with its officers.
Contemporary extract. 1 p. Enclosed in Phil
lips to Washington, 1779, Feb. 1. 30, 209
1779 Wood, James. Winchester [Virginia]. To [George] Wash-
JAN. 17 ington [Philadelphia]. Transmitting Virginia
Acts of Dec. 19, 1778 [q. v.] respecting the
Army; land reserve; collection of furloughed
men and deserters; Wood s stay at home. A. L. S.
1 p. 30, 107
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To [Lt.] Col. [Udny]
JAN. 18 Hay [Fishkill]. Civil suit for forage payment;
clothing issues. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 63
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To George Measam
JAN. 18 [Springfield, Massachusetts]. Storage of cloth
ing at Fishkill; obtaining supplies of shoes,
shirts, etc. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 165
1779 Washington, George. Philadelphia. To Maj. Gen. [Israel]
JAN. 18 Putnam [Redding, Connecticut]. Mutiny in
905
Huntington s brigade; clothing matters. Draft.
3 pp. In handwriting of John Laurens. In
Ford, 7, 326. B. VIII, pt. 1, 57
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To Maj. Gen.
J AN - 18 [Philip John] Schuyler [Albany]. Postponement
of the Niagara expedition; Schuyler s resignation;
Indian affairs. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. In part in Ford, 7, 307,
note. B. VIII, pt. 1, 55
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To Maj. [Benjamin]
JAN T - 18 Tallmadge [Fail-field, Connecticut]. Acknowl
edging secret intelligence. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 61
1779 [McDougall, Alexander.] Peekskill [New York]. To
J AN - I 8 James Geary, Fishkill [New York]. Orders to
make up large blankets from smaller ones; re
turns of blankets, clothing and shoes desired.
Contemporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Mc
Dougall to Washington, 1779, Jan. 19. 30, 132
1779 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Middlebrook. To
JAN. 18 [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. Visit of
Capt. [Thomas] Bibby and other Convention
officers; [Maj.] Gen. [William] Phillips letters;
forwarding intelligence; paper money; arrival of
ships from England at New York. A. L. S. 2
pp. Answered Jan. 25. 30, 1 14
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To [Brig.] Gen.
J AN - 19 James Clinton [Albany]. Inoculation; clothing
and Indian matters. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 67
1779 [Washington, George.] [Philadelphia.] To [Casimir, Comte]
J AN "- 19 Pulaski [Minisink, New York], Removal of cav
alry to Wilmington. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of John Laurens. B. VIII, pt. 1, 69
1779 [Washington, George,] Philadelphia. To Dr. [Malachi]
J AN ~- 19 Treat [Albany]. Clothing for hospital; inocula
tion; money. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 73
1779 Beatty, John. Raritan [New Jersey]. To [George] Wash-
J A N. 19 ington [Philadelphia]. Delay of his flags; dis
tress of American prisoners in New York. L. S.
1 p. Answered Jan. 29. 30, 141
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1779 General Court-martial. Philadelphia. Proceedings in
JAN. 19 trial of Capt. Isaac Coren for continual drunk-
eness, disobedience, etc. Attested copy by
William Cross of an original signed by Samuel
Davidson, Presidt. 7 pp. 95, 42
1779 Jackson, Michael. Fishkill [New York]. To [George
JAN. 19 Washington, Philadelphia]. Arrangement of his
regiment; officers, filling of vacancies, etc.;
Francis Dana s aspersions of Jackson. A. L. S.
4 pp. Answered Feb. 26. 30, 121
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
JAN. 19 [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. Capt. [Wil
liam] Bedlow s knowledge of Niagara; disbelief
in possible success of an expedition against that
place; a secret correspondence; British distress
for bread ; flour furnished enemy from Connecti
cut; deserters from the enemy; enticement of
artificers from Peekskill by offer of higher wages ;
discontent in Learned s brigade; difficulty in
obtaining straw; general character of vessels to
be built; fraudulent practices of the Commis
saries. L. S. 12 pp. 30, 122
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Philadelphia. To Brig. Gen.
JAN. 20 [Jacob] Bayley [Newbury, New Hampshire].
Bayley s fear of loss of Washington s letters; or
ders given to care for stores on the upper Con
necticut. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of John
Laurens. B. VIII, pt. 1, 75
1779 Washington, George. Philadelphia. To Col. [Jeremiah]
JAN. 20 Wadsworth [Hartford ?]. Countermand of orders
for storing provisions on Connecticut River.
Draft. 1 p. B. VIII, pt. 1, 77
1779 Armand[-Tuffin, Charles.] Philadelphia. To [George]
JAN. 20 Washington [Philadelphia]. Command of Pu-
laski s corps ; brigadier-ship ; recruiting requests ;
desire of post at Springfield [Massachusetts] ; of
ficers. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Jan. 21.
30, 144
[1779] [Armand-Tuffin, Charles.] Estimate of his partisan corps.
[JAN. 20] Tabular statement. A. D. 1 p. Enclosed in pre
ceding entry. 30, 146
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 907
1779 Laurens, John. [Philadelphia.] To Capt. [Robert] San-
JAN. 20 derson [Lancaster? Pennsylvania]. Refusal of
his request on account of recall of paroled Ameri
can officers. Auto, draft signed. 1 p. E. 369
1779 Nelson, Thomas, jr. Williamsburg [Virginia]. To [George
JAN. 2 Washington, Valley Forge], Delay in answering
Washington s letter; inoculating Virginia troops
for small-pox; fear of the disease and objection
to inoculation. A. L. S. 3 pp. 29, 362
Dated Inadvertently 1778.
1779 Wayne, Anthony. Millstone [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 20 Washington [Philadelphia]. State of camp; re-
i quest for leave to go to Philadelphia. A. L. S.
3 pp. 30, 148
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To Col. [Charles]
J AN - 21 Armand[-Tuffin, Minisink, New York]. Combin
ing of partisan corps; his proposal. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of John Laurens.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 81
1779 Pierce, John, jr. Middlebrook. To [George] Washington,
JAN. 21 Philadelphia. State of the military chest and
need of money. A. L. S. 1 p. 33, 392
1779 Clinton, [Sir] H[enry]. New York. To [George] Wash-
JAN. 23 ington [Philadelphia]. Case of Brower and
Loziers. L. S. 2 pp. 30, 149
1779 Irvine, William. Morristown. To the President of Con-
J A *. 23 gress [Philadelphia]. Claim to rank. A. L. S.
2 pp. Endorsed by Charles Thomson: Read
29th Referred to the Board of War. In Con
gress Feb. 29, 1780 Referred to the Commander
in chief and that he be authorized to direct the
necessary inquiry into Genl. Irvine s claim and
finally settle the same. Geo Bond. Depy.
Secy." And by Robert Hanson Harrison:
"transd in letter 29 Feby 1780 referred to Bd.
Genl. Officers July 4, 1780." W
Letter of Feb. 29, 1780 from Congress to Washington is in 94, 211.
1779 Putnam, Israel. Redding [Connecticut]. To [George]
J AN - 24 Washington [Philadelphia]. Clothing of the Con
necticut troops ; misconception of their necessity ;
the French clothing; exact returns; release of
mutineers of Huntington s brigade; loss of a
whale-boat and crew; ravages of British on Long
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Island; enemy s want of flour; strength of Brit
ish in New York; reported embodiment of Ref
ugees and their intended raid; distress of the
enemy; acknowledging dragoons placed at his
disposal; seizure and disposal of goods. L. S.
5 pp. 30, 156
1779 Washington, George. Philadelphia. To [Brig.] Gen.
JAN. 25 James Clinton [Albany]. Building of the Oneida
fort; protection of settlement at Burnet s Field;
proposed secret expedition. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 83
1779 Washington, George. Philadelphia. To Maj. Gen. [Philip
JAN. 25 John] Schuyler [Albany]. Proposed expedition
to destroy enemy s vessels on Lake Ontario;
preparations for expedition against the Indian
country; protection of Burnet s Field; proposed
destruction of vessels at St. Johns. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman and Wash
ington. Extract in Ford, 7, 308, note.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 85
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
JAN. 25 [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. Orders for
permits of provisions; British strength; dis
missal of militia regiments; suggests ordering
Poor s brigade to Peekskill; collecting informa
tion of enemy. L. S. 4 pp. 30, 160
[1779] Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
[JAN. 25?] [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. Clothing
matters. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered Jan. 26.
30, 186
[1779] Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. Return
[JAN. 25?] o f men enlisted for three years or the war in the
Jersey brigade and clothing drawn from the Con
tinent. Tabular statement. D. S. 1 p. En
closed in preceding entry. 30, 187
[1779] Maxwell, William [Elizabethtown]. Return of clothing,
[JAN. 25] wanting to complete the New Jersey brigade.
Tabular statement. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in
Maxwell to Washington, 1779, Jan. 25? 115, 14
1779 Putnam, Israel. Redding [Connecticut]. To [George]
JAN. 25 Washington [Philadelphia]. Requesting leave of
absence for a month; matrimonial intentions.
L. S. 1 p. 30, 163
COERESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 909
1779 Schuyler, Phfilip John]. Albany. To [George] Washing-
JAN. 25 ton [Philadelphia]. Appreciation of Washing
ton s offer of command of the Northern Depart
ment; resignation and reasons therefor; attitude
of Congress; Canadian expedition. L. S. 3pp.
30, 164
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To [Maj. Gen. Wil-
JAN. 26 ham Alexander,] Lord Stirling [Elizabethtown,
New Jersey]. Sailing of Refugee corps and regu
lars to the South; clothing for hospital patients
at Albany. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 89
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To [Brig.] Gen.
JAN. 26 [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Clothing deficit ; people refused by British the
privilege of entering their lines. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 91
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
JAN. 26 ham] Phillips [Lancaster, Pennsylvania]. Grant
ing of passports to vessels carrying supplies forthe
Convention troops. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of John Laurens. E. 209
1779 Gates, Horatio. Boston. To [George] Washington [Phil-
JAN. 26 adelphia]. Forwarding intelligence ; state of en
emy s provision magazines; prisoners and their
subsistence; drain on supplies caused by fur-
loughed officers and men; need of flour in Massa
chusetts. A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered Feb. 14.
30, 183
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Philadelphia. To Maj. Gen. [Xa-
JAN. 27 thanael] Greene [Philadelphia]. Preparation of
pack-saddles. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt, 1, 93
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To Capt. [Josiah]
JAN. 27 Stoddard [Durham, Connecticut]. His request for
furlough. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 95
1779 Anonymous. Martinico [West Indies]. To [Chevalier de
JAN. 27 La Luzerne, Philadelphia]. British at San Lucia.
Contemporary extract of a letter. 1 p. 93, 51
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
JAN. 27 [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. Condition
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of Refugees in New York; difficulty in obtaining
intelligence; move of British toward east end of
Long Island; distress of American prisoners for
flour; difficulties caused by exchanged prisoners
passing through Elizabethtown. A. L. S. 3 pp.
30, 180
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
JAN. 27 [George] Washington, Philadelphia. Rumored
intended evacuation of Rhode Island; failure of
British to surprise Capt. [Nathaniel ?] Laurence.
A. L. S. 1 p. 30,190
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
JAN. 27 [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. British
understanding of an attempt against Canada;
need of batteaux on North and Mohawk Rivers;
post at Oswego ; general plan for an attempt via
Lake Champlain. A. L. S. 3 pp. 30, 193
1779 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Middlebrook [New
JAN. 27 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Philadelphia].
Rumored advance of British from Staten Island.
A. L. S. 1 p. 30, 194
1779 Glover, John. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
JAN. 28 Washington [Philadelphia]. Leave to resign.
L. S. 1 p. C. C. 152, 7, 131
1779 Knox, Henry. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
JAN. 28 [Philadelphia]. The Artillery corps; State quo
tas; enlistments. Transcript. C. C. 169, 6, 348
1779 Phillips, W[illiam]. Lancaster [Pennsylvania]. To
JAN. 28 [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. His re
quest for passport for clothing vessels; command
at Charlottesville and barracks for the [Conven
tion] troops; Maj. Gen. [Baron] Riedesel; need
of clothing; request to send an officer to New
York and establishment of a communication with
that city. L. S. 3 pp. 30, 188
1779 Tallmadge, Benjamin. Fail-field [Connecticut]. To
JAN. 28 [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. Intelli
gence from [Samuel] C[ulpe]r; Tallmadge s re
moval to Durham. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered
Feb. 5. 30, 198
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To [Col.] John
JAN. 29 Beatty [Princeton?]. Exchange of prisoners;
CORKESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 911
officers who have violated their parole. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 101
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To [Maj. Gen.
JAN. 29 Alexander McDougall, Peekskill]. Answers to
his letters; application for specie. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 97
1779 Clark, G[eorge] R[ogers]. Journal: March to and cap-
JAN. 29- ture of Vincennes and after events. 23 pp.
MAU - 20 Enclosed in Brodhead to Washington, 1779,
May 29. 33, 91
1779 Culper, Samuel. [New York?] To [Maj. Benjamin Tall-
JAN. 29 madge, Fairfield, Connecticut]. Pleasure at
Tallmadge s approval of his intelligence; depre
ciation of Continental money; belief in coming
of peace; scattering of fleet bound for Cork;
arrival of fleet from England; reported French
and Spanish expedition against Gibraltar.
A. L. S. 3 pp. 30, 200
[1779] [Culper, Samuel.] [New York.] List of prices current in
[JAN. 29] New York. A. D. 1 p. Enclosed in preceding
entry. 30, 199
1779 Killbuck, Captain John. Cooshackung [Coshocton, Ohio].
JAN. 29 Speech delivered to Col. John Gibson, Fort
Laurens, on the Tuscarawas. Friendship of the
Delawares and efforts to influence the other
natiois. 2 pp. 22, 83
1779 Laurens, John. [Philadelphia.] To [Capt. Josiah Stod-
JAN. 29 dard, Durham, Connecticut]. Resolve of Con
gress respecting his application for furlough.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. VIII, pt. 1, 99
1779 Phillips, W[illiam]. Lancaster [Pennsylvania]. To
JAN. 29 [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. Situation
of Convention troops; separation of officers from
the men; port best calculated to receive clothing
vessels from New York. L. S. 2 pp. 30, 202
1779 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To [Maj. Gen. Wil-
JAN. 30 liam Phillips, Lancaster, Pennsylvania]. Ar
rangements for Convention troops at Charlottes-
ville; transmission of his despatches into New
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York; regret at want of troops for money and
necessaries. Draft. 2pp. In handwriting of Al
exander Hamilton. E. 211
1779 Washington, George. Philadelphia. To [Col. Moses Raw-
JAN. 30 lings, Middlebrook ?] Recruiting his corps.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of John Laurens.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 103
1779 Flower, Benjamin. Philadelphia. To Col. Thomas Proc-
JAN. 30 ter [Philadelphia]. His rank. A.L.S. 2pp. W
1779 Killbuck, Captain John. Cooshackung [Coshocton, Ohio]
JAN. 30 To [Col. John Gibson, Fort Laurens, on the Tus-
carawas]. Indian move from Detroit against the
Tuscarawas district; Simon Girty; Capt. Pipe s
orders to his people to refrain from war; warning
to Gibson to be on his guard 1 p. In handwrit
ing of David Zeisberger. Enclosed in Mclntosh
to Washington, 1779, Mar. 12. 30, 204
17179 [Washington, George.] Philadelphia. To [Brig.] Gen.
JAN. 31 [Lachlan] Mclntosh [Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania].
Proposed expedition against the Six Nations;
collection of information as to the country, routes
etc.; establishment of magazines. Draft. 5pp.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman. In Ford, 7,
336. B. VIII, pt. 1, 105
[1779] Dunnivel, Anthony. [Albany.] Examination of by Maj.
[JAN.] Gen. Sohuyler: Positions of troops in Canada;
vessels on Lake Champlain; [Sir Guy] Carleton s
order for Convention troops taking arms ; feeling
roused by impress of Canadian teams; Indians
at Isle aux Noix. 2 pp. In handwriting of John
Lansing, jr. Enclosed in Schuyler to Washing
ton, 1779, Jan. 29. 30, 178
1779 Washington, George. Philadelphia. To [Capt. David
FEB. 1 Hopkins, Lancaster, Pennsylvania]. His request
for a furlough. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 1, 113
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Philadelphia. To [Lt. Col. An-
. 1 thony Walton White, Lancaster, Pennsylvania].
Dragoons ordered to Baltimore. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 115
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 913
1779 Phillips, W[illiam]. Lancaster [Pennsylvania]. To
FEB. 1 [George] Washington [Philadelphia]. Acknowl
edging letters; negotiations for an exchange of
prisoners. L. S. 2 pp. 30, 207
1779 Burrowes, John. Brunswick [New Jersey]. To Maj. Gen.
FEB. 3 [William Alexander,] Lord Stirling, Middlebrook
[New Jersey]. Capture of a schooner; its seizure
by civil authorities and Burrowes arrest; con
duct of a forage-master in Monmouth County;
request for Continental troops. A. L. S. 2 pp.
30, 210
1779 [Schuyler, Philip John.] [Albany.] To [George Washing-
FEB. 4 ton, Near Middlebrook, New Jersey]. Sugges
tions for management of an expedition against
the Six Nations. Transcript [extract].
C. C. 169, 5, 467
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook [New Jersey]. To Sir
FEB. 5 Henry Clinton [New York]. Proposing meeting
of Commissaries of Prisoners for settlement of
parole violations; thanks for his attention in
case of severity in imprisonment of two soldiers
[Brower and Loziers]. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. E. 213
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen. [Israel]
FEB. 5 Putnam [Redding, Connecticut]. Treatment of
mutineers of Huntington s brigade; capture of
a [British] victualling transport. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 117
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Maj. [Benjamin]
FEB. 5 Tallmadge [F airfield, Connecticut]. Secret serv
ice matters. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 119
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig. Gen. Ed-
FEB. 7 ward Hand, Minisink, New York]. Pulaski s
legion ordered south; resultant movement of
troops; case of [Capt.] Comte Kolkowski ; prepa
rations for expedition against the Indians; infor
mation as to routes, etc. ; reenlistments. Draft.
4 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 123
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
FEB. 7 [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
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Arrangement of the New Jersey regiments.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHemy.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 121
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Col. [Charles]
FEB. 8 Armand[-Tuffin, Philadelphia]. Recruiting his
corps. L. S. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. C. C. 152, 7, 107
The draft by McHenry is In B. VIII, pt. 1, 137.
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To Col. [George]
FEB. 8 Gibson [Middlebrook]. Reenlistments. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of John Laurens.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 141
Same to Lt. Col. Charles Dabney.
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To Maj. Gen.
FEB. 8 [Benjamin] Lincoln [Charleston, South Carolina].
Col. [de] Laumoy ordered South. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 129
1779 Washington,] G[eorge.] Middlebrook. To [Casimir,]
FEB. 8 ComtePulaski [Wilmington, Delaware]. Ordering
legion to South Carolina; recruiting the corps.
Draft. 2pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 131
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
FEB. 8 [Israel] Putnam [Redding, Connecticut], Propo
sition for destruction of saw-mills on Long Island.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 127
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. Memorandum of
FEB. 8 certificate of service of Col. [Francois, Marquis
de] Malmedy. Contemporary copy. 1 p. In
handwriting of Richard Varick.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 139
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To George Mea-
FEB. 8 sam, Fishkill. State of the clothing. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 145
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. [Middlebrook.] To Officer com-
FEB. 8 manding the German Battalion at Easton [Penn
sylvania]. Orders to be in readiness to march.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 143
1779 Adams, William. Reading [Pennsylvania]. Certificate of
FEB. 8 appointment of Capt. William Coit and succes
sion of Maj. [Wills] Clift, A. D. S. 1 p. W
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 915
1779 H[eckewelder,] J[ohn]. [Coshocton, now in Ohio.] To
FEB. 8 Col. John Gibson, Fort Laurens [on the Tusca-
rawas]. The Half-King s speech; Capt. Pipe s
intention; capture of Gibson s letters; intended
attack on the Fort; Col. G[eorge] Morgan s
charges of false interpretations to the Delaware
council by Gibson; reported capture of all of Col.
[George Rogers] Clark s small posts. A. L. S.
2 pp. On verso of Martin to Gibson, 1779,
Feb. 8. Enclosed in Mclntosh to Washington,
1779, Mar. 12. 30, 224
1779 Kalb, Baron de. Middlebrook. To [George] Washington
FEB. 8 [Middlebrook]. General description of works
recommended for defense of left wing of the Army
at Middlebrook. A. L. S. 2 pp. 30, 212
1779 M[clntosh,] L[achlan]. Fort Pitt [Pennsylvania]. In-
FEB. 8 structions to Maj. [Richard] Taylor [Fort Pitt].
To take command at Fort Laurens; supplies to
be collected, boats, etc.; grant of leave of ab
sence. Contemporary copy. 2 pp. 30, 216
1779 Martin, John. [Coshocton, now in Ohio.] To Col. John
FEB. 8 Gibson, Fort Laurens [on the Tuscarawas]. Pur
chase of a horse for Gibson. Copy by Hecke-
welder. 1 p. Enclosed in Mclntosh to Wash
ington, 1779, Mar. 12 30, 224
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To Brig. Gen.
FEB. 9 [Louis Le Begue] Du Portail [Philadelphia].
Selection of an engineer for Southern Depart
ment. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of John
Laurens. B. VIII, pt. 1, 135
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen.
FEB. 9 Alexander McDougall, Peekskill]. His posts of
command; the Highlands and the Northern De
partment; scarcity of flour and forage; need of
cannon; works at West Point; paymaster and
money matters; clothing; commissaries traffic
with enemy; returns from purchasing commis
saries; cooperation with [Maj.] Gen. [Israel] Put
nam; arrangement of [Massachusetts] troops;
recruiting, etc. Draft. 8 pp. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton and James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 147
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To [Brig.] Gen.
FEB. 9 [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jer-
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sey]. Distribution of blankets. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of John Laurens.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 155
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Lt. Col. Wil-
FEB. 9 Ham Washington, Frederick, Maryland]. Cloth
ing and other regimental matters. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 157
1779 Clinton, [Sir] H[enry]. New York. To [George] Washing-
FEB. 9 ton [Middlebrook]. Request for passports for
vessels to go to Richmond and Baltimore with
clothing, stores, etc. for the Convention troops.
L. S. 2 pp. Answered Feb. 9. 30, 217
1779 Killbuck, Captain John. Cooshackung [Coshocton, now in
FEB. 9 Ohio]. To Col. John Gibson, Fort Pitt. Reception
of his messengers by the Wyandots ; speech of the
Half King; his threat; Capt. Pipe s intentions;
warning of intended attack on Gibson; agreement
to meet Col. [George] Morgan. 3 pp. In hand
writing of John Heckewelder. Enclosed in Mcln-
tosh to Washington, 1779, Mar. 12. 30, 222
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] Maj. [John] Con-
FEB. 10 way [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Surprise of
guard at Bonumtown and arrest of Lt. [John]
Pierson. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of John
Laurens. B. VIII, pt. 1, 171
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To [Robert]
FEB. 10 Erskine [Ringwood, New Jersey]. Ordering his
removal to a place of greater safety. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of John Laurens.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 173
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
FEB. 10 [Mordecai] Gist [Maryland]. Orders to join the
Army. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 165
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Lt.] Col. Udny
FEB. 10 Hay [Fishkill], Correspondence respecting a
secret expedition [destruction of saw-mills on
Long Island]. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 1, 167
1779 Washington,] G[eorge.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
FEB. 10 [Israel] Putnam [Redding, Connecticut]. Case
of Capt. Scudder; request for leave of absence;
Brigadiers [Samuel Holden] Parsons and [Jedi-
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 917
diah] Huntington; Connecticut clothing com
plaints; recruiting. Draft. 3 pp. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 1, 159
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Lt. Col. [An-
FEB. 10 thony Walton] White [Lancaster, Pennsylvania].
Seizure of forage. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 1, 169
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen. [Wil-
FEB. 10 liam] Woodford, Virginia. Orders to join the
Army. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 163
1779 Steel, Archibald. Fort Pitt [Pennsylvania], Return of
FEB. 10 quartermaster s stores on hand, with a return also
of forage. Tabular statement. Contemporary
copy. 3 pp. 30, 219
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To Brig. Gen.
FEB. 11 [James] Clinton [Albany]. Protection of commu
nication between Fort Schuyler and Schenec-
tady ; enlistments. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of John Laurens. B. VIII, pt. 1, 183
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
FEB. 11 [Philip John] Schuyler [Albany]. Queries as to
routes, force, etc. considered necessaryfor an ex
pedition against the Six Nations. Draft. 7 pp.
In handwriting of James McHenry. In Ford, 7,
341. B. VIII, pt. 1, 175
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To Capt. [John]
FEB. 11 Stokes, Bonumtown [New Jersey]. Seizure of
contraband goods. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of John Laurens. B. VIII, pt. 1, 185
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To Lt. Col. [Caleb]
FEB. 12 North [Monmouth, New Jersey]. Recapture of a
French snow; salvage. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of John Laurens. B. VIII, pt. 1, 189
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To Brig. Gen.
FEB. 12 [William] Smallwood [Middlebrook]. Transmit
ting copy of his letter to Baron de Kalb. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of John Laurens.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 187
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Jeremiah]
FEB. 12 Wadsworth [Hartford ?] Formation of magazine
of provisions at Pittsburg. Draft. 1 p._ In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII. pt. 1, 191
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1779 Sample, Samuel. Fort Laurens [on the Tuscarawas].
FEB. 12 General return of provisions at Fort Laurens.
Tabular statement. A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in
Mclntosh to Washington, 1779, Mar. 12. 30, 369
1779 Washington,] Gjeorge]. [Middlebrook.] To Capt. George
FEB. 13 Lewis [Virginia?]. His absence from his com
mand; negligence and orders to join his regi
ment. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
P. I, pt. 2, 279
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
FEB. 13 [William] Maxwell [Elizabeth town, New Jersey].
Prisoners going into and coming out of New
York. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of John
Laurens. B. VIII, pt. 1, 193
1779 Gibson, John. Fort Laurens [On the Tuscarawas River].
FEB. 13 To [Brig. Gen. Lachlan Mclntosh, Fort Pitt,
Pennsylvania]. Forwarding intelligence of In
dians designs. Recent copy. 1 p. 30, 221
1779 Gibson, John. Fort Laurens [on the Tuscarawas River].
FEB. 13 To Brig. Gen. [Lachlan] Mclntosh [Fort Pitt,
Pennsylvania]. News from Coshocton ; shooting
of soldiers by Delaware Indians; [Capt. John]
Killbuck ; protection of Moravians ; Col. [George]
Morgan s charges; need of provisions, clothing
and shoes; desertions; complaint of speeches
sent Indians without his knowledge of them.
A. L. S. 5 pp. Enclosed in Mclntosh to Wash
ington, 1779, Mar. 12. 30, 226
1779 lewis, Andrew. Fort Laurens [on the Tuscarawas]. Re-
FEB. 13 turn of military stores at Fort Laurens. A. D. S.
1 p. Enclosed in Mclntosh to Washington, 1779,
Mar. 12. 30, 368
1779 Prowell, Jfoseph]. Philadelphia. To the Committee of
FEB. 13 Arrangement or the Board of War. Pretensions
to rank. Contemporary copy. 2 pp. W
1779 Steuben, [Baron]. Philadelphia. To [Maj. Gen. Henry
FEB. 13 Knox, Philadelphia?]. Knox s proposed regula
tions for preservation of ammunition and repair
of arms; incorporation into Steuben s regula
tions. Contemporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in
Knox to Washington, 1779, Mar. 5. 30, 301
[1779] [Steuben, Baron] Philadelphia. Chapter from Army reg-
[FEB. 13] ulations, relating to arms, cartridges, etc. Con
temporary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in preceding
entry. 30, 300
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 919
1779 [Watson, Titus.] Reading [Pennsylvania]. Memorial [to
FEB. 13 George Washington, Middlebrook] on subject of
his rank. A. D. 1 p. Answered Feb. 21 by
Tench Tilghman. W
1779 Washington, George. [Middlebrook.] To [Sir Henry Clin-
FEB - 14 ton, New York]. Passports for vessels carrying
supplies to Virginia for the Convention troops.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. E. 215
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
FEB. 14 [James] Clinton [Albany]. Ammunition, pay and
enlistment matters. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 1, 207
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
FEB. 14 [Horatio] Gates [Boston]. Guns of [H. M. S.]
Somerset; removal of stores from Coos [New
Hampshire]; ration and other aUowance to
officers on furlough; provision matters. Draft.
3 pp In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 199
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. Israel
FEB. 14 Putnam, Redding, Connecticut]. Money for re-
enlisting purposes; general directions. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 195
Same to Maj. Gen. McDougall.
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [John]
FEB. 14 Sullivan [Providence, Rhode Island]. Papers of
a prize ; bands ; reenlistments ; spirit of mutiny
among his troops. Draft. 3 pp. In handwrit
ing of Tench Tilghman. In part in Ford, 7,
328, note. B. VIII, pt. 1, 203
[1779] [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To [Brig. Gen.
[FEB. 14] James Mitchell Varnum, Providence, Rhode Is
land]. Suppressing spirit of mutiny. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry. In
Ford, 7, 328, note. B. VIII, pt. 1, 209
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. Instructions to [Col.]
FEB. 14 Jeremiah Wadsworth [Hartford]. Provision mag
azines at Fort Pitt and Sunbury [Pennsylvania] ;
removal of stores from Coos [New Hampshire].
Auto, draft signed. 2 pp.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 211
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1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To [Col. Daniel
FEB. 15 Brodliead, Fort Pitt]. Want of harmony be
tween Brodhead and [Brig.] Gen. [Lachlan]
Mclntosh; responsibility. Draft. 3 pp. In
handwriting of John Laurens.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 227
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
FEB. 15 [Lachlan] Mclntosh [Fort Pitt]. Collection of
information for proposed expedition against the
Indians; routes and transportation problem;
batteaux and canoes; necessity of knowledge of
Pennsylvania country; training of soldiers in
boat handling; reenlisting; stores; guides, etc.
Auto, draft. 7 pp. B. VIII, pt. 1, 215
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To [Brig. Gen.
FEB. 15 William Maxwell, Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Movement of British ; removal of cattle. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 225
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Lt. Col. [Rich-
FEB. 15 ard] Varick [Albany]. Orders to repair to head
quarters. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 231
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To Col. [Abraham]
FEB. 16 Beaufort [Middlebrook]. Watchfulness of Brit
ish movements [on 18th instant]. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of John Laurens.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 249
A celebration In honor of the French Alliance was to be given at the
Artillery Park, Pluckamin, on the 18th.
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. Instructions to
FEB. 16 Jonathan Burrall [Middlebrook]. Payment of
troops; bounty and enlistment expenses; gen
eral directions. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 1, 255
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To [Brig. Gen.
FEB. 16 William Maxwell, Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Commissary of Prisoners matters; watchfulness
of enemies movements on the 18th instant.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. VIII, pt. 1, 239
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
FEB. 16 [Philip John] Schuyler [Albany]. Batteaux and
schooner building; disposition of his troops.
Auto, draft signed. 2 pp. B. VIII, pt. 1, 237
COEBESPONDENCE OF GEOEGE WASHINGTON 921
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen. [Wil-
FEB. 16 liam] Smallwood and officers of the Maryland
Line [Middlebrook]. Settlement of the question
regarding enlistments for the war. Draft. 3 pp.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt 1, 243.
1779 Washington, George. [Middlebrook.] To Brig. Gen. [An-
FEB. 16 thony] Wayne [Middlebrook]. His request for a
command in the light corps. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 247
1779 Hamilton, Alexander. [Middlebrook.] To [Capt. John
FEB. 16 Stokes, Bonumtown, New Jersey]. Enjoining
extra vigilance on Thursday [18th instant].
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. VIII, pt. 1, 251
1779 [Laurens, John.] [Middlebrook.] To Capt. [Bartholomew]
FEB. 16 von Heer [Middlebrook]. Ordering a patrol
scouting party toward South Amboy; increased
vigilance on the 18th. Auto, draft. 2 pp.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 253
1779 McDougall, Alexander. [Peekskill, New York.] Estimate
FEB. 16 of enemy s strength and position in New York
and its dependencies. Tabular statement by
regiments with a D. S.*of general explanatory na
ture. 4 pp. 30, 229
1779 Eiedesel, [Friedrich Adolph, Baron]. Charlottesville [Vir-
FEB. 16 ginia]. To [George] Washington [Middlebrook].
Capt. [Windsor?] Browne s great attention to
Riedesel s comfort; distressed situation of the
Convention troops. L. S. 1 p. 30, 231
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen. [Wil-
FEB. 17 liam] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Per
mit for a citizen to go into New York. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of John Laurens.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 259
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To John Mitchell,
FEB. 17 Philadelphia. China needed for headquarters;
candlesticks, table-cloths, hat, etc. Auto, draft
signed. 3 pp. P. I, 285
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To [Brig.] Gen.
FEB. 17 [Peter] Muhlenberg [Middlebrook]. Final revi
sion of arrangement of the Virginia line; recruit
ing in that State. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 261
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1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Lt. Col. [An-
FEB. l 7 thony Walton] White [Lancaster, Pennsylvania].
Forwarding military papers from Yorktown.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 263
1779 Convention troops. State of British troops [prisoners] at
FEB. 17 Charlottesville. Tabular statement. 2pp. W
1779 Riedesel, Baron von. Return of corps of German troops
FEB. 17 under command of von Riedesel since their
march from Cambridge to Charlottesville. Tabu
lar statement. 2 pp. W
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Capt. John
FEB. 18 Stokes, Bonumtown, New Jersey]. His report
of movement of enemy. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 235
1779 [Zeisberger, David.] Cooshocking [Coshocton, Ohio]. To
FEB. 18 Brig. Gen. Lachlan Mclntosh, Pittsburg. Capt.
John Killbuck s report of expedition from De
troit into the Wabash country ; intended attempt
against Forts Laurens and Mclntosh ; Killbuck s
speech to Col. [George] Morgan: Friendship and
request for ammunition. A. L. 1 p. Enclosed
in Mclntosh to Washington, 1779, Mar. 12.
30, 234
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
FEB. 20 [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Convention deserters ordered to Morristown;
arrangement of the Jersey brigade; Capt. Isaac
Morrison s charges against Col. [Matthias] Ogden;
dates of field officers commissions. Draft. 2
pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 265
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Col. Oliver
FEB. 20 Spencer, Minisink? New York]. Reenlistments ;
bounties. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 1, 269
1779 Mitchell, John. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
FEB. 21 ton [Middlebrook]. China, candlesticks and fur
for Washington; lottery drawing; tablecloths;
trunks; personal messages. L. S. 2 pp.
20, 235
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 923
1779 Tilghman, Tench. Middlebrook. To Capt. Titus Wat-
FSB. 21 son, Redding [Connecticut]. Claim of rank.
A. L. S. 1 p. B. VIII, pt. 1, 271
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Col. [Thomas]
FEB. 22 Clarke [Paramus, New Jersey]. Arrangement of
his regiment. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. L B. VIII, pt. 1, 293
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
FEB. 22 [James] Clinton [Albany]. Arrangement of the
New York line. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 285
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
FEB. 22 [James] Hogan [Philadelphia]. Arrangement of
the North Carolina line. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 291
1779 Washington, George. [Middlebrook.] To [Col. Nathaniel
FEB. 22 Gist, Middlebrook]. His taking command of
[Brig. Gen. Charles] Scott s brigade. Draft. 2
pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 297
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Col. [Matthias]
FEB. 22 Ogden [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Charges
against him. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 1, 295
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
FEB. 22 [Enoch] Poor [Danbury, Connecticut]. Arrange
ment of the New Hampshire line. Draft. 2
pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 287
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Is-
FEB. 22 rael] Putnam [Redding, Connecticut]. Ordering
court-martial of officers in charge at Springfield
[Massachusetts] ; arrangement of the Connecticut
line. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 275
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
FEB. 22 [John] Sullivan [Providence, Rhode Island].
Success of Sullivan s armed vessel; [Brig.] Gen.
[John] Glover s intended resignation; arrange
ment of the Rhode Island line. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 279
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1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj . Gen. [Bene-
FEB - 24 diet] Arnold [Philadelphia]. Detention of Mary
land troops in Philadelphia. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 305
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. Instructions to
FEB - 24 Maj. Gen. [Nathanael] Greene [Philadelphia].
Countermanding orders respecting so extensive
an Indian expedition; forming of magazines;
information as to boats, returns of stores etc.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 1, 301
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig. Gen. Wil-
FEB. 24 Ham Maxwell, Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Set
tlement of rank disputes in. the Jersey line; wit
nesses in Col. [Matthias] Ogden s court-martial,
etc. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. B. VIII, pt. 1, 307
1779 Beatty, John. [Middlebrook.] To [George Washington,
FEB. 24 Middlebrook]. Issues to prisoners; exchange of
seamen. A. L. S. 4 pp. C. C. 152, 7, 123
1779 Copp, John. Fort Van Dyke [New York]. To [Col. Goose
FEB. 24 Van Schaick, Albany]. Approach of British and
Indians; request of Onondaga chiefs for rum.
Contemporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Schuyler
to Washington, 1779, Mar. 1. 30, 262
1779 Council of War. Peekskill [New York]. On General Or-
FEB - 24 ders of Feb. 7, 9 and 12, at Middlebrook [respect
ing recruiting]; determinations as to age, phys
ical condition, etc., of recruits. Members: Alex
ander McDougall, John Paterson, John Bailey
and Rufus Putnam. Contemporary copy. 2 pp.
Enclosed in McDougall to Washington, 1779,
Apr. 15. 31, 318
1779 Pierce, John, jr. Middlebrook. To [George] Washington
FEB - 24 [Middlebrook]. State of the military chest.
A. D. S. 1 p. 30, 240
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen. [Al-
FEB - 2 s exander] McDougall [Peekskill]. Arrangement of
the Massachusetts line; settlement of disputes.
Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. B. VIII, pt. 1, 309
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 925
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Samuel
FEB. 25 Blatchley] Webb [Philadelphia]. Memorial sug
gesting exchange of Convention troops. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 315
1779 Greene, Nathanael. Middlebrook. To [George Washing-
FEB. 25 ton, Middlebrook]. Wagoners for the Army.
Contemporary copy by James McIIenry. 3 pp.
C. C. 152, 7, 127
1779 Hamilton, Alexander]. Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
FEB. 25 [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Advance of British on Elizabethtown. Auto,
draft signed. 1 p. B. VIII, pt. 1, 313
1779 Mclntosh, [Lachlan]. Fort Pitt [Pennsylvania]. To Capt.
FEB. 25 John Killbuck [Coshocton, Ohio]. Friendship;
lies of the [Lt.] Governor of Detroit [Henry Ham
ilton] ; the Delaware nation ; raising of a com
pany of young men; guard for flour boats sent
to Fort Laurens ; promise of ammunition. Con
temporary copy. 3 pp. 30, 242
1779 [Maxwell, William.] Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
FEB. 25 [George Washington, Middlebrook]. British at
tempt to surprise Elizabethtown. Contemporary
extract by James McHenry. 2 pp.
C. C. 152, 7, 119
1779 Pawling, A[lbert]. Haverstraw [New York]. To George
FEB. 25 Washington [Middlebrook]. Resignation. A. L. S.
1 p. C. C. 152, 7, 149
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. [Daniel]
FEB. 26 Burkhardt [Minisink? New York]. Deficiency of
cartridges in his corps. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 349
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
FEB. 26 [John] Glover [Providence, Rhode Island]. His
resignation. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 1, 339
1779 Washington, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Brig. Gen. Ed-
FEB. 26 ward Hand ?] Information of Indian Country,
map, etc. Transcript. [Extract].
C. C. 169, 6, 15
1779 [^Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To Col. Michael
FEB. 26 Jackson [Fishkill]. Arrangement of officers of
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his regiment; assurance of lack of prejudice
where officers perform their duty. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 343
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To [Brig.] Gen.
FEB. 26 [John] Nixon [Massachusetts]. Orders to join the
Army. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 1, 337
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
FEB. 26 [John] Paterson [West Point]. Leave of absence.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 341
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
FEB. 26 [Philip John] Schuyler [Albany]. CoUection of
information regarding the Indian country; dis
tances of settlements, etc. ; map. Draft. 2pp.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman and Wash
ington. B. VIII, pt. 1, 317
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Baron Steu-
, FEB. 26 ben, Philadelphia]. His regulations for govern
ment of the Army. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of John Laurans. In Sparks, 6, 176.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 319
[1779] [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] Remarks on [first
[FEB. 26] part of Baron Steuben s] manual of military ma-
nceuvers. Draft. 5pp. In handwriting of John
Laurens and Alexander Hamilton. Enclosed in
Washington to Steuben, 1779, Feb. 26.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 331
,1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To Col. [Benjamin]
FEB. 26 Tupper [Continental Village ?]. Arrangement of
officers; granting of furloughs ; clothing. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 347
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [Middlebrook.] To Col. [Edward]
FEB. 26 Wigglesworth [Fishkill ? New York]. Arrange
ment of officers; his resignation. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 345
1779 Brewster, Caleb. F airfield [Connecticut]. To [Maj. Ben-
FEB. 26 jamin Tallmadge, Durham, Connecticut]. Posi
tion of British troops on Long Island; position of
ships. Contemporary copy. 2 pp. 30, 279
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 927
1779 Brodhead, Daniel. [Fort Mackintosh, Pennsylvania,]
FEE . 26 Weekly return of the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment.
Tabular statement. A. D. S. of John Guthrie,
Adj. Countersigned by Daniel Brodhead. 1 p.
W
1779 Culper, Samuel. Setauket [Long Island]. To [Maj. Ben-
FEB. 26 jamin Tallmadge, Durham, Connecticut], Posi
tions of British regiments; total strength; ac
counts from Europe; supposed reason for non-
evacuation of New York; the King s speech; re
ported fleet intended for Georgia; weakness of
British naval force at New York; want of forage;
intention of raiding Jersey ; prospect of continu
ance of the war; dissentions in Congress; re
quests money. A. L. S. 3 pp. 30, 246
1779 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Middlebrook. To
FEB. 26 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Discussion
of [Baron Steuben s and Maj. William Galvan s]
manuals of military manoeuvers. A. L. S. 2 pp.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 323
[1779] [Stirling, William Alexander, Lord.] [Middlebrook.]
[FEB. 26] Criticisms of [Baron Steuben s] manual of mili
tary manoeuvers. Auto, draft. 4 pp. Endorsed
by John Laurens: "M. Generals Stirling & St
Clair on the first part of the Barons Work "
Enclosed in Stirling to Washington, 1779, Feb.
26. B. VIII, pt. 1, 327
1779 Clinton, [Sir] H[enry]. New York. To [George] Washing-
FEB. 27 ton [Middlebrook]. Request for passports for
vessels to go to Virginia and Baltimore with
money and supplies for the Convention troops.
L. S. 2pp. Answered Mar. 1. 30,248
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
FEB. 27 [George Washington, Middlebrook]. Account of
British attempt to surprise Elizabethtown.
A. L. S. 3 pp. C. C. 152, 7, 139
1779 Tilghman, Tench. [Middlebrook.] Return of American
FEB. 27 troops, killed, wounded and missing at the at
tempted surprise of Elizabethtown. D. S. 1 p.
C. C. 152, 7, 143
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To Col. [Theod-
FEB. 28 orick] Bland [Winchester, Virginia]. Com
plaints respecting the Convention troops; orders
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to take command at Charlottesville. Draft. 3
pp. In handwriting of John Laurens. In
Sparks, 6, 177. B. VIII, pt. 1, 355
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
FEB - 28 [Edward] Hand [Minisink, New York]. Muster
matters; general directions to govern a foraging
expeditiom; questions to be answered regarding
the Indian country. Draft. 3 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 351
1779 [Cuyler, Jacob.] [Albany.] Abstract of rations issued in
FEB - the Northern Department during the month of
February. Contemporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed
in Cuyler to Schuyler, 1779, Mar. 27. 31, 205
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Thomas]
MAR - ! Clark [Paramus, New Jersey], Money for reen-
listments; intelligence of enemies movements.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. B. VIII, pt. 1, 365
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Sir Henry Clin-
MAR - * ton, New York]. Passports for vessels carrying
money and supplies to the Convention troops
in Virginia. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
James McHenry. E. 219
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To Maj.
MAR - * Ikleburg [Eichelberger] Sunbury [Pennsylvania].
Passports of Col. William Patterson; provisions
to be furnished. Draft.- 1 p. In handwriting
of John Laurens. B. VIII, pt. 1, 367
Same to Col. Zebulon Butler and officer commanding at Fort Wallace,
Pennsylvania.
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To Maj. Gen.
MAR - ! [Nathanael] Greene [Philadelphia]. Preparations
for [Indian] expedition. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 359
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
MAR - 1 [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
British attempt on Elizabethtown. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 361
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [Middlebrook] To Brig. Gen.
MAR - ! [Peter] Muhlenberg [Middlebrook]. Virginia s
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 929
grant of six month s pay to her troops; abstracts.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. VIII, pt. 1, 363
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] Instructions to
MAR. 1 Col. William Patterson [Sunbury ? Pennsyl
vania]. Collection of information respecting the
Indian country. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of John Laurens and Washington. Enclosed in
Washington to Patterson, 1779, Mar. 2.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 369
1779 [Bland, Theodorick.] Arrangement of the 1st [Continental]
MAR. l Regiment of Light Dragoons. Tabular state
ment. A. D. 3 pp. W
1779 Clark, Tfhomas]. Paramus [New Jersey]. To [George
MAR. l Washington, Middlebrook]. Arrangement of 1st
and 2d North Carolina regiments; British at
Hobuck [Hoboken]. Recent copy. 1 p. 30, 267
1779 Court of Inquiry. Providence [Rhode Island]. Proceed-
MAR. 1 ings on conduct of Commissaries who were to
supply provisions the last campaign and present
winter. Letters quoted: 1778, Sep. Rhode
Island, Board of War to [Maj . Gen John Sullivan] :
1778, Oct. 18. Washington to Sullivan: 1778,
Oct. 22. Washington to Sullivan: 1778, Nov. 5.
McClellen to Colt: 1778, Oct. 30. Clarke &
Nightingale to Mumford and Rogers: 1778, Oct.
30. Sullivan. Permit to forward provisions.
D. S: John Glover, President. 20 pp. W
1779 Gray, James. Albany. To George Washington [Middle-
MAR. l brook]. Transmitting returns. A. L. S. 1 p.
30, 265
1779 Greene, Nathanael. [Middlebrook.] To [George] Wash-
MAR. l ington [Middlebrook]. Returning answers to
Washington s queries [respecting the Indian
country]; notice necessary to be given Col. [Rob
ert Lettis] Hooper; kegs; stores to be prepared
at Estherton [Pennsylvania]. A. L. S. 2 pp.
30, 252
1779 Hartley, Thomas. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
MAR. l ton [Middlebrook]. Election to Pennsylvania
Assembly and resignation from Army; incorpo
ration of his regiment into the llth Pennsylvania
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and disputes of rank; the proposed expedition
against the Susquehannah Indians. A. L. S.
3 pp. (mutilated) . 14, 42
1779 Knobelauch, Baron de. Philadelphia. To [George Wash-
MAR. 1 ington, Middlebrook]. Appeal for employment in
active service; statement of his case. L. S.
4 pp. Answered Mar. 7. 30, 250
1779 Schuyler, Ph[ilip John]. Albany. To [George] Washing-
MAR. 1 ton [Middlebrook]. Answer to queries propound
ed to obtain necessary information previous to
an expedition into the Indian country : force nec
essary; Seneca towns the objective point; need
of light artillery; different routes; advantage of
surprising the Onondaga and Cayuga towns;
march of the troops, route, time, etc. ; erection of
forts; carrying the provision supply; time re
quired for the expedition; batteaux; employ
ment of men at Fort George as a blind ; spies em
ployed; chance of effecting a surprise; number
of horses; chance of British troops supporting
the Indians; suggestion of attempt on the princi
pal Onondaga village; taking of Indian hostages.
Mar. 4: Washington s instructions respecting
the batteaux; report of British at Ticonderoga;
reason for not sending Gov. [George] Clinton s
and Schuyler s determination on attempt to de
stroy British vessels on Lake Champlain.
Mar. 7 : Report of Indian preparations against
Oneida. L. S. 16 pp. Answered Mar. 25.
30, 254
[1779] [Schuyler, Philip John.] [Albany.] Estimate of stores
[MAR. 1] necessary for 3000 men on an expedition into the
Indian country. Draft. 4 pp. In handwriting
of John Lansing, jr. Enclosed in preceding en
try. 30, 263
1779 Woodford, William. Virginia. To [George] Washington,
MAR. l Middlebrook. Explaining his stay in Virginia.
A. L. S. 1 p. 30, 268
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. Na-
MAR. 2 thanael Greene, Philadelphia], List of articles to
be provided at Estherton [Pennsylvania] for the
ensuing [Indian] campaign; comment on same
and suggested reduction. Draft. 4pp. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 1, 385
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 931
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. William
MAR. 2 Patterson [Sunbury? Pennsylvania]. Transmit
ting instructions. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of John Laurens. B. VIII, pt. 1, 381
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. [Albert]
MAR. 2 Pawling [Albany ?] His resignation. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 1,383
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
MAR. 2 [James] Potter [Northumberland County ? Penn
sylvania]. His ideas respecting an Indian expedi
tion; support from the militia. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 379
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. Instructions to
MAR. 2 Brig. Gen. [William] Smallwood and officers of
the Maryland line [Middlebrook]. Arrangement
of the Maryland line; harmony. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 375
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. Instructions for
MAR. 2 [Col. Jeremiah Wadsworth, Hartford]. Increase
in magazines of supplies on the Susquehannah
necessary; flour and cattle. Auto, draft signed.
1 p. B. VIII, pt. 1, 389
1779 McHenry, James. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Nathan-
MAR. 2 ael] Greene [Philadelphia]. Orders to furnish
Col. William Patterson with supplies. Auto.
draft signed. 1 p. B. VIII, pt. 1, 373
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
MAR. 2 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Report of
British taking post at Hobuck [Hoboken]; dan
ger of a surprise at Elizabethtown. A. L. S.
3 pp. 30, 275
1779 Pntnam, Israel. Redding [Connecticut]. To [George]
MAR. 2 Washington [Middlebrook]. An admiralty case;
Fredericksburg a safe place for Asst. Paymaster
[Jonathan] Burrall; bounty for reenlistment;
British foray from Kingsbridge to the salt-works ;
the skirmish [at Horse Neck, Connecticut] and
retreat of the enemy; blankets and clothing in
store at Danbury. L. S. 4 pp. Answered
Mar. 9. 30, 277
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1779 [Putnam, Israel.] Redding [Connecticut]. List of prison-
MAR. 2 ers taken at Horse Neck [Connecticut] Feb. 26.
1 p. Enclosed in preceding entry. 30, 278
1779 Riley, Patrick. Orange County, New York. Affidavit of
MAR. 2 length of John Alison s enlistment. Sworn before
David Pese. A. D. S. of Pese. 1 p. Enclosed
hi Alison to Washington, 1780, Apr. 16. 37, 16
1779 Sheriff, Charles. Middlebrook. Return of articles to be
MAR. 2 provided at Easton. List of quartermaster stores
and deficiencies. Contemporary copy by Peter
Bryan Bruin. 4 pp. 93, 260
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Robert] Erskine
MAR. 3 [Ringwood, New Jersey]. Danger of capture of
his papers; insists on his removal to place of
greater safety. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 375
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Alex-
MAR. 3 ander] McDougall [Peekskill]. Forwarding hard
money. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 1, 393
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen.
MAR. 3 John Sullivan, Providence, Rhode Island]. Diffi
culties with the Commissary Department. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 391
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Col.] Jer[emiah]
MAR. 3 Wadsworth [Hartford]. Civil suit against com
missaries in Connecticut. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 397
1779 [Sullivan, John.] Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
MAR. 3 Washington [Middlebrook]. [Brig] Gen. [James
Mitchell] Varnum s report of existence of a spirit
of mutiny ; facts of the matter. Unsigned letter.
2 pp. 30, 287
1779 Tilghman, T[ench]. [Middlebrook.] To [Daniel] Kemper
MAR. 3 [Middlebrook ?] Ordering clothing to Philadel
phia. Auto, draft signed. 2 pp.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 399
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [John]
MAR. 4 Crane [Pluckamin, New Jersey]. Settlement of
rank; his claim. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 1, 401
Same to Cols: John Lamb, Charles Harrison and Thomas Procter.
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 933
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Don Diego
MAR - 4 [Jose 1 ] de Navarro, Havana. Cordiality between
the United States and Spain; his offer of service.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. In Sparks, 6, 186.
P. I, pt. 2, 293
1779 Gates, Horatio. Boston. To [George] Washington [Mid-
MAR - 4 dlebrook]. Regret at abandonment of Coos
route into Canada; [Brig.] Gen. [Jacob] Bayley
and Col. [Moses] Hazen; astonishment at Wash
ington s change of mind; Lake Champlain and
Ontario routes; French fleet s cooperation by
way of the St. Lawrence; expense of the prepa
rations on the upper Hudson; prospects of flour
supply; no rice from South Carolina. A. L. S.
5 pp. In Sparks, Letters to Washington, 2, 256.
30, 288
1779 Gibson, John. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
MAR - 4 [Middlebrook]. Transmitting bills of exchange;
proceeds to be applied to prisoners of war. L. S.
1 p. 30, 295
1779 Hamilton, Alexander. Middlebrook. To [Lt. Col. An-
MAR - 4 thony Walton White, Lancaster, Pennsylvania].
Claim of owner [Robert Bown] of horse impressed
in 1778. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 407
1779 Knox, H[enry]. Philadelphia. Plan for travelling forges,
MAR - 4 ammunition and arms wagons to be attached to
regiments; care of cartridges. Contemporary
copy of an original submitted to Baron Steuben.
2 pp. Enclosed in Knox to Washington, 1779,
Mar. 5. 30, 299
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
MAR - 4 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Expiration
of term of service of the nine month s men; spies
information of intended attack on Peekskill.
L. S. 1 p. Answered Mar. 6. 30, 292
1779 Massachusetts, Council. Proceedings: Maj. Gen. [Israel]
MAR - 4 Putnam s request for cannon; [Maj.] Gen. [Wil
liam] Heath s opinion; decision to supply Put
nam with three eighteen pounders. Contempo
rary copy. Attested by John Avery. Dy. Secy.
1 p. Enclosed in McDougall to Washington,
1779, Apr. 24. 31, 402
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1779 Phillips, W[illiam]. Fredericksburg [Virginia], To
MAR. 4 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Situation
of the Convention troops; exchange of Capt.
[Thomas Theodore] Bliss. L. S. 1 p. 30, 281
1779 Putnam, Israel. Redding [Connecticut]. To [George]
MAR. 4 Washington [Middlebrook]. Postponement of
court-martial of [Lt.] Col. [David] Mason; ar
rangement of Connecticut officers; dispute
between Lt. Colos. [Thomas] Grosvenor and
Jonathan Johnson. L. S. 2 pp. Answered
Mar. 9. 30, 293
1779 Welles, John and Edward Chinn. Albany. To [George]
MAR. 4 Washington [Middlebrook]. Settlement of Col.
[Morgan] Lewis account and the large balance
in his favor. A. L. S. of Welles, signed also by
Chinn. 2 pp. 30, 296
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Daniel]
MAR. 5 Brodhead [Fort Pitt]. Transfer of command
from [Brig.] Gen. [Lachlan] Mclntosh; prepara
tions for coming campaign; boats, supplies, etc.
Draft. 4 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. VIII, pt. 1, 411
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
MAR. 5 [Lachlan] Mclntosh [Fort Pitt]. Transfer of
command to Col. [Daniel] Brodhead. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 409
1779 Continental Congress, Resolve. Empowering the Com-
MAR. 5 mander-in-chief to negotiate an exchange of
prisoners. Contemporary copy. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison. Enclosed
in Washington. Instructions to Davies and
Harrison, 1779, Apr. 10. B. VIII, pt. 2, 77
A second copy by Harrison is in Washington, Miscellaneous.
1779 Knox, H[enry]. Pluckamin [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAR. 5 Washington [Middlebrook]. Consultation with
[Maj.] Gen. [Nathanael] Greene and Adj. Gen.
[Col. Timothy Pickering] on armorers, preserva
tion of cartridges, etc.; Knox s proposals; ap
pointment of conductors; travelling forges for
repair of arms exclusively; difficulty of procuring
armorers. A. L. S. 3 pp. 30, 297
1779 Steuben, [Baron]. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
MAR. 5 ton [Middlebrook]. Appreciation of Washing-
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 935
ton s criticism of his Regulations; preparations
for issuing the work. L. S. 2 pp. Answered
Mar. 11. 30, 302
1779 Washington, George. [Middlebrook.] To [Maj. Gen. Ho-
MAR. 6 ratio Gates, Boston]. Proposed Indian expedi
tion; command of same; secrecy and feints.
Draft. 4 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. In Ford, 7, 354. B. VIII, pt. 1, 421
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. Instructions for Col.
MAR. 6 [Moses] Hazen [Near Danbury, Connecticut].
Orders to march to Coos [New Hampshire]; col
lection of intelligence from Canada. Auto, draft
signed. 2 pp. B. VIII, pt. 1, 435
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen. [Alex-
MAR. 6 ander] McDougall [Peekskill]. Reenforcements ;
arrangement of Massachusetts officers; defenses
at West Point. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman and Washington.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 427
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen. [Wil-
MAR. 6 liam] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Or
der for a passport. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of John Laurens. B. VIII, pt. 1, 429
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Is-
MAR. 6 rael] Putnam [Redding, Connecticut]. Marching
orders for troops. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 415
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
MAR. 6 [Charles] Scott [Powhatan, Virginia]. Orders to
take charge of and superintend recruiting in Vir
ginia. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 431
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
MAR. 6 [John] Sullivan [Providence, Rhode Island].
[Maj.] Gen. [Horatio] Gates and command of the
Indian expedition; spreading of false reports of
intentions against Canada; secrecy. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman. In
part in Ford, 7, 356, note. B. VIII, pt. 1, 423
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
MAR. 6 [George] Weedon [Fredericksburg, Virginia].
Transmitting enclosure for [Brig.] Gen. [Charles]
Scott. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 433
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1779 [Chittenden, Thomas.] [Bennington, Vermont]. To [George
MAR. 6 Washington, Middlebrook]. Weak condition of
the northern frontier; exertions of Vermont.
A. L. 1 p. In Sparks, Letters to Washington,
2, 258. 30, 313
Lower part of sheet with signature, missing.
1779 Anonymous. [New York.] To [George Washington, Mid-
[MAR. 6?] dlebrook]. Intelligence of a British fleet. Ex
tract by Tench Tilghman. 1 p.
C. C. 152, 7, 161
1779 Holker, [Jean]. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
MAR. 6 [Middlebrook]. Sale of stranded French vessel;
appreciation of Washington s justice; no news of
Comte D Estaing; birth of a Princess [Marie
The"rese Charlotte] to the Queen [Marie Antoi
nette]; rumors of peace. A. L. S. 3 pp. An
swered Mar. 15. 30, 305
1779 McHenry, James. [Middlebrook.] To Col. John Mitchell
MAR. 6 [Philadelphia]. Forwarding packet to [Brig.]
Gen. [Lachlan] Mclntosh. Auto, draft signed.
1 p. B. VIII, pt. 1, 439
1779 Mitchell, John. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
MAR. 6 [Middlebrook]. Personal articles forwarded; the
extravagent prices; Washington s hat. L. S.
2 pp. 30, 307
[1779] [Mitchell, John.] [Philadelphia.] Inventory of china-
[MAR. 6] ware, etc. 1 p. Enclosed in preceding entry.
30, 310
1779 Mitchell, John. [Philadelphia.] Account for dishes and
MAR. 6 other articles purchased for Washington from
Feb. 23 to Mar. 6. 2 pp. Enclosed in Mitchell to
Washington, 1779, Mar. 6. 30, 311
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Baron de]
MAR. 7 Knobelauch [Philadelphia]. Inability to em
ploy him in the Army. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton. D. I, pt. 1, 121
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To [Brig.] Gen.
MAK - 7 [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Requesting names of prisoners escaped from the
Indians. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of John
Laurens. B. VIII, pt. 1, 441
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 937
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Col. [Moses]
MAR. 7 Rawlings [Middlebrook]. Recruiting his regi
ment. Draft. 4 pp. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 1, 445
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen. [An-
MAR. 7 thony] Wayne [Philadelphia]. Regulation gov
erning permission to civilians to go within British
lines. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 443
1779 Board of Brigade Officers. Middlebrook. Proceedings in-
MAR. 7 quiring into the nature and validity of certain
enlistments in the 2d Virginia regiment. D. S:
William Taylor, Prest. 1 p. Enclosed in Febiger
to Washington, 1779, Mar. 8. 30, 325
1779 Hazen, Moses. Near Danbury [Connecticut]. To [George]
MAR. 7 Washington [Middlebrook]. Forwards duplicate
of letter of Dec. 24, 1778; need of blankets and
summer clothing; arrangement of New Hamp
shire officers and remonstrances against same.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Mar. 14. 30, 320
[1779] Lee, Henry, jr. [Middlebrook] To [George] Washington
[MAR. 7] [Middlebrook]. Rank of [Cornet Henry] Archer.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Mar. 9. 31, 154
1779 [McDougall, Alexander.] Peekskill [New York]. To Brig.
MAR. 7 Gen. [John] Glover [Providence ? Rhode Island].
Arrangement of the [Massachusetts] Line; objec
tions to be registered. Contemporary copy.
2 pp. Enclosed in McDougall to Washington,
1779, Apr. 17. 31, 339
1779 Tilghman, Tfench]. [Middlebrook.] To [James Geary,]
MAR. 7 Fishkill. Need of a return to permit of clothing
issue. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 451
1779 Washington, George. [Middlebrook.] To Maj. Gen. [Na-
MAR - 8 thanael] Greene [Camp]. Inquiry after table
cloths and china. Auto, draft signed. 3 pp.
P. I, pt. 2, 295
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To [Marquis de La-
MAR - 8 fayette, Paris]. Delay of letters; British in
Georgia and the attempt on Elizabethtown [New
Jersey]; irregular promotions in Army; Euro
pean allies; continuance of the war; winter
quarters and personal mentions. Auto, draft
signed. 8 pp. P. I, pt. 2, 299
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1779 Febiger, Christian. Middlebrook. To [George] Washing-
MAR. 8 ton [Middlebrook]. Certifying to Capt. [Marquis]
Calmes settlement of accounts; petition of a
number of soldiers. A. L. S. 2 pp. 30, 323
1779 Hazen, Moses. Near Danbury [Connecticut]. To [George]
MAR - 8 Washington [Middlebrook]. Accusations against
[Brig.] Gen. [Jacob] Bayley; Hazen s connection
therewith; Bayley s character; forage supply
and Hazen s report ; route into Canada from the
upper Connecticut [Coos]; feelings of the Cana
dians. A. L. S. 4 pp. 30, 317
1779 McHenry, James. Middlebrook. To Lt. Col. [William
M AR. 8 Augustine] Washington [Frederick, Maryland].
Guard for Convention prisoners en route to Char-
lottesville. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 453
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
MAR - 8 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Men re
turned from the Indian country; Washington s
boots. A. L. S. 1 p. 30, 326
1779 Schuyler, Ph[ilip John]. Albany. To [George] Washing-
MAR. 8 ton [Middlebrook]. Obtaining intelligence; ap
plication for provisions for Indians at Oneida;
usefulness of these Indians; belief in a coming
attack on the frontier; call for troops. L. S.
3 pp. 30, 332
1779 Spotswood, Alexander]. [Virginia.] To [George] Wash-
MAR - 8 ington [Middlebrook]. Purchase of geldings by
Washington. A. L. S. 1 p. 30, 330
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. [Henry]
MAR - 9 Lee [jr., Middlebrook]. Promotion of [Cornet
Henry] Archer. Draft. 2pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 449
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
MAR - 9 [Israel] Putnam [Redding, Connecticut]. Loss of
British at Horseneck; an Admiralty case; en
listment, blankets and clothing matters, pay,
commissions, etc. Draft. 2 pp. In handwrit
ing of Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 455
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
MAR - 9 [William] Smallwood [Middlebrook]. Right of
filling vacancies; military and civil authority in
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 939
case of a prisoner. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 459
1779 Davis, Peter. Somerset County, New Jersey. Affidavit
MAR - 9 of attempt to serve warrant on Maj. Benjamin
Fishbourne. Contemporary copy by H. W.
Archer of oath taken before Tobias Van Norden.
1 p. 31, 49
1779 Horton, Jotham. Boston. To [George] Washington
MAR - 9 [Middlebrook]. His capture, imprisonment and
escape; history of his case. L. S. 4 pp. En
dorsed by Robert Hanson Harrison: "very
justly discharged." 30, 337
1779 Nelson, Thomas, jr. Philadelphia. To [George] Wash-
M^R- 9 ington [Middlebrook]. Letter for Mrs. [Martha]
Washington; difficulty in obtaining horses for
Washington. A. L. S. 1 p. 30, 334
1779 Smallwood, W[illiam]. Middlebrook. To [George] Wash-
MAR - 9 ington [Middlebrook]. Field officers request for
an opinion on matters of rank and promotion;
arrest of a civilian. A. L. S. 1 p. 30, 340
1779 Sullivan, John. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
MAR - 9 Washington [Middlebrook]. Col. [Michael] Jack
son s conduct at the battle of Monmouth; pro
posed memorial of his officers; Jackson s delay
in requesting a court of inquiry. L. S. 1 p.
30, 345
1779 Varnum, J[ames] M[itchell]. Providence [Rhode Island].
MAR. 9 To [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Wash
ington s misunderstanding respecting officers of
Webb s and AngelPs regiment countenancing
mutiny. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered Mar. 19.
30, 343
1779 Weissenfels, Frederick. Rochester [Ulster County, New
MAR - 9 York]. To [George] Washington [Middlebrook].
Rank of Lt. Col. [Pierre] Regnier; Weissenfels
position. A. L. S. 2 pp. 30, 342
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To George Measam
MAR - 10 [Boston ?]. Shirts and overalls, shoes and other
clothing matters. Draft. 2 pp. In handwrit
ing of Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 461
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1779 Burr, A[aron]. Phillipsburgh [New York]. To [George]
MAR. 10 Washington, Middlebrook. Resignation from the
Army. A. L. S. 3pp. Answered Apr. 3. W
1779 Culper, Samuel. [Setauket, Long Island.] To John Bol-
MAR. 10 ton [Maj. Benjamin Tallmadge, Fairfield, Con
necticut]. Lack of news from Europe or West
Indies; sailing of transports for England; sail
ing of transports for Rhode Island; British in
tentions; disposition of the soldiery. A. L. S.
3 pp. 30, 407
1779 Huntington, J[edidiah], Redding [Connecticut]. To
MAR. 10 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. State of
his corps as to clothing; the French clothing.
A. L. S. 1 p. Answered Mar. 24. 30, 349
[1779] [Huntington, Jedidiah.] [Redding, Connecticut.] State of
[MAR. 10] clothing received by three regiments of Hunting-
ton s brigade. A. D. 1 p. Enclosed in preceding
entry. 30, 351
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
MAR. 10 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Sailing of a
fleet for Cork; Admiral [James, Baron] Gam-
bier s destination. A. L. S. 1 p. 30, 348
[1779] [Stirling, William Alexander, Lord.] [Middlebrook.] To
[MAR. 10?] [George Washington, Middlebrook]. Criticism [of
2d part of Baron Steuben s Regulations for mili
tary manceuvers]. Auto, draft. 3 pp.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 481
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. William
MAR. 11 Galvan, Philadelphia]. His manual of military
exercises. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 1, 491
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
MAR. 11 [John] Glover [Providence, Rhode Island]. Ac
tion of Congress on his resignation. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tnghrnan.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 485
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To Baron Steu-
MAR. 11 ben [Philadelphia]. His "Regulations for the In
fantry of the United States." Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of John Laurens. In Sparks, 6, 193.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 465
The Regulations as printed in 1779 bore the title: "Regulations for
the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States. Part 1."
They were printed in Philadelphia by Styner & Cist, and in Hartford by
Hudson & Goodwin; an abstract for the use of the Pennsylvania militia
was also published by Francis Bailey, Philadelphia, 1779.
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 941
[1779] [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] Remarks [on 2d
[MAR. 11] part of Baron Steuben s Regulations]. Draft.
8 pp. In handwriting of John Laurens. En
closed in preceding entry. B. VIII, pt. 1, 469
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Edward]
MAR. 11 Wigglesworth [Rhode Island]. Resolve of Con
gress respecting his resignation. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 487
1779 Clark, John, jr. [Middlebrook.] To [George] Washing-
MAR. 11 ton [Middlebrook]. Resolves of Congress of Feb.
23 appointing Auditors for the Eastern, Western
and Southern districts; need of leave of absence
to adjust the business; form ordered for settle
ment of regimental paymaster s accounts; need
of the occasion; Clark s health. A. L. S. 3 pp.
30, 361
1779 General Court-martial. Peekskill. Proceedings in trial of
MAR. 11 Philip Heustis as a spy and for attempting to ab
duct a negro soldier and of Shubal Merritt as a
spy. D. S: J. Loring, President. 14 pp. W
1779 Hamilton, Alexander. Middlebrook. To [Lt. Col. Noir-
MAR. 11 mont de Laneuville, jr., Philadelphia?] Pros
pects of his employment in coming campaign;
his merit, etc. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 489
1779 Heath, W[illiam]. Roxbury [Massachusetts]. To [George]
M AR. 11 Washington [Middlebrook]. Resolve of Congress
[Oct. 22, 1778] placing Gates in command of the
Eastern Department; lack of directions for Heath
and consequent embarrassment. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Answered Mar. 26. 30, 352
1779 McHenry, James. [Middlebrook]. To Maj. [John] Clark
MA R- 11 [jr., Middlebrook]. Permission to visit Philadel
phia. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 493
1779 Measam, George. Fishkill [New York]. To [George]
MAR- 11 Washington [Middlebrook]. Clothing matters.
A. L. S. of James Geary in behalf of George
Measam. 30, 354
1779 Campbell, D[onald]. Princeton [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAR- 12 Washington [Middlebrook]. Seizure of his prop
erty by Capt. [Henry ?] Conway ; requests justice-
A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered Mar. 28. 31, 45
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1779 Clark, T[homas]. Paramus [New Jersey]. To [George
MAR. 12 Washington, Middlebrook]. Reenlistments in 1st
and 2d North Carolina regiments; the reenlist-
ment account ; need of shirts and shoes. A. L. S.
1 p. 30, 365
1779 Cortlandt, Philip [Van]. Arrangement of the Second New
MAR. 12 York regiment. Tabular statement. A. D. S.
1 p. Endorsed by Robert Hanson Harrison:
"Note The Numbers against the Field Officers
& Captains denote their rank in the line of the
State those against the Subs theirs in the
Regiment." Enclosed in Clinton to Washing
ton, 1779, May 13. W
1779 Hacken welder, John. Coshocton [now in Ohio]. To [Col.
MAR. 12 Daniel Brodhead, Fort Mclntosh, Pennsylvania].
Success of the Delawares in persuading Indians to
raise the siege of Fort Laurens; feelings of the In
dians; effect of promises and speeches of the [Lt.]
Governor of Detroit [Henry Hamilton] ; effort to
warn Maj. [Richard] Taylor s relief party; pro
posed fort upon the Hockhocking; escort neces
sary for provisions sent by water to Fort Laurens ;
George Hendricks information; inclination of
Six Nations for war; expedition from Detroit;
Simon Girty, Alexander McKee and Matthew
Elliott; peace with the Delawares; advantages
of capture of Detroit; forwarding the King of
France s speech to Canadian Indians; the situa
tion. Copy. 4 pp. 31, 28
A second copy 31, 294.
1779 Mclntosh, Lachlan. Fort Pitt [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
MAR. 12 Washington [Middlebrook]. Difficulty in obtain
ing intelligence of the Indian country; movement
of people down the Ohio to Kentucky and Illi
nois; boats; Col. George Morgan s actions; re
quests relief from command; Simon Girty s am
bush of Capt. [John] Clark s party; massacres at
Turtle Creek and near Fort Laurens; investure
of the fort ; efforts to raise men for its relief and
failure of Maj. [Richard] Taylor to accomplish
it ; doubt of friendship of the Delawares of Co
shocton. A. L. S. 4 pp. 30, 366
1779 Pennsylvania, General Assembly. Resolves: Considering
MAR - 12 Col. Thomas Procter s regiment as part of the
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 943
quota of Pennsylvania troops. D. S. of John
Morris, jr., Clerk of the Genl. Assembly. 1 p.
Enclosed in Procter to Washington, 1779, Apr. 3.
31, 199
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
MAR. 13 [Israel] Putnam [Redding, Connecticut]. Court-
martial of Lt. Col. [Hezekiah] Holdridge; ar
rangement of the Connecticut line and case of
[Capt. Erastus] Wolcott. Draft. 3 pp. In
handwriting of John Laurens and Tench Tilgh-
man. B. VIII, pt. 1, 495
1779 Galvan, [William]. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
MAR. 13 ton [Middlebrook]. Washington s consideration
of his manuscript [of infantry regulations] ; [Steu-
ben s] regulations; volunteering service in in
structing the troops. A. L. S. 2 pp. 30, 374
1779 Hazen, Moses. Near Danbury [Connecticut]. To George
MAR. 13 Washington, Middlebrook. Pleasure in obeying
Washington s directions [in preparing for a Cana
dian expedition] ; French and Continental vessels
in the St. Lawrence; clothing for the troops.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 30, 372
1779 Killbuck, Captain John. Coshocton [now in Ohio]. To
MAR. 13 [Brig. Gen. Lachlan] Mclntosh [Fort Mclntosh,
Pennsylvania]. Success in turning back a war
party on the Tuscarawas; Killbuck s speech to
them and their answer; speeches sent to the
Wyandots; war parties between Forts Laurens
and Mclntosh; friendship. 3 pp. Enclosed in
Brodhead to Washington, 1779, Mar. 15.
31, 24
A second copy, 31, 296.
[1779] N. W. [Secret service] To R. E. Desire for peace be-
MAR. 13 tween the Colonies and Great Britain; obtaining
information; ideas of ambition and temper [of
John Jay 1 ?]. Contemporary copy. 2 pp. En
closed in McDougall to Washington, 1779, Mar.
21. 31, 15
1779 Putnam, Israel. Redding [Connecticut] To [George]
MAR. 13 Washington [Middlebrook]. Forwarding Hazen s
regiment [2d Canadian]; difficulties of the roads;
intentional false report of regiment s destination.
L. S. 2 pp. 31, 43
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1779 Tryon, William. Kingsbridge [New York]. To [Lt.] Gen.
MAR. 13 [Frederick] Haldimand, Canada. Prosperous
aspect of British affairs; war in the South; loy
alists; expectation of Haldimand s activity.
Contemporary copy. 3 pp. Enclosed in Mc-
Dougall to Washington, 1779, Mar. 21. 31, 13
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Thomas]
MAR. 14 Clark [Paramus, New Jersey]. Rank of [Capt.
John Gambier] Scull; orders for Col. [John] Pat-
ton s regiment. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 505
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Sir Henry
MAR. 14 Clinton, New York]. Proposing another meeting
of Commissioners to settle an exchange. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
In Ford, 7, 362. E. 221
[1779] W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. [Middlebrook.] To Maj. Gen.
[MAR. 14] [Nathanael] Greene [Philadelphia]. Forwarding
supplies to West Point. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 1, 499
Same to Col. Jeremiah Wadsworth.
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Moses]
MAR. 14 Hazen [Coos, New Hampshire]. Distribution of
blankets; clothing and shoes for his regiment;
[Brig.] Gen. [Jacob] Bayley s store of provisions
on the upper Connecticut; intelligence from
Canada. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 501
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Jean] Holker
MAR. 14 [Philadelphia]. His advices from the West In
dies and rumors of peace. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
D. I, pt. 1, 123
1779 Procter, Thomas. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
MA R- 14 ton [Middlebrook]. His claim to rank. A. L. S.
2 pp. W
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
MAR. 15 [Benjamin] Lincoln [Charleston, South Carolina].
Lack of knowledge of the southern country;
minor movements of British. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 507
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
MAR. 15 [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey],
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 945
Intelligence of sailing of a British fleet; secret
service agent Z [Lewis J. Costigin]. Draft. 1
p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 506
1779 Gates, Horatio. Boston. To [George] Washington [Mid-
MAR - 15 dlebrook]. Declining command of Indian expe
dition [against Six Nations]. A. L. S. 1 p.
Answered Apr. 12. 30, 382
1779 Killbuck, Captain John. Coshocton [now in Ohio]. To
M AR. 15 [Brig. Gen. Lachlan] Mclntosh [Fort Mclntosh,
Pennsylvania], Inability to do anything with
the Six Nations; effect of delay in proceeding
against them; urges the movement. Contempo
rary copy. 3 pp. Enclosed in Brodhead to
Washington, 1779, Mar. 21. 31, 22
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
MAR - 15 [George] Washington, Middlebrook. Report of
action in Georgia; rumor of British preparation
at New York for an expedition. A. L. S. 1 p.
30, 346
1779 Wadsworth, Jeremiah. Hartford [Connecticut]. To
MAR - 15 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Civil ac
tion against Commissaries in Connecticut; [Maj.]
Gen. [John] Sullivan s request for a military
court; his prejudice; inquiry into Sullivan s com
plaints. L. S. 3 pp. 30, 380
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Thomas]
MAR - 16 Clark [Paramus, New Jersey]. Marching orders
for Col. [John] Patton s regiment. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 523
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Philip]
MAR - 16 Van Cortlandt [Rochester, New York]. Money
for .enlistments; blankets. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 521
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
MAR - 16 [Edward] Hand [Minisink, New York]. March
ing orders; obtaining information of the Indian
country from escaped prisoners. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 517
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1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
MAR. 16 [Alexander] McDougall [Peekskill]. Reenforce-
ments sent him; signals for calling out the militia;
incorporation of regiments. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 513
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Is-
MAR. 16 rael] Putnam [Redding, Connecticut]. Ordering
reenforcements to Peekskill. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 511
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
MAR. 16 [Anthony] Wayne [Philadelphia ?] Complaint of
Governor [William] Livingston regarding conflict
between the civil and military authority. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman and
Alexander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 1, 515
1779 Elaine, Ephraim. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
MAR. 16 [Middlebrook]. Preparations of magazines of
provisions at Fort Pitt and Sunbury; flour sup
ply and scarcity of grain. L. S. 1 p. 30, 397
1779 Brodhead, Daniel. Fort Mclntosh [Pennsylvania]. To
MAR. 16 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Disaffec
tion of officers toward [Brig.] Gen. [Lachlan]
Mclntosh. A. L. S. 2 pp. 30, 394
1779 Continental Congress, Committee to examine into charges
MAR. [16] against [Maj.] Gen. [Benedict] Arnold exhibited
by the President [Joseph Reed] and Council of
Pennsylvania. Report. Contemporary copy by
Arnold. 2 pp. Enclosed in Arnold to Wash
ington, 1779, Apr. 18?. 32, 113
Read in Congress, March 16.
1779 Conway, John. Woodbridge [New Jersey]. To [William
MAR. 16 Alexander,] Lord Stirling [Middlebrook]. Re
ported preparations of British for a movement
into Jersey. A. L. S. 1 p. 30, 396
1779 Crane, John. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George
MAR. 16 Washington, Middlebrook]. Claim to rank.
A. L. S. 2 pp. W
1779 Forrest, Thomas. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
MAR. 16 ton, B[ound] Brook. His commissions and rank;
Lt. Col. [John] Popkin s and Maj. [Christian]
Holmer s rank; history of Forrest s services.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Mar. 16. 30, 385
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 947
1779 McH[enr]y, J[amesj. Middlebrook. To Col. [Josias] C[ar-
MAR. 16 vel] Hall [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Warn
ing of intended advance of enemy and orders
contingent thereon. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 525
1779 Mease, James. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
MAR. 16 [Middlebrook]. Forwarding overalls, shirts and
shoes to camp; supply in store and at Spring
field [Massachusetts]. A. L. S. 1 p. 30, 392
1779 White, Anthony W[alton]. Lancaster [Pennsylvania].
MAR. 16 To [Lt. Col. Alexander Hamilton, Middlebrook].
Robert Bowne s horse. A. L. S. 1 p. 30, 398
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Thomas]
MA R- 17 Clark [Paramus, New Jersey]. Movement of
British on Staten Island; orders, etc. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 531
1779 Washington,] G[eorge.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
MAR. 17 [Alexander] McDougall [Peekskill]. Movement
of British on Staten Island, its possible object
and contingent orders. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton and James
McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 1, 529
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Is-
MAR. 17 rael] Putnam [Redding, Connecticut], Movement
of enemy on Staten Island and its possible object;
discretionary orders. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 1, 529
1779 Deane, James. Fort Schuyler [New York]. To Maj. Gen.
MAR. 17 [Philip John] Schuyler [Albany]. Forwarding
chart of territory of the Six Nations ; strength
of the different tribes; their distress for provi
sion; supplies from Niagara and Buck Island;
Chemung; Mohawk scouts; distances; efforts
to obtain information. Contemporary copy.
4 pp. Enclosed in Schuyler to Washington,
1779, Apr. 3. 31, 206
1779 General Court-martial. Minisink [New York]. Trial of
MAR. 17-19 Robert Land and Edward Hicks charged with
being British spies. D. S. of [Lt. Col.] Eleazer
Lindsly, Prest. 6 pp. Enclosed in Hand to
Washington, 1779, Mar. 29. 31, 122
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1779 Douglass, Thomas. Philadelphia. To George Washing-
MAR. 17 ton [Middlebrook]. Claim to rank; Lt. David
Fick s commission. A. L. S. 1 p. 30, 399
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
MAR. 17 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Sailing of
British fleet up [Long Island] Sound; difficulties
of obtaining intelligence ; identity of secret agent
"Z" [Lewis J. Costigin]; [Elias] Boudinot s re
quest for a flag to send in flour and beef to
prisoners in New York. A. L. S. 2 pp. 30, 403
1779 Steuben, [Baron]. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
MAR. 17 ton [Middlebrook]. Approval of Steuben s Regu
lations; printing; [Lt.] Col. Fleury s assistance
and exercising the troops. L. S. 2 pp. 30, 405
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. Morgan
MAR. 18 Lewis [Albany]. Payment of his account. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 533
1779 Craig, I[saac] Philadelphia. To George Washington,
MAR. 18 Middlebrook. Claim to rank. A. L. S. 2 pp.
30, 411
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. Henry
MAR. 19 Jackson [Providence, Rhode Island]. Represen
tation of officers; incorporation of regiments.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. B. VIII, pt. 1, 543
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
MAR. 19 [John] Sullivan [Providence, Rhode Island].
The mutiny [in Varnum s brigade]; court of
inquiry on Col. [Henry] Jackson and arrange
ment of his regiment. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 535
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
MAR. 19 [James Mitchell] Varnum [Providence, Rhode
Island]. Conduct of officers in presence of men.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 537
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Edward]
MAE. 19 Wigglesworth [Rhode Island]. His resignation.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. B. VIII, pt. 1, 539
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 949
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. Certificate of serv-
MAR - 19 ice of Edward Wigglesworth. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman. Enclosed in
preceding entry. B, VIII, pt. 1, 541
1779 Arnold, B[enedict]. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
MAR. 19 ton [Middlebrook]. Delay in resigning command
at Philadelphia; published attacks on his char
acter by the President [Joseph Reed] and Council
of Pennsylvania; report of the Committee of
Congress. L. S. 2 pp. 30, 413
1779 H[eckewelder,] J[ohn]. Cooshechung [On the Muskin-
MAR - 19 gum]. To Col. John Gibson, Fort Laurens [On
the Tuscarawas]. Intelligence from the Indian
country; movements of the [Lt.] Governor of
Detroit [Henry Hamilton] ; project of building a
fort at Hockhocking. A. L. S. 2 pp. 31, 183
Contemporary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in Brodhead to Washington,
1779, Apr. 3. 31,192.
1779 [McDougall, Alexander.] Peekskill [New York]. Circular
MAR - I 9 letter [to commanders of the Highland posts].
Intentions of British; reduction of bread ration;
rice substitution; salt exchange for vegetables.
Contemporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed hi Mc
Dougall to Washington, 1779, Mar. 20. 31, 2
1779 Mclntosh, Lachlan. Fort Mclntosh [Pennsylvania]. To
MAR. 19 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Efforts to
reenforce Fort Laurens; difficulty of provisions;
the situation. A. L. S. 1 p. 30, 415
1779 Burchardt, Daniel. Minisink [New York]. To George
MAR - 2 Washington, Middlebrook. Loss of cartridges.
L. S. 2 pp. 31, 3
1779 Duportail, [Louis Le Begue]. Philadelphia. To [Lt.] Col.
MAR - 20 [Alexander] Hamilton [Middlebrook]. Causes of
his delay; President [Joseph] Reed; Pennsylva
nia politics. A. L. S. 4 pp. In French with
translation by Hamilton. 30, 419
1779 Erskine, Robert. Ringwood [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAR - 20 Washington [Middlebrook]. Delay in joining the
Army; maps and plans of the Hudson River
country; report of a British officer having seen
Erskine s maps. A. L. S. 1 p. 30, 418
1779 Hand, Edward. Minisink [New York]. To [George] Wash-
20 ington [Middlebrook]. Abandonment of the up
per [Minisink] country by inhabitants; informa-
950
tion of the Indian country; roads, paths, etc.;
post at mouth of the Cayuga River; magazines
on the Susquehannah ; concentration of troops at
mouth of the Mohocamac; need of arms and
bayonets; capture of loyalists; money borrowed
to pay Pulaski s legion; removal of Armand s
corps; request for leave of absence. A. L. S.
5 pp. Answered Mar. 24. 30, 416
1779 Lyon, John. Savannah, Georgia. To James Lyon, Brook-
MAR. 20 haven, Long Island. Capture of Savannah ; ex
pectation of an evacuation. A. L. S. 1 p. En
dorsed by James McHenry: "Sent by Gen: Par
sons" 30, 421
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
MAR. 20 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Assurances
of opposition to enemy ; intention to report on
condition of works ; intentions of enemy ; flour
supply. L. S. 4pp. Answered Mar. 25. 30,423
1779 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. [Middlebrook.] To
MAR. 20 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Measures
adopted to call out the militia; signals. A. L. S.
1 p. 31, 5
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. Middlebrook. To Col. [Theo-
MAR. 21 dorick] Bland [Charlottesville, Virginia]. Increase
of horse; promotions and clothing. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 551
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen. [Ed-
MAR. 21 ward] Hand [Minisink, New York]. Information
desired of nature of the country between Che-
mung and the Seneca nation and kindred mat
ters. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 547
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To Col. [Moses]
MAR. 21 Hazen [Coos, New Hampshire]. Hunting shirts;
returns necessary. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 549
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Is-
MAR. 21 rael] Putnam [Redding, Connecticut]. Returning
papers relating to an Admiralty case. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 545
CORRESPONDENCE OP GEORGE WASHINGTON 951
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen.
MAR. 21 Pliilip John Schuyler, Albany.] The Western ex
pedition; plan to be adopted; state of finances.
Transcript. C. C. 169, 5, 477
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Moses]
MAR - 21 Rawlings [Frederick, Maryland], Orders to
march to Fort Pitt. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 553
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Maj. Benjamin
MAR - 21 Tallmadge, Fairfield, Connecticut]. Hard money
for secret service ; suggestions for [Samuel] C[ul-
per] s guidance in spy work. Draft. 4 pp. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 557
1779 Brodhead, Daniel. Fort Mclntosh [Pennsylvania]. To
MAR - 21 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Letters
from Coshocton; attempts on Fort Laurens;
dread on the frontier; scarcity of provisions;
need of light field pieces. A. L. S. 2 pp. An
swered Apr. 21. 31, 20
1779 Dickinson, Silvanus. Fairfield [Connecticut]. To [George]
MAR. 21 Washington, Middlebrook]. S[amuel] C[ulper] s
letter; channel of the correspondence. A. L. S.
1 p- 31, 6
1779 Dickinson, Silvanus. Fairfield [Connecticut]. To [Maj.]
MAR. 21 Gen. [Israel] Putnam, Redding [Connecticut].
British apprehension of a descent on Long Island;
preparation for a plundering expedition. A. L. S.
1 p. Enclosed in Putnam to Washington, 1779,
Mar. 22. 31, 34
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
MAR - 21 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Secret serv
ice matters; spy sent to Canada by the British;
information obtained; British ideas respecting
reunion; spy [Elijah Hunter?] sent to head
quarters for deceptive information for enemy.
L. S. 4 pp. Answered Mar. 28. 31, 9
1779 McDougall, Alexander. [Peekskill, New York]. Intelli-
MAR - 21 gence brought out from New York [by Elijah
Hunter?] ; Interview with [Sir Henry] Clinton and
[Gov. William] Tryon; information desired ; their
encouragement; preparation of transport fleet at
New York. D. S. 4 pp. Enclosed in preceding
entry. 31, 12
952 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Daniel]
MAR. 22 Brodhead [Fort Pitt]. Posting of troops at Kit-
taning and Venango; marching orders for Col.
John Gibson; general instructions to govern
B redhead s movements; treatment of Indians
and boundary dispute between Pennsylvania
and Virginia. Draft. 6 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. In Ford, 7, 372.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 561
1779 Putnam, Israel. Redding [Connecticut]. To [George]
MAR - 22 Washington [Middlebrook]. Position of British
on Long Island; intention; troops at New Lon
don; Putnam s detachments; unsuccessful raid
by enemy at Horse Neck. L. S. 2 pp. An
swered Mar. 27. 31, 32
1779 Putnam, Israel. Redding [Connecticut]. To [George]
MAR. 22 Washington [Middlebrook]. Detention of Poor s
brigade by the weather; fear of British descent
on New London. L. S. 1 p. 31, 36
1779 Scott, Charles. Powhatan [Virginia]. To [George Wash-
MAR - 22 ington, Middlebrook]. Forwarding recruits to
camp; delay from want of clothing. A. L. S.
1 p. 31, 41
1779 Shreve, Israel. Newark [New Jersey]. To [George] Wash-
MAR - 22 ington [Middlebrook]. Weakness of his regiment ;
its position; objection to regiment being imposed
upon. A. L. S. 3 pp. 31, 40
1779 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Middlebrook. To
MAR - 22 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Signals for
calling out the New Jersey militia. A. L. S.
1 p. 31, 42
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To [Maj.] Gen.
MAR - 23 [Arthur] St. Clair [Middlebrook]. Orders to erect
a signal beacon on hill near Princeton. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 571
Similar order to Genl. Knox.
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
MAR. 23 [William] Smallwood [Middlebrook]. Orders to
erect signals for assembling the militia. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 573
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To [William Alex-
MAR - 23 ander, Lord Stirling, Middlebrook]. General di-
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 953
rections for setting signal beacons. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 569
1779 Archer, H. W. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
MAR. 23 [Middlebrook]. Dispute between Maj. [Benja
min] Fishbourne and [Abraham] Van Neste, jr.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 31, 47
1779 Butler, Zebulon. Wyoming [Pennsylvania]. To [George
MAR. 23 Washington, Middlebrook]. Command at Wyo
ming; supplies; request for reenf orcement ; raid
of enemy on the 21st on flats on west side of the
Susquehannah ; skirmish; loss of stock. L. S.
4 pp. 31, 115
1779 Regnier, Pierre. Albany. Arrangement of the 4th New
MAE. 23 York regiment. Tabular statement. A. D. S.
1 p. Note by Robert Hanson Harrison: "The
Numbers against the Field Officers & Captains
denote their rank in the line of the State
Those against the Subalterns theirs in the Regi
ment." Enclosed in Clinton to Washington,
1779, May 13. W
1779 Wayne, Anthony. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
MAR. 23 ton [Middlebrook]. Account of dispute between
[Abraham] Van Neste [jr.] and Maj. [Benjamin]
Fishbourne; Wayne s actions. A. L. S. 8 pp.
31, 51
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge].. Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
MAR. 24 [Edward] Hand [Minisink, New York]. Posting
of troops at Wyoming and Mahocomac; infor
mation as to distances etc. in the Indian country;
returns; captured spies; leave of absence and
miscellaneous matters. Draft. 5 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman and Washington.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 579
1779 Washington, George. [Middlebrook.] To Brig. Gen.
MAR. 24 [Jedidiah] Huntington [Danbury, Connecticut].
Difficulty over clothing for Connecticut troops.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Han
son Harrison. B. VIII, pt. 1, 575
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Col. [Thomas]
MAR. 24 Procter [Philadelphia]. Resolve of Congress re
garding artillery returns. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 585
954 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1779 Continental Congress, Resolve. Ordering provisions to be
M AR. 24 supplied to the Oneida Indians. Contemporary
copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Hay to Washington,
1781, Mar. 25. 47, 249
1779 Gates, Horatio. Boston. To [George] Washington [Mid-
MAR. 24 dlebrook]. [Maj.] Gen. [John] Sullivan s reply
[respecting command of expedition against the
Six Nations]. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered Apr. 12.
31, 60
1779 Gray, James. Albany. To [George] Washington [Middle-
M AR. 24 brook]. Monthly return of stores in Northern
Department. A. L. S. 1 p. 31, 58
1779 Greene, Nathanael. Middlebrook. To [George] Washing-
MAR. 24 ton [Middlebrook]. Enlistment of wagoners for
the war; pay; muster and paymaster for wagon
ers; returns; Washington s directions desired.
L. S. 4 pp. 31, 56
1779 Sample, Samuel. Fort Laurens [on the Tuscarawas].
MAR. 24 Return of quartermaster stores at Fort Laurens.
Tabular statement. A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed
in Malcom to Washington, 1779, Apr. 24.
31, 398
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Lt.] Col. Wil-
M AR. 25 Ham Butler [Schoharie, New York]. Orders to
come to headquarters. Draft. 1 p.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 603
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
M AR. 25 James Clinton [Albany] Resolves of Congress
respecting returns. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1, 597
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen Alex-
MAR. 25 ander McDougall, Peekskill]. Confidence to be
reposed in a "double spy". Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 595
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
M AR- 25 [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Information desired of country between Niagara
and the settlements; provisions for prisoners in
British hands; news of British in New York.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James Mc-
Henry and Washington. B. VIII, pt. 1, 601
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen.
25 Philip John Schuyler, Albany], The expedition
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 955
against the Six Nations; advantages of the Sus-
quehannah over the Mohawk route; cooperating
forces, general plan, etc. ; finances of the country.
Draft. 6pp. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. VIII, pt. 1, 587
1779 Armand[-Tuffin, Charles]. Boston. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
MAR - 25 Ham] Heath [Roxbury]. Desire to appoint Maj.
[Daniel] Lyman, Lt. Col. in Armand s corps.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in Heath to Washing
ton, 1779, Mar. 25. 31, 70
1779 Cochran, John. Livingston Manor [New York]. To
MAR. 25 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Delay in
reaching camp caused by illness of Mrs. Cochran.
A. L. S. 1 p. 31, 85
1779 [Cuyler, Jacob.] [Albany.] Return of wheat and flour in
MAR. 25 Northern Department together with the quan
tity in prospect. Contemporary copy. Tabular
statement. 1 p. Enclosed in Cuyler to Schuyler,
1779, Mar. 27. 31, 208
A second copy. 1 p. 31, 209.
1779 Forbach, Comtess de. Forbach [Paris]. To [George Wash-
MAR - 25 ington, Middlebrook]. Recommending Lt. [Chev
alier] de Fontevieux for a captain s commission.
A. L. S. 3 pp. (In French) 31, 83
Translation by Alexander Hamilton, 31, 81.
1779 Heath, W[illiam]. Roxbury [Massachusetts]. To [George]
MAR - 25 Washington [Middlebrook]. Col. Armand s re
quest for Maj. Daniel Lyman; Lyman s services.
A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered Apr. 22. 31, 68
1779 Knox, H[enry]. [Pluckamin, New Jersey] To [George]
MAR. 25 Washington [Middlebrook]. Signal beacon; ar
rangement of ordnance department; returns;
requests information of Congress action respect
ing recruiting the artillery; appointment of con
ductors of brigades. A. L. S. 2 pp. 31, 74
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
MAR. 25 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Admiral
[James] Gambier s departure from [Sandy] Hook
and [Sir Henry] Clinton s move up [Long Island]
Sound; British object. A. L. S. 1 p. 31, 76
1779 Spalding, Simon. Fort Penn [Pennsylvania]. To [Brig.]
MAR. 25 Gen. [Edward] Hand [Minisink, New York]. Re
port of engagement at the Wyoming fort.
A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Hand to Washington,
1779, Mar. 29. 31, 128
956 LIBEABY OF CONGRESS
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen. [Wil-
MAR. 26 Ham] Heath [Boston] His post during the last
campaign; orders to proceed to Headquarters.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. VIII, pt. 1, 605
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Thomas]
M AR. 26 Procter [Philadelphia]. Status of his regiment.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 609
1779 McHenry, James. [Middlebrook]. To [Maj. John Clark,
M AR. 26 jr., Middlebrook]. Adjustment of certain ac
counts. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 611
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey], To
MAR - 26 [George] Washington, Middlebrook. French com
missary of prisoners request for bread and beef
for French prisoners; impressed privateers sent
up [Long Island] Sound ; reported arrival of Ad
miral [James] Gambier at Rhode Island. A. L. S.
2 pp. Answered Mar. 28. 31, 101
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Marquis de La-
MAR. 27 fayette [Paris]. Introducing [George] Mercer
[jr.] Auto, draft signed. 1 p. P. I, pt. 2, 319
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
MAR - 27 [Israel] Putnam [Redding, Connecticut]. Uncer
tainty of British intentions; protection of indi
vidual places; militia signals, etc. Draft. 2pp.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 613
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Baron Steuben
MAR. 27 [Philadelphia]. [Lt.] Col. Fleury and the drill
regulations. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 1, 615
1779 Burrowes, John. Middletown Point [New Jersey]. To
MAR - 27 [Maj. Gen. William Alexander, Lord Stirling,
Middlebrook]. Arrival of a small British fleet at
New York; British troops landed on Staten Is
land. A. L. S. 1 p. 31, 103
1779 Cuyler, Jacob. Albany. To Maj. Gen. [Philip John]
27 Schuyler (Albany]. The provision situation;
transportation; returns transmitted; prospect
of supplies. Contemporary copy. 3 pp. En
closed in Schuyler to Washington, 1779, Apr. 3.
31, 210
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 957
1779 Harnage, Henry. Cambridge [Massachusetts]. To [George]
MAR. 27 Washington [Middlebrook]. Application to go to
Charlottesville [Virginia] by sea. A. L. S. 3 pp.
C. C. 152, 7, 251
1779 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. [Middlebrook]. To Col. [Philip
MAR. 27 Van] Cortlandt [Rochester, New York]. Desiring
information of route from Kingston to the Del
aware and thence to Anaquaga. Auto, draft
signed. 2 pp. B. VIII, pt. 1, 617
1779 McHenry, James. Middlebrook. To Capt. Nicholas Rux-
MAR. 27 ton Moore [Lancaster, Pennsylvania]. His resig
nation. Auto, draft signed. 2 pp.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 619
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
MAR. 27 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Reported
victory of British in Georgia [Briar Creek skir
mish, Mar. 3]. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered Mar. 28.
31, 104
1779 Shipman, John. Saybrook [Connecticut]. To [Brig.] Gen.
MAR. 27 Samuel Holden Parsons [New London]. Intelli
gence from New York of British embarkation for
New London. Contemporary copy. 1 p. En
closed in Putnam to Washington, 1779, Mar. 30.
31, 136
1779 Washington, George. [Middlebrook.] To Capt. Dfonald]
MAR. 28 Campbell [Princeton, New Jersey]. Regret at
[Capt. Henry?] Conway s action; restitution.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
E. 223
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. Alex-
MAR. 28 ander McDougall, Peekskill]. Case of a "double
spy" [Elijah Hunter?]. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 1,621
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
MAR. 28 [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Supplies for French prisoners; Col. [Israel]
Shreve s complaint of scattered condition of his
regiment. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 1, 623
1779 Gates, Horatio. Boston. To [George] Washington [Mid-
MAR. 28 dlebrook]. Request of the Major [Henry Har
nage] of the 62d Regiment of Foot. A. L. S.
1 p. Answered Apr. 12. 31, 106
958 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1779 Lamb, John. Southington [Connecticut]. To [George]
MAR. 28 Washington [Middlebrook]. Claim to rank.
A. L. S. 3 pp. W
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
MAR. 28 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Arrival of
transports from England and troops from Hal
ifax; [Sir Henry] Clinton s return to New York;
Admiral [James] Gambier at east end of Long
Island; news from West Indies; designs of Gov.
[William] Franklin and Cornelius Hatfield; at
tempt to intercept British despatches sent [Lt.]
Col. [John] Butler; need of express riders. A.L.S.
3 pp. 31, 112
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. New London. To Maj. Gen.
MAR. 28 [Israel] Putnam [Redding, Connecticut]. Pass
ing of a British fleet by the mouth of the Con
necticut River. Contemporary copy. 1 p. En
closed in Putnam to Washington, 1779, Mar. 30.
31, 137
1779 Patterson, W[illiam]. Sunbury [Pennsylvania]. To Maj.
MAR. 28 Gen. Nathanael Greene [Middlebrook]. Effort
to obtain intelligence through [Edward?] Hicks;
expectation of enemy s attempt on advance
posts; unguarded supplies in Penn s Valley; de
sire of people for an Indian expedition. A. L. S.
2 pp. Enclosed in Greene to Washington, 1779,
Apr. 9. 31, 257
1779 Putnam, Israel. Redding [Connecticut] To [George
MAR. 28 Washington, Middlebrook]. British ships off
New London damaged by storm; British inten
tions ; fears of inhabitants ; movements of British
fleets; requests directions. L. S. 5 pp. An
swered Apr. 1. 31,108
[1779] [Robinson, Thomas, Baron Grantham.] Madrid [Spain].
MAR. 28 Memorial to the Spanish Court. Proposing con
ditions relative to a cessation of hostilities in
America; France. Contemporary extract. 2
pp. (In French) Enclosed in La Luzerne to
Washington, 1780, Jan. 23. 35, 157
Translation by Alexander Hamilton, 35, 163.
1779 Stewart, William. Wyoming [Pennsylvania]. To Col.
MAR. 28 Zebulon Butler [Wyoming]. Stores and provi-
sions on hand; cattle taken by the Indians.
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 959
Contemporary copy. Attested by Butler. 1 p.
Enclosed in Butler to Washington, 1779, Mar.
23-28. 31, 114
1779 Vernon, Frederick. Fort Laurens [On the Tuscarawas].
MAR. 28 To Col. Daniel Brodhead [Fort Mclntosh, Penn
sylvania]. Ambuscade of a wood-gathering
party. A. L. S. 3 pp. Enclosed in Brodhead
to Washington, 1779, Apr. 3. 31, 190
1779 Vernon, Frederick. Fort Laurens [On the Tuscarawas].
MAR. 28 To Brig. Gen. Lachlan Mclntosh [Fort Pitt,
Pennsylvania]. Ambuscade of a wood-gathering
party. A. L. S. 2 pp. 31, 182
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig. Gen.
MAR. 29 Louis Le Begue Du Portail, Philadelphia]. His
work on the Delaware. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 1, 627
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen. [Wil-
MAR. 29 Ham] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Provisions for American prisoners in New York;
objections to use of dragoons as messengers, etc.;
establishing signals for calling out the militia;
intelligence of enemy s movements. Draft. 3
pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2,9
Paragraph respecting signals is crossed out.
1779 Deane, James. Fort Schuyler [New York]. To[Maj.]Gen.
MAR. 29 [Philip John] Schuyler [Albany]. Joseph Brant s
mission to the Canadian tribes; necessity of In
dian goods. Contemporary copy. 1 p. En
closed in Schuyler to Washington, 1779, Apr. 8.
31, 254
1779 Hand, Edward. Minisink [New York]. To [George]
MAR. 29 Washington [Middlebrook]. Efforts to obtain
information of the Indian country; individuals
who could furnish it; transmitting court-martial
of [Robert] Land and [Edward] Hicks; Spencer s
corps ordered to the Mohocomac; distances and
routes from Chemung to Niagara; rumor of in
tended Indian attack on the frontier; stores
wanted; expiration of furloughs in the German
regiment; station of Armand s corps. A. L. S.
4 pp. 31, 120
960
[1779] [Hand, Edward.] [Minisink, New York.] Memorandum
[MAR. 29] o f distances from Minisink to Wyoming and
mouth of the Mohocomac to Rochester. A. D.
1 p. Enclosed in preceding entry. 31, 126
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
MAR. 29 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Introduc
ing Elijah Hunter as a secret service agent.
L. S. 2 pp. Answered Mar. 25. 31, 30
1779 McHenry, James. Middlebrook. To James Johnston
MAR. 29 [Middlebrook] Payment of Col. [Thomas] Sey
mour s account [for services of a volunteer troop
of Connecticut horse in 1776]. Auto, draft signed.
1 p. B. VIII, pt. 1, 629
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. New London [Connecticut].
MAR. 29 To [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Move
ments of enemy s fleets; force at Southampton
and Sag Harbor; intention against New London;
need of troops. A. L. S. 2 pp. 31, 129
1779 Measam, George. Boston. To [George] Washington [Mid-
MAR. 30 dlebrook]. Forwarding clothing to Fishkill and
headquarters; making of overalls and rifle-
frocks; linen, blankets and shoes; want of
money; exchange of hides for shoes ; clothing at
Danbury; Otis & Henley s report of linen on
hand; shoes forwarded ; badness of roads. A. L.
S. 4pp. 31, 132
1779 Mercereau, Joshua. Rutland [Massachusetts]. To [George]
MAR. 30 Washington [Middlebrook]. Efforts to gain good
will of the German prisoners ; their rations ; offer
of land; obtaining intelligence. A. L. S. 3pp.
Signature crossed out. 31, 138
1779 Putnam, Israel. Redding [Connecticut]. To [George]
MAR. 30 Washington [Middlebrook]. Orders to troops;
belief in British intention against New London.
L. S. 2 pp. Answered Apr. 2. 31, 134
1779 Putnam, R[ufus]. Croton [New York]. To Maj. Gen.
MAR. 30 [Alexander] McDougall [Peekskill, New York].
Recruiting suggestions; requests instructions.
Contemporary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in Mc
Dougall to Washington, 1779, Apr. 15. 31, 316
1779 Strong, Nathaniel. Blooming Grove [New York]. To
MAR. 30 George Washington, Middlebrook. Requests
leave to resign. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered
Apr. 6. 31, 140
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 961
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Lt.] Col. Fred-
MAR. 31 erick Weissenfels [Rochester, New York]. His
rank. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHemy. B. VIII, pt. 1, 631
1779 Clinton, [Sir] H[enry]. New York. To [George] Washing-
MAR. 31 ton [Middlebrook]. Exchange negotiations; ap
pointment of Col. [West] Hyde and Capt. [John
Lewis] Andre Commissioners. L. S. 2 pp. An
swered Apr. 4. In Sparks, 6, 507, without
date. 31, 153
,1779 Gist, N[athaniel]. Tinton Falls [New Jersey]. To [Lt.]
MAR. 31 Col. [Tench] Tilghman [Middlebrook]. Arrival of
British transports; preparation of a reenforce-
ment for the South; loss of two British vessels;
desertions from Gist s detachment. A. L. S.
1 p. 31, 149
1779 Hand, Edward. Minisink [New York]. To [George] Wash-
MAR. 31 ington [Middlebrook]. Information of roads and
distances in the Indian country; ravages of en
emy in Wyoming. L. S. 3 pp. 31, 150
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
MAR. 31 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Carefulness
in secret service matters ; arrival of part of Poor s
brigade; gradual movement of British troops to
east end of Long Island ; New London enemy s
object. L. S. 3pp. Answered Apr. 5. 31,147
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
MAR. 31 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Provisions
for French prisoners; Col. [Israel] Sheve s com
plaint; position of his regiment; arrival of Brit
ish transports at New York; report of troops
landed on Long Island ; no expectation of British
reenforcement. A. L. S. 4 pp. 31, 144
1779 Steuben, [Baron], Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
MAR. 31 [Middlebrook]. Printing of the Regulations ; Col.
[Timothy] Pickering to correct the proof. L. S.
2 pp. 31, 145
[1779] Duboys, Lewis. Arrangement of the 5th New York Regi-
[MAR.] ment. D. S. 1 p. Endorsed by Robert Han
son Harrison: "Note the Numbers against the
Field Officers & Captains denote their rank in the
line of the State. Those against the Subs theirs
in the Regiments." Enclosed in Clinton to
-Washington, 1779, May 13. W
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[1779] Gansevoort, Peter. Arrangement of the 3d New York
[MAR.] regiment. D. S. 1 p. Note by Robert Hanson
Harrison: "The Numbers against the Field Offi
cers & Captains denote their rank in the line of
the State those against the Subs theirs in the
Regiment." Enclosed in Clinton to Washington,
1779, May 13. W
[1779] Greene, Nathanael. [Middlebrook.] To [George] Washing-
[MAR.] ton [Middlebrook]. Comment on [Maj.] Gen.
[Philip John] Schuyler s plan for the proposed
Indian expedition [against the Six Nations];
comparison of the Susquehannah and Oneida
Lake routes. A. L. S. 11 pp. 31, 156
[1779] [Greene, Nathanael.] [Middlebrook.] Memorandum of
[MAR.] proper places to establish posts on the Susque
hannah; batteaux and batteau-men necessary
[on the proposed expedition against the Six Na
tions]. A. D. S. 2 pp. 31, 162
[1779] Schaick, G[oose] V[an]. Arrangement of the 1st New
[MAR.] York regiment. D. S. with remarks. 2 pp.
Noted by Robert Hanson Harrison: "The num
bers against the Field Officers & Captains denote
their rank in the line of the State Those against
the Subs their Regimental." Enclosed in Clin
ton to Washington, 1779, May 13. W
[1779] Shawanoes, Wyandots & Mingoes. Speech in reply to the
[MAR.] Delaware Council. Contemporary copy. 2 pp.
Enclosed in Brodhead to Washington, 1779,
Mar. 15. 31, 26
A second copy, 31, 300.
1779 Washington, George. [Middlebrook.] To [William Alex-
APR. 1 ander,] Lord Stirling and other General Officers,
Middlebrook]. Transmitting papers respecting
settlement of rank disputes. L. S. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. V, pt. 2, 3
The draft by Harrison is in B. VIII, pt. 2, 5.
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Col. Zebulon
APR. 1 Butler [Wyoming, Pennsylvania]. Protection of
the frontier; furloughs. Draft. 2pp. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 17
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig. Gen.
APR. 1 Edward Hand, Minisink, New York]. Troops
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEOEGE WASHINGTON 963
ordered to Wyoming; warning against surprise;
line of march, etc. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 2, 13
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
APR. 1 [Alexander] McDougall [Peekskill]. Troops or
dered to Minisink. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 2, 7
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
APR. l [Israel] Putnam [Redding, Connecticut]. British
relinquishment of intentions on Long Island
Sound; measures for safety of armed vessels at
New London and in the Connecticut river; com
missions of Connecticut officers. Draft. 3 pp.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 1
1779 Board of General Officers. Middlebrook. To [George]
<APR. 1 Washington [Middlebrook]. Report on cases of
rank of Majors [Francis] Mentges, [John] Mur
ray and [Francis] Nichols. D. S: Stirling, W.
Smallwood, H. Knox, P. Muhlenberg. 2 pp. W
1779 Deane, James. Oneida [New York]. To [Maj . Gen. Philip
APR. 1 John Schuyler, Albany]. Reports of parties sent
among the Six Nations; awaiting [Lt.] Col.
[John] Butler s directions; their feeling of secur
ity ; coming conference between the Cayugas and
Oneidas; the Onondagas desire for peace; dis
tances along the Susquehannah to Tioga. Con
temporary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in Schuyler
to Washington, 1779, Apr. 24. 32, 3
1779 Half-King, of the Wyandots. Fort Mclntosh [Pennsyl-
APR. l vania]. Speech delivered to the Delawares:
Friendship; advice to gather in one village;
efforts of the English and Mingoes; speech for
the Virginians.
Reply of the Delawares: Renting of lands.
Contemporary copy. Attested by Daniel Brod-
head. 2 pp. Enclosed in Brodhead to Wash
ington, 1779, Apr. 3. 31, 193
1779 Hooker, Zibeon. Boston. To George Washington, Mid-
APR. 1 dlebrook. Requests discharge from the Army.
A. L. S. 1 p. 31, 164
1779 McDougall, Alexander. [Peekskill, New York]. To
APR. 1 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Care of
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clothing in store; applications of officers; re
quests directions; exchange of hides for boots.
L. S. 3 pp. 31, 165
1779 Ordnance and Ordnance stores. Return of stores at Wash-
APR. 1 ingtonsburg, near Carlisle [Pennsylvania]. Tabu
lar statement. 1 p. Enclosed in Hand to Wash
ington, 1779, Apr. 16. 31, 328
1779 Putnam, Israel. Redding [Connecticut]. To [George]
APR. l Washington [Middlebrook]. Receipt of Wash
ington s unsigned letter; damage done British
shipping and delay in their design against New
London; Putnam s leave of absence; completing
the Connecticut battalions. L. S. 3pp. 31,167
1779 Weitzell, John. Northumberland County [Pennsylvania].
APK. l Return of stores and provisions on hand in Nor
thumberland County. A. D. S. Tabular state
ment. 1 p. Enclosed in Hand to Washington,
1779, Apr. 16. 31, 327
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To [Maj.] Gen.
APR. 2 [Israel] Putnam [Redding, Connecticut]. His re
quest for directions. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 2, 19
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To [William Alex-
APR. 2 ander,] Lord [Stirling, Middlebrook]. Settlement
of disputes of rank. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 2, 21
1779 Brodhead, Daniel. Fort Mclntosh [Pennsylvania]. Speech
APR. 2 to the Delaware chiefs: The Wyandots; visit to
the [Continental] Congress. Contemporary copy.
1 p. Attested by Brodhead. Enclosed in Brod
head to Washington, 1779, Apr. 3. 31, 189
1779 Bnrrowes, John. Middletown Point [New Jersey]. To
APR. 2 Maj. Gen. [William Alexander,] Lord Stirling,
Middlebrook. Arrival of a British fleet at Sandy
Hook. A. L. S. 1 p. 31, 173
1779 Glover, John. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
APR. 2 Washington [Middlebrook]. Congress grant of a
furlough; necessity of leaving the service. L. S.
2 pp. 31, 169
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey], To
APR. 2 [George] Washington, Middlebrook. Arrival of a
fleet ; return of the British expedition lately sent
eastward. A. L. S. 1 p. 31, 174
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 965
1779 Mehelm, John. Bound Brook [New Jersey]. To [George]
APR. 2 Washington [Middlebrook]. Objections to issu
ing hides on commandants orders since the gen
eral order of Feb. 7; need of laborers to cure
hides. A. L. S. 3 pp. 31, 171
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Lt. Col. [Aaron]
APR. 3 Burr [Minisink, New York]. His resignation.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
In Sparks, 6, 213. B. VIII, pt. 2, 23
1779 Brodhead, Daniel. Fort Mclntosh [Pennsylvania]. To
APR. 3 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Accept
ance of command of the Western Department;
Washington s instructions of Jan. 31st and Feb.
12 ; obtaining information of the Indian country;
deficiency of clothing; need of money; his son
[Lt. Daniel Brodhead, jr.]; intended British
attempt against Fort Laurens; advantage in
making Indian gifts; lack of provisions; requests
appointment for his son; resignation of a mus
ter-master; promotions in his regiment; build
ing of boats; Brodhead s intended expedition up
the Le Beuf river. L. S. 4 pp. Answered May 3.
33, 187
1779 Cox, John. Estherton [Pennsylvania]. Return of Quar-
APR. 3 termaster s stores at Estherton. Tabular state
ment. 1 p. Enclosed in Hand to Washington,
1779, Apr. 16. 31, 329
1779 Gist, N[athaniel]. Tinton Falls [New Jersey]. To [Lt.]
APR. 3 Col. [Tench] Tilghman [Middlebrook]. Arrival of
one British fleet and sailing of another; desertions
in his regiment. L. S. 1 p. 31, 180
1779 Hogan, James. Philadelphia. To George Washington,
APR. 3 Middlebrook. Weak state of garrison; expira
tion of time of service of the 3d North Carolina
regiment; health of the corps. Recent copy.
1 p. 31, 176
1779 Mclntosh, Lachlan. Fort Pitt [Pennsylvania]. To George
APR. 3 Washington, Middlebrook. Relinquishment of
scheme for destroying the Wyandot town; com
ing of the Delaware chief; result of the big coun
cil at Sandusky. A. L. S. 2 pp. 31, 181
1779 Parrish, Isaac. [Philadelphia.] Bill to Col. [John] Mitchell
APB. 3 for a hat for Washington. A. D. S. 1 p. En
closed in Mitchell to Washington, 1779, Apr. 19 ?
30, 309
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1779 Patterson, W[illiam]. Cumberland County [Pennsylvania].
APR. 3 To George Washington [Middlebrook]. Intelli
gence brought from Chemung by [Edward?!
Hicks; raid of enemy on Wyoming; Hicks re
port ; murder of a family near Sunbury. A. L. S.
3 pp. 31, 194
1779 Procter, Thomas. Philadelphia. To George Washington,
APR. 3 Middlebrook. Returns of his regiment ; reem-
bursement for money expended in recruiting;
Procter s rank. Recent copy. 2 pp. 31, 196
1779 Schuyler, Ph[ilip John]. Albany. To [George] Washing-
APR. 3 ton [Middlebrook]. Advantages of the Susque-
hannah route into the Indian country; need of
reenforcement at Albany; [James] Deane s re
port on the Northern Indian country; the road
to Niagara; Capt. [Leonard] Bleeker s failure to
destroy vessels on Lake Ontario; deficiency of
flour; proposed attempt on Onondaga; readi
ness of the militia; suspension of preparations
[for the expedition against the Six Nations];
refusal of Congress to accept his resignation.
L. S. 8 pp. 31, 201
1779 Spain. Court of Madrid. Ultimatum proposed to the
APR. 3 courts of France and England : England s delay
1 in negotiation for peace; propositions for a ces
sation of hostilities and an adjustment of diffi-
culties between France and England ; the Amer
ican colonies. Contemporary extract. 4 pp.
(In French.) Enclosed in La Luzerne to Wash
ington, 1780, Jan. 23. 35, 159
Translation by James McHenry, 35, 104.
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Sir Henry
APR. 4 Clinton [New York]. Postponement of meeting
of exchange commissioners. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison. In
part in Ford, 7, 363. E. 225
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen. [Ed-
APR. 4 ward] Hand [Minisink, New York]. Clothing and
equipment for troops ordered to Wyoming.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 29
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
APR. 4 [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 967
Transmission of letters to British. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 25
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. Instructions to
APR. 4 Capt. John Paul Schott [Middlebrook]. Obtain
ing and shipping arms, accoutrements, etc. to
Wyoming. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 2, 31
1779 Gist, N[athaniel]. Tinton Falls [New Jersey]. To [Lt.]
APR. 4 Col. [Tench] Tilghman [Middlebrook]. Mutiny of
Capt. Patterson s company at Middletown ; need
of more men; British fleet at [Sandy] Hook.
L. S. 1 p. 31, 212
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Na-
APR. 5 thanael] Greene [Middlebrook]. Powder horns
and shot pouches. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 33
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Alex-
APR. 5 ander] McDougall [West Point]. Kelinquishment
by British of their proposed expedition; distri
bution of clothing to officers. Draft. 3 pp. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 35
1779 Clinton, [Sir] H[enry]. New York. To [George] Washing-
APR. 5 ton [Middlebrook]. Postponing meeting of ex
change commissioners. Recent copy. 1 p.
31, 178
[1779] Court of Inquiry. [Middlebrook]. Proceedings on conduct
[APR.] 5 of Postmaster [Hugh] Smith. D. S: Nathl.
Mitchell, Presdt. 7 pp. W
1779 Hand, Edward. Minisink [New York] To [George]
APR. 5 Washington [Middlebrook]. Troops ordered to
Wyoming; Lt. [John] Jenkins account of the
Seneca country; escape of [Edward] Hicks.
A. L. S. 1 p. 31, 213
1779 Hinman, Edward. Woodbury, Connecticut. To [George
APR. 5 Washington, Middlebrook]. Complaint of Col.
[Moses] Hazen s treatment on his refusal to issue
an impress warrant for teams to transport bag
gage. A. L. S. 2 pp. 31, 216
1779 Knox, H[enry]. Pluckamin [New Jersey]. Return of
APR. 5 non-commissioned officers and matrosses at pres-
968
ent in the corps of artillery. Tabular statement.
D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Knox to Washington,
1779, Apr. 6. 31, 224
1779 McHenry, James. Middlebrook. To Col. Philip [Van]
AFR - 5 Cortlandt [Rochester, New York]. Supplies for
his regiment. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 39
1779 Prowell, J[oseph]. Haverstraw [New York], To [George]
ApR - 5 Washington [Middlebrook]. Transmitting re
turns of Malcom s and Patton s regiment; tents.
A. L. S. 1 p. Answered Apr. 9. 31, 217
1779 Campbell, D[onald]. Princeton [New Jersey], To [George]
ApR - 6 Washington [Middlebrook]. Value of articles
seized by [Capt. Henry?] Conway. A. L. S.
1 p. Answered May 11. 31, 228
1779 Campbell, D[onald]. Princeton [New Jersey]. Statement
APR. 6 of value of articles seized by [Capt. Henry?]
Conway. A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in preceding
entry. 31, 229
1779 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. [Middlebrook.] To [Capt.
ApR - 6 Nathan Strong, Bloomsgrove, New York]. His
position in the New York line and proposed
resignation. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 41
1779 Knox, H[enry]. Pluckamin [New Jersey], To [George]
APR. 6 Washington [Middlebrook]. Necessity of re
cruiting the Artillery corps; deficiencies of the
different States; resolves of Congress respecting
the quota; demands for artillerymen; a method
of consolidating the different companies. L. S.
2 pp. 31, 222
1779 McDongall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
ApR - 6 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. March of
Malcom and Patton s regiment for the frontier;
supplies furnished them. L. S. 2 pp. An
swered Apr. 14. 31, 219
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
Al>R - 6 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Exchange
commissioners; boots; efforts to obtain a draft
of the country on south side of Lake Ontario;
capture of a guard by the British. A. L. S.
2 pp. 31, 232
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 969
1779 Potter, James. Northumberland County [Pennsylvania].
APR. 6 To [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Ob
taining volunteers for the Indian expedition
through offer of land; Potter s suggestion to the
State legislature. A. L. S. 2 pp. 31, 230
1779 Smallwood, W[illiam]. Middlebrook. To [George] Wash-
APR. 6 ington [Middlebrook]. State of officers in the
Maryland brigade specifying those best quali
fied for the recruiting service; requests instruc
tions. List given. A. L. S. 2 pp. 31, 226
1779 Ward, Joseph. Middlebrook. To [George] Washington
APR. 6 [Middlebrook]. Treatment received from British
while a prisoner ; seizure of property and refusal
of justice. L. S. 3 pp. 31, 237
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
APR. 7 [James] Hogan [Philadelphia]. His application
for more guards at Philadelphia, etc. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 45
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
APR. 7 [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Responsibility for capture of a guard. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 43
1779 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. Middlebrook. To [Lt. Col.
APR. 7 Samuel Hawes, Middlebrook]. Inquiry into con
duct of a postmaster [Hugh Smith]. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. B. VIII, pt. 2, 47
1779 Hnntington, Jedidiah. Redding [Connecticut], To [George]
APR. 7 Washington [Middlebrook]. Confusion in ar
rangement of officers of the 2d Connecticut regi
ment; flour ration; Maj. [Joseph] Eayres trial.
A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered Apr. 16. 31, 239
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. [Middlebrook.] To [a Board of
APR. 8 General officers, Middlebrook]. Transmitting
papers bearing upon arrangement of the Mary
land line; list of papers; object of the board, etc.
Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. VIII, pt. 2, 51
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
APR. 8 [William] Smallwood [Middlebrook]. Officers for
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the recruiting service in Maryland ; enlistment of
deserters. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 53
1779 Brodhead, [Daniel]. Fort Pitt [Pennsylvania]. To the
APR. 8 Shawanoe Chiefs at the Forks of the Scioto
[Ohio]. Deceit of the Indians from Canada;
Brodhead s warning.
Delawares. To the Shawanoes. Intended visit to Phila
delphia and call for a council fire on their return.
Brodhead to the Wyandot Chiefs. The rule of the Min-
goes; the English; the French King s desire; the
call for a council at Fort Pitt. Contemporary
copy. 5 pp. 31, 260
1779 [Brodhead, Daniel.] Fort Pitt. Speech to the Shawanoes :
APR. 8 Their lack of wisdom; warning against the Eng
lish. Contemporary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in
Brodhead to Washington, 1779, May 29. 33, 103
1779 Clinton, James. Albany. To [George] Washington [Mid-
APR. 8 dlebrook]. Want of money for the recruiting
service; stores and deficiencies; need of lead and
paper; arrangement of Clinton s brigade; dis
pute of rank between Lt. Cols. [Pierre] Regnier
and [Frederick] Weissenfels; arrangement of Col.
[Lewis] Duboys regiment; start of expedition
against Onondaga. L. S. 3 pp. Answered Apr.
19. 31, 247
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
APR. 8 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Capture of
a guard party by the British. A. L. S. 1 p.
31, 249
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. Redding [Connecticut]. To
APR. 8 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Movements
of British on Long Island; requests directions.
A. L. S. 2pp. 31,251
1779 Schuyler, Ph[ilip John]. Albany. To [George] Washing-
APR. 8 ton [Middlebrook]. Clothing and supplies for In
dians; the Onondaga expedition. A. L. S. 1 p.
31, 253
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig. Gen.
APR. 9 Louis Le Begue Du Portail, Philadelphia]. De
tail of an engineer for works to be erected at
Wyoming. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 2, 59
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 971
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Capt. [John]
APR. 9 Gregory, Suffolk [Virginia]. His resignation.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 67
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. Instructions to
APR. 9 Brig. Gen. Edward Hand [Lancaster, Pennsyl
vania]. Command at Wyoming; post at Wya-
lusing; intelligence of enemy; collection of stores
for Indian expedition. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 2, 55
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. Joseph
APR. 9 Prowell [Middlebrook]. Incorporation of certain
Additional Continental regiments. Draft. 1 p-
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 65
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Oliver]
APR. 9 Spencer [Minisink, New York]. Incorporation of
Col. [William] Malcom s regiment with his own;
arrangement of officers, etc. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 61
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Col. Oliver
APR. 9 Spencer, Minisink, New York]. Case of two
British spies. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of;
Alexander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 2, 63
1779 Delaware Chiefs. Fort Pitt [Pennsylvania]. Speech [to
APR. 9 Col. Daniel Brodhead]. Giving him a Delaware
name, Maghingua Keeshoch, the Great Moon.
Contemporary copy. 1 p. 31, 263
1779 Greene, Nathanael. [Middlebrook.] To [George] Wash-
APR. 9 ington [Middlebrook]. [Col. William] Patterson s
letter; boats on the Susquehannah ; Patterson s
character; sending of large provision supply to
Wyoming. A. L. S. 2 pp. 31, 255
1779 Hacken welder, John. Cooshocking [On the Muskingum].
APR. 9 To Col. [Daniel] Brodhead, Fort Mclntosh [Penn
sylvania]. Arrival of war parties with scalps and
prisoners; Brodhead s letter to the chiefs; Hack-
enwelder s visit to Fort Laurens; removal of
[David] Zeisberger and a party [of Moravian In
dians] to a place nearer Fort Laurens ; deception
practiced [upon the converted Indians] ; messages
to the Six Nations to fight the Virginians; Brod-
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head s kindness. Contemporary copy. 2 pp.
Enclosed in Greene to Washington, 1779, Apr. 9.
31, 259
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. Powers to CoL Wil-
APR. 10 Ham Davies and Lt. Col. Robert Hanson Har
rison to treat with British Commissioners to set
tle a general exchange of prisoners. Draft.
3 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harri
son. B. VIII, pt. 2, 71
1779 Washington, George. [Middlebrook.] Instructions to Col.
APR. 10 William Davies and Lt. Col. Robert Hanson Har
rison. Negotiations for an exchange of prisoners.
Draft signed. 2 pp. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. In Sparks, 6, 508.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 77
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
APR. 10 [Charles] Scott [Virginia]. Clothing for recruits
in Virginia. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 2, 69
1779 Council of War. Middlebrook. On exchanging private
APR. 10 soldiers for officers [by composition]. Members:
The Commander in chief; Maj. Genls. Sullivan,
Greene, Stirling, St. Clair, de Kalb; Brig. Genls.
Smallwood, Knox and Woodford. D. S. by all
members except Washington. 3 pp. In hand
writing of Richard Kidder Meade and Robert
Hanson Harrison. F. II, pt. 1, 305
1779 [Cnlper, Samuel.] [New York.] To [Maj. Benjamin Tall-
APR. 10 madge, Fair-field, Connecticut]. Culper s letter
writing ability; danger of Ms position; American
deserters; arrival of British reenforcements at
New York; the provision supply; sailing of ships
from New York; spirits of the enemy ; arrival of
ships from Rhode Island. A. L. 4 pp. En
closed in Tallmadge to Washington, 1779, Apr.
21. 31, 372
1779 Deane, James. Oneida [New York]. To [Maj.] Gen.
APR. 10 [Philip John] Schuyler [Albany]. The Onondaga
sachems desire for peace; the Cayugas. Con
temporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Schuyler to
Washington, 1779, Apr. 24. 32, 2
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Col. William
APR. 11 Patterson, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania].
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 973
Secret service matters; expense. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 79
[1779] Gaines, William Fleming, Ebenezer Finley and Samuel
[APR. 11] Shaw. [Pluckamin, New Jersey.] To [George
Washington, Middlebrook]. Begging his influ
ence to obtain an answer from Congress to their
letter. A. L. S. of Finley, signed also by the
others. Enclosed in Knox to Washington, 1779,
Apr. 11. 31, 268
1779 Knox, H[enry]. Pluckamin [New Jersey]. To [George]
APR. 11 Washington [Middlebrook]. Reduction of pay
of Captain-lieutenants. L. S. 1 p. Answered
to Maj. [Samuel] Shaw. 31, 267
1779 Lochry, Archibald]. Hanna s town [Pennsylvania]. To
APR. li Col. Daniel Brodhead [Fort Pitt]. Men cap
tured by the enemy; removal of inhabitants
from the frontier; request for Continental troops.
Recent copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Brodhead to
Washington, 1779, Apr. 17. 31, 265
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
APR. 11 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Request
for continuance of [Baron] de Wolfen at camp;
recruiting troubles. A. L. S. 3 pp. 31, 269
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
APR. 12 [Horatio] Gates [Boston]. Maj. [Henry] Har-
nage s request. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 2, 81
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To Brig. Gen.
APR. 12 [Henry] Knox [Pluckamin, New Jersey], De
ficiencies in small arms, powder and lead. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 87
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig. Gen.
APR. 12 William Maxwell, Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Fatigue and enlistment matters. Draft. 2 pp..
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 85
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
APR. 12 [Samuel Holden] Parsons [Redding, Connecti
cut]. Acknowledging letter. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 83
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1779 C[nlper,] S[amuel]. [New York]. To John Bolton [Maj.
APR. 12 Benjamin Tallmadge, F airfield, Connecticut].
Satisfaction that [Washington] is pleased with his
letters; depth of water at Hellgate; economy in
his expenditures. A. L. S. 2 pp. 31, 374
1779 Gates, Horatio. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
APR. 12 Washington [Middlebrook]. Intelligence from
Canada; scarcity of flour. A. L. S. 2 pp.
31, 271
1779 Gates, Horatio. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
APR. 12 Washington [Middlebrook]. Uneasiness of troops
for their pay. A. L. S. 2 pp. 31, 277
[1779] Gill, Joseph Lewis and Peter Joseph. [Providence, Rhode
[APR. 12] Island]. Report: British troops in Canada;
feeling among Canadians and Indians for Amer
ica; cannon and fortifications at Fort Sorel;
wheat for American troops; Comte D Estaing s
manifesto distributed through priests. A. D.
by Gates. 4 pp. Enclosed in Gates to Wash
ington, 1779, Apr. 12. 31, 275
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown, New Jersey. To
APR. 12 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. British
troops sent to Staten Island; transmitting court-
martial proceedings [on Lt. Jonathan Snowden]:
necessity of an example being made. A. L. S.
3 pp. 31, 279
1779 Phoenix, Cornelius and John Coates. [Providence, Rhode
APR. 12 Island]. Account of their escape from the Brit
ish; troops at Rhode Island. Contemporary
copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in Gates to Washing
ton, 1779, Apr. 12. 31, 273
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Philip Van],
APR. 13 Cortlandt [Rochester, New York]. Intelligence
desired respecting route and roads from the
North River to Anaquaga and Tioga. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 89
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Capt. [Bartholo-
APR. 13 mew] von Heer [New Jersey]. Extension of his
furlough. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 2, 91
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 975
[1779] Scull, P[eter]. Memorandum of Lt. Col. [Francis] Nichols s
[APR. 13] claim to rank. D. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in Board
of War to Washington, 1779, Apr. 13. W
Letter of Board of War is In 31,281 and above document was used in
settling rank dispute by a Board of General Officers who reported, 1779,
Apr. 23.
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
APR. 14 [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Complaint of Lts. [Jonathan] Snowden, [Eden]
Burro wes and others as to rank; disapproval of
court-martial sentence of Snowden. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 93
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Lt. [Jonathan]
APR. 14 Snowden [and others, Elizabethtown, New Jer
sey]. Their complaint as to rank. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 95
1779 Flint, Royal. Raritan [New Jersey]. To Go.uverneur Mor-
APR. 14 ris and the Committee of Congress [to Superin
tend Quartermaster and Commissary Depart
ments, Philadelphia]. Ability to answer queries;
need of States passing laws enabling the purchase
of all surplus flour and grain for the public ; need
of money. Contemporary copy by Flint. En
closed in Flint to Washington, 1779, Apr. 20.
31, 363
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
APR. 14 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Guard for
men to be sent back to camp; remarks of a Brit
ish officer regarding peace. A. L. S. 2 pp.
31, 306
17.79 Spencer, O[liver]. Minisink [New York]. To [George]
APR. 14 Washington [Middlebrook]. Desire to leave the
service; arrangement of officers [on incorpora
tion of Malcom s regiment with his own]; Lt.
[Barne] Ogden s services. A. L. S. 2pp. 31,285
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. [Richard]
APR. 15 Ho well [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. His resig
nation. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 101
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1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Capt. John
APR. 15 F[rancis] Mercer [Philadelphia]. His resignation.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHemy.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 103
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
APR. 15 [William] Small wood [Middlebrook]. Report of
the board of officers on arrangement of the Mary
land line. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of
James McHemy. B. VIII, pt. 2, 97
1779 Connor, Morgan. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
APR. 15 [Middlebrook]. His claim to rank. A. L. S.
2 pp. Answered Apr. 24. W
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
APR. 15 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Multifari
ous duties; the fortification at King s Ferry.
L. S. 2 pp. 31, 310
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
APR. 15 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Fortifica
tions at West Point; cannon at Boston; enlist
ments for the war; Lt. Col. [Jean Baptiste] Gou-
vion s qualifications; want of forage; arrival of
Poor s brigade. L. S. 4 pp. Answered Apr. 19.
31, 314
1779 Malcom, William. Minisink [New York]. To [George]
APR. 15 Washington [Middlebrook]. Arrival at Minisink;
alteration of the fort; Capt. [Samuel] Kearsley
and the Pennsylvania troops. A. L. S. 2 pp.
31, 308
1779 Schuyler, Ph[ilip John]. Manor of Livingston [New York].
APR. 15 To [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. British
troops to aid the Six Nations in attack on fron
tiers and protecting Detroit; efforts to enlist
Canadians; preparation of shipping at St. Johns.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 31, 324
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Col. Thomas
APR. 16 Clark, Paramus, New Jersey]. Confessions of
executed spies; warnings against loyalists im
plicated therein, etc. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 2, 109
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
APR. 16 [Jedidiah] Huntington [Redding, Connecticut].
Arrangement of 2d Connecticut regiment; dis-
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEOEGE WASHINGTON 977
putes of rank of certain officers; ration matters.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. VIII, pt. 2, 105
1779 Hand, Edward. Lancaster [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
APR. 16 Washington [Middlebrook]. Lack of flints and
cartridges. L. S. 1 p. 31, 326
1779 Hand, Edward. Lancaster [Pennsylvania]. To Gov. JO-
APR. 16 seph Reed [Philadelphia]. Command of the
troops at and above Wyoming; protection of
Sunbury. Contemporary extract. 1 p. En
closed in Hand to Washington, 1779, Apr. 26.
32,33
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. Redding [Connecticut]. To
APR. 16 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Prepara
tions for withdrawal of British troops on East
end of Long Island; applications of officers for
discharge. A. L. S. 2 pp. 31, 332
1779 Starr, George. Middletown [New Jersey]. To George
APR. 16 Washington [Middlebrook]. Transmitting a re
turn of shoes and leather accoutrements; trans
portation difficulty; exchange of raw hides.
L. S. 1 p. 31, 330
1779 Sullivan, John. Millstone [New Jersey]. To [George]
APR. 16 Washington [Middlebrook]. Ideas respecting the
Indian expedition; the Susquehannah route;
junction with troops at Tioga; strength of the
Indians and force necessary for their defeat;
probability of British reenforcement from Can
ada; Continental troops necessary. A. L. S.
4 pp. In Sparks, Letters to Washington, 2, 264.
31, 335
1779 [Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
APR. 17 [Louis Le Begue] Du Portail [Philadelphia].
Progress of his work. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 117
1779 Washington,] G[eorge.] Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
APR. [Horatio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island].
Withdrawal of Glover s brigade; militia reen-
forcements. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 2, 113
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1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Na-
APR. 17 thanael] Greene [Middlebrook]. Horse for Maj.
[Caleb] Gibbs. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 115
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Col. [William]
APR. 17 Malcom [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Incorpo
ration of Spencer s regiment with his own; ar
rangement of officers. Apr. 18: Orders regiment
to Easton [Pennsylvania]; repair of road to Wy
oming. Draft. 6pp. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 121
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. Israel
APR. 17 Putnam, Redding, Connecticut]. Readiness to
march; baggage, stores, etc. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 111
1779 Bratton, William. [Middlebrook.] To [George] Washing-
APR. 17 ton [Middlebrook]. Resignation. A. L. S. 1 p.
31, 344
1779 Brodhead, Daniel. Fort Pitt [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
APR. 17 Washington [Middlebrook]. Col. [Moses] Raw-
lins ; erection of forts at Kittanning and Venango ;
relief of Col. [John] Gibson at Fort Laurens;
stores at Fort Laurens; positions of Forts Pitt
and Mclntosh; companies ordered raised for de
fense in Westmoreland, Monongahela and Ohio
counties ; need of money for the recruiting serv
ice; advantage of light scouting parties in pro
tecting the frontier; efforts to prevent inhabit
ants from deserting the frontier ; distance from
Fort Pitt to Venango; difficulties of French
Creek and Lake Erie; lack of knowledge of the
Seneca country; hope of enlisting the Delawares
against the Mingoes ; Indians and supplies ; state
of the Scioto country; foliage and grass; employ
ment of Indian runners; request for a discreet
Frenchman who understands Indian manners
and customs; Capt. [Henry] Heth s Independent
company; reenlistment difficulties; [Brig.] Gen.
[Lachlan] Mclntosh s orders to stop recruiting;
dispute between Pennsylvania and Virginia.
A. L. S. 7 pp. 31, 346
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 979
1779 Brodhead, Daniel. Pittsburg [Pennsylvania]. Return of
APR. 17 troops in the Western Department. Tabular
statement. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in preceding
entry. 31, 341
1779 Burnley, G[arland]. Albemarle [Virginia]. A weekly re-
APR. 17 turn of volunteers and militia guarding the Con
vention troops at Albemarle barracks. Tabular
statement. A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Bland to
Washington, 1779, Apr. 23. 31, 388
[1779] Campbell, J[ohn]. Memorandum of distances from
[APR. 17] Presque Isle to Sandusky block house. Contem
porary copy of an original made in 1762. 1 p.
Enclosed in Brodhead to Washington, 1779,
Apr. 17. 31, 397
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
APR. 17 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Arrange
ment of the [Massachusetts] Line. L. S. 2 pp.
31, 337
1779 Mclntosh, Lachlan. Pittsburg. Charges against Daniel
APR. 17 Sullivan: Attempt to alienate the Indians. Con
temporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Brodhead to
Washington, 1779, Apr. 17. 31, 342
[1779] [Mclntosh, Lachlan.] Pittsburg [Pennsylvania]. Charges
[APR. 17] against Col. George Morgan: Neglect of duty in
care of and procuring provisions. Contemporary
copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Brodhead to Washing
ton, 1779, Apr. 17. 31, 343
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
APK. 17 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Desertion
of six soldiers from the 2d New Jersey regiment;
preparation of a transport fleet at New York;
transmits New York newspapers. A. L. S. 2 pp.
31, 350
1779 New Jersey Officers. Elizabethtown. Memorial to the
APR- 17 New Jersey Legislature: Inadequacy of their
pay; spirit of desertion; depreciation; recom
mendations of Congress; request for pay in hard
money. Contemporary copy. 3 pp. Enclosed
in Forman to Washington, 1779, May 8.
Memorials, 35
1779 Sullivan, Daniel. Pittsburg. Charges against his conduct
APR - 17 as Indian Interpreter. Contemporary copy by
Caleb Gibbs. 2 pp. C. C. 152, 7, 357
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1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
APR. 18 [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Punishment of deserters; watchfulness of sol
diers; march of his brigade; flour for prisoners
in New York, etc. Draft. 5pp. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 127
1779 Arnold, Bfenedict]. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
APR. [18?]. ton [Middlebrook]. Report of Committee of Con
gress on charges against him; court martial or
dered; [Prest. Joseph] Reed s actions; Congress
and the State of Pennsylvania; request for a
speedy trial; evidences. A. L. S. 2 pp. An
swered Apr. 20. In Sparks, 6, 517. 32, 111
1779 Chaloner & White. Philadelpliia. To [Col. Jeremiah
APR. 18 Wadsworth, Philadelphia], Prospect of flour
supply. Contemporary extracts by Royal Flint.
1 p. Enclosed in Flint to Washington, 1779,
Apr. 24. 31, 394
1779 Harrison, Robert Hfanson]. Amboy [New Jersey]. To
APR. 18 [George Washington, Middlebrook]. Difficulties
in exchange negotiations; exchange of officers
for men; prisoners on Long Island and the Con
vention troops; latter s passage by land or water
to Virginia. A. L. S. 4 pp. In Sparks, 6, 512,
with omissions and as signed by both William
Davies and Harrison. 31, 352
1779 [McClelan, Thomas.] [Albany.] Journal of route to Oswe-
APR. 18- gatchie from Fort Schuyler. A. D. 9 pp. En-
MAY 25 closed in Schuyler to Washington, 1779, May 10.
32, 276
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
APR. 19 [James] Clinton [Albany], Deficiency of military
stores to the northward; arrangement of New
York officers ; complaints of rank; regiments to
assemble at Conajaharie; preparations for the
Indian expedition; batteaux, supplies, etc.;
shoes; returns of Massachusetts troops, clothing,
etc. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 2, 151
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Philip Van]
APR. 19 Cortlandt [Rochester, New York]. Orders for
his regiment; baggage, etc. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 157
COEEESPONDENCE OF GEOEGE WASHINGTON 981
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
APR. 19 [Horatio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island].
Authenticated musters of Massachusetts troops.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 2, 139
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To James Gray
APR. 19 [Albany]. Alteration in form of his return.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James Mc-
Henry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 159
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
APR. 19 [Nathanael] Greene [Middlebrook]. Engaging
wagoners. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 2, 141
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen.
APR. 19 Alexander McDougall, Peekskill]. State of the
works in the Highlands; need of heavy cannon;
augmentation of battalions by States ; absentees
of Poor s brigade, etc. Draft. 3 pp. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 143
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
APR. 19 [Samuel Holden] Parsons [Redding, Connecti
cut]. Resignations; inability to protect every
part of the country. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 147
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. Philip
APR. 19 John Schuyler, Albany]. The Susquehannah
and Mohawk routes for the Indian expedition;
advantages and disadvantages; strength, sup
plies, etc.; Schuyler s continuance with Army.
Draft. 4pp. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. In Ford, 7, 406. B. VIII, pt. 2, 133
1779 Allen, John. Albemarle [Virginia]. Account of provisions
APR. 19 in store a Albemarle. Tabular statement.
A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Bland to Washing
ton, 1779, Apr. 23. 1, 387J
1779 Continental Congress. [Philadelphia.] Resolve granting
APR. 19 leave to resign to Maj. Gen. [Philip John] Schuy
ler. Contemporary copy by John Lansing, jr.
1 p. Enclosed in Schuyler to Washington, 1779,
Apr. 27. 32, 84
1779 Greene, Nathanael. [Middlebrook.] To [George] Wash-
APR. 19 ington [Middlebrook]. Pressing need of wagon-
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ers; pay; expense and difficulty caused by Con
gress and Board of War s delay. L. S. 2 pp.
31, 356
1779 [Greene, Nathanael.] [Middlebrook.] Estimate of wag-
[APR. 19] oners and artillery drivers necessary. D. S.
2 pp. Enclosed in preceding entry. 31, 358
1779 Mitchell, John. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
APR. 19 [Middlebrook]. Minor personal matters; post
ponement of French Minister [Conrad Alexandre
Gerard de Rayneval] s visit to camp. A. L. S.
1 p. 31, 354
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
APR. 20 [Benedict] Arnold [Philadelphia]. His court-
martial ordered. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. In Sparks, 6, 518.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 161
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [George] Mea-
APR. 20 sam [Boston], Forwarding of certain articles of
clothing. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 2, 165
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Col. Jeremiah
APR. 20 Wadsworth or Koyal Flint [Hartford]. Increase
necessary in size of magazines forming on the
Susquehannah; returns. Draft. 2pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 2, 163
1779 Flint, Koyal. Raritan [New Jersey]. To [George] Wash-
APR. 20 ington [Middlebrook]. Prospects of meat and
flour supply; action of New York in acquiring
grain for public use; efforts to obtain a just view
of the resources; supply from the Southern dis
trict. A. L. S. 2 pp. 31, 361
1779 Greene, Nathanael. New York. To [George Washington,
APR. 20 Middlebrook]. [Lt.] Col. William Bond s recom
mendations for promoting certain officers of his
regiment; Greene s approval. Recent copy. 1 p.
31, 264
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
APR. 20 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Acknowl
edging orders; enclosing letters to be forwarded.
A. L. S. 1 p. W
1779 Measam, George. Boston. To [George] Washington [Mid-
APR. 20 dlebrook]. Arrival of blankets at Newbury; dif
ficulties in forwarding them to Springfield; seiz-
COBRESPONDENCE OF GEOEGE WASHINGTON 983
lire of blankets by the Navy Board; clothing for
Hazen s regiment; delay in transporting cloth
ing; teaming charges; shirts. A. L. S. 3 pp.
31, 365
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Daniel]
APR. 21 Brodhead [Fort Pitt]. Relinquishing idea of his
cooperation with the expedition against the Six
Nations; forming of magazines, obtaining in
telligence; idea of expedition against Detroit.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton and Washington. B. VIII, pt. 2, 167
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. Middlebrook. To [Col. Charles]
APR. 21 Stewart [Philadelphia]. Returns of provisions in
store, issues, etc. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of James McHenry and Washington.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 169
1779 Cone, Joseph. Minisink [New York]. Account of stores on
APR. 21 hand at Minisink. A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in
Malcom to Washington, 1779, Apr. 25. 32, 11
1779 Greene, Nathanael. Trenton. To [George] Washington
APR. 21 [Middlebrook]. The Minister of France [Conrad
Alexandre Gerard de Rayneval] s visit to camp;
failure of the Indian Expedition [against the Six
Nations] unless cash is provided; need of horses;
matter will be laid before Congress; Greene s
disagreeable position. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered
Apr. 22 W
1779 Eeed, Joseph. Philadelphia. To [Brig. Gen. Edward
APR. 21 Hand, Lancaster, Pennsylvania]. Position of
Hand s troops; Reed s understanding of Wash
ington s ideas; protection necessary in Nor
thumberland county. Contemporary copy . 3pp.
Enclosed in Hand to Washington, 1779, Apr. 26.
32, 34
1779 Tallmadge, Benjamin. Fairfield [Connecticut]. To
APR. 21 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Meeting
with [Samuel] C[ulper] ; indications of approach
ing evacuation of Rhode Island; prospects of
peace; troops on Long Island; C[ulper] s ex
penses ; efforts to establish a shorter route for the
correspondence; the invisible ink; value of C[ul-
per] s information; robberies on Long Island;
channel for letters. A. L. S. 4 pp. 31, 370
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1779 Schaick, G[oose] V[an]. [Fort Schuyler, New York]. Re-
APR. 21 turn of prisoners taken and Indians killed at
Onondaga. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Schuyler to
Washington, 1779, May 12. 32, 270
A contemporary copy, 32, 85, was enclosed In Schuyler to Washington,
1779, Apr. 27.
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Na-
APR. 22 thanael] Greene [Middlebrook]. Delay in prepa
rations for the Indian campaign; application to
Congress for money. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 173
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
APR. 22 [William] Heath [Boston]. Case of Maj. [David]
Lyman; desires list of Convention officers.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 171
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
APR. 22 [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Importance of intelligence of British embarka
tions; readiness to march. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 175
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. Proclamation: EX-
APR. 22 tension of time wherein deserters by rejoining the
Army may obtain pardon. Draft. Ip. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 177
1779 Duportail, [Louis Le Begue]. Philadelphia. To [George]
APR. 22 Washington [Middlebrook]. Proposing Maj.
[Jean Bernard de] Murnand for the Susquehan-
nah expedition. A. L. S. 1 p. 31, 379
1779 Greene, Nathanael. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
APR. 22 ton [Middlebrook]. Intended visit of the Minister
of France [Conrad Alexandre Gerard de Rayne-
val] to camp; rumor of peace overtures from
Great Britain; Greene s request for a hearing;
need of money to procure horses ; action of Con
gress toward the Quartermaster Department;
intention of resigning; [Maj.] Gen. [Benjamin]
Lincoln s leg and request for command in the
South. A. L. S. 3 pp. 31, 377
1779 Heath, W[illiam]. Boston. To [George] Washington
APR. 22 [Middlebrook]. Readiness to join the Army;
safe arrival of prizes with cargoes of provisions.
A. L. S. 1 p. 31, 375
COERESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 985
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
APR. 22 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Embarka
tion at New York ; surprise effected by Cornelius
Hatfield and his gang. A. L. S. 2 pp. 31, 380
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
APR. 22 [George] Washington, Middlebrook. Commotion
among the enemy at Newark and Staten Island;
embarkation and other preparations; attempted
surprise by the enemy. A. L. S. 2 pp. 31, 382
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Alex-
APR. 23 ander] McDougall [Peekskill]. Embarkation of
British at New York. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 181
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
APR. 23 [Israel] Putnam, Redding, [Connecticut]. Move
ment among the British; orders for protection
of the Highlands; readiness of his division to
march. Auto, draft signed. 2 pp.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 179
1779 Angell, Israel. Warren [Rhode Island]. To [George
APR. 23 Washington, Middlebrook]. Mutiny of his regi
ment; requests troops to suppress it. A. L. S.
1 p. W
1779 Anonymous. [New York?] To his father. British regi-
APR. 23 ments under marching orders; gunboats build
ing. A. L. 2 pp. Enclosed in Maxwell to
Washington, 1779, Apr. 24. 31, 419
1779 Bland, Theodorick. Charlottes ville [Virginia]. To [George
APR. 23 Washington, Middlebrook]. Taking command
at Charlottesville ; declination of State authority
to superintend the post; refusal of certain staff
officers to serve and temporary appointments
necessary ; feeble state of the garrison ; measures
for calling out the militia; condition of the Con
vention troops; Maj. Gen. [William] Phillips
attitude; detailing of light-dragoons from Eland s
regiment at Winchester. A. L. S. 5 pp. An
swered June 29. 31, 385a
1779 Board of General Officers. Middlebrook. To [George]
APR. 23 Washington [Middlebrook]. Report on rank
dispute between Majors [Francis] Mentges, [John]
Murray and [Francis] Nichols also dispute be-
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tween Cols. [Walter] Stewart and [Thomas]
Craig. D. S: Baron de Kalb, W. Smallwood,
H. Knox, Wm. Woodford. W
1779 Hand, Edward. Esthertown [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
APR. 23 Washington [Middlebrook]. Need of ammuni
tion and flints; lack of commissary preparation
for the [Indian] expedition; poor quality of axes
and pack-saddles provided. A. L. S. 1 p.
31, 383
1779 McHenry, James. Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen. [William]
APR. 23 Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Acknowl
edges letters; removal of Dutch restrictions
on importation of military stores. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. B. VIII, pt. 2, 183
1779 Parsons, Samuel Hfolden]. Kedding [Connecticut]. To
APR. 23 [George Washington, Middlebrook]. Putting
troops in readiness to march; British prepara
tions on Long Island; intention to resign.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 31, 391
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Lt. Col. Morgan
APR. 24 Connor [Philadelphia]. His dispute of rank
with Lt. Col. [Adam] Hubley. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 185
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
APR. 24 [Nathanael] Greene [Philadelphia]. Journey of
the French Minister [Conrad Alexandre Gerard
de Rayneval] to camp; Greene s resignation from
Quartermaster General Department and com
mand in the South. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
In part in Ford, 8, 36, note. P. I, pt. 2, 359
1779 Elaine, Ephraim. Carlisle [Pennsylvania]. To [Brig. Gen.
APR. 24 Edward Hand, Lancaster, Pennsylvania]. Esti
mate of provisions wanted at Wyoming and
quantity purchased and to be delivered at Kelso
Ferry by May 15. A. L. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in
Hand to Washington, 1779, Apr. 26. 32, 36
1779 Cortlandt, Philip [Van]. Rochester [New York]. To
APR. 24 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Report on
various routes from Kingston to Unaquaga and
Tioga; party sent against the tories at Popaken.
A. L. S. 3 pp. 31, 407
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON
987
[1779]
[APR. 24]
1779
APR. 24
1779
APR. 24
1779
APR. 24
1779
APR. 24
1779
APR. 24
[Cortlandt, Philip Van.] [Rochester, New York]. Memo
randum of distances from Kingston to Unaquaga
and Tioga. A. D. 2 pp. Enclosed in preced
ing entry. 31, 409
Greene, Nathanael. Philadelphia. To [George Washing
ton, Middlebrook]. Attitude of Congress toward
the Quartermaster Department; demands on the
Treasury; negligence in preparations; action of
a committee of Congress on Washington s letter
respecting wagoners; poor state of the finance
business; disputes between Congress and Penn
sylvania; enlistment of wagoners; wagon and
pack horses; lack of lead and fear of failure of
the ammunition supply; refusal of Congress to
accept his resignation; intention of leaving the
service; Greene s honor; emoluments; condition
of affairs on Greene s taking office; economy ex
ercised; Col. [Charles] Pettit s methods. A. L. S.
8 pp. In Sparks, Letters to Washington, 2,271.
31, 403
Flint, Royal. Raritan [New Jersey]. To [George] Wash
ington [Middlebrook]. Transmitting intelligence ;
subsistence of troops on the Susquehannah expe
dition. A. L. S. 1 p. 31, 393
McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
[George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Need of
heavy cannon; action of the Massachusetts Coun
cil respecting cannon in that state; efforts to
obtain Poor s brigade; need of troops; appear
ance of an intended movement by the British.
L. S. 5 pp. 31, 399
Malcom, W[Uliam]. Minisink [New York]. To [George]
Washington, Middlebrook. Indian raid on the
settlement ; forwarding troops [to Easton, Penn
sylvania]; retention of a guard for stores; Capt.
[Samuel] Kearsley s company; wish to retire;
arrangement of officers. A. L. S. 3 pp.
31, 395
[Maxwell, William]. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
[George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Haver
sacks, canteens, etc.; bad quality of salt meat
sent him; forwarding intelligence; [Lt. Col.
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Abraham Van] Buskirk s marauders; Capt.
[Aaron] Ogden s rank and claims of lower officers.
A. L. 4 pp. 31, 417
1779 Pennsylvania, Council. Rejection of petition of Capt.
APR. 24 [Bartholomew] von Heer. Extract from the
Minutes. 1 p. Enclosed in von Heer to Wash
ington, 1781, May 25. 49, 280
1779 Schuyler, Ph[ilip John]. Albany. To [George] Washing-
APR. 24 ton [Middlebrook]. Reported intentions of
Cayugas to sue for peace ; progress of the Onon-
daga expedition ; foray of war party toward Stone
Arabia. L. S. 2 pp. 31, 420
1779 Scott, Charles. Alexandria [Virginia]. To [George] Wash-
APR. 24 ington [Middlebrook]. Neglect in recruiting and
clothing matters. A. L. S. 2 pp. 31, 415
1779 Schaick, G[oose] V[an]. Fort Schuyler [New York]. To
APR- 24 Maj. Gen. [Philip John] Schuyler [Albany]. Com
position of his force and success of the expedition
[against Onondaga]. L. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in
Schuyler to Washington, 1779, May 12. 32, 271
A contemporary copy, 32, 79, enclosed In Schuyler to Washington
1779, Apr. 27.
1779 Schaick, G[oose] V[an]. Fort Schuyler [New York] AC-
APR. 24 count of the Onondaga expedition: March and
destruction of the Indian settlement. D. S.
4 pp. Enclosed in Schuyler to Washington,
1779, May 12. 32, 272
A contemporary copy, 32, 81, was enclosed In Schuyler to Washington,
1779, Apr. 27.
1779 Anonymous. New York. To [Maj. Benjamin Tallmadge?
APR. 25 Fairfield, Connecticut]. British expedition sup
posed for Amboy; Gov. [William] Franklin in
command of the new levies; Cornelius Hatfield s
threat to hang those who have sworn allegiance
to both King and Congress; reenforcements ex
pected from England. A. L. 2 pp. 32, 56
1779 Gates, Horatio. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
APR. 25 Washington [Middlebrook]. Disappointment in
number of men that will be raised by Massachu
setts, Rhode Island or Connecticut; requests di
rections as to disposition of his forces ; ideas rel
ative to the [Indian] expedition. A. L. S. 3 pp.
31, 29
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 989
1779 Hallet, J[onah]. WaUkill [New York]. To Col. [William]
APR. 25 Malcom [Easton, Pennsylvania]. Resignation.
A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Spencer to Washing
ton, 1779, May 3. 32, 151
1779 Kearsley, Samuel. Minisink [New York]. To [George
ApR - 25 Washington, Middlebrook]. Resignation. L. S.
2 pp. 32, 5
1779 McHenry, James. Middlebrook. To Royal Flint [Raritari,
ApR - 25 New Jersey]. Spoiling of salted beef. Auto.
draft signed. 2 pp. B. VIII, pt. 2, 187
1779 Malcom, Wfilliam]. [En route to Easton, Pennsylvania].
ApR - 25 To [George] Washington, Middlebrook. Ar
rangement of his officers ; petition of the men to
be drafted into their respective state regiments.
A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 9
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. Redding [Connecticut]. To
ApR - 25 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Actions of
British in vicinity of King s Bridge; concentrat
ing troops of Parsons command; removal of
stores to Fishkill; strength of Poor s brigade;
need of arms and accoutrements; court-martial
proceedings submitted for approval; annexation
of Webb s regiment to Parsons brigade. A. L. S.
3 pp. 32, 21
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Ben-
ApR - 26 edict] Arnold [Philadelphia]. Postponement of
his court-martial. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. B. VIII, pt. 2, 189
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen. [Wil-
ApR - 26 Ham] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey],
Complaint of salted provision; dispute of rank.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 191
1779 Greene, William. Providence [Rhode Island]. To Maj.
ApR - 26 Gen. [Nathanael] Greene [Middlebrook]. Re
quests Greene s influence to have Glover s bri
gade retained in the State. A. L. S. 1 p. En
closed in Greene to Washington, 1779, May 6.
32, 174
1779 Hand, Edward. Estherton [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
APR - 26 Washington [Middlebrook]. Prospect of obtain
ing provision supplies on the Susquehannah ex
pedition; Gov. [Prest. Joseph] Reed s misunder
standing; John Buchanan s knowledge. L. S.
2 pp. 32, 31
990
1779 Bayley, Jacob. Charlestown [New Hampshire]. To
APR. 26 George Washington, Middlebrook. Efforts to
obtain intelligence from Canada; lack of flour;
need of money to stock the magazine at Coos;
money advanced by Col. [Moses] Hazen; flour
supply; management of the stores. A. L. S.
2 pp. 32, 51
1779 Bradford, John. Boston. To [George] Washington [Mid-
APR. 26 dlebrook]. Presenting Washington with cap
tured wine. A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 49
1779 Flint, Royal. [Raritan, New Jersey]. To [George Wash-
APR. 26 ington, Middlebrook]. Col. [Ephraim] Elaine
preparing provision magazines on the Susque-
hannah. A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 26
1779 Ford, Benjamin. Tinton Falls [New Jersey]. To [George]
APR. 26 Washington, Middlebrook. Attempt of British
to cut off his party; destruction at Tinton Falls;
large force at Middletown. A. L. S. 5 pp. 32, 46
1779 Glover, John. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
APR. 26 Washington, Middlebrook. Glover s furlough;
marching orders to his brigade. L. S. 2 pp.
32, 27
1779 Greene, Nathanael. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
APR. 26 ton [Middlebrook]. French minister [Conrad Al-
exandre G6rard de Rayneval] s visit to camp;
intended resignation; Congress; peace over
tures and the fisheries; Gov. [Joseph] Reed s
prejudice against [Maj.] Gen. John Sullivan;
command for Greene in the South; reported cap
ture of British ships; South Carolina s feeling
against Congress. A. L. S. 4 pp. In Sparks,
Letters to Washington, 2, 279. 32, 40
1779 Hand, Edward. Estherton [Pennsylvania]. To Gov.
APR. 26 [Prest.] Joseph Reed [Philadelphia]. Reed s
misapprehension of Hand s letter; protection of
the Pennsylvania frontier; posts at Wyoming
and Muncy. Contemporary copy. 2 pp. En
closed in Hand to Washington, 1779, Apr. 26.
32,38
1779 Hazen, Moses. Charlestown [New Hampshire], To
APR. 26 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. March of
the regiment from Redding [Connecticut] ; provi
sion supplies at Coos; prospect of a large crop;
obtaining supplies from Albany; forage; con-
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 991
cealment of his purpose; prospect for raising
men; number of troops needed; general ideas
concerning success of an expedition into Canada.
A. L. S. 4 pp. 32, 25
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
APR. 26 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Forward
ing court-martial proceedings; intelligence from
Boston; rumor of intended British advance into
Jersey. A. L. S. 2 pp. 32, 53
[1779] [Maxwell, William.] Memorandum of captures made by
[APR. 26] Continental ships of war, Ranger, Warren and
Queen of France. 1 p. Enclosed in preceding
entry. 32, 55
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Philip John]
APR. 27 Schuyler [Albany]. Importance of his communi
cation; route via Fishkill Creek to Oswegatchie;
importance of this road and necessity of further
knowledge. Auto, draft signed. 2 pp.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 193
1779 Greene, Nathanael. Trenton [New Jersey]. To [George
APR. 27 Washington, Middlebrook]. Visit of the French
Minister [Conrad Alexandre Gerard de Rayneval]
to camp ; news of skirmishes [in South Carolina] ;
tune of French Minister s arrival. A. L. S.
2 pp. 32, 62
1779 Hamilton, Alexander. [Middlebrook.] To [Brig. Gen.
APR. 27 William Smallwood, Middlebrook]. Transmit
ting order of maneuvers to be performed before
the French Minister [Conrad Alexandre Gerard
de Rayneval]; practice of same. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. B. VIII, pt. 2, 199
1779 Howe, Robert. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
APR. 27 [Middlebrook]. Arrival in Philadelphia. L. S.
1 p. 32, 58
1779 McHenry, [James.] [Middlebrook.] To [John] Laurance
APR. 27 [Middlebrook]. His substitute; leave of absence.
Auto, draft in 3d person. B. VIII, pt. 2, 203
1779 Mclntosh, Lachlan. [Middlebrook.] To [George] Wash-
APR. 27 ington [Middlebrook]. Position of frontier posts;
raising of ranging companies in Ohio and Monon-
gahela counties; concentration of troops and
stores; failure of his march against the Indians
from lack of provision supplies; reasons govern
ing the erection of a fort on the Muskingum ; be-
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lief as to proper scheme to subdue the Indians;
water carriage above the Wabash; cooperation
of troops on the Ohio against the Senecas.
A. L. S. 4 pp. In Sparks, Letters to Wash
ington, 2, 284. 32, 66
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
APR. 27 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Flat boats
sent down to Sandy Hook by the British.
A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 76
1779 Meade, K[ichard] K[idder]. Middlebrook. To [Lt. Col.
APR. 27 Benjamin Ford, near Trenton Falls, New Jer
sey]. His report; opposition to British. Auto,
draft signed. 1 p. B. VII, pt. 2, 201
1779 Meibom, Justus Christoph de. Bethlehem [Pennsylvania].
APR. 27 To [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Request
for passport for [Hessian] officer to go to New
York to obtain money. L. S. 2 pp. Answered
May 15. 32, 60
1779 Morehead, Samuel. Fort Hand [Pennsylvania]. To Col.
APR. 27 [Daniel] Brodhead [Fort Pitt]. Unsuccessful
attack on the fort by Indians. A. L. S. 1 p.
Enclosed in Brodhead to Washington, 1779,
May 6. 32, 179
1779 Schuyler, Ph[ilip John]. Albany [New York]. To [George]
APR. 27 Washington [Middlebrook]. Success of Col.
[Goose] Van Schaick s expedition against Onon-
daga; [Brig.] Gen. [James] Clinton s march and
the erection of a fort at Sacandoga. L. S. 2 pp.
Answered May 10. 32, 72
A second L. S. 32, 77.
1779 [Steuben, Baron] [Middlebrook.] Manoeuvers to be per-
APR. 27 formed in the presence of the French Minister
[Conrad Alexandre Gerard de Rayneval]. A. D.
2 pp. In French. Enclosed in Hamilton to
SmaUwood, 1779, Apr. 27. B. VIII, pt. 2, 195
1779 Stewart, Charles. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
APR. 27 [Middlebrook]. Returns of stores in the different
departments; issues at camp; detection of irreg
ularities; provision returns of issues to staff em
ployees; necessity of returns from the Commis
sary of Purchases in order to ascertain a complete
state of the public stores. L. S. 3 pp. 32, 70
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. Ben-
APR. 28 edict Arnold, Philadelphia]. Reasons for post-
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 993
poning his trial. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. In Sparks, 6, 519.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 207
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Alex-
APR. 28 ander] McDougall [Peekskill]. Cannon from
Massachusetts; reenforcement for the High
lands; embarkation of British at New York;
enemy in Jersey. Draft. 4 pp. In handwrit
ing of James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 209
1779 W[ashingto]n, Gfeorge.] Middlebrook. To [Brig. Gen.
APR. 28 William Maxwell, Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Execution of one court-martial sentence and re
mission of another; permission of a citizen to
hold an interview on the lines. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 213
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. Israel
APR. 28 Putnam, Redding, Connecticut]. Reenforcement
ordered [to Peekskill]; incursion of enemy into
Jersey and movement at New York. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 205
1779 Elaine, Ephraim. Carlisle [Pennsylvania]. A return of
ApR - 28 provisions upon the Susquehannah and in York
and other counties. Tabular statement. 2 pp.
Contemporary copy attested by Royal Flint.
Enclosed in Flint to Washington, 1779, May 5.
32, 164
1779 Clare, Thomas. George Creek, Monongahela County
APR. 28 [Pennsylvania]. To [Capt.] Joseph Skelton [Pitts-
burg]. Expected attempt of militia to prevent
provisions being sent to Fort Pitt ; Indian activ
ity. Contemporary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in
Brodhead to Washington, 1779, June 5. 33, 173
1779 Cortlandt, Philip [Van]. Rochester [New York]. To
APR - 28 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Start upon
an expedition against the Indians on the Dela
ware; Washington s orders and Cortlandt s re
sulting movements; protection of the frontier.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 32, 91
1779 Hackenwelder, John. Cooshocking [On the Muskingum].
APR - 28 To Col. [Daniel] Brodhead [Pittsburg]. Reported
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capture of fort on the Miami by Americans; ac
count of the happening; need of cannon at Fort
Laurens; rumored intention of slaughter of the
Delawares; Indian movements.
May 4. Lack of confidence in the Wyandots;
tribes in plot to destroy the Delawares; burning
of Brodhead s last speech by the Shawanoes.
Contemporary copy. 3 pp. Enclosed in Brod-
head to Washington, 1779, May 4. 32, 312
1779 Laurance, John. [Middlebrook.] To Lt. Col. [Alexander]
APR. 28 Hamilton [Middlebrook]. Enforced absence
from camp. A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 86
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
APR. 28 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. British for
age to East Chester; enemy s plan of campaign;
fortification to be erected at Laurel Hill; embar
kation at New York. L. S. 3 pp. 32, 89
1779 Scott, Charles. Fredericksburg [Virginia]. To [George]
APR. 28 Washington [Middlebrook]. Forwarding re
cruits to camp; want of clothing; delay in re
cruiting caused by recall of officers. A. L. S.
2 pp. 32, 93
1779 Kussell, Nathaniel & Co. Charleston [South Carolina].
APR. 28 To Clark & Nightingale [Providence, Rhode Is
land]. Removal of embargo; price of rice; de
preciation of money. Contemporary copy. 1 p.
Enclosed in Gates to Washington, 1779, May 25.
33, 43
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Capt. [Samuel]
APR. 29 Kearsley [Minisink, New York]. His resignation.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 223
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. William
APR. 29 Malcom [Easton, Pennsylvania]. His retirement;
dangerous spirit of dissatisfaction among the
troops. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 2, 217
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Col. [Oliver]
APR. 29 Spencer [Minisink, New York.] His command
and existence of spirit of dissatisfaction among
the troops; stores at Easton. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 219
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 995
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
APR. 29 [John] Sullivan [Millstone, New Jersey], Prepa
rations for the Indian expedition. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 215
1779 Clinton, James. Albany. To [George] Washington [Mid-
APR. 29 dlebrook]. Erection of a block-house near Johns
town; arrangement of the New York Line;
preparation for the [Indian] expedition; success
of the Onondaga expedition. L. S. 3 pp. An
swered May 9. 32, 101
1779 Culper, Samuel. [New York.] To [George] Washington
APR. 29 [Middlebrook]. Arrival of packet from England;
spirits of the British; expected reenforcement;
embarkation at New York. A. L. S. 3 pp.
32, 103
1779 Schuyler, Ph[ilip John]. Albany. To [George] Washing-
APR. 29 ton [Middlebrook]. Employment of [Brig.] Gen.
[James] Clinton s brigade on left flank of Indian
country and junction of forces at Tioga; opinion
respecting same and reasons on which it is based.
L. S. 7 pp. Answered May 10. 32, 97
1779 Smith, William Stephens]. [Middlebrook]. To [George]
APR. 29 Washington [Middlebrook]. His situation and re
quest to be transferred from Col. [Henry] Jack
son s regiment. A. L. S. 2 pp. 32, 105
1779 Sullivan, John. Millstone [New Jersey]. To [George]
APR. 29 Washington [Middlebrook]. Preparation to start
[on the Indian expedition]. A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 96
1779 Morgan, George. Philadelphia. To [Royal Flint, Raritan
APR. 29 New Jersey]. Inability to obtain cash necessary
to obtain provisions; hope to lay in necessary
supplies at Pittsburg. Contemporary extract by
Flint. Enclosed in Flint to Washington, 1779,
May 10. 32, 242
1779 Vernon, Frederick. Fort Laurens [On the Tuscarawas.]
APR. 29 To Col. Daniel Brodhead [Fort Pitt, Pennsylva
nia]. State of supplies and need of provisions
and shoes; accounts of small parties of Indians;
reported capture of a small fort at Chupeeking
[Ohio ?] by Virginians ; erection of a new fort at
Detroit. Contemporary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed
in Brodhead to Washington, 1779, May 6.
32, 180
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1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen. [Ed-
Am. 30 ward] Hand [Estherton, Pennsylvania]. Supplies
for the Indian expedition; pack-saddles; com
mand of the expedition, etc. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 229
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
APR. 30 [Samuel Holden] Parsons [Redding, Connecticut].
Deficiencies in arms and accoutrements; con
tinuance of Webb s regiment at Rhode Island;
court-martial matters. Draft. 3 pp. In hand
writing of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 225
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To Maj. [Benja-
APR. 30 min] Tallmadge [Fairfield, Connecticut]. Secret
service matters and agent [Samuel] C[ulper].
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry
and Washington. B. VIII, pt. 2, 233
1779 Armand[-Tuffin,] Chfarles]. Return of clothing wanted,
APR. 30 exclusive of that for the recruits. Tabular state
ment. D. S. 1 p. W
1779 Armand[-Tuffin,] Chfarles]. Return of necessaries want-
APR. 30 ing. Tabular statements. D. S. 1 p. W
[1779] Armand[-Tuffin,] Ch[arles]. Return of recruits enlisted in
[APR. 30] Armand s corps. Tabular list of names. D. S.
3 pp. W
1779 Flint, Royal. Raritan [New Jersey]. To [George] Wash-
APR. 30 ington [Middlebrook]. Adequate supply of flour;
supply for the Susquehannah expedition. A. L. S.
2 pp. 32, 107
1779 [Gates, Horatio.] Providence [Rhode Island]. To [Maj.
APR. 30 Gen, William Heath, Boston]. Pressing need of
flour; mutiny of troops. Contemporary extract.
1 p. Enclosed in Heath to Washington, 1779,
May 8. 32, 234
1779 Hand, Edward. Estherton [Pennsylvania]. To Col.
APR. 30 C[ornelius] Cox [Estherton ?] Orders to forward
stores to Sunbury. Contemporary copy. 1 p.
Enclosed in Sullivan to Washington, 1779, May
23. 15, 290
1779 Hull, Willi am . Phillipsburg [New York]. To Maj. Gen.
APR. 30 [Alexander] McDougall [Peekskill, New York],
Embarkation of seven British regiments [at New
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 997
York]. Contemporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed
in McDougall to Washington, 1779, May 1.
32, 124
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
APR. 30 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Request
for the retention of masons; supplement to the
Articles of War; wretched condition of pouches
and cartridge boxes. L. S. 2 pp. 32, 109
1779 Spencer, Oliver. Easton [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
APR. 30 Washington [Middlebrook]. Movement of stores;
objection of men of Malcom s regiment to serving
under Spencer. A. L. S. 2 pp. 32, 115
1779 Spencer, Oliver. Easton [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
APR. 30 Washington, Middlebrook. Repair of road to
Wyoming; clothing needed. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Answered, May 7. 32, 116
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
APR. [Israel] Putnam, Redding [Connecticut]. Small
numbers of Poor s brigade; orders for all to join
their regiments. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 137
[1779] Brown, John. [Providence?, Rhode Island.] Memoran-
[APR.] dumof cables and cannon that can be furnished.
A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in McDougall to Wash
ington, 1779, Apr. 24. 31, 401a
[1779] Davies, William and Robert Hanson Harrison. [Middle-
[APR.] brook] To [George Washington, Middlebrook].
Report of conference with British Commissioners
to arrange a general exchange ; previous negotia
tions; defective powers of British Commissioners;
liquidation of Convention troops expenses; [Lt.]
Gen. [John] Burgoyne s exchange status; defini
tive proposals of British; tariff; correspondence
of Apr. 22 between Davies and Harrison and
West Hyde and John [Lewis] Andre". Contem
porary copy by Caleb Gibbs. 32 pp.
C. C. 28, 1
[1779] Mercer, John F[rancis]. [Philadelphia.] To George Wash-
[APR.] ington [Middlebrook]. Resignation. A. L. S.
1 p. Answered Apr. 15. 115, 76
[1779] Prisoners, American. General state of. Tabular state-
[APR.] ment signed by Joshua Loring. 2 pp. En
dorsed by Robert Hanson Harrison: "delivered
by the Enemy at Amboy April 1779" W
998 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
[1779] Spain. Court of Madrid. Exposition of motives relative
[APR.] to England ; the independence of the American
colonies. Contemporary extract. 3 pp. (In
French.) Enclosed in La Luzerne to Washing
ton, 1780, Jan. 23. 35, 155
Translation by Alexander Hamilton, 35, 166.
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
MAY 1 [Horatio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island].
His call for money; case of Maj. [Henry] Harnage,
etc. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 235
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Conrad Alex-
MAY l andre] Gerard [de Rayneval, Middlebrook]. Co
operative measures in event of Comte D Estaing s
return to the American coast; attempt against
New York [or Savannah]. Draft. 4 pp. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton. In Ford,
7,425. D. I, pt. 1, 127
Bntler, Richard. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
[Middlebrook]. Request for extension of his
leave of absence. A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 122
1779 Church, Thomas. Schoharie [New York]. Clothing return
MAY 1 of the 4th Pennsylvania regiment. A. D. S.
Tabular statement. 1 p. 32, 306
1779 Flower, Benjamin. Philadelphia. To George Washington
MAY l [Middlebrook]. His claim to rank in the artillery.
A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered in letter of May 14 to
the Board of War. 32, 139
Gates, Horatio. Providence [Rhode Island]. To Col.
[Jeremiah] Wadsworth [Hartford]. Mutinies for
want of bread; need of exertion on Wadsworth s
part. Contemporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in
Flint to Washington, 1779, May 10. 32, 245
[1779] [Harrison, Robert Hanson.] [Middlebrook.] Memoran-
[MAY l] dum of [Lt. Col. Benjamin] Flowers claim to
rank in the artillery. A. D. 1 p. 32, 141
1779 Lochrey, Archibald. Hanna s Town [Pennsylvania]. To
MAY l Col. [Daniel] Brodhead [Fort Pitt]. Recapture
of plunder from the savages ; repulse of Indians
from Fort Hand; account of damages done by
Indians. Contemporary copy. 2pp. Enclosed
in Brodhead to Washington, 1779, May 6.
32, 181
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 999
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
MAY 1 [George] Washington [Middlebrook], Lack of
supplies for men and horses on east side of the
Hudson; consumption of forage by unnecessary
horses; measures taken; docileness of troops;
hard labor performed ; collection of wheat; con
struction of bridge over the Croton River; sta
tions of his troops; applications of officers to
resign; British forage in Monmouth county; ef
forts to increase their New Levies. L. S. 6 pp.
32, 131
1779 Malcom, W[illiam]. Easton [Pennsylvania]. To [George
MAY 1 Washington, Middlebrook]. Appreciation of
Washington s acknowledgment of his services;
refusal of men of his regiment to serve under Col.
[Oliver] Spencer; Board of War s responsibility.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 32, 135
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
MAY l [George] Washington, Middlebrook. Execution
and pardon at Newark. A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 138
1779 Measam, George. Boston. To [George] Washington [Mid-
MAY l dlebrook]. Execution of orders; forwarding
shoes and clothing; transportation delay from
lack of money; shoes and hats from Portsmouth
[New Hampshire]. A. L. S. 2 pp. 32, 136
1779 Parr, James. Schoharie [New York]. Clothing return of
MAY l regiment. Tabular statement. D. S. 1 p.
32, 305
1779 Trumbull, Jonathan. Lebanon [Connecticut]. To Maj.
MAY l Gen. [Horatio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island].
The agreement to furnish men; failure of Mas
sachusetts and New Hampshire to furnish troops
for Rhode Island s defense; exposed state of
Connecticut. Contemporary extract by Gates.
2 pp. Enclosed in Gates to Washington, 1779,
May 25. 33, 45
Champion, Henry. Colchester [Connecticut.] To Col.
[Jeremiah] Wadsworth [Hartford]. Difficulty
and delay in obtaining money from Philadel
phia; the beef -supply and impossibility of ob
taining any without cash. Contemporary copy.
1 p. Enclosed in Flint to Washington, 1779,
May 10. 32, 244
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1779 [Hull, William.] [Phillipsburg, New York.] To[Maj.Gen.
MAY 2 Alexander McDougall, Peekskill, New York].
Embarkation preparations and unaccountable
manceuvers of enemy. Contemporary extract.
2 pp. Enclosed in McDougall to Washington,
1779, May 8. 32, 207
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. Kedding [Connecticut]. To
MAY 2 [George Washington, Middlebrook]. March of
Huntington s brigade to the Highlands; lack of
tents, camp utensils, arms, accoutrements, etc.;
. British fortifying at Laurel Hill; resignations.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 32, 146
1779 Wadsworth, Jeremiah. Hartford. To [Royal Flint, Rari-
MAY 2 tan, New Jersey], Salt beef needed at camp to
supply the deficiency of fresh; [Maj.] Gen.
[Horatio] Gates want of flour. Contemporary
extract. 1 p. Enclosed in Flint to Washing
ton, 1779, May 10. 32, 243
1779 White, Anthony W[alton]. Lancaster [Pennsylvania].
MAY 2 Certificate of settlement of Capt. George Gray s
accounts. A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Gray to
Meade, 1779, May 8. 32, 146
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Daniel]
MAY 3 Brodhead [Fort Pitt]. Cooperation with the In
dian expedition; clothing, etc.; State arrange
ments and captive officers; garrisons, etc. of Forts
Laurens and Mclntosh; establishment of posts at
Kittanning and Venango; friendship with the
Indians ; need of Inspectors and other officers in
the Western Department; batteaux and boats;
Col. [Goose] Van Schaick s Indian victory [at On-
ondoga]. Draft. 7pp. In handwriting of Rob
ert Hanson Harrison. B. VIII, pt. 2, 243
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Al-
MAY 3 exander] McDougall [Peekskill]. Troops ordered
to Easton [Pennsylvania] ; intelligence of British
embarkation at New York. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 237
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [William]
MAYS Malcom [Minisink, New York] Suppression of
the spirit abroad in his late corps. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton. In
Sparks, 6, 242. B. VIII, pt. 2, 241
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1001
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Oliver]
MAY 3 Spencer [Minisink, New York]. Mutinous
spirit of troops; compelling obedience; dissolu
tion of corps. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 2, 251
1779 Brodhead, Daniel. Fort Pitt [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
MAY 3 Washington [Middlebrook]. Feebleness of civil
authority; necessity of establishing martial-lav;
killing of a Delaware Indian ; purpose of murder
ing Delaware Chiefs on their way to Philadelphia;
migration of inhabitants down the Ohio ; seizure
of public stores by inhabitants of Monongahela;
building of boats; recruiting situation; need of
shoes. A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered May 21.
32, 153
1779 Mclntosh, Lachlan. [Middlebrook.] To [George] Wash-
MAY 3 ington [Middlebrook]. Reasons for holding post at
Fort Laurens; opinions of officers; difficulty in
transporting provisions; efforts of Col. [George]
Morgan and [Archibald] Steele to dissuade people
from plan of continuing occupation of Fort Lau
rens; efforts to obtain opinions from Col. [Daniel]
Brodhead and other officers; former s evasion.
A. L. S. 3 pp. 32, 155
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
MAY 3 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Embarka
tion at New York; fleet s falling down to Sandy
Hook ; return of all British troops from east end
of Long Island. A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 157
1779 Nixon, John. Colla Bargh, near Croton River [New York].
MAY 3 To George Washington, Middlebrook. Clothing
of officers of 4th and 5th Massachusetts regi
ments. L. S. 1 p. Answered May 13. 32, 158
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. Redding [Connecticut]. To
MAY 3 [George Washington, Middlebrook]. Explaining
reasons for marching Huntington s brigade to the
Highlands. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered May 10.
32, 147
1779 Spencer, O[liver], Easton [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
MAYS Washington [Middlebrook]. Mutiny among men,
formerly of Malcom s regiment; responsibility
therefor; determination to subdue the mutin
ous spirit; selection of paymaster and adjutant.
A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered May 7. 32, 149
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1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
MAY 4 [John] Glover [Providence, Rhode Island]. For
mer orders; inability to protect all parts of the
country. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 261
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. Instructions to
MAY 4 Maj. Gen. [Nathanael] Greene [Philadelphia].
Preparations for the Western expedition and
general movement of main Army. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 255
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
MAY 4 [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Intelligence of British embarkation at New
York; orders for troops to be prepared to march.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James Mc
Henry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 257
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To Major [Jean
MAY 4 Bernard de] Murnand [Philadelphia ?] Orders
to repair to Wyoming to proceed on the Western
expedition. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 2, 263
Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
[Henry] Knox [Pluckamin, New Jersey]. Supply
of deficiencies of arms and accoutrements.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James Mc
Henry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 259
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. Instructions [to
MAY 4 Maj. Gen. John Sullivan, Millstone, New Jersey].
Supplies for the Western expedition; road from
Easton to Wyoming; general directions for pre
paring for the expedition against the Indians.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 2, 253
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. Instructions to
MAY 4 [Col.] Jeremiah Wadsworth [Hartford]. Requi
sitions of Maj. Gen. [John] Sullivan to be honored
for the supplies for the Western expedition.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 2, 265
1779 Brodhead, Daniel. Pittsburg [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
MAY 4 Washington [Middlebrook]. Escort for provi
sions sending to Fort Laurens; speech of Dela
ware chief and Wyandot Half-King at Cooshock-
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1003
ing; Col. [Moses] Rawlings whereabouts; efforts
to obtain information of Indians up the Alle-
ghany; reported delay of salt provisions at Bed
ford from want of forage for teams. Recent
copy. 2 pp. Answered June 23. 32, 311
1779 Hackenwelder, John to Brodhead. See : id,em 1779, Apr. 28
MAY 4
1779 Hinquapooshees. (The Big Cat.) Cooshocking [On the
MAY 4 Muskingum]. Speech to Machingwe Geeshooch
(Col. [Daniel] Brodhead) . English at the Wyan-
dot town preparing to attack Fort Laurens;
capture of the fort at Chubhicking by the Vir
ginians; delay in answering Brodhead s speech.
A. D. of John Hackenwelder. 1 p. Enclosed
in Brodhead to Washington, 1779, May 4.
32, 315
Hubbard, N[ehemiah]. Hartford [Connecticut]. To [Brig.]
Gen. [Samuel Holden] Parsons [Redding, Con
necticut]. Lack of money, and things necessaiy
to be done. A. L. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in Par
sons to Washington, 1779, May 6. 32, 192
1779 [Half -King, Wyandot.] Sandusky [New York]. Speech in
MAY 4 answer to Col. [Daniel] Brodhead. Forwarding
his letter to the chiefs in Canada. A. D. of John
Hackenwelder. 1 p. Enclosed in Brodhead to
Washington, 1779, May 4. 32, 314
1779 Waterman, Asa. Providence [Rhode Island]. To Maj.
MAY 4 Gen. [Horatio] Gates, Providence. Payment
for ration deficiencies. A. L. S. 1 p. En
closed in Gates to Washington, 1779, May 7.
32, 199
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge], Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
MAY 5 [Jacob] Bayley [Newbury, New Hampshire].
Intelligence from Canada. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 277
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Moses]
MAY 5 Hazen [Coos, New Hampshire]. Economy and
perplexing the enemy; expenditure of provisions;
inquiries in Canada. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 279
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook To Brig. Gen.
MAY 5 [Charles] Scott [Williamsburg, Virginia]. Levies
to reenforce the Southern Army; need of same;
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officers, etc. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison and Alexander Hamil
ton. B. VIII, pt. 2, 271
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Philip John
MAY 5 Schuyler, Albany]. Disposition of the Cayugas
toward peace; removal of troops from Conajo-
harie; guard at Saratoga, etc. Draft. In hand
writing of James McHeniy. B. VIII, pt. 2, 267
1779 Arnold, B[enedict]. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
MAY 5 ton [Middlebrook]. Postponement of Arnold s
trial; pretense of the President [Joseph Reed]
and [Pennsylvania] council; witnesses; malicious
intent; desire for justice; entreaty for an imme
diate trial. A. L. S. 4 pp. In Sparks, Letters
to Washington, 2, 290. 23, 141
1779 Flint, Royal. Raritan [New Jersey]. To [George] Wash-
MAYS ington [Middlebrook]. Provisions collecting at
Harris Ferry and Middletown; Col. [Ephraim]
Elaine s intended visit to camp. A. L. S. 1 p.
32, 163
1779 Ford, Benjamin. Shrewsbury [New Jersey]. To [George
MAY 5 Washington, Middlebrook]. Reported sailing of
British fleet from New York; American loss on
April 26 [skirmish at Middletown, New Jersey].
Recent copy. 2 pp. 32, 161
[1779] [Gerard de Rayneval, Conrad Alexandre.] [Philadelphia.]
[MAY 5?] To [George Washington, Middlebrook]. His re
ception at camp. Translation by Alexander
Hamilton. 1 p. 32, 169
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
MAY 5 [George Washington, Middlebrook]. Orders to
1st [New Jersey] regiment; lack of portman
teaux for officers and tents; British embarkation
at New York; transports at [Sandy] Hook.
A. L. S. 1 p. Answered May 6. 32, 166
[1779] Woodford, William. Middlebrook. List of officers for the
[MAY 5] three battalions of recruits in Virginia. A. D. S.
1 p. Enclosed in Washington to Scott, 1779,
May 5. B. VIII, pt. 2, 275
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen.
MAY 6 Horatio Gates, Providence, Rhode Island]. Case
of Capt. [Ezra] Lunt. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 283
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1005
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Mddlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
MAY 6 [Nathanael] Greene [Philadelphia]. First Jersey
regiment under marching orders ; need of wagons.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHemy.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 285
1779 Washington, George. Mddlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Alex-
MAY 6 ander] McDougall [Peekskill]. Payment of troops
ordered to Easton; issue of overalls. Draft
signed. 2 pp. In handwriting of James Mc-
Henry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 287
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge.] Mddlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
MAY 6 [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Pay matters; questions and answers for a spy;
Col. [Goose] Van Schaick s destruction of Onan-
daga. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James
McHenry. Extract in Ford, 7, 442.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 289
[1779] [Washington, George.] [Mddlebrook.] Fictitious ques-
[MAY 6] tions and answers respecting the American Army
for the use of a spy. Draft. 5 pp. Answers in
handwriting of James McHenry. Enclosed in
preceding entry. In Ford 7, 443.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 291
1779 Brodhead, Daniel. Fort Pitt [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
MAY 6 Washington [Middlebrook]. Abandonment of
Fort Laurens; difficulty in keeping it supplied
with provisions ; proposing an expedition against
the Mingoes, Muncys and Shawanoes arid Detroit ;
strength of the Wyandots; constant scouting of
troops; need of shoes. A. L. S. 4pp. 32,177
1779 Burrowes, John. Mddletown Point [New Jersey]. To
MAY 6 [William Alexander, Lord Stirling, Lebanon Val
ley, New Jersey]. Sailing of a British fleet from
New York. A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 175
1779 Conway, John. Crow s Ferry, Near Amboy [New Jersey].
MAY 6 To [Lt.] Col. [Tench] Tilghman [Mddlebrook].
Sailing of a British fleet from [Sandy] Hook; its
destination. A. L. S. 2 pp. 32, 176
1779 Deane, James. Oneida [New York]. To Maj. Gen. [Philip
MAY 6 John] Schuyler [Saratoga, New York]. Consul
tation with the Grasshopper as to [Indians] to be
recommended for commissions ; Cayuga proposal
for exchange of prisoners. Contemporary copy.
1 p. Enclosed in Schuyler to Washington, 1779,
May 21. 32,378
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Greene, Nathanael. [Middlebrook.] To [George] Wash
ington [Middlebrook]. Request of Gov. [William]
Greene for continuance of Glover s brigade in
Rhode Island. A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 172
1779 Knox, H[enry]. [Pluckamin, New Jersey.] To [George]
MAY 6 Washington [Middlebrook]. Desertion of eight
soldiers; their capture; discovery of aids and
abettors; example necessary. A. L. S. 3 pp.
32, 184
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
MAY 6 [George] Washington, Middlebrook. Remon
strance of officers of the 1st New Jersey regiment
to the State Legislature; their threat of resigna
tion. A. L. S. 2 pp. 32, 186
A copy of the Remonstrance, dated May 17, 1779, Is In C. C. 152, 7, 325.
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
MAY 6 [George] Washington, Middlebrook. Difficulty
in obtaining tents; intended movement of Max
well s brigade. A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 188
1779 Measam, George. Boston. To [George] Washington
MAY 6 [Middlebrook]. Delay in transporting clothing
for want of money. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered
May 13. 32, 182
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. Redding [Connecticut]. To
MAY 6 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Quarter
master s responsibility in delaying march of Par
sons brigade; removal of British from east end
of Long Island; the fortification at Laurel Hill.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 32, 190
Rogers, Nicholas. Baltimore. To [George Washington,
Middlebrook]. Portrait of Mrs. [Martha] Wash
ington. A. L. S. 3 pp. 32, 170
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
MAY 7 [Benedict] Arnold [Philadelphia]. Date fixed for
his trial. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 2, 297
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. Ben-
MAY 7 j amin Lincoln, Charleston, ? South Carolina]. In
troducing Col. [Richard] Parker; the Virginia
brigade. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
P. I, pt. 2, 371
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig. Gen.
MAY 7 William Maxwell, Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1007
Remonstrance of the Jersey officers to their legis
lature; its impropriety, danger, etc. Draft. 3
pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
In Ford, 7, 445. B. VIII, pt. 2, 299
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. Instructions to Col.
MAY 7 Richard Parker [Middlebrook]. Collecting and
forwarding the Virginia levies. Draft. 3 pp.
In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 307
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Col. [Oliver]
MAY 7 Spencer [Minisink, New York]. Instructions for
repairing road to Wyoming; paymaster and other
matters; Col. [Goose] Van Schaick s success [at
Onondaga]. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 303
1779 Gates, Horatio. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
MAY? Washington [Middlebrook]. Lack of bread and
money; mutiny of troops; pressing need of
money ; demand of Commissary [Asa] Waterman.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered May 21. 32, 197
1779 Greene, Christopher. East Greenwich [Rhode Island].
MAY 7 To [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Ar
rangement of his regiment; request for Capt.
[Thomas] Arnold. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered
July 30. 32, 203
1779 Heer, Bartholomew von. Mill Stone [New Jersey]. To
MAY 7 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Receipt of
articles desired; refusal of Board of War to com
mission Baron de Wolfen; replacement of horses
unfit for service; right of his corps to draw
articles; request for commissions for his officers;
need of clothing articles for his regiment. A. L. S.
3 pp. Answered May 18. 32, 205
1779 Putnam, Israel. Redding [Connecticut]. To [George]
MAY 7 Washington [Middlebrook]. Return to duty;
interpretation of the Assembly as to quota of
troops to be raised; requests information as to
his command for the ensuing campaign; forays
of small parties of the enemy; capture of Brig.
Gen. [Gold Selleck] Silliman and others; seizure
of sheep; difficulty of procuring forage. L. S.
6 pp. Answered May 14. In Sparks, Letters to
Washington, 2, 293. 32, 193
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1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Rob-
MAY 8 ert] Howe [Philadelphia]. Will be glad to see him
at camp. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 315
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. Al-
MAY 8 exander McDougall, West Point]. Approving his
disposition of troops ; resignations ; regiment or
dered to Easton; British embarkation at New
York; fears for the Southern states. Draft. 3pp.
In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 317
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen.
MAYS John Sullivan, Easton, Pennsylvania]. Regi
ment ordered from Peekskill for his reenforce-
ment; maps, etc. sending by Col. [Charles] Stew
art. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 311
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
MAY 8 [Anthony] Wayne [Philadelphia]. Case of [Lt.
Robert] Macpherson and [John] Archer; inde
pendent corps. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Richard Kidder Meade. B. VIII, pt. 2, 321
1779 Forman, Jonathan. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
MAY 8 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Unhappi-
ness of officers [of 1st New Jersey regiment]
at Washington s censure; explanation of their
action; former memorials to the [New Jersey]
legislature; their sufferings, etc. L. S. in behalf
of the officers. 3 pp. Answered May 10.
Memorials, 33
1779 Gray, G[eorge]. Philadelphia. To [Lt. Col. Richard Kid-
MAY 8 der Meade ? Middlebrook]. Resignation. A. L. S.
2 pp. 32, 145
1779 Hand, Edward. Wyoming [Pennsylvania]. To Maj. [JO-
MAY 8 seph] Prowall [Easton ?] Orders to reenf orce
Forts Jenkins and Muncy; guarding stores at
Sunbury, covering the country, etc. Contempo
rary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in Sullivan to Wash
ington, 1779, May 23. 15, 289
1779 Heath, W[illiam]. Boston. To [George] Washington [Mid-
MAY 8 dlebrook]. Names of Convention officers ; letter
from [Maj .] Gen. [Horatio] Gates ; flour forwarded
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to Providence; difficulty in procuring teams;
impress authority from Council; need of money.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 32, 232
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
MAY 8 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Marching
of the various regiments ; lack of horses for trans
portation; activity of enemy; intention of cut
ting a canal from North to Harlem River ; shirts,
shoes, etc. furnished [1st] New Hampshire regi
ment; expected arrival of New York levies at
Fishkill. L. S. 4 pp. 32, 208
1779 Pennsylvania, Captains. Millstone [New Jersey]. To
MAY 8 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Memorial:
Complaint against Capt. Joseph ProwelPs ap
pointment to a Majority. Contemporary copy of
an original signed by James Hamilton and thirty-
seven other captains now in camp. 4 pp. W
1779 Smith, James. Pluckamin [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAYS Washington [Middlebrook]. Petitions settle
ment of his expense account while in pursuit of
deserters; refusal of army auditors to pay same.
A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 225
1779 Sullivan, John. Easton [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
MAY 8 Washington [Middlebrook]. Temper of Spencer s
and Malcom s regiments; path from Easton to
Wyoming; other roads; [Lt] Col. [Eleazer]
Lindsey s actions; want of ammunition at Wy
oming; reported Indian knowledge of the intend
ed Susquehannah expedition. A. L. S. 2 pp.
32, 230
Washington, George. [Middlebrook.] To Brig. Gen.
James Clinton [Albany]. The rifle company and
artillery for the Indian expedition; Col. [Goose]
Van Schaick s success [at Onondaga]. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. VIII, pt. 2, 325
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Ho-
MAY 9 ratio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island]. Cloth
ing for Armand s recruits. Draft. 1 p. InTfand-
writing of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 323
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1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Col. Goose Van
MAY 9 Schaick [Albany]. His enterprise against Onan-
daga. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. B. VIII, pt. 2, 329
1779 Deane, James. Oneida [New York]. To Maj. Gen. [Philip
MAY 9 John] Schuyler [Saratoga, New York]. Onon-
daga s professions of friendship; disaffected in
habitants west of Kattskill supplying the Indians
with provisions and ammunition. Contempo
rary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Schuyler to Wash
ington, 1779, May 21. 32, 380
1779 Knox, Henry. Pluckamin [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAY 9 Washington [Middlebrook]. Case of George
Baker, under sentence of death. A. L. S. 2 pp.
32, 236
McHenry, J[ames]. Middlebrook. To the Pennsylvania
field officers in camp. Directions to settle rank
dispute between Capts. [Walter] Finney and
[Joseph] McClellan. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 331
1779 Morgan, George. Princeton [New Jersey]. To [George
MAY 9 Washington, Middlebrook]. Audience with Del
aware Chiefs. Contemporary copy by James
McHenry. 2 pp. C. C. 152, 7, 335
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. Middlebrook. To Col. [Daniel]
MAY 10 Brodhead [Fort Pitt.] Continuance of the posts
at Fort Laurens and minor places; advantage of
patrolling parties in covering the country; scar
city of provisions ; money for the recruiting serv
ice; friendship with the Delawares; economy.
Draft. 7 pp. In handwriting of James Mc
Henry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 341
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Capt. Donald
MAY 10 Campbell, Charlottesville ? Virginia]. Transmit
ting specie value of articles seized by [Capt.
Henry?] Conway. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of James McHenry. E. 229
[1779] Washington,] G[eorge]. [Middlebrook.] To [Brig.] Gen.
[MAY 10] [William] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
The New Jersey officers persistence in principles
of their memorial ; the dangerous doctrine of low
pay for soldiers. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1011
of Alexander Hamiliton and Richard Kidder
Meade. In Ford, 7, 448, note.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 339
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. Middlebrook. To [Philip John]
MAY 10 Schuyler [Albany]. Obligations to Schuyler; the
success against Onondagua and disposition of
prisoners. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 333
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Philip John]
MAY 10 Schuyler [Albany]. Exploration and importance
of route from Wood Creek to Oswegatchie. Auto.
draft signed. 2 pp. B. VIII, pt. 2, 337
1779 Washington, George. [Middlebrook.] To Col. [Otho Hol-
MAYl land] Williams, Lt. Cols [Peter] Adams and
[Thomas] Woolford and Majors [John] Steward
and [John Eager] Howard [Middlebrook]. Ar
rangement of the Maryland line and rank of
Capts. [Edward] Oldham and [John] Ghishline.
[Ghiselin] Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. VIII, pt. 2, 403
1779 Bois, [Pierre Francois] de. Philadelphia. To [George]
MAY 10 Washington [Middlebrook]. Grant of his leave of
absence to return to France; regret at leaving the
service. A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 235
1779 Flint, Royal. Raritan [New Jersey]. To [George] Wash-
MAY 10 ington [Middlebrook]. Transmitting papers ex
planatory of deficiency of provisions; [Maj.] Gen.
[Horatio] Gates complaint; want of money to
provide transportation facilities. A. L. S. 2 pp.
32, 240
1779 Forrest, Thomas. Philadelphia To [George] Washington,
MAYl Middlebrook. Claim to promotion. A. L. S.
2 pp. Answered May 16. 32, 252
1779 Muhlenberg, P[eter]. [Middlebrook.] To [Lt.] Col. [Robert
MAYl Hanson] Harrison [Middlebrook]. Dispute of
rank between Maj. [John] Lee and Lt. Col. [John]
Allison; requests a board of officers to settle it.
A. L. S. 1 p. Endorsed by Harrison: "ansd.
by a Genl. order" [May 11]. W
1779 Schuyler, Ph[ilip John]. Albany. To [George] Washing-
MAT 10 ton [Middlebrook]. Lt. [Thomas] McClelan s jour
nal of a scout to Oswegatchie ; intelligence from
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Canada; no movement of troops; [Joseph]
Brant and Sir John Johnson. L. S. 3 pp.
32, 274
1779 Stewart, Walter. [Middlebrook.] To [Lt.] Col. [Robert
MAY 10 Hanson] Harrison [Middlebrook]. Recommend
ing William Murran for an ensigncy in Stewart s
regiment. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered May 11.
32, 255
1779 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Valley of Lebanon
MAY 10 [New Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Middle-
brook]. Necessity of his presence in Trenton;
effect of memorial of New Jersey officers upon
the Legislature; withdrawal of the memorial;
resolves passed; slowness of legislature in adopt
ing recruiting measures. A. L. S. 3 pp. In
Sparks, Letters to Washington, 2, 297. 32, 370
1779 Tucker, Joseph. Cherry Valley [New York]. Return of
MAY 10 clothing wanting in the Sixth Massachusetts
regiment. A. D. S. Tabular statement. 1 p.
32, 304
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. General orders for
MAY 11 the Virginia field officers in camp to settle claims
of John Allison and John Lee to a Lieutenant-
colonelcy in one of the Virginia State Regiments.
Extract attested by Alexander Scammell. 1 p.
W
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook To [Maj. James Parr,
MAY 11 Middlebrook ?] His presence with the rifle com
panies. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. B. VIII, pt. 2, 359
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
MAY 11 [Samuel Holden] Parsons [Redding, Connecti
cut]. Troops for the Highland posts; readiness
to move; deficiency in arms, etc; resignations.
Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of James Mc-
Henry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 351
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Col. [Walter]
MAY 11 Stewart [Pennsylvania]. His request in favor
of [William] Murran. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 357
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
MAY 11 [John] Sullivan [Easton, Pennsylvania]. Troops
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEOEGE WASHINGTON 1013
ordered to his reenforcement ; anxiety for com
mencement of the expedition. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Caleb Gibbs. B. VIII, pt. 2, 349
1779 Bntler, William. Mill Stone [New Jersey]. To Maj. Gen.
MAY 11 [John] Sullivan, Mil Stone. Request for Chap
lain [David] Jones to accompany his regiment.
A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Sullivan to Washing
ton, 1779, May 15. 32, 324
1779 Clinton, James. Albany. Return of clothing wanting by
MAY n troops in Northern Department. Tabular state
ment. D. S. 1 p. Endorsed by Robert Han
son Harrison with memorandum of number of
blankets, shirts, overalls, etc. issued to the differ
ent regiments. Enclosed in Clinton to Washing
ton, 1779, May 13. 32, 303
1779 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. To Brig. Gen. [Peter] Muhlen-
MAY n burg [Middlebrook]. Case of Lt. John Marston.
Draft. 1 p. B. VIII, pt. 2, 355
Washington, George. Middlebrook. To the Delaware
Chiefs [Middlebrook]. Peace and friendship.
Contemporary copy by Caleb Gibbs. 5 pp.
C. C. 152, 7, 339
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
MAY 12 [Henry] Knox [Pluckamin, New Jersey]. Rank
in Col. [Thomas] Procter s artillery and Col.
[Benjamin] Flower s claim; march of the corps
from Philadelphia; cannon from Massachusetts
for the Highlands. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 369
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
M AY 12 [Alexander] McDougall [West Point]. Ordering
New York levies to Albany ; resignations. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt 2, 361
[Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig-] Gen.
[Samuel Holden] Parsons [Redding, Connecticut].
Orders for movement of his brigade. Draft. 1
p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 363
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
MAY 12 [Charles] Scott [Williamsburg, Virginia]. Collec
tion and forwarding of recruits. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 371
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1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To [Brig.] Gen.
MAY 12 [William] Smallwood [Middlebrook]. Resigna
tion of officers; discouragement of the habit.
Draft. 3pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 365
1779 Captain Bawbee and other Wyandot chiefs. Detroit. To
MAY 12 Col. [Daniel] Brodhead [Fort Pitt]. Intention to
come to Fort Pitt. Contemporary copy. On
same document with Hinquapooshees to Brod
head, 1779, May 29. 33, 175
[1779] [Culper, Samuel.] [New York] To [George Washington,
[MAY 12] Middlebrook]. Positions of British regiments in
and about New York; troops sent to the South;
fleet gone to Georgia. A. L. 2 pp. 32, 259
1779 Hand, Edward. Wyoming [Pennsylvania], To [George]
MAY 12 Washington [Middlebrook]. Mending of shoes;
Capt. [John Paul] Schott s corps uneasiness;
march of party of Maj. [Joseph] Pro well s regi
ment to camp; Hand s claim to rank. A. L. S.
2 pp. 32, 261
1779 Johnson, Thomas. Annapolis [Maryland]. To Col. Henry
MAY 12 Hollingsworth [Head of Elk, Maryland]. Pres
ence of a British fleet in the Chesapeake. Contem
porary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Parker to Wash
ington, 1779, May 13. 32, 299
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
MAY 12 [George] Washington, Middlebrook. March of
the troops; movements of British officers;
enemy s Southern expedition; expectation of re-
enforcements from England ; British plundering
party in Bergen. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered
May 14. 32, 263
1779 Schuyler, Ph[ilip John]. Albany. To [George] Washing-
MAY 12 ton [Middlebrook]. Transmitting duplicate of
letter containing particulars of the Onondaga ex
pedition ; reported alarm of the Cayugas ; inter
views with Oneidas and Tuscaroras. L. S. 4 pp.
32, 267
1779 Scott, Charles. Williamsburg [Virginia]. To [George]
MAY 12 Washington [Middlebrook]. Arrival of enemy in
Virginia; loss at Portsmouth; stores at Suffolk,
Smithfield and elsewhere; employment of the
new levies to protect same. A. L. S. 2 pp. An
swered May 25. 32, 264
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1015
1779 Sullivan, John. Mill Stone [New Jersey]. To [George!
MAY 12 Washington [Middlebrook]. Need of clothing for
Cortlandt s and Spencer s regiments; troops to
rendezvous at Easton on May 20; fuzees for offi
cers. A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 265
1779 Whiting, Daniel. Fort Alden, Cherry Valley [New York].
MAY 12 To George Washington [Middlebrook] Seizure of
tories and their release by the civil powers; ar
rest of officers by disaffected; silence of [Brig.]
Gen. [James] Clinton in the matter; request for
transfer of his men. L. S. 1 p. 32, 281
Washington, George. Middlebrook. An account of the
various routes into the country of the Six Na
tions; topography, distances, etc. A.D. 2pp. W
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To [Brig. Gen.
MAY 13 Henry Knox, Pluckamin, New Jersey]. Death
sentence of a soldier [George Baker]. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 379
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen. [John]
MAY 13 Nixon [Highlands]. Discrimination in issuing
supplies to officers; resignation of Lt. Gideon
Hooker. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Rob
ert Hanson Harrison. B. VIII, pt. 2, 375
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [Middlebrook.] To [Maj.] Gen.
MAY 13 [John] Sullivan [Easton, Pennsylvania]. Order
ing troops to him; caution against useless con
sumption of provisions. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 373
1779 Clinton, James. Albany. To [George Washington, Mid-
MAY 13 dlebrook]. Arrangement of the New York Line ;
clothing wanting in the Northern Department;
need of ammunition; enlistments for the war;
dispute of rank between Cols. [Lewis] Duboys
and [Peter] Gansevoort; brigade inspectors; re
quests instructions regarding British and Indian
prisoners; Indian raid at German Flats. L. S.
4 pp. 32, 301
1779 Connor, Morgan. Philadelphia. To [George Washington,
MAY 13 Middlebrook]. Lt. Col. [Adam] Hubley s claim
[to rank] ; recovery of his health. Recent copy.
1 p. 32, 294
1779 Ford, Benjamin. Shrewsbury [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAY 13 Washington, Middlebrook. Report of the situa-
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tion in North Carolina ; British fleet supposed for
the West Indies; reported arrival of a fleet at
New York. A. L. S. 2 pp. 32, 292
1779 Knox, H[enry]. Pluckamin [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAY 13 Washington [Middlebrook]. [Lt.] Col. [Benjamin]
Flower s claim to rank; his ability; [Capt. Isaac]
Coren s company; disputes of rank in Procter s
artillery; Maj. [Thomas] Forrest s claim to rank;
regimental standards; issuing of partial supplies
of stores to regiments; obtaining heavy cannon
from Boston for the Highlands. L. S. 6 pp.
33, 6
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
MAY 13 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Col. [Jo
seph] Cilley s regiment s march for Easton [Penn
sylvania] ; spy sent down to British lines with a
flag. L. S. 1 p. Answered May 23. 32, 295
1779 Parker, Richard. Head of Elk [Maryland]. To [George]
MAY 13 Washington [Middlebrook]. British ships in the
Chesapeake ; fears for officers en route to Virginia.
A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 297
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen.
MAY 14 Horatio Gates, Providence, Rhode Island]. In
adequacy of the present force of Army; impor
tance of North River and the mam Army ; troops
sent to the south. Draft. 2 pp. In handwrit
ing of Alexander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 2, 385
Washington,] G[eorge], Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen.
Alexander McDougall, West Point]. Payment
and clothing for troops ordered to Easton [Penn
sylvania], Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 389
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
MAY 14 [Israel] Putnam [Redding, Connecticut]. Rais
ing of Connecticut levies; inability to guard and
protect every part of the country; dependence
upon militia. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of
James McHenry. In part in Ford, 7, 422, note.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 381
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen. [Wil-
MAY 14 liam] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Movement of troops. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 393
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1017
Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Col. [Goose]
V[an] Schaick [Fort Schuyler , New York] . Trans
mitting thanks of Congress on the Onondaga ex
pedition. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 395
1779 Arnold, Benedict]. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
ton [Middlebrook]. Time fixed for his court-
martial; persecution by individuals; resentment.
A. L. S. 2 pp. In Sparks, 6, 523. 32, 308
Hamilton, Alexander. Middlebrook. To [Brig. Gen.
Lachlan Mclntosh, Fort Pitt]. Inconvenience
in convening a court-martial on his charges
against Col. [George] Morgan. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. B. VIII, pt. 2, 391
1779 Mclntosh, Lachlan. Middlebrook [New Jersey]. To
MAY 14 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Slanders of
his conduct; Col. George Morgan s actions; re
quests court of inquiry. A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 321
1779 Mclntosh, Lachlan. Middlebrook. To [Lt.] Col. [Alex-
MAY 14 ander] Hamilton [Middlebrook]. Investigation
of Col. [George] Morgan s and Mclntosh s con
duct and the affairs of the Western Department ;
evidences desired. A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 319
1779 Maxwell, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
MAY 14 [George] Washington, Middlebrook. Assembling
of the Jersey militia. A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 316
1779] Morgan, George. Memorandum of his conduct in the
[MAY 14?] Western Department. Contemporary copy by
Richard Kidder Meade. 1 p.
C. C. 152, 7, 353
1779 Suencer, Oliver. Brinkers Mills [near Pocono, Pennsyl-
MAY 14 vania]. To [George] Washington [Middlebrook].
Sending Sergt. De Long for his knowledge .of the
Indian country; repair of road to Wyoming;
lack of tools. A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 307
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen.
MAY 15 Benedict Arnold, Philadelphia]. Postponement
of his trial; Washington s situation. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
In Sparks, 6, 524. B. VIII, pt. 2, 407
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
MAY 15 liam] Heath [Boston] Cannon for the Highlands.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James Mc
Henry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 397
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1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. Justus
MAY 15 Christoph de Meibom [Be thlehem, Pennsylvania].
Refusing request to allow [Hessian] officer to go
into New York; transmission of letters. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry. E. 231
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. John
MAY 15 Sullivan, Easton, Pennsylvania]. Usefulness of
Dr. [James] Jones. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 405
1779 Irvine, William. Philadelphia. To the President of Con-
MAY 15 gress [Philadelphia]. Claim to rank. Contem
porary copy. 1 p. Endorsed by Robert Han
son Harrison: "In Letter from Bd. of War May
17 referred to Board of Genl. Offrs 4 July
1780". W
The Board of War letter Is also in Washington Miscellaneous.
1779 Sullivan, John. Mil Stone [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAY 15 Washington [Middlebrook]. [Lt.] Col. [William]
Butler s request for Chaplain [David] Jones to
accompany him on the Indian expedition.
A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 323
1779 Virginia, House of Delegates. Resolution recommending
MAY 15 to Brig. Gen. [Charles] Scott the calling of part
of Bland s dragoons from Charlottesville. Con
temporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Scott to
Washington, 1779, May 18. 33, 76
1779 Weare, Meshech. Exeter [New Hampshire]. To Maj.
MAY 15 Gen. [Horatio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island].
The agreement to furnish troops for the defense
of Rhode Island; General Assembly s vote to
raise 600 men for the war; scarcity of money
and other difficulties. Contemporary copy. 2
pp. Enclosed in Gates to Washington, 1779,
May 25. 33, 47
Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Maj. [Thomas]
Forrest [Philadelphia]. Practice of promotion
and rank in the artillery. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 409
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To John Laurance
MAY 16 [New York state]. Orders to return to Army in
time for trial of [Maj.] Gen. [Benedict] Arnold.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James Mc
Henry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 411
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1019
1779 Copp, John. Fort Stanwix [New York]. To [George]
MAY 16 Washington [Middlebrook]. Complaint of being
superseded in rank. A. L. S. 1 p. Endorsed
by Robert Hanson Harrison with note of expla
nation sent him. A. L. S. 1 p. W
1779 Deane, James. Oneida [New York]. To Col. [Goose] Van
MAY 16 Schaick [Fort Schuyler, New York]. [Lt.] Col.
[John] Butler s knowledge of the intended expe
dition against the Indians; forces sent against it.
Contemporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Schuy
ler to Washington, 1779, May 21. 32, 382
1779 Sheldon, Elisha. Durham [Connecticut]. Certificate of
MAY 16 settlement of Capt. Josiah Stoddard s accounts.
A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Stoddard to Washing
ton, 1779, May 24. 33, 29
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Capt. Barthol-
MAY 17 omew von Heer, Middlebrook]. His request to
assign his corps to a state; clothing for his
troops. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 419
1779 Clark, Tfhomas]. Paramus [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAY 17 Washington, Middlebrook. Failure of British at
tempt to surprise him. A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 331
Scull, Peter. [Philadelphia.] To Maj. Gen. [Arthur] St.
Clair [Philadelphia]. Maj. Joseph Pro well s pro
motion. Contemporary copy by Scull. 3 pp.
Enclosed in Bowen and Bartholomew to Wash
ington, 1779, May 25.
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Col. Thomas
MAY [18] Clark, Paramus, New Jersey]. Forwarding intel
ligence of enemy at New Bridge. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 413
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Conrad Alex-
MAY 18 andre] Gerard [de Rayneval, Philadelphia]. His
claim to attention. Draft signed. 1 p. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton. In Sparks, 6,
259. P. I, pt. 2, 385
[1779] [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Lt.] Col. Udny
[MAY 18] Hay, Fishkill. Wagons for forwarding clothing.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. VIII, pt. 2, 417
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1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To George Measam
MAY 18 or James Geary, Fishkill. Calling for immediate
delivery of shirts and shoes. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 423
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Don Juan de
MAY 18 Miralles, Philadelphia. Transmitting letter for
the Governor of Havana [Don Diego Jose" de Na-
varro]. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexan
der Hamilton. P. I, pt. 2, 391
1779 Allan, J[ohn]. Machias [Massachusetts]. To Maj. Gen.
MAY 18 [William] Heath, Boston. Indian matters; de
lays in supplies ; intelligence of British intentions ;
effect on the people; intelligence from Nova
Scotia. A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 353
1779 Arnold, Bfenedict]. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
MAY 18 ton [Middlebrook]. Belief in Washington s jus
tice; the charges against him; production of
evidences [by the State of Pennsylvania]; date of
the trial; Washington s impartiality. A. L. S.
3 pp. In Sparks, 6, 525. 32, 338
1779 Brooks, D[avid]. [Middlebrook.] To Dr. [James] McHenry
MAY 18 [Middlebrook]. Overalls and shoes in store ; linen
purchased in Philadelphia. A. L. S. 1 p.
32, 342
1779 Clinton, James. Albany. To [George] Washington [Mid-
MAYIS dlebrook]. Delay in receiving Washington s des
patches. L. S. 2 pp. 32, 358
A second L. S. is in 32, 362.
1779 Clinton, James. Albany. To [John] Mitchell, Newburgh
MAY 18 [New York]. Inquiry after Washington s de
layed despatches entrusted to his care. L. S.
2 pp. Enclosed in Clinton to Washington, 1779,
May 18. 32, 360
1779 lee, Henry [jr], Burlington [New Jersey]. To [George
MAY 18 Washington, Middlebrook]. Annexation of Capt.
[Allen] McLane s company to his corps; suggests
mounting a detail from Maj. [Caleb] Gibbs corps
for duty at Headquarters. A. L. S. 2 pp.
32, 341
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
MAY 18 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Pretentions
of the [Massachusetts] officers ; raids of enemy in
vicinity of Tappan; requests directions. L. S.,
2 pp. Answered May 23. <32,..345J
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1021
1779 Meade, R[ichard] K[idder]. Middlebrook. To Lt. Col.
MAY 18 H[olt] Richeson [Virginia?] His resignation.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. VIII, pt. 2, 415
1779 Prebble, John. Machias [Massachusetts]. Intelligence
MAY 18 from Penobscot : Message from the Canadian In
dians; warning against the [Machias] Indians
siding with Americans ; Indian force in Canada.
2 pp. Enclosed in Allan to Heath, 1779, May 18.
32, 355
1779 Scott, Charles. Williamsburg [Virginia]. To [George]
MAY 18 Washington, Middlebrook. Delay in marching
recruits to the Southward from want of clothing;
further trouble and confusion from arrival of
enemy in Virginia; burning of Suffolk; unpro
tected condition of the country; strength of the
enemy; Scott s call for Eland s regiment; lack
of officers; request for Lt. William Kelley.
A. L. S. 4 pp. 32, 351
1779 Scott, William. Easton [Pennsylvania]. Return of camp
MAY 18 equipage and clothing wanting in the 1st New
Hampshire Regiment. Tabular statement. D. S.
1 p. Enclosed in Sullivan to Washington, 1779,
May 18. 32, 336
1779 Starr, John. Machias [Massachusetts]. To Col. John
MAY 18 Allan [Machias]. Report of his mission to Nova
Scotia; distribution of Comte D Estaing s procla
mation and [Jean] Holker s letter among the
French and Indians ; British force in Nova Scotia ;
strength of Halifax ; attachment of Acadians to
American cause ; feeling among the Indians ; sup-
lies; administration of justice. Contemporary
copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in Allan to Heath, 1779,
May 18. 32, 356
1779 Sullivan, John. Hickory Tavern [Easton, Pennsylvania].
MAY 18 To [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Diffi
culties; need of tents for the 1st New Hampshire
regiment; forage. A. L. S. 1 p. 32, 335
1779 Wayne, Anthony. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
MAY 18 [Middlebrook]. Conviction of Washington s ob
jections to his proposed plan [of raising an inde
pendent corps] ; provision secured from the Legis
lature for officers and men of the Pennsylvania
Line; readiness to join the Army. A. L. S.
2 pp. 32, 347
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1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [Middlebrook.] To Cols. [Chris-
MAY 19 tian] Febiger, [William] Davies and [John] Green;
Lt. Cols. [Burges] Ball and [Thomas] Gaskins
and Majors [Samuel Jordan] Cabell, [Thomas]
Posey and [David] Stephenson [Middlebrook].
Report on rank of Lt. Col. John [William ?] Alli
son and [Maj.] John Lee. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 431
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Na-
MAY 19 thanael] Greene [Middlebrook]. [Maj.] Gen.
[John] Sullivan s difficulties from want of wagons,
tents and other articles. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 429
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
MAY 19 [John] Sullivan [Easton, Pennsylvania]. Over
alls and shirts for New Hampshire troops; re
turns and economy. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 425
1779 Hubley, Adam. Millstone [New Jersey], To [George]
MAY 19 Washington [Middlebrook]. Claim to promotion
as Colonel; Lt. Col. [Morgan] Connor s preten
sions. A. L. S. 3 pp. W
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Theodo-
MAY 20 rick] Bland [Charlottesville, Virginia]. Resolve
of Congress for his guidance. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 463
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Maj. Genls.
MAY 20 Nathanael Greene and Baron de Kalb, and Brig
adiers Henry Knox and William Woodford, Mid
dlebrook]. Arrangement of the Maryland line;
cases for their further consideration. Draft.
3 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Har
rison. B. VIII, pt. 2, 437
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. Certificate of serv-
MAY 20 ice of Col. Henry B[eekman] Livingston. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 441
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook To [Maj.] Gen. [Al-
MAY 20 exander] McDougall [West Point]. New court-
martial for trial of an officer implicated in the
CORKESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1023
Springfield [laboratory] matter [Maj. Joseph
Eayres?]. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 2, 443
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
MAY 20 [Israel] Putnam [Redding, Connecticut]. Case of
Maj. Ayres [Joseph Eayres?]. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 433
1779 Hamilton, Alexander. Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. John
MAY 20 Sullivan, Easton, Pennsylvania]. March of
troops. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 435
1779 Board of War, [Philadelphia.] To Maj. Gen. [John] Sulli-
MAY 20 van [Easton, Pennsylvania]. Disappointment in
obtaining wagons; application to Supreme Ex
ecutive Council. Contemporary copy. 1 p.
Enclosed in Sullivan to Washington, 1779, May
23. 15, 290
1779 Hand, Edward. Wyoming [Pennsylvania]. To Maj. Gen.
MAY 20 [John] Sullivan [Easton, Pennsylvania]. Ina
bility to send ammunition for want of guard;
small numbers at Wyoming; forwarding stores;
new road over the mountain; guides to Che-
mung. Contemporary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in
Sullivan to Washington, 1779, May 23. 15, 292
1779 Forrest, Thomas. Philadelphia. To Maj. Gen. [John] Sul-
MAY20 livan [Easton, Pennsylvania]. Need of wagons to
move stores. Contemporary copy. 1 p. En
closed in Sullivan to Washington, 1779, May 23.
15, 293
1779 Reed, Joseph. Philadelphia. To Captains of the Pennsyl-
MAY 20 vania Line [Morristown, New Jersey]. Facts re
specting the promotion of Maj. [Joseph] Prowell.
A. L. S. 3 pp. Addressed to Capts. [William ?]
Alexander, [Joseph] McClellan, [George] Tudor
and others. Enclosed in Bowen and Bartholo
mew to Washington, 1779, May 25. W
1779] Robillard, James. Providence [Rhode Island]. Examina-
[MAY 20] tion of by Horatio Gates : Raiding cruise of the
English ; enemy s strength at New York ; strength
of fleet. A. D. of Gates. 2pp. Enclosed in Gates
to Washington, 1779, May 25. 33, 49
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1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Col. [Daniel]
MAY 21 Brodhead [Fort Pitt]. Selling of liquor to sol
diers by inhabitants ; murder of a Delaware In
dian and punishment of criminal; evacuation of
Fort Laurens; shoes; emmigration of inhab
itants from Pittsburg ; seizure of provisions ; ex
tent of Brodhead s command. Draft. 5 pp. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 457
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Ho-
MAY 21 ratio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island]. His ap
plication and scarcity of money; dangerous
spirit among his troops; scarcity of supplies;
ration deficiencies and their money value; Brit
ish in Virginia. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 2, 449
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Col.] George
MAY 21 Morgan Philadelphia. Report of design formed
against the [Delaware] Indians under Morgan s
care. L. S. 1 p. In handwriting of James Mc
Henry. W
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Philip John]
MAY 21 Schuyler [Albany]. Lt. [John] McClellan s ac
count; his notes regarding the River Scull; ques
tions to be answered ; the captive Oneidas. Auto,
draft signed. 4 pp. B. VIII, pt. 2, 445
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Col. [Israel]
MAY 21 Shreve [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Passport
for a lady to go to Maryland; dates of commis
sion of Lts. [Abraham] Appleton and [John]
Peck. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 455
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Genls
MAY 21 [William] Smallwood and [Mordecai] Gist; Col.
[Otho Holland] Williams; Lt. Col. [Peter]
Adams and [Thomas] Woolford and Majors [John]
Steward and [John Eager] Howard [Middlebrook].
Arrangement of the Maryland line ; regimenting
same. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. B. VIII, pt. 2, 451
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. Middlebrook. To Lt. Col. [Wil-
MAY21 Ham] Washington [Fredericksburg, Maryland].
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1025
Orders to join the Southern Army. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 465
[1779] Hairbauch, John Zeman and George Kizlebauch. [Provi-
MAY21 dence, Rhode Island]. Examination of by
Horatio Gates : Positions of regiments on Rhode
Island ; ration issued ; strength of the regiments.
A. D. of Gates. 1 p. Enclosed in Gates to
Washington, 1779, May 25. 33, 50
Hunter, Elijah. New York. To [George Washington,
Middlebrook]. Talks with Gov. [William] Tryon,
[Sir Henry] Clinton and British officers ; intentions
against the Highlands; positions of troops at
north end of York Island; designs against
South Carolina and Georgia; arrival of Cork
fleet; British trust in Hunter; requests in
formation regarding American Army. A. L. S.
3 pp. 32, 372
1779 Schuyler, Ph[ilip John]. Saratoga [New York]. To
MAY 21 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Forward
ing Washington s letters; instructions to explore
the country from Wood Creek to Oswegatchie;
British post at Oswegatchie; the river [St. Law
rence] ; rough country between Fort Edward and
Oswegatchie; intelligence from Canada; fortify
ing at the Sorel and other places ; apprehension
of disaffected back of Kattskill; reported move
ment of [Lt. Col. John] Butler with Indians.
A. L. S. 5 pp. Answered June 9. 32, 374
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen. J[ames]
MAY 22 Clinton [Albany]. Clothing, ammunition and
bounties; rank dispute between Col. [Philip]
[Van] Cortlandt, [Peter] Gansevoort and [Lewis]
Duboys; prisoners, etc. Draft. 2pp. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 467
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To George Measam
MAY22 or James Geary [Fishkill]. Requisitions for
shirts and shoes; preference to [Brig] Gen.
[James] Clinton s troops. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. VIII, pt. 2, 471
1779 Anonymous. New York. To Fred Kisselman, Philadel-
phia. His health.
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[Kerr, Bezaleel.] To his wife. Prizes brought into New
York; Indians have taken up the hatchet; end
of the war ; personal matters. A. L. 2pp. En
closed in Shreve to Washington, 1779, May 26.
33, 63
Kerr letter written in invisible Ink after the anonymous note, Shreve
brought it into view by baking.
1779 Hinquapooshes. (The Big Cat.) Cooshocking [On the
MAY 22 Muskingum]. Speech to Col. [Daniel] Brodhead,
Fort Pitt. Messages and letters from the Dela-
wares on the Wabash; capture of letters by
Wyondouchala ; their contents; peace with the
Virginians; Captain Pipe s desire for peace.
Contemporary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in Brod
head to Washington, 1779, May 29. 33, 104
1779 Miralles, Juan de. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
MAT22 ton [Middlebrook]. Thanks for attention shown;
sends a few trifles for Washington s use. A. L. S.
3 pp. (In Spanish). Answered July 11.
32, 394
Contemporary translation, 32, 384.
1779 Miralles, Juan de. Philadelphia. List of articles sent to
MAY 22 [George] Washington. A. D. S. (In Spanish).
1 p. Enclosed in preceding entry. 32, 398
Contemporary translation, 32, 383.
[1779] Ratton, . South Amboy [New Jersey]. Intelligence:
[MAY 22] Sailing of a British fleet for the Chesapeake;
movement of troops on Long Island; prepara
tions of Refugees for marauding expeditions.
A. D. 2pp. Endorsed by Washington : "May
22d from Mr. Ratton So. Amboy recomd. by
Colo. Moylan." 115,49
1779 Ross, G . New York. To Aneas Urquhart, Phila-
MAY22 delphia. Personal, miscellany.
Kerr, Bezaleel. To Urquhart. Personal matters; loss of
Pondicherry; advises Urquhart to come to New
York; all letters should be toasted. A. L. S.
1 p. Enclosed in Shreve to Washington, 1779,
May 26. 33, 62
Kerr letter written In invisible ink between the lines of Ross note
Shreve brought it into view by baking.
1779 Schaick, G[oose] V[an] Fort Schuyler [New York]. To
MAY 22 Brig. Gen. James Clinton [Albany]. Report of
a scout from Oswego; Sir John Johnson s regi
ment expected at Buck Island; force on the
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1027
Island; inability to reward Indians for capturing
prisoners. Contemporary copy. 3 pp. En
closed in Clinton to Washington, 1779, May 28.
33, 13
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To[Maj.Gen.Alexan-
MAY 23 der McDougall, West Point]. Clothing matters ;
hunting shirts, shoes, etc. for troops on the West
ern Expedition. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 2, 473
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [George] Mea-
MAY 23 sam [Fishkill]. Hunting shirts and shoes ordered
to Easton [Pennsylvania]. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 477
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen.
MAY 23 John Sullivan, Easton, Pennsylvania]. Fusees
for officers; Gov. [George] Clinton s proposal for
an expedition against the Esopus Indians; co
operation. Draft. 5 pp. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. VIII, pt. 2, 479
1779 Clinton, James. Albany. To [George] Washington [Mid-
MAY23 dlebrook]. Delay caused by Washington s letters
being sent to [Maj.] Gen. [Philip John] Schuyler;
light three pounders for the [Indian] expedition;
eight-inch mortar from Saratoga; British officers
on parole. L. S. 2 pp. Answered June 2.
33,4
1779 [Colt, Peter.] [Wethersfield, Connecticut.] To [Ma]. Gen.
MAY 23 Horatio Gates, Providence]. Supply of rice and
scarcity of flour. Contemporary copy. 1 p.
Enclosed in Gates to Washington, 1779, Mar. 30.
33, 122
[1779] [Hunter, Elijah.] [Peekskill, New York.] Intelligence
[MAY 23] brought from New York; British designs against
the Southern States; their interest in the High
land posts. Contemporary copy. 4 pp. En
closed in following entry. 33, 19
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
[George] Washington [Middlebrook]. British
conduct; prospect of an attempt against the
Highlands; enemy s move from King s Bridge;
anxiety for detachment on the lines. L. S.
3 pp. Answered May 17. 33, 17
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1779 Shreve, I[srael]. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAY 23 Washington [Middlebrook]. Reported prepara
tion of the enemy for a movement; tents; lack
of wagoners. A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 15
1779 Sullivan, John. Easton [Pennsylvania], To [George]
MAY 23 Washington [Morristown]. Need of troops at
Wyoming; measures taken to forward stores;
need of wagons and probable delay. A. L. S.
1 p. 15, 288
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
MAY 24 J[ames] Clinton [Albany]. Orders to place him
self under the command of Maj. Gen. [John]
Sullivan. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Rob
ert Hanson Harrison. B. VIII, pt. 2, 493
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj . Gen. Alex-
MAY 24 ander McDougall, West Point]. Preparations of
enemy; orders looking to defense of the High
lands. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 2, 491
Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Israel]
Putnam [Redding, Connecticut]. Preparations of
enemy; orders for reenforcing the Highlands.
Auto, draft signed. 2 pp. B. VIII, pt. 2, 485
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Col. [Israel]
MAY 24 Shreve [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Warns
against surprise; preparations; watchfulness of
enemy s movements. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. VIII, pt. 2, 495
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen.
MAY 24 John Sullivan, Easton, Pennsylvania]. His sup
plies of clothing and shoes; intelligence from
Canada. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. VIII, pt. 2, 489
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. John
MAY 24 Sullivan, Easton, Pennsylvania]. Need of wag
ons ; celerity of movement ; powder, etc. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. VIII, pt. 2, 489
1779 Elaine, Ephraim. Carlisle [Pennsylvania]. To [Maj.] Gen.
MAY 24 [John] Sullivan [Easton]. Lack of boats to trans
port stores to Wyoming ; supplies on hand ; need
of guards; general measures taken. 2 pp. En
closed in Sullivan to Washington, 1779, May 31.
33, 130
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1029
1779 De lancey, Margaret. [Philadelphia?] To [George] Wash-
MAY 24 ington [Middlebrook]. Requesting permission to
go to New York to obtain her clothing and nec
essaries. A. L. S. 1 p. 33, 23
1779 Ford, Benjamin. Shrewesbury [New Jersey]. To George
MAY 21 Washington, Middlebrook. Sailing of a British
fleet from New York; seizure of tory goods and
disposition of same; sending of a spy into New
York; arrival of British provision ships. A. L. S.
3 pp. 33, 25
[1779] [Ford, Benjamin.] [Shrewesbury, New Jersey]. Invoice
[MAY 24] of goods taken with James Mount and George
Allen from New York. A. D. 1 p. Enclosed
in preceding entry. 33, 26
1779 Harnage, Henry. Cambridge [Massachusetts]. To
MAY 24 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Apprecia
tion of Washington s attention; his exchange.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered June 11. 33, 21
1779 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. [Morristown, New
MAY 24 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Middlebrook].
Slowness of the State Legislature; ideas upon
military operations. A. L. S. 1 p. 33, 30
1779 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Sketch of a plan of
MAY 24 operation against the British; method of attack
on New York, Staten and Long Island. A. D. S.
3 pp. Enclosed in preceding entry. 33, 32
1779 Stoddard, Josiah. Salisbury [Connecticut]. To [George]
MAY 24 Washington [Middlebrook]. Request for a fur
lough to go abroad. A. L. S. 1 p. 33, 27
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. Na-
MAY 25 thanael Greene, Middlebrook]. Preparations to
move the Army; removal of stores in Virginia to
places of safety; wagons for [Maj.] Gen. [John]
Sullivan. Auto, draft. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 1, 1
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To M[aj]. G[en].
MAY 25 [Charles] Scott [Williamsburg, Virginia]. Orders
to march to the South; British incursions in
Virginia ; relative importance of that State, Caro
lina and Georgia. Draft. 2 pp. In handwrit
ing of Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 3
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [William Alex-
MAY25 ander,] Lord Stirling [Lebanon, New Jersey].
His plan of operations for ensuing campaign;
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the difficulties of execution; enemy at New
York. Auto, draft signed. 2 pp.
P. I, pt. 2, 393
[1779] [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] To [Col. Jeremiah
[MAY 25] Wadsworth, Hartford]. Removal of stores from
coast to places of greater security; desultory war
plan of British. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1,5
1779 Adams, Pfeter]. Middlebrook [New Jersey]. To [George
MAY 25 Washington, Middlebrook]. Statement of facts
respecting Lt. [John James] Skinner s impress of
forage; civil suit threatened against him. Re
cent copy. 2 pp. 33, 53
1779 Bowen, T[homas] Bartholomew] and Benjamin Barthol-
MAY25 omew. Millstone [New Jersey]. To [George]
Washington [Middlebrook]. Communications re
ceived from Gov. [Prest. Joseph] Reed and Secre
tary [of the Board of War, Peter] Scull on subject
of Capt. Joseph ProwelTs promotion; entreat
Washington s consideration of the case. L. S.
in behalf of the Pennsylvania Captains. 2 pp.
W
1779 Gates, Horatio. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
MAY 25 Washington [Middlebrook]. Forwarding letters
to Massachusetts and New Hampshire; chances
of obtaining troops from Connecticut, New Hamp
shire and Massachusetts; Rhode Island s defi
ciency; intelligence from the enemy; tardiness
of the States in filling their quotas; disapproval
of a Niagara expedition; Gates ignorance of the
general situation; news from Carolina; insuffi
ciency of money sent. A. L. S. 5 pp. An
swered June 11. 33, 39
1779 Greene, Nathanael. Middlebrook. To [George] Washing-
MAY25 ton [Middlebrook]. Distributing camp equipage ;
collection of teams ; preservation of public stores;
difficulty in obtaining wagoners for the Western
Expedition; proportioning of stores; flat-boats.
A. L. S. 4 pp. 33, 34
1779 Hinquapooshees. (The Big Cat) Cooshocking [On the
MAY 25 Muskingum]. Speech to Col. [Daniel] Brodhead
[Fort Pitt]. Preparations for an attack upon
Fort Laurens.
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1031
Hackenwelder, John. Cooshocking. To Brodhead. For
warding intelligence of an intended attack upon
Fort Laurens. Contemporary copies. 2 pp.
Enclosed in Brodhead to Washington, 1779,
May 29. 33, 105
1779 Huntington, Jedidiah. Peekskill [New York]. To [George]
MAY 25 Washington [Middlebrook]. Arrangement of 2d
Connecticut regiment; [Lt.] Col. [Isaac] Sher
man s case. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered May 28.
33, 36
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
MAY 25 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Clothing
of the New Hampshire troops; supplies sent to
Easton; drawing in of outposts; measures taken
to cover the country; positions for Nixon s and
Paterson s brigade. L. S. 3 pp. Answered
May 28. 33, 51
1779 Miralles, Juan de. Philadelphia. To George Washington
MAY 25 [Middlebrook]. Acknowledging letters for the
Governor of Havana [Diego Jose de Navarro];
thanks for Washington s marks of friendship.
A. L. S. 2 pp. (In Spanish). 32, 396
Contemporary translation, 32, 386.
1779 Shreve, I[srael]. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAY 25 Washington [Middlebrook]. Watchfulness against
surprise; beacons; tents; British preparations
at New York; Shreve s readiness to move; ne
cessity of a guard at Elizabethtown. A. L. S.
2 pp. 33, 56
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [Middlebrook.] To Lt. Col.
MAY 26 [Benjamin] Ford [Shrewsbury? Connecticut].
Distribution of prize money; his return to camp
ordered. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. IX, pt. 1, 13
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
MAY 26 [Horatio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island].
Forwarding of letters; [Lt. Peter] Castaing.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 7
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. Wil-
MAY26 Ham Heath, Boston]. Want of bread for the
Eastern troops; money; Heath ordered to head
quarters. Draft. 1 p. In nandwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1,9
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1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
MAY 26 [Arthur] St. Clair [Middlebrook]. His division to
be held in readiness to march. Auto, draft
signed. B. IX, pt. 1, 11
1779 Hubley, Adam. Millstone [New Jersey]. To Board of
MAY 26 General Officers [Middlebrook]. Claim to rank
and [Lt.] Col. [Morgan] Connor s case. A. L. S.
4 pp. W
1779 Shreve,I[srael]. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAY 26 Washington [Middlebrook]. Loading of military
stores at New York; return of an expedition from
up the North River; tory correspondence ; num
ber of women and children waiting to go into the
enemy s lines. A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 60
1779 Sullivan, John. Easton [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
MAY 26 Washington [Middlebrook]. Grant of power
from the Pennsylvania Legislature to impress
wagons; the powder supply; thanks for Washing
ton s cautions; fusees; cooperation with [Brig.
Gen. James] Clinton; diversion toward the Del
aware; readiness to move. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Answered May 28. 33, 59
1779 W[ashingto]n, Gfeorge]. Middlebrook. To Mrs. [Margaret]
MAY 27 De Lancey [Philadelphia?] Partial grant of her
request. Draft signed. 1 p. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. P. I, pt. 2, 395
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. Instructions to
MAY 27 Brig. Gen. [Mordecai] Gist [Middlebrook]. Assist
ance to Maryland from threatened attack. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 19
1779 W[ashingto]n, Gfeorge]. Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
MAY 27 [Henry] Knox [Pluckamin, New Jersey]. Capac
ity of the Philadelphia factory for cartridge boxes
and repair of arms; ammunition for [Brig.] Gen.
[James] Clinton; repair of arms. Draft. 3 pp.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. IX, pt. 1, 15
1779 Biddle, Clement. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [NathanaelJ
MAY 27 Greene [Middlebrook]. The forage supply; ex
hausted state of New Jersey; opportunity to in
habitants of Essex and Middlesex counties to
cut their grain ; removal of forage from the coast ;
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON
1033
method of securing pasturage through applica
tion to magistrates; Pennsylvania s inability to
subsist the cavalry horses. Contemporary copy
by Greene. 3 pp. Enclosed in Greene to Wash
ington, 1779, May 27. 33, 67
1779 Burnet, William. Philadelphia. Certificate of Dr. Isaac
MAY 27 Foster s management of Continental Hospital,
Eastern Department. A. D. S. 1 p. 92, 317
1779 Greene, Nathanael. Middlebrook. To [George] Washing-
MAY 27 ton [Middlebrook]. Impossibility of subsisting
cattle by applying to magistrates for pasture
ground; future supplies of forage. L. S. 1 p.
Answered by letter to Col. [Clement] Biddle,
May 29. 33, 65
[1779] Scott, Charles. Williamsburg [Virginia]. To [George
[MAY 27] Washington, Middlebrook]. Sailing of British
fleet for New York. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered
June 28. 33, 73
1779 Scott, Charles. Williamsburg [Virginia]. To [George]
MAY 27 Washington [Middlebrook]. Incorporation of old
soldiers with new levies; departure of enemy and
forwarding of troops to South Carolina; ravages
of the enemy ; sailing of British fleet through the
[Virginia] capes. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered
June 28. 33, 75
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
MAY 28 James Clinton [Albany]. Inspectors for his expe
dition; the peace with the Onondagas; prepara
tions for the Western Expedition. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 39
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [the General Of-
MAY 28 fleers in camp]. Concise statement of position
and strength of the two Armies ; requests opinion
as to line of conduct to be pursued. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
F. II, pt. 1, 309
The General Officers then In camp were: Mai. Genls. Greene, St. Clalr,
de Kalb, Howe, Steuben; Brig. Genls. Smallwood, Knox, Woodford,
Muhlenberg, Duportail and Irvine.
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. Na-
MAY28 thanael Greene and others, Middlebrook]. Ar-
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rangement of Colonels and regiments of Artil
lery. Draft signed. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 1, 21
Greene and other General Officers were a board for settling disputes of
rank In the artillery.
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig. Gen.
MAY 28 Jedidiah Huntington, Redding, Connecticut]
Acknowledging receipt of arrangement of his
brigade. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexan
der Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 41
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Brig. Gen. Al-
MAY 28 exander McDougall, Peekskill]. His measures to
protect West Point; disposition of forces, prepa
ration of enemy, etc. Draft. 2pp. In handwrit
ing of James McHenry. B. IX, pt. 1, 35
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen. [Sam-
MAY28 U el Holden] Parsons [Redding, Connecticut].
Plundering parties; orders for his government.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Caleb Gibbs.
B. IX, pt. 1, 37
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. John
MAY 28 Sullivan, Easton, Pennsylvania]. Necessity of
economizing in supplies ; scarcity of arms ; intel
ligence of the enemy ; Pennsylvania Independent
companies; Inspector s rank on the expedition;
[Maj.] Gen. [Robert] Howe. Draft. 3 pp. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 29
[1779] Board of General Officers. [Middlebrook.] Opinions in
[MAY 28] cases of rank disputes between Lt. Cols. [Adam]
Hubley and [Morgan] Connor, Maj. [Joseph]
Prowell and the Captains of the Pennsylvania
Line. D. S: Nath. Greene, Baron de Kalb, Wm.
Woodford, P: Muhlenberg. 2 pp. W
1779 Clinton, James. Albany. To [George] Washington [Mid-
MAY 28 dlebrook]. Ammunition and clothing; reenlist-
ments; Maj. [Nicholas] Fish s indisposition; Col.
[Goose] V[an] Schaick s inability to satisfy the
Indians; recommendation of Capt. John Gra
ham; provision supply at Fort Schuyler and for
the [Indian] expedition ; his choice of route; need
of a deputy commissary of prisoners. A. L. S.
5 pp. Answered June 10. 33, 10
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1035
1779 Hackenwelder, John. Cooshocking [On the Muskingum.]
MAY 28 To [Col. Daniel Brodhead, Fort Pitt]. Wyandots
ready to make peace; report of [Col. George
Rogers] Clark s capture of Vincennes; vessels
posted to watch for approach of Americans to
Detroit; approaching attack on Fort Laurens;
attempt of English to capture [Capt. John] Mon-
tour; reenforcements at Detroit; plan of Min-
goes to destroy the Wyandots; the Shawanoes;
the letter from Chief Bawbee; intended attack
by the Six Nations. Contemporary copy. 3 pp.
Enclosed in Brodhead to Washington, 1779,
June 5. 33, 176
1779 [Hamilton, Alexander.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. Ar-
MAY 28 thur St. Clair, Middlebrook]. His readiness to
march. Auto, draft. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 1, 33
1779 Harrison, Charles. [Middlebrook.] To [George] Washing-
MAY 28 ton [Middlebrook]. His claim to rank. A. L. S.
1 p. W
1779 Irvine, William. Mill Stone [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAY 28 Washington [Middlebrook]. Ideas upon the pres
ent situation; a defensive campaign; position of
the Army ; attack upon a detachment of the en
emy or removal of the American Army to a place
of greater safety. L. S. 3 pp. 33, 78
1779 Linn, James. Middlebrook. To [Lt.] Col. Alexander Ham-
MAY 28 ilton, Middlebrook. Suit against Lt. [John James]
Skinner. A. L. S. 1 p. 33, 55
1779 Montour, Captain John. Cooshocking [On the Muskingum].
MAY 28 To John Dodge [Fort Pitt ?]. Intention to visit
Fort Pitt; friends of the States at Detroit; the
English and the Wyandots ; force to attack Fort
Laurens. Contemporary copy. On same docu
ment with Bawbee to Brodhead, 1779, May 12.
33, 175
1779 Shreve, I[srael]. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAY 28 Washington [Middlebrook]. His orders to march ;
seizure of horses by the British; intention to
march to Raritan; attempt to obtain a militia
guard. A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 80
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Col. Clement
MAY 29 Biddle [Middlebrook]. Scarcity of forage and
seizure of same. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of Robert Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 1, 53
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1779 Washington, George. [Middlebrook.] To Brig. Gen.
MAY 29 [John] Glover, Providence [Rhode Island]. Ar
rangement of officers of his brigade. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Har
rison. B. IX, pt. 1, 45
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. Instructions to Maj .
MAY 29 Gen. [Arthur] St. Clair [Middlebrook]. General
directions for his march to support the High
lands ; introduction of the new Army Regulations.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 43
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen.
MAY 29 [Charles] Scott [Williamsburg, Virginia]. Refers
him to letter of May 25 for his guidance. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Caleb Gibbs.
B. IX, pt. 1, 49
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Col. Elisha Shel-
MAY29 don [Durham, Connecticut]. Orders to be in
readiness to take the field. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 1, 51
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Lt.] Col. [Sam-
MAY29 uel] Smith [Middlebrook]. His resignation.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James Mc-
Henry. B. IX, pt. 1, 55
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Lt. Col. John
MAY 29 Vischer [Albany]. Returning a petition. Auto.
draft signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 1, 57
1779 Board of General Officers. Middlebrook. Proceedings on
MAY 29 Maj. [Joseph] Prowell s claim to his majority.
Contemporary copy by Caleb Gibbs. 2 pp.
C. C. 152, 7, 397
1779 Brodhead, Daniel. Pittsburg. To [George] Washington
MAY 29 [Middlebrook]. Journal of Col. [George Rogers]
Clark s expedition against Vincennes; burning of
Brodhead s speech by the Shawanoes; supplies
sent Fort Laurens; arrival of Col. [Moses] Raw-
lins regiment; delay of salt provision and boat
tools. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered June 23.
33, 89
1779 Hatfleld, Richard. South Salem [New York]. To Maj.
MAY 29 Gen. [Alexander] McDougall [Peekskill, New
York]. Advance of British to White Plains.
Contemporary copy. 1 p. 33, 109
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1037
1779 Hinquapooshees (The Big Cat) and the Councillors of
MAY 29 Cooshocking. [On the Muskingum]. To Col.
[Daniel] Brodhead [Fort Pitt]. Intention of the
Wyandots to treat for friendship; approaching
attack on Fort Laurens.
Hinquapooshees. (The Big Cat.) To [Captain John]
Killbuck and other chiefs. Urging them to visit
Fort Pitt. Contemporary copies. Enclosed in
Brodhead to Washington, 1779, June 5. 33, 174
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
MAY 29 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. British
move toward [White] Plains; precautionery
measures taken. L. S. 1 p. 33, 84
[1779] [McDougall, Alexander.] Peekskill [New York]. Intelli-
[MAY 29] gence brought by Patrick Rogers : Advance of
British troops from King s Bridge; positions to
be taken ; advance of a force up the North River
against West Point. 2 pp. Enclosed in preced
ing entry. 33, 85
1779 Patterson, W[illiam]. Philadelphia. To George Washing-
MAY 29 ton, Middlebrook. Efforts to obtain information;
money in Patterson s hands ; Gov. [Prest. Joseph]
Reed s refusal to give names of Patterson s com
plainants; charges against him; Sir John John
son s regiment. L. S. 2 pp. Answered June 22.
33,86
[1779] [Patterson, William.] [Philadelphia.] Memorandum of
[MAY 29] recommendations respecting transportation of
supplies and employment of Indian guides for the
. Susquehanna expedition. A. D. 1 p. Enclosed
in preceding entry. 33, 88
1779 Virginia, Field Officers, Meeting. Middlebrook. Inquiry
MAY 29 into the claims of [Lt. Col.] John Allison and
[Maj .] John Lee to the Lieutenant-colonecy of the
First Virginia State Regiment. D. S: Christian
Febiger, John Green, William Davies, B[urges]
Ball. Minority report signed by Thos. Gaskins,
John Webb and Thomas Posey. 4 pp. Endorsed
by Robert Hanson Harrison: "copy sent to Gov.
Virga 9 June 1779. Opinion approved by Govr.
& Council vid Govr. Jefferson s Letter July 23
1779 . . . . " W
Jefferson s letter of July 23 is among the Washington, Miscellaneous.
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1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To John Bradford
MAY 30 [Boston], Thanks for lemon essence. Draft.
1 p. B. IX, pt. 1,67
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. Instructions to
MAY 30 Brig. Gen. [Henry] Knox [Pluckamin, New Jer
sey]. Constitution of artillery for the campaign.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 63
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. Alex-
MAYSO ander McDougall, Peekskill]. Scarcity of provi
sions [at West Point]; urgency of the case.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 61
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [Middlebrook.] To [Maj.] Gen.
MAY 30 [Arthur] St. Clair [Springfield, New Jersey]. Ap
pointment of officers to the New Jersey troops;
command of the llth regiment. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 1, 59
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Lt. Col. Isaac
MAY 30 Sherman [Redding, Connecticut]. Collecting and
distributing the Connecticut levies among the
State s regiments. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. IX, pt. 1, 65
1779 D Hart, William. Newark [New Jersey]. To [George]
M^ 30 Washington [Middlebrook]. Advance of British
beyond Kingsbridge. A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 126
1779 Greene, Nathanael. Middlebrook. To [George] Washing-
MAY 30 ton [Middlebrook]. Misunderstanding of his re
quest regarding subsisting the cattle ; difficulties
under the law; necessity of its suspension; abuse
of power. A. L. S. 4 pp. 33, 124
1779 Gates, Horatio. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
MAY3 Washington [Middlebrook]. Acknowledging
Washington s letter; prospect of success in an
attempt against New York; payment for rations;
supply of rice and flour. A. L. S. 4 pp. An
swered June 11. 33, 120
1779 Knox, H[enry]. Pluckamin [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAY3 Washington [Middlebrook]. Compliance with
order to move heavy cannon to Easton [Penn
sylvania]. A. L. S. 1 p. 33, 118
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1039
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
MAY 30 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Transmit
ting intelligence. L. S. 1 p. Answered May 31.
33, 108
1779 Neilson, John. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAY 30 Washington, Middlebrook. Orders to guard the
shore and forward intelligence; British at White
Plains ; loading of vessels and other preparations;
troops on Staten Island. A. L. S. 1 p. 33,106
1779 Schuyler, Ph[ilip John]. Saratoga [New York]. To
MAY 30 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Employ
ment of Lt. [Joseph?] Haasbrook to explore
the Indian country ; Cayuga and Onondaga pris
oners at Albany; the rivers Scull and La Famine
and course to Oswegatchie. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Answered June 9. 33, 116
1779 Washington, George. [Middlebrook.] To [Maj. Gen. Na-
MAY31 thanael Greene, Middlebrook]. Expectation of
moving the Army by Wednesday [June 2].
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. IX, pt. 1, 81
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen. [Ed-
MAY 31 ward] Hand [Wyoming, Pennsylvania]. Clothing
and shoemaker s tools [for the expedition against
the Six Nations]; Pennsylvania troops in Mal-
com s regiment to join the llth Pennsylvania;
case of Capt. [John Paul] Schott and his officers;
measures recommended by Maj. [Joseph] Pro well;
Hand s rank. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. IX, pt. 1, 95
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
MAY 31 [Alexander] McDougall [Peekskill]. Movement
of troops from Middlebrook ; protection of stores
atFishkill; intelligence of enemy. Draft. 2pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 89
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [John] Neil-
MAYSI son [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. His intelli
gence of enemy ; information desired as to boats.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. IX, pt. 1, 99
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
MAY 31 [Arthur] St. Glair [Springfield, New Jersey]. Or-
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dering his division to Pomp ton; movement of
other troops. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 83
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Col. [Elisha]
MAY 31 Sheldon [Durham, Connecticut]. Ordering his
regiment to the Highlands. Auto, draft signed.
1 p. B. IX, pt. 1, 101
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
MAY 31 [John] Sullivan [Easton, Pennsylvania]. [Brig.]
Gen. [Edward] Hand s letters; clothing and
shoes; Capt. [Henry] Carberry s mounted men;
general matters; baggage. Draft. 3 pp. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. IX, pt. 1, 69
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. Instructions to Maj.
MAY 31 Gen. [John] Sullivan [Easton, Pennsylvania].
Force to be employed; cooperation with [Brig.]
Gen. [James] Clinton; general directions for de
stroying the Indian country ; manner of attacks ;
attempt against Niagara; peace propositions, etc.
Draft. 6 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. In Ford, 7, 460. B. IX, pt. 1, 73
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. [Middlebrook.] To Brig. Gen.
MAY 31 [William] Woodford [Middlebrook]. Orders to
prepare to march. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 91
1779 Bland, Theodorick. Charlottesville [Virginia]. To [George]
MAY 31 Washington [Middlebrook]. Guards and precau
tionary measures taken with Convention prison
ers because of British expedition into Virginia;
request for the exchange of Baron de Geismer.
A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered June 28. 33, 136
1779 Clark, T[homas]. Paramus [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAY 31 Washington [Middlebrook]. British fleet at Tel
ler s Point [Croton Point, Hudson River]; prep
arations to move to support of West Point.
A. L. S. 1 p. 33, 134
1779 [Heath, William.] Boston. Intelligence from New York:
MAY 31 Maj . [Robert] Rogers to raise two regiments in
Canada to harrass the frontier in conjunction
with [Lt. Col. John ?] Butler. 1 p. Enclosed in
Heath to Washington, 1779, June 5. 33, 191
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1041
1779 Knight, John. Springfield [New Jersey]. Certificate of
MAY 31 number of wagons necessary for commissary
stores of the Pennsylvania brigade. A. D. S.
1 p. Enclosed in St. Clair to Washington, 1779,
May 31. 33, 112
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Peekskill [New York]. To
MAY 31 [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. British
fleet at Phillips and position of their troops.
L. S. 1 p. 33, 138
1779 Poor, Enoch. Easton [Pennsylvania]. To [George] Wash-
MAY 31 ington, Middlebrook. Arrangement of officers of
the New Hampshire Line. L. S. 1 p. An
swered June 1. 33, 144
1779 St. Clair, Arthur. Springfield [Massachusetts]. To [George
MAY 31 Washington, Middlebrook]. Advance of British
toward White Plains; enemy s intention; St.
Glair s march to Pompton; route and provisions;
need of a few horse; nomination of ensigns; In
spectors; Brigade Major [Henry] McCormick.
L. S. 4 pp. Answered June 1. 33, 110
1779 St. Clair, Arthur. Springfield [New Jersey], To [George
MAY 31 Washington, Middlebrook]. Appointment of
[Pennsylvania] officers; number of pieces of ar
tillery; need of horsemen. A. L. S. 1 p. 33,113
1779 Sullivan, John. Easton [Pennsylvania], To [George]
MAY 31 Washington [Mddlebrook]. The new cut road
to Wyoming; forwarding the troops; requests
orders to move ; request for state militia to guard
stores at Wyoming. A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 128
[1779] [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook?] Summary of intel-
[MAY] ligence from Brig. Gen. Edward Hand, Cols.
[John] Cox [William?] Patterson and [Charles]
Stewart relative to the Indian country. A. D.
20 pp. W
Nineteen questions and summary of answers in parallel columns.
A copy of this Summary, by Richard Kidder Meade, was sent to Sulli
van. It is now in C. C. 166, 301.
[1779] Washington, George. [Middlebrook]. Memorandum of
[MAY] extracts from Lt. [Thomas] McClelan s journal of
his scout to Oswegatchie from Fort Schuyler;
distances. A. D. 1 p. 32, 269
1779 [Washington, George.] [Middlebrook.] Sixteen questions
[MAY] [propounded to Col. John Cox, Philadelphia?].
Distances, difficulties of routes, etc. into country
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of the Six Nations, with answers thereto. 4 pp.
Questions in handwriting of Washington, an
swers in that of Cox, arranged in parallel col
umns. W
[1779] [Cox, John and William ? Patterson. To [George Washing-
[MAY] ton, Middlebrook]. Answers to nineteen ques
tions respecting the country of the Six Nations;
routes to the various towns, distances, etc. Ques
tions and answers in parallel columns. Questions
in handwriting of James McHenry; answers ii
that of Cox. 4 pp. W
[1779] [Hand, Edward.] [Esthertown ? Pennsylvania.] To [George
[MAY] Washington, Middlebrook]. Answers to nineteen
questions respecting the country of the Six Na
tions; routes to the various towns, distances,
etc. Questions and answers in parallel columns.
A. D. 7 pp. W
[1779] Indian Country. Distances from Easton [Pennsylvania] to
[MAY] Chinisea [Genesee, New York], with note respect
ing the various lakes. 1 p. W
[1779] Maxwell, William. [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. To
[MAY] [George] Washington [Middlebrook]. Feelings of
the New Jersey officers and their representation
to Washington; question of [Sir Henry] Clinton s
presence with the British fleet. A. L. S. 2 pp.
33, 142
[1779] Pennsylvania, Captains of the Line. To [George] Washing-
[MAY?] ton [Middlebrook]. Memorial: Majority of Capt.
Joseph Pro well; promotions, seniority, etc.
Contemporary copy by Robert Hanson Harrison.
3 pp. C. C. 152, 7, 393
[1779] [Stewart, Charles.] To [George Washington, Middlebrook].
[ MAY ] Answers to sixteen questions respecting the coun
try of the Six Nations; routes to the various
towns, distances, etc. A. D. 3 pp. W
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Brig. Gen. [Mor-
JuNE ! decai] Gist [Baltimore]. Embarrassment caused
by [Daniel] Bowers present; requesting him to
make inquiry as to Bowers. Auto, draft signed.
2 pp. P. I, pt. 2, 401
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Col. [Richard]
JuNE l Humpton [Middlebrook]. His claim of rank.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. IX, pt. 1, 113
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1043
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. Alex-
JuNE ! ander McDougall, Peekskill]. Movement of en
emy toward the Highlands; precautionary meas
ures. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 109
1779 Washington, George. [Middlebrook.] To Brig. Gen.
JuNE l [Enoch] Poor [Redding, Connecticut]. Commis
sions for the New Hampshire officers. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 1, 111
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [William Alex-
JuNE l ander, Lord Stirling, Lebanon Valley ? New
Jersey. Movements of troops; requests him to
join the Army. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. IX, pt. 1, 105
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
JuNEl [John] Sullivan [Easton, Pennsylvania]. Ordering
him forward on the Indian expedition. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. IX, pt. 1, 103
1779 Andre, John [Lewis]. Fort Lafayette [Verplanck s Point].
JuNEl Terms granted the garrison of Fort Lafayette.
Contemporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Arm
strong to McDougall, 1779, June 1. 33, 147
1779 Armstrong, Thomas. [Verplanck s Point]. To Maj. Gen.
.JUNE! [Alexander] McDougall [Peekskill, New York].
Terms of surrender of Fort Lafayette. Contem
porary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in McDougall to
Washington, 1779, June 4. 32, 146
1779 Council of War. Middlebrook. On right of challenge in
JuNE * courts martial; movement of enemy and conse
quent postponement of the question. Members:
The Commander in chief; Maj. Genls. Greene,
Stirling, de Kalb, Steuben; Brig. Genls. Small-
wood, Knox, Woodford, Muhlenberg, Duportail
and Irvine. D. S. by all members except Wash
ington. 3 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. F. II, pt. 1, 313
1779 Meade, Rfichard] K[idder]. Middlebrook. To Capt. Bar-
JuNE ! tholomew von Heer [Middlebrook]. Discharge
[of Baron de Wolfen]. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. IX, pt. 1, 119
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1779 Meade, R[ichard] K[idder]. Middlebrook. To Maj.
JUNE l [Henry] Lee [Burlington ? New Jersey]. Ordering
his corps to join the Army. Auto, draft signed.
1 p. B. IX, pt. 1, 117
1779 Washington, George. [Middlebrook.] To Maj. Gen. [Ben-
JUNE 2 edict] Arnold [Philadelphia]. Postponement of
his trial. Contemporary copy. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Richard Varick. In Sparks, 6, 526.
B. IX, pt. 1, 127
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Col. [Thomas]
JUNE 2 Clark [near Smith s Clove ? New York]. To take
orders from [Maj.] Gen. [Alexander] McDougall.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. IX, pt. 1, 145
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Brig.] Gen.
JUNE 2 [James] Clinton [Albany]. Question of taking
light cannon on his expedition; paroled British
officers. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. IX, pt. 2, 141
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
JUNE 2 [Alexander] McDougall [Peekskill]. Movement
of troops; Brig. Gen. [Louis Le Begue] Du Por-
tail s command; importance of the Highland
forts. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Richard
Kidder Meade. B. IX, pt. 1, 139
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To [John] Merse-
JUNE 2 reau [Piscataway ? New Jersey]. Secret service
matters. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Rich
ard Kidder Meade. B. IX, pt. 1, 155
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. Middlebrook. To Col. [John]
JUNE 2 Neilson [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Informa
tion desired as to boats, strength of enemy on
Staten Island, etc. Draft. 2pp. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. IX, pt. 1, 147
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Capt.] James
JUNE 2 Peale [Middlebrook]. His claim of rank and resig
nation. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. IX, pt. 1, 149
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Is-
JUNE 2 r ael] Putnam [Redding, Connecticut]. Ordering
him to headquarters. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 123
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1045
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. Ar-
JUNE 2 thur St. Clair, Pompton, New Jersey]. March
of troops from Middlebrook. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 137
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. Ar-
JUNE 2 thur St. Clair, Pomp ton, New Jersey]. Appoint
ments of Inspectors; introduction of outsiders
into the service; object of enemy, etc. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 133
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. Instructions to
JUNE 2 [William Alexander,] Lord Stirling [Elizabeth-
town, New Jersey]. Ordering his division to
Pomp ton; general directions. Draft. 2pp. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 131
The same to Baron de Kalb dated June 3.
1779 Hamilton, Alexander]. Middlebrook. To [Brig. Gen.
JUNE 2 Henry Knox, Pluckamin, New Jersey]. March of
troops from quarters. Auto, draft. 1 p.
B. IX, pt. 1, 143
1779 Kalb, Baron de. Middlebrook. Opinion in answer to
JUNE 2 queries of May 28. A. D. S. 3 pp. F. II, 319
1779 McHenry, James. Middlebrook. To Capt. [Bartholomew]
JUNE 2 von Heer [Middlebrook]. Part of his corps or
dered to [Maj.] Gen. [Arthur] St. Clair. Auto,
draft signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 1, 153
1779 Meade, R[ichard] K[idder]. Middlebrook. To [Capt. Bar-
JUNE 2 tholomew] von Heer [Middlebrook]. Party from
his corps ordered to the Virginia division. Auto,
draft signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 1, 151
1779 [St. Clair, Arthur.] [Pompton, New Jersey]. To [George
JUNE 2 Washington, Middlebrook]. Movements of Brit
ish on the Hudson. Contemporary extract by
Richard Kidder Meade. 1 p. C. C. 152, 7, 405
1779 [Sullivan, John.] [Easton, Pennsylvania]. To [George
JUNE 2 Washington, Middlebrook]. Terms with Indians.
Transcript [extract]. C. C. 169, 5, 540
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. Orders to the Audi-
JUNE 3 tors of the Army [Middlebrook]. Removal of
their office to Germantown [Pennsylvania].
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. IX, pt. 1, 173
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1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Capt. [Henry]
JUNE 3 Bedkin [Philadelphia ?]. Ordering his troop to
Morristown. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. IX, pt. 1, 171
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. Orders to [David]
JUNE 3 Brooks [Middlebrook]. Kemoval of clothing to
Germantown. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. IX, pt. 1, 175
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. Orders to the
JUNE 3 Director of the Flying Hospital [Middlebrook].
To march with the Army. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. IX, pt. 1, 181
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Middlebrook. Orders to the
JUNE 3 Director of the Military Hospital [Middlebrook]
Removal of sick to Pluckamin. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Caleb Gibbs.
B. IX, pt. 1, 177
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen.
JUNE 3 [Nathanael] Greene [Middlebrook]. Order to
bring boats from Philadelphia. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. IX, pt. 1, 157
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj.] Gen.
JUNE 3 [Nathanael] Greene [Middlebrook]. Insufficiency
of legal modes for obtaining forage; impress and
care in using same. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. Noted by Harrison as
"intended to have been written"
B. IX, pt. 1, 159
1779 Washington, George. Instructions to Baron de Kalb.
JUNE 3 See: Washington to Stirling, 1779, June 2.
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Maj. H[enry]
JUNE 3 Lee [jr., Middlebrook]. Continuing his march to
Pomp ton. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Richard Kidder Meade. B. IX, pt. 1, 169
1779 [Washington, George.] Middlebrook. To [Maj. Gen. Alex-
JUNE 3 ander McDougall, Peekskill]. Objects of the en
emy. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 165
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Middlebrook. To Col. [John]
JUNE 3 Neilson [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Boats;
strength of enemy on Staten Island. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B.IX, pt. 1, 167
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1047
1779 Washington, George. Middlebrook. To Maj. Gen. [Ar-
JUNE 3 thur] St. Clair [Pompton, New Jersey]. His want
of ammunition; caution in his advance. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 1, 161
1779 Harrison, R[obert] H[anson]. Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen.
JUNE 3 [Arthur] St. Clair [Pompton, New Jersey]. Rep
etition of sense of letter of same date [preceding
entry] to guard against miscarriage of plan.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. Noted as sent open to
Gen. Woodford. B. IX, pt. 1, 163
1779 Malcom, W[illiam]. West Point [New York]. To Maj.
JUNE 3 Gen. [Arthur] St. Clair [Pompton, New Jersey].
Approach of enemy toward West Point. A. L. S.
1 p. Enclosed in St. Clair to Washington, 1779,
June 4. 33, 150
1779 St. Clair, Arthur. Pompton [New Jersey]. To [George
JUNE 3 Washington, Middlebrook]. Loss of Fort Lafay
ette; existence of a clove around the ridge on
which the forts are situated [on west side of the
Hudson]; scarcity of provisions; cooperation
with rest of Army; doubts of British intentions.
A. L. S. 3 pp. In Sparks, Letters to Wash
ington, 2, 303. 33, 152
1779 St. Clair, Arthur. Pompton [New Jersey]. To [George
JUNE 3 Washington, Middlebrook]. Relinquishment of
a project; British intentions. A. L. S. 1 p.
33, 154
1779 St. Clair, Arthur. Pompton [New Jersey]. To [George]
JUNE 3 Washington [Middlebrook]. Intention to move
toward New Windsor ; route of his march ; wagon
horses; intentions of enemy. A. L. S. 1 p.
33, 157
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Col. Henry
JUNE 4 Champion, Hartford]. Need of exertion in sup
plying Army with beef; cattle and flour. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 199
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. [Substance of in-
JUNE 4 structions to Capt. James ? Christie, Morristown].
Message to Maj. Gen. Alexander McDougall and
the commanding officer at West Point ; informa
tion to be obtained as to provision stores, etc.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 185
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1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Col. Ann
JUNE 4 H[awkes] Hay [Orange County ? New York].
His exertions; support from the Army. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 1, 195
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. Morristown. To Brig. Gen.
JUNE 4 t [Henry] Knox [Morristown]. British capture of
Verplank s Point; need of ammunition. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. IX, pt. 1, 189
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Brig.] Gen.
JUNE 4 [Henry] Knox [Morristown]. Need of heavy can
non with the Army . Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 191
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Col. [John]
JUNE 4 Neilson [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Designs
of the enemy; beacons for calling out the militia.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. IX, pt. 1, 193
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. Charles
JUNE 4 Stewart [Philadelphia]. Need of exertion in for
warding supplies. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 203
1779 [Washington, George.] Pompton [New Jersey]. To [Col.
JUNE 4 Charles Stewart,] Philadelphia. Directions for
forwarding supplies; urgency of the occasion.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 205
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown [New Jersey]. To
JUNE 4 [Maj. Gen. John Sullivan, Easton, Pennsylvania].
Disregard of offers of peace from Indians; aspect
of affairs on the North River. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 183
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To [Col. Jeremiah
JUNE 4 Wadsworth, Philadelphia]. Arrangements and
his presence with the Army. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 197
1779 Blackden, Samuel. Salisbury [New Jersey]. To [George
JUNE 4 Washington, Morristown]. Intention to leave
the regiment; Col. Elisha Sheldon s conduct.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered June 22. 33, 166
CORRESPONDENCE OP GEORGE WASHINGTON 1049
1779 Kearsley, Samuel. Carlisle [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
JUNE 4 Washington [Morristown]. Loss of his home and
household effects by fire; determination to con
tinue in the service. Recent copy. 1 p. An
swered July 9. 32, 159
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Highlands, opposite West Point.
JUNE 4 To [George] Washington [Morristown]. Reasons
inducing McDougall s retirement to his present
position; security of stores; inexplicable conduct
of enemy; [Brig.] Gen. [Samuel Holden] Parsons
in command at West Point; retirement of ene
my; Sir Henry Clinton s caution; [Maj.] Gen.
[Arthur] St. Glair s march; enemy s relinquish-
ment of a design against West Point. L. S.
6 pp. In Sparks, Letters to Washington, 2,
305. 33, 163
1779 Neilson, John. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To [George
JUNE 4 Washington, Morristown]. Efforts to obtain
knowledge of enemy on Staten Island; repair of
boats; arrival of British fleet from Virginia; im
press of refugees as wagoners; dejection of tories.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 168
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. Fort Arnold, West Point. To
JUNE 4 Maj. Gen. [Arthur] St. Clair [Pompton, New Jer
sey]. British shipping below Fort Montgomery;
the situation. A. L. S. 1 p.
33, 169
1779 St. Clair, Arthur. Pompton [New Jersey], To [George
JUNE 4 Washington, Morristown]. Letter from Col.
[William] Malcom; quiet on the river. A. L. S.
1 p. 33, 158
1779 Washington,] G[eorge.] [Ringwood.] To [Azariah Dun-
JUNE 5 ham, Morristown]. Purchase of cattle. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 213
1779 [Washington, George.] Pompton. To . Col. [Frederick]
JUNE 5 Frelinghausen [Somerset County ? New Jersey].
Cooperation of his militia. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 1, 211
A similar letter to Cols. Theunls Day and Ann Hawkes Hay.
1779 Washington,] G[eorge.] Ringwood [New Jersey]. To Col.
JUNE 5 [William] Malcom [West Point]. Support of the
forts and cooperation. Draft. 3 pp. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. IX, pt. 1, 207
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1779 Brodhead, Daniel. Pittsburg. To [George] Washington
JUNE 5 [Ringwood]. Pro visions sent Fort Laurens; diffi
culties; Washington s preference for Fort Mcln-
tosh; the fort at Kanhawa and strength of
Capt. O Hara s company; men raised in Mo-
nongahela and Ohio counties; pay for same; a
seizure of public provision; reenlistments for the
war; pay for substitutes in Virginia ; negotiation
with the Wyandots; the Mingoes; care of stores
and boats; martial and civil law; court-martial;
placating the relations of a murdered [Delaware]
Indian; holding of Fort Laurens; hopes of
turning the Wyandots and Mingoes against
each other; idea in mentioning Detroit; shoes;
suggests attempt against Natchez. L. S. 4 pp.
Answered June 23. 33, 171
1779 Culper, Samuel. [Setauket, Long Island.] ToJohnBolton
JUNE 5 [Maj. Benjamin Tallmadge, Fairfield, Connecti
cut]. His arrest and necessity of leaving "10"
[New York City ?]; intention to obtain a substi
tute; arrival of British ships at New York; re
turn of troops from the South; spirits of the
tories and their obtaining information; with
drawal of troops from Long Island; expedition
up the North River; raising of troops from the
inhabitants. A. L. S. 5 pp. 33, 199
1779 Culper, Samuel. [Setauket, Long Island]. ToJohnBolton
JUNE 5 [Maj. Benjamin Tallmadge, Fairfield, Connecti
cut]. Information lodged against him and his
escape from arrest. A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 203
1779 Hay, Udny. Fishkill [New York]. To [George] Washing-
JUNE 5 ton [Ringwood]. Removal of stores; boats for
communication across the river above West
Point; purchase of cattle; forwarding of flour;
delay of salt provisions; supplies on hand; pack-
saddles at Newburgh. A. L. S. 2 pp. An
swered June 7. 33, 192
1779 Heath, Wfilliam]. Boston. To [George] Washington
JUNE 5 [Ringwood]. Preparations to leave Boston.
L. S. 1 p. 33, 189
1779 Lee, Henry, jr. Scotch Plains [New Jersey]. To [George
JUNE 5 Washington, Ringwood]. March toward Para-
mus; condition of his horses; lack of forage.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered June 6. 33, 188
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1051
1779 Lincoln, B[enjamin]. Near the 13 Mile House, Stono [South
JUNE 5 Carolina]. To George Washington [Ringwood].
Serious aspect of affairs in the South. A. L. S.
1 p. Answered June 30. 33, 179
1779 Malcom, W[illiam]. On road from Fort Montgomery [New
JUNES York]. To [George] Washington [Ringwood].
British fleet at King s Ferry; position of enemy s
troops and those of Malcom s ; position of other
American troops; British relinquishment of de
sign against the Highlands. A. L. S. 3 pp. In
Sparks, Letters to Washington, 2, 307. 33, 180
1779 McDougall, Alexander. [Opposite West Point.] To
JUNE 5 [George] Washington [Ringwood, New Jersey].
Position of the enemy; risk in Washington s
inarching by the lower road; danger to stock in
West Chester. L. S. 3 pp. 33, 164
1779 McDougall, Alexander. [Opposite West Point.] To
JUNE 5 [George] Washington [Ringwood]. Information
from deserters pointing toward West Point as
British object. A. L. S. 1 p. 33, 182
1779 Neilson, John. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To [George]
JUNE 5 Washington [Ringwood]. Failure to obtain in
telligence; signal beacons for the militia. Re
cent copy. 1 p. 33, 186
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. West Point. To [George]
JUNE 5 Washington [Ringwood]. Condition and spirits
of the garrison at West Point; retirement of
British fleet to Haverstraw Bay; request for his
brigade. A. L. S. 1 p. 33, 170
1779 Schuyler, Ph[ilip John]. Albany. To [George] Washing-
JUNE 5 ton [Ringwood]. Washington s suggestion of
line of conduct to be observed with the Indians;
employment of the Onondagas to capture [Jo
seph] Brant and [Ma j. Walter] Butler; exchange
of prisoners. L. S. 1 p. Answered June 9.
33, 184
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Ringwood. To [Maj. Henry Lee,
JUNES jr., Pompton?]. Ordering his corps to Suffrans
[Suffern s] ; objects to be attained. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 215
1779 General Court-martial. Pittsburg. Proceedings in trial of
JUNE 6 James Beham for killing a friendly [Delaware]
Indian ; Robert Kennedy for desertion and theft ;
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William Straffain, John McF arson [McPherson],
Edward Wilkins and Joseph Neal for desertion;
Bryan Gowrin, John Young and John Whitman
for reenlistment ; and James Bryson for neglect
of duty. A. D. S: Stephen Bayard, President.
9 pp. W
1779 Phillips, W[illiam]. Charlottesville [Virginia]. To [George]
JUNE 6 Washington [Ringwood]. Requesting exchange
of Capt>lt. [William] Featherstone and Capt.
[Archibald] Edmonstone ; polite treatment expe
rienced by the Convention troops. L. S. 1 p.
33, 194
[1779] Fitch, Rufus. [Wyoming, Pennsylvania.] Account of
[JUNE 7?] provisions and liquor on hand in the magazine at
Wyoming June 2, 1779. Tabular statement.
A. D. S. 1 p. W
1779 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. Smith s [Tavern] in the
JUNE? Clove [New York]. To Col. [William] Malcom
[West Point]. Thanks for information, etc.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 1, 225
1779 Holker, [Jean]. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
JUNE 7 [Smith s Tavern]. Transmitting letter for [Lewis]
Pintard. L. S. 1 p. Answered June 14. 33,196
1779 Culper, Samuel. [Setauket, Long Island]. To [Maj. Ben-
JUNE 8 jamin Tallmadge, Fair-field ? Connecticut]. Belief
of British intention against New London.
A. L. S. 1 p. 33, 198
1779 [Washington, George.] [Smith s Tavern.] To [Maj. Henry
JUNE 9 Lee, jr., Suffern s, New York], His station, re
moval of stores and stock; Capt. [Allen] McLane.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder
Meade. B. IX, pt. 1, 229
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Smith s Tavern. To Capt. [Allen]
JUNE 9 McLane [New Jersey], Orders to place himself
and troop under command of Maj. [Henry] Lee
[jr.]. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Richard
Kidder Meade. B. IX, pt, 1, 231
1779 Washington, George. Smith s Tavern. To Col. [William]
JUNE 9 Malcom [West Point], Orders to dismiss militia.
L. S. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamil
ton. C. C., 152, 7, 435
The draft by Hamilton is in B. IX, pt. 1, 223.
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Smith s Tavern. To Col. [Goose]
JUNE 9 Van Schaick [Fort Schuyler, New York]. As-
CORRESPONDENCE OP GEORGE WASHINGTON 1053
sistance to Lt. [JohnL?] Hardenbergh. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 1, 221
1779 [Washington, George.] Smith s Tavern. To [Philip John]
JUNE 9 Schuyler [Albany]. Explorations of Lt. [John L]
Hardenbergh; advance of British up the North
River. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexan
der Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 217
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [Smith s] Clove. Instructions to
JUNE 9 Col. Otho [Holland] Williams [Dean Forest,
Orange County, New York]. Posting his troops
guarding roads, forwarding of intelligence, etc.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Washington
and Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 227
1779 Washington, George. Smith s Clove. To [Brig. Gen.
JUNE 10 James Clinton, Albany]. Preparations to co-oper
ate with [Maj .] Gen. [John] Sullivan ; rewards for
Indians; changes of officers. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 233
1779 [Washington, George.] Smith s Clove. To Maj. Gen.
JUNE 10 [John] Sullivan [Easton, Pennsylvania]. Co-oper
ation with [Brig.] Gen. [James] Clinton; British
on the North River. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 219
1779 Bayley, Jacob. River Le Moil [New Hampshire]. To
JUNE 10 [George] Washington [Smith s Clove]. Intelli
gence from Canada; positions of the British
troops; practicability of Bayley s route; money
needed for settlement of his accounts. A. L. S.
2 pp. 33, 205
1779 Scott, Charles. Powhatan County [Virginia]. To [George]
JUXE 10 Washington [Smith s Clove]. Delay of troops for
arms and clothing; efforts to obtain a money
substitute for the latter. A. L. S. 2 pp. An
swered June 29. 33, 208
1779 [Washington, George.] Smith s Clove. To Maj. Gen. [Ho-
JUNE 11 ratio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island]. The
military situation; strength of British at New
York; fortifications at Verplanck s and Stony
Points. Draft. 3pp. In hand writing of Alexan
der Hamilton. In Ford, 7, 468.
B. IX, pt. 1, 237
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1779 Washington, George. [Smiths Tavern.] To Maj. [Henry]
JUNE 11 Harnage [Charlottesville, Virginia]. Friendly
wishes; his exchange. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton. E. 233
1779 [Washington, George.] Smith s Clove. To [Maj. Gen. John
JUNE 11 Sullivan, Easton, Pennsylvania]. Directions sent
[Brig.] Gen. [James] Clinton. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 241
1779 Washington,] G[eorge.] Smith s Clove. To [Col. Otho
JUNE 11 Holland Williams, Dean Forest, Orange County,
New York]. Transmitting intelligence by both
horse and foot. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Kichard Kidder Meade. B. IX, pt. 1, 243
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Smith s Clove. To Col. O[tho
JUNE 11 Holland] Williams [Dean Forest]. Continuing
his present station; food supplies. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 1, 245
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. West Point. To [George]
JUNE 12 Washington [Smith s Clove]. Opinion [in answer
to queries of May 28]. A. L. S. 1 p.
F. II, pt. 1, 323
1779 "Russia" New York. Invoice of [British] ordnance
JUNE 12 stores to be transported to Stony Point on board
the store-ship Russia. D. S: Jon. Grant, coun
tersigned by Joseph Street, Master. 5 pp. En
closed in Wayne to Washington, 1779, July 16.
W
1779 [Sullivan, John.] [Easton, Pennsylvania.] To [George
JUNE 12 Washington, Smith s Clove]. Preparations to
commence march; delays. Transcript [extract].
C. C. 169, 6, 61
1779 [Washington, George.] Smith s Clove. Circular to the
JUNE 13 General Officers. Transmitting general disposi
tion of the Army contingent on British advance
against West Point. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 247
1779 Washington, George. Smith s Clove. To Brig. Gen.
JuNE 13 James Clinton [Albany ?] Settlement of rank dis
pute between Cols. [Philip] Van Cortlandt, [Pe
ter] Gansevoort and [Lewis] Duboys ; news from
the South. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 1, 253
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1055
1779 [Washington, George.] Smith s Clove. To [Maj.] Gen.
JUNE 13 [Horatio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island].
Reenforcement of artillery; obtaining ordnance
supplies; money; news from the south, etc.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 251
1779 [Washington, George.] Smith s Clove. To George Mea-
JUNE 13 sam [Springfield, Massachusetts]. Clothing sup
plies; poor quality of shoes; blankets. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 261
1779 Washington, George. Smith s Clove. To Col. [John]
JUNE 13 Neilson [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Alarming
of enemy on Staten Island. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 1, 255
1779 Washington, George. Smith s Clove. To the officer com-
JUNE 13 manding a company of Gansevoort s regiment,
Albany. Orders. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Robert Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 1, 259
1779 Washington, George. Smith s Clove. To [Philip John]
JUNE 13 Schuyler [Albany]. Clinton s co-operation with
Sullivan; company from Gansevoort s regiment;
news from the South. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 1, 249
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Smith s Clove. To [Maj. Ben-
JUNE 13 jamin Tallmadge, Fairfield ? Connecticut]. [Sam
uel] C[ulper] and secret service matters. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 1, 257
1779 Washington, George. Smith s Clove. To [Jean] Holker,
JUNE 14 Philadelphia. Letter for [Lewis] Pintard; report
of sailing of Comte D Estaing and [Vice] Adml.
[John] Byron. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. D. I, pt. 1, 131
1779 Christie, James. [Smith s] Clove [New York]. Account
JUNE 14 against the United States for pursuit of deserters.
A. D. 1 p. Certificate of Col. Francis Johnston
to the account. W
1779 Harrison, Robert Hfanson]. Smith s Clove. To Daniel
JUNE 14 Kemper [Camp]. Clothing matters; storage at
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Easton, [Pennsylvania] etc.; worthlessness of
shoes. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. IX, pt. 1, 265
1779 Scudder, W[illiam]. Albany To George Washington
JUNE 13 [Smith s Clove]. Complaint of being superseded
in rank by Lt. Abraham Hardenberg; impossi
bility of continuing in the service if superseded.
A. L. S. 1 p. Note by Robert Hanson Harrison:
"In Van Schaicks Arrangement Scudder is be
fore Hardenberg" W
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Smith s [Clove]. To [Maj. Gen.
JUNE 14 Israel Putnam, the clove]. Visit to West Point;
command of the Army ; settlement of signals in
case of action. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 1, 2G3
1779 Clinton, James. Albany. Certificate of rank of Capt John
JUNE 14 Graham. D. S. 1 p. W
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point [New York]. To [Lt.
JUNE 15 Col. Udny Hay, Fishkill, New York]. State of
the stores at Fishkill; quantities, etc. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 267
1779 Harrison, R[obert] Hfanson] Smith s Clove. To Maj.
JUNE 15 [Henry] Eee [jr., Suffern s, New York]. Obtaining
intelligence of enemy at Stony Point. Auto.
draft signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 1, 269
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Alex-
JUNE 19 ander] McDougall [West Point]. Stations of bri
gades in vicinity of West Point; carriages for
cannon; returns of accoutrements, etc. needed.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. IX, pt, 1, 271
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [James Geary,]
JUNE 19 Fishkill [New York]. Clothing issue. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 275
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. Instructions to Maj.
JUNE 19 [William] Goodrich [Stockbridge, Massachusetts].
Employment of Stockbridge and Scatacoke In
dians to assist [Maj.] Gen. [John] Sullivan. Auto-
draft. 2 pp. B. IX, pt. 1, 273
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1057
[1779] [Clinton, James.] [Conojaharie Creek, New York.] To
[JUNE 19] [George] Washington [Smith s Clove]. Intelli
gence from Buck Island. Transcript [extract]. ,
C. C. 169, Q, 28
[1779] Waterbury, David. Stamford [Connecticut]. To [George]
JUNE 19. Washington [Smith s Clove], Transmits return
of his troops and an intercepted letter. A. L. S.
1 p. 115, 32
1779 Washington, George. Smith s Clove. To the Auditors of
JUNE 20 the Army [New Germantown ? Pennsylvania.]
Removal of their office to Chester. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 1, 281
1779 Washington, George. Smith s Clove. To Capt. John Moss
JUNE 20 [Camp?]. Money matters. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 1, 277
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. Smith s Clove. To [John] Pierce
JUNE 20 [New Germantown, Pennsylvania]. Settlement
of Virginia accounts; station at Chester. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 1, 279
1779 Culper, Samuel. [Setauket, Long Island.] To[Maj.Benja-
JUNE 20 min Tallmadge, Fairfield ? Connecticut]. Whole
of the British force up the [North] River; evacua
tion of Rhode Island; [Sir Henry] Clinton s in
tention to burn grain and seize stock; strength
of the British at Lloyd s Neck; sawmills; ad
vising handbills threatening destruction of mills
to stop them sawing ; British intention of drafting
from the Long Island inhabitants ; enlistment of
a friend in the secret service ; need of ten guineas.
A.L. S. 4pp. 33,212
1779 Starr, Josiah and Giles Russell. Highlands [New York].
JUNE 20 Certificate of decision in rank dispute between
Maj. [Wills] Clift and Capt. Titus Watson. D. S.
1 p. In handwriting of Starr. W
[1779] [Washington, George.] [Smith s Clove.] To [Col. Richard
[JUNE 21] Butler, near Dean Forest, New York]. His sta
tion and general directions for protecting the
[Highland] forts; map for his guidance. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 295
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1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Smith s Clove. To [James Geary,
JUNE 21 Fishkill, New York]. Clo tiling issues. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 1, 299
1779 [Washington, George.] Smith s Clove. To Col. David
JUNE 21 Hall [Middlebrook ?]. Officers ; removal of stores
and joining the Army. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 293
1779 [Washington, George.] Smith s Clove To [Maj. Henry
JUNE 21 Lee, jr., Suffern s, New York]. His position and
miscellaneous matters relating to his corps.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder
Meade. B. IX, pt. 1, 297
1779 [Washington, George.] Smith s Clove. To [Maj. Gen.
JUNE 21 Israel Putnam, Camp]. Command at the Clove;
case of suspects. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 283
1779 Washington, George. Smith s Clove. To [William Alex-
JUNE 21 ander,] Lord Stirling [Camp]. Board to arrange
Captains and inferior officers in the Virginia line.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. IX, pt. 1, 289
1779 Washington, George. Smith s Clove. To [Maj. Gen. John
JUNE 21 Sullivan, Easton, Pennsylvania]. His difficulties;
reenforcement from New York militia; return of
parts of corps to the main Army. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton. In
Sparks, 6, 275. B. IX, pt. 1, 285
1779 Washington, George. Smith s Clove To [Brig.] Gen.
J UNE 21 [Anthony] Wayne [Philadelphia ?]. Ordering him
to join the Army. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Robert Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 1, 291
1779 [Washington, George.] [New Windsor.] To [Lt. Col.
JUNE 22 Samuel Blackden, Virginia]. His resignation.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamil
ton. B. IX, pt. 1, 303
1779 [Washington, George.] [New Windsor, New York.] To
22 [Col] W[illiam] Patterson [Philadelphia ?] Money
matters. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 301
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1059
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Lt. Col. [Samuel]
JUNE 23 Blackden [Virginia]. Col. [Elisha] Sheldon s con
duct. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 313
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Col. Daniel
JUNE 23 Brodhead, Fort Pitt]. Enlistment matters; pay
of recruits; aid of Wyandots and expedition
against the Mingo Indians; militia; British on
the North River and news from Charleston.
Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 309
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Maj. Gen.
JUNE 23 Alexander McDougall, West Point]. Prepara
tions to oppose the enemy. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 307
1779 H[amilton,] Alexander]. New Windsor. To [Maj. Gen.
JUNE 23 Israel Putnam, Smith s Clove]. British recon-
noitering party and consequent orders. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 1, 305
1779 Harrison, Robert H[anson], New Windsor. To John
JUNE 23 Pierce [New Germantown, Pennsylvania]. Re
moval of the military chest to Smith s Clove.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 1, 315
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Col. Richard
JUNE 24 Butler, West shore of Hudson]. General direc
tions for his guidance; watch of enemy, etc.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 321
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To [Charles, Baron
JUNE 24 de Frey, New Jersey ?]. His claim of rank.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 323
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Dr. [John] Mor-
JUNE [24?] gan, Philadelphia. Charges against Dr. [William]
Shippen [jr]. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 1, 325
1779 Harrison., Robert H[anson]. New Windsor. To [Maj.
JUNE 24 Gen. Nathanael Greene, New Windsor]. Prepa
ration of wagons on east side of the river; boats.
Auto, draft signed. 2 pp. B. IX, pt. 1, 317
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1779 Harrison, Robert H[ansonj. New Windsor. To [Maj.]
JUNE 24 Gen. [Arthur] St. Clair [Smith s Clove]. Case
of a Mr. McCormick. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. IX, pt. 1, 319
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [John Beatty,
JUNE 25 New Jersey]. Exchanges; compositional tariffs,
etc. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 341
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [a Board of
JUNE 25 General Officers, Camp]. Escaped prisoners and
broken paroles. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. In Sparks, 6, 277.
B. IX, pt. 1, 327
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Dr. James Craik
JUNE 25 [Middlebrook ? New Jersey], Removal of sick to
Pluckamin. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 1, 345
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Maj. Gen. Wil-
JUNE 25 Ham Heath, near Mahopac Pond, New York].
Embarrassing enemy s movements. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 333
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Maj. Gen. [Rob-
JUNE 25 ert] Howe [Philadelphia]. His recovery; British
at Stony and Verplanck s Points; lack of news
from the South. Draft signed. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton.
P. I, pt. 2, 403
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To [Maj.] Gen. [Al-
JUNE 25 exander] McDougall [West Point]. Requesting
courts-martial proceedings in capital cases.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. IX, pt. 1, 335
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Maj. Thomas
JUNE 25 Massie [Virginia]. His resignation. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 1, 339
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Maj. Gen. Is-
JUNE 25 r ael Putnam, Smith s Clove]. Transmitting ex
tract of General Orders [of June 25, convening
a board of General Officers to consider charges
by British of violations of paroles of American
Officers]. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 331
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON
1061
1779 Gates, Horatio. Providence [Rhode Island]. To George
JUNE 25 Washington [New Windsor], Sailing of a British
fleet from Newport.
Topham, John. Little Compton [Rhode Island], To [Brig.]
Gen. [Ezekiel] Cornell [Tiverton, Rhode Island].
Sailing of British fleet from Newport.
Greene, C[hristopher]. East Greenwich [Rhode Island].
To Maj. Gen. Gates. Sailing of British fleet.
Contemporary copies by Robert Hanson Har
rison. 3 pp. C. C. 152, 7, 443
1779 Hamilton, Alexander]. New Windsor. To [Brig.] Gen.
JUNE 25 [Henry] Knox [Camp]. Advance of British; re
moval of stores from New Milford. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 1, 337
1779 Sullivan, John. Wyoming [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
JUNE 25 Washington [New Windsor], Spoiled supplies;
lack of troops. Transcript. C. C. 169, 6, 70
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To James and Hor-
JUNE 26 ace Hooper [Middlebrook ? New Jersey]. Rum
from the hospital stores for use of the Army.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. IX, pt. 1, 349
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To [Brig.] Gen-
JUNE 26 [Jedidiah]Huntington[OntheFishkillroad]. Un
easiness of his officers; difficulties to contend
with, etc. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Rob
ert Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 1, 347
1779 Clinton, James. Conojaharie Creek [New York], To
JUNE 26 [George Washington, New Windsor]. Forward
ing of batteaux and provisions. Transcript [ex
tract]. C. C. 169, 6, 63
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Memorandum of delay in approv-
JUNE 26 ing court-martial sentences of Philip Heustis and
Shubal Merritt. A. D. S. 1 p. Attached to
the court martial proceedings, 1779, Mar. 11.
1779 Watson, Titus. Highlands. To [George] Washington
JUNE 26 [New Windsor]. Statement of his case and claim
to rank. A. L. S. 3 pp. W
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Brig. Gen.
JUNE 27 James Clinton, Tryon County, New York]. His
large transportation of stores; disadvantages,
etc. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 355
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1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Maj.] Gen.
JUNE 27 [Horatio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island]. Re-
enlistments ; publication of resolves, etc. of Con
gress in general orders; news from the South;
withdrawal of British troops from Rhode Island.
Draft. 2pp. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 353
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Maj. [Benjamin]
JUNE 27 Tallmadge [Bedford, New York]. Secret service
matters; [Samuel] C[ulper] and George Higday;
station of Tallmadge s dragoons at Bedford,
etc. Auto, draft signed. 3 pp. In Ford, 7, 475.
, B. IX, pt. 1, 357
1779 [Sullivan, John.] Wyoming [Pennsylvania]. To [George
JUNE 27 Washington, New Windsor]. Spoiling of provi
sions; need of clothing. Transcript [extract].
C. C. 169, 5, 527
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Col. [Charles]
JUNE 28 Armand-Tuffin, Camp]. His corps ordered to
Bedford; charges against him. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 365
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To Col. [Theo-
JuNE28 dorick] Bland [Charlottesville, Virginia]. Con
vention troops matters; exchange of Baron de
Geismer. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 369
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. N[ew] Wpndsor]. To Maj. Henry
JUNE 28 Lee [jr., Suffern s, New York]. Spy to go into
the works at Stony Point. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade. In
Sparks, 6, 280. B. IX, pt. 1, 371
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Maj. Gen. [Alex-
JUNE 28 ander] McDougall [West Point]. Size of ration;
flour and rum. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 361
1779 [Washington, George.] [New Windsor.] Instructions to
JUNE 28 Col. [Stephen] Moylan [Camp]. Command at
Bedford; protection of country, etc. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 1, 367
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Brig.] Gen.
JUNE 28 [Charles] Scott [Virginia]. Difficulties of recruit
ing and need of troops ; dragoons ordered [to the
CORRESPONDENCE OP GEORGE WASHINGTON 1063
Carolinas]; scarcity of officers. Draft. 2pp. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 363
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. ToLt. Col. [Benja-
JUNE 28 min] Temple [Virginia]. General directions to
govern his march [to the Carolinas]. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 375
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Lt. Col. Wil-
JUNE 28 liam Washington, en route for the Carolinas]. To
take orders from [Brig.] Gen. [Charles] Scott.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 373
1779 Board of General Officers. New Windsor. Report on cases
JUNE 28 o f American officers who have broken their
parole. D. S: Nath Greene, Stirling, Baron de
Kalb, Steuben, H. Knox, Wm. Woodford, P.
Muhlenberg, Wm. Irvine. 4 pp. W
1779 Harrison, R[obert] Hfanson]. [New] Windsor. To [John]
JUNE 28 Fitch [Peekskill ?] Hum to be sent West Point.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 1, 377
1779 McDougall, Alexander. Fort Arnold. Return of the gar-
JUNE 28 rison of Fort Arnold and its dependencies : Re
turn of artillery: Return of ordnance stores at
Forts Arnold and Constitution : Return of artif
icers in Quartermaster s Department at West
Point: Return of stores in Quartermaster s
Department at West Point : Distribution of ord
nance: Commissary stores: Forage and Horses
and Teams. Tabular statements. D. S. 1
sheet. W
1779 Culper, Samuel [jr.] New York. To [Maj. Benjamin Tall-
JUNE 29 madge, Fairfield ? Connecticut]. Expected reen-
f orcements from England ; arrival of troops from
Rhode Island; designs against the Connecticut
coast; return of troops from Verplanck s Point.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 223
1779 Meade, R[ichard] K[idder]. New Windsor. To [Maj.
JUNE 29 Charles Fleming, Virginia]. His resignation.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 1, 379
1779 [Snllivan, John.] [Wyoming, Pennsylvania.] To [George
JUNE 29 Washington, New Windsor]. Boats and stores;
New York troops; strength of expedition.
Transcript [extract]. C. C. 169, 6, 72
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1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Maj. Gen.
JUNE 30 Horatio Gates, Providence, Rhode Island]. Or
dering Glover s brigade to join the main Army at
once. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 381
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
JUNESO Ham] Heath [Fishkill?]. Necessity of cautious
action. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 383
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To Maj. Gen.
JUNE 30 [Alexander] McDougall [West Point]. Station
ing troops at the Continental Village ; vigilance,
etc. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 385
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. New Windsor. To [Maj. Henry
JUNE 30 Lee jr., Suffern s, New York]. Proposed incor
poration of Capt. [Allen] McLane s company with
his corps ; officers and dismounting of dragoons.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Richard Kidder
Meade. B. IX, pt. 1, 389
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. New Windsor. To [Col. Jeremiah
JUNE 30 Wadsworth, Hartford ?] Supply of provisions to
the hospitals. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Richard Kidder Meade. B. IX, pt. 1, 391
1779 Clinton, James. Conojaharie [New York], To [George
JuNE 30 Washington, New Windsor]. Transportation of
provisions. Transcript [extract].
C. C. 169, 6, 1
1779 M[eade,] Rfichard] K[idder]. New Windsor. To Col.
JUNE 30 Daniel Morgan [Smith s Clove?]. His resigna
tion. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. IX, pt. 1 , 387
1779 [Schuyler, Philip John.] [Saratoga, New York.] To
JuNE 30 [George Washington, New Windsor]. Intelli
gence from Canada. Transcript [extract].
C. C. 169, 6, 26
[1779] [Washington, George.] [Smith s Clove.] Memorandum of
[ JuNE ] comparative strength of the American and Brit
ish armies and queries as to measures to be
adopted. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. Endorsed by Washington:
"Estimate of Troops" W
CORRESPONDENCE OP GEORGE WASHINGTON 1065
1779 Culper, Samuel. [Set auket, Long Island]. To John Bolton
"JUNE 31" [Maj. Benjamin Tallmadge, Fairfield? Connecti
cut]. Samuel Culper, jr s letter; British inten
tions against the Connecticut coast; reports from
Carolina. A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 221
[1779] Haldimand, Frederick. [Canada.] Speech to the Oneida
[JUNE?] Indians [who have espoused the cause of the
States], Deceits of the Americans; the Oneidas ,
conduct toward the Five Nations; demand for
an immediate declaration of peace or war; warn
ing; their treacherous conduct during the last
war. Contemporary copy. 3 pp. Enclosed in
Schuyler to Washington, 1779, July 7. 33, 231
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. New Windsor. To [Maj. Gen.
JULY 1 Israel Putnam, Smith s Clove]. Remission of
court-martial sentences. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Richard Kidder Meade.
E. IX, pt. 1, 393
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Baron Steu-
JULY! ben, Camp?]. Extra privileges for Inspectors;
rations, forage, etc.; Inspectors commands;
adoption of suggestions, etc.; Maj. [William]
Galvan. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 407
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To [Maj.] Gen.
JULY 1 [John] Sullivan [Easton, Pennsylvania]. Appre
hensions for [Brig.] Gen. [James] Clinton; his
useless transportation of supplies; clothing and
provisions; position of enemy; naval news.
Draft. 4 pp. In handwriting of Washington
and Harrison. In part in Ford, 7, 477.
B. IX, pt. 1, 397
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. [New Windsor.] To [Brig. Gen.
JULY 1 Anthony Wayne, Camp]. Reconnoissance of
Stony and Verplanck s Points; knowledge of sit
uation, strength, etc. Draft. 3pp. In handwrit
ing of Alexander Hamilton. Extract in Ford, 7,
486, note. B. IX, pt. 1, 411
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. Instructions [to
JULY 1 Brig. Gen. Anthony Wayne, Camp]. Command
of the light infantry; objects to be accomplished;
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enterprises against British, etc. Draft. 3 pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 413
1779 Eyre, Benjamin G. Return of schooners, boats, etc. in the
JULY 1 Boat Department with their location. Tabular
statement. Contemporary copy. 1 p. En
dorsed: "For Headquarters" W
1779 Meade, R[ichard] K[idder]. New Windsor. To [Maj. Gen.
JULY 1 Nathanael Greene, Camp]. Reason for the in
quiry as to pack-saddles. Auto, draft signed.
1 p. B. IX, pt. 1, 405
1779 Meade, R[ichard] K[idder]. New Windsor. To [Maj. Gen.
JULY 1 Nathanael Greene, Camp]. Boat for [Brig.] Gen.
[Anthony] Wayne; pack-saddles, etc. Auto.
draft signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 1, 401
1779 Phillips, William. Col. Carter s [Charlottesville, Virginia].
JULY l To Col. [Theodorick] Bland [Charlottesville]. Re
quests permission for two Convention officers
to go to Canada via Lake Champlain. Contem
porary copy. 3 pp. Enclosed in Phillips to
Washington, 1779, July 7. 33, 238
1779 Sullivan, John. Wyoming [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
JULY 1 Washington [New Windsor]. British reenforce-
ment for the Indian country. Transcript [ex
tract]. C. C. 169, 6, 29
1779 Hubley, Adam. Sunbury [Pennsylvania]. To [Maj. Gen.
JULY 2 John Sullivan, Wyoming, Pennsylvania]. Need
of boats to transport stores from below to Wy
oming; conduct of the Commissaries; examina
tion into spoiled state of the salt beef; forward
ing provisions by boats. Contemporary copy.
3 pp. Note by Sullivan of few live cattle that
have been forwarded. Enclosed in Sullivan to
Washington, 1779, July 10. 33, 224
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Maj. Gen. Wil-
JULY 3 Ham Heath, Fishkill ?] Prisoner matters, desert
ers, etc. ; deficiencies in hospital supplies. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 1, 417
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Maj. Gen. Al-
exander McDougall, West Point], Proclamation
of pardon to soldiers under sentence of death;
case of a British prisoner; agreement of officers
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1067
regarding purchase price [of provisions]. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
In part in Ford, 7, 482, note. B. IX, pt. 1,419
1779 Wadsworth, Jeremiah. New Windsor. To [George Wash-
JULY 3 ington ? New Windsor]. Beef for Western expe
dition. Transcript [extract]. C. C. 169, 5, 507
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Maj. William
JULY 4 Goodrich [Stockbridge, Massachusetts]. Em
ployment of Stockbridge Indians on the Western
expedition; terms, etc. Draft. 3 pp. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 1, 427
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. Authorization to
JULY 4 Capt. Solomon Hendricks to act with Western
expedition; terms of pay etc. for himself and
company of Stockbridge Indians. Draft. * 2 pp.
In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 1, 431
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Marquis de
JULY 4 Lafayette [Paris]. British expedition in Virginia ;
Sir Henry Clinton s seizure of King s Ferry;
movement of Army ; [Maj .] Gen. [John] Sullivan s
expedition against the Indians; reports from
Charleston. Auto, draft signed. 3 pp. In Ford,
7, 479. P. I, pt. 2, 407
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Maj. Gen. Al-
JuLv4 exander McDougall, West Point]. Ordering a
discharge of thirteen guns to celebrate the day.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. In Ford, 7, 482, note. B. IX, pt. 1,423
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To [William Alex-
JULY 4 ander, Lord Stirling, Camp]. Agreement of offi
cers fixing prices of articles of provisions. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
Extract hi Ford, 7, 482, note. B. IX, pt. 1, 421
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. New Windsor. To [Brig. Gen.
JULY 4 Anthony Wayne, Near Fort Montgomery, New
York]. His intelligence [of works at Stony
Point]. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Richard
Kidder Meade. B. IX, pt. 1, 425
1779 Collier, Sir George and William Tryon. On board H. M. S.
JULY 4 Camilla, [Long Island] Sound. Address to the
Inhabitants of Connecticut: Their delusion and
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helplessness ; promise of protection and warning
against persistence in rebellion. Broadside. 1 p.
New York. Printed by MacDonald & Cameron.
Enclosed in Parsons to Washington, 1779, July
14. 33, 282
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. New Windsor. To Col. [Charles]
JULY 5 Armand [-Tuffin, Camp]. Ordering his corps to
Bedford; his court-martial. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Caleb Gibbs. B. IX, pt. 1, 439
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Conrad Alex-
JULY 5 andre,] Gerard [de Rayneval] Philadelphia]. His
return to France; high sense of his services.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. P. I, pt. 2, 411
1779 Washington,] G[eorge.] New Windsor. To Maj. [Henry]
JULY 5 Lee [jr., Haverstraw, New York]. Watchfulness
of enemy s motions. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 1, 445
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To [Maj.] Gen.
JULY 5 [John] Sullivan [Easton, Pennsylvania]. Quality
of stores and their incumbrance; junction with
[Brig.] Gen. [James] Clinton; reenforcements
from Pennsylvania; detachments for guarding
posts, etc. L. S. 4 pp. In handwriting of
Richard Kidder Meade. W
The draft by Hamilton is in B. IX, pt. 1, 433.
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To Maj. [Benja-
JULY 5 min] Tallmadge [Bedford, New York]. Loss of
his papers; replacement of money and clothing;
danger to [George] Higday. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton. In Sparks,
6, 284. B. IX, pt. 1, 441
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Brig. Gen.
JULYS Anthony Wayne, Near Fort Montgomery, New
York]. Clothing for the light infantry; uniform,
supplies, etc.; regulations. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 437
1779 Maryland Journal & Baltimore Advertiser (The). Vol. VI.,
No. 302. Containing: "Some Queries, political
and military, humbly offered to the considera
tion of the Public" [Written by Charles Lee].
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1069
4 pp. Printed by M. K. Goddard. Enclosed in
Joseph Keed to Washington, 1779, July 16.
33, 289
1779 Iamb, John. West Point. To Board of General Officers
JULY 7 for settling rank in the Artillery. [West Point].
Claim to rank. A. L. S. 3 pp. W
1779 Measam, George. Springfield [Massachusetts]. To
JULY 7 [George] Washington [New Windsor]. Shoes fur
nished the Army by the Commissary of Hides at
Albany; shoes for the Western Expedition fur
nished [Brig.] Gen. [James] Clinton; requests di
rections ; reported capture of New Haven by the
British. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered July 31.
33, 234
1779 Phillips, W[illiam]. Charlottesville [Virginia]. To[George]
JULY 7 Washington [New Windsor]. Exchange of Capt.
[Archibald] Edmonstone; Phillips request for
permission for two officers of the Convention
troops to go by land to Canada. L. S. 2 pp.
33, 236
1779 Schuyler, Ph[ilip John]. Albany. To [George] Washing-
JULY? ton [New Windsor]. Report of Colonel Louis; no
troops sent from Canada; failure of [Joseph]
Brant to enlist the Caughnawagas ; success with
the Canasadegas, Ottawas and Chippewas; [Lt.
Gen. Frederick] Haldimand s speech to the
Oneidas. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered July 22.
33, 230
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To [Brig.] Gen.
JULY 8 [John] Glover [en route to the Highlands]. Or
ders to direct his march toward Long Island
Sound to protect the inhabitants. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 1, 453
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To [Baron de Kalb,
JULY 8 Camp]. An appointment [of a Brigade-Major].
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 449
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To Col. William
JULY 8 Palfrey [Philadelphia]. Want of money to pay
[Brig.] Gen. [Charles] Scott s brigade. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 459
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1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To Brig. Gen.
JULY 8 [Samuel Holden] Parsons [Fort Arnold, New
York]. His visit to Connecticut; direction of
troops in that State. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 451
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Brig.] Gen.
JULY 8 [Charles] Scott [Virginia]. Delay in reenforcing
the Carolinas ; surgeons and money . Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 455
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. New Windsor. To [William
JULYS Alexander, Lord Stirling, Camp]. Leave of
absence; ensign appointments in the Virginia
regiments; discharges of soldiers. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 1, 447
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Lt. Col. [William]
JULYS Washington [Virginia]. State of his corps; re
cruiting, etc. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 1, 457
1779 Popkin, John. Pluckemin [New Jersey]. To [George]
JuLY 8 Washington [New Windsor]. Pretensions of Col.
[John] Crane s regiment to rank in the artillery
brigade. A. L. S. 2 pp. W
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Lt. Col. Adam
JULY 9 Hubley, Sunbury, Pennsylvania]. Capt. [Sam
uel] Kearsley s resignation. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 469
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Brig. Gen. [John]
JULY Clover [en route to the Highlands]. Orders to
halt and take position best calculated to protect
Connecticut. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 465
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To [Capt. Samuel
JULY 9 Kearsley, Sunbury ? Pennsylvania]. His appli
cation for reenstatement in the Army. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 473
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Maj. H[enry]
JuLY9 Lee [jr., Haverstraw, New York]. Loyalty of
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 107 1
one Smith; punishment of deserters. Draft. 2
pp. In handwriting of Caleb Gibbs.
B. IX, pt. 1, 471
[1779] Washington, George. New Windsor. To [Philip John]
JULY 9 Schuyler [Albany]. Half-pay establishment; his
news from Canada; pardon of prisoners; news
from Carolina; movements and plunderings by
the enemy. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 1, 461
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Brig. Gen.
JULY 9 Anthony Wayne, near Fort Montgomery, New
York]. Expediency of attempting to surprise
Stony Point; general considerations. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
In Ford, 7, 486. B. IX, pt. 1, 467
1779 Culper, Samuel. [Setauket, Long Island]. To [Maj. Ben-
JuLY9 jamin Tallmadge, Bedford, New York]. Em
ployment of [Samuel] Culper, jr.; his qualifica
tions; arrival of ships at New York; low spirits
of the enemy; plundering parties of Refugees;
scheme to draft a regiment on Long Island. A.
L. S. 4 pp. 33, 380
1779 Greene, Nathanael. New Windsor. To [George] Washing-
JuLY9 ton [New Windsor]. Requests to be excused
from serving on the Board of General Officers
for settling the rank of the line of Artillery.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 244
1779 Heath, W[illiam]. Mandeville s [New York]. To [George]
JULY 9 Washington [New Windsor]. Forwarding certain
prisoners and complaint against Lt. Col. [Jotham]
Loring; Capt. [Samuel] Flower s request for a
furlough. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered July 10.
33, 242
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. Redding [Connecticut]. To
JULY 9 [George] Washington [New Windsor]. British
raid on New Haven; burning of Fairfield; need
of troops. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered July 10.
33, 241
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Maj.] Gen.
JULY 10 [Horatio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island].
Military situation on the North River; protec
tion of Connecticut coast. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 475
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1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Maj. Gen.
JULY 10 William Heath, Fishkill?] Orders to march to
the protection of Connecticut; British ravages;
general directions for his guidance. Draft.
3 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 479
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To [Maj. Gen. Wil-
JULYIO Ham Heath, Fishkill? New York], Light troops
to be left behind when he marches. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1,483
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To Maj. H[emy]
JULY 10 Lee [jr., Near Fort Montgomery, New York].
Effect of a military execution. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 1, 495
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor To [Don Juan
JULY 10 de Miralles, Philadelphia]. Acknowledgement of
his gift and civility. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton.
P. I, pt. 2, 415
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Col. [Stephen]
JULY 10 Moylan [Bedford, New York]. Secret service
matters. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 493
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. New Windsor. To [Brig.] Gen.
JULY 10 [Samuel Holden] Parsons [Redding, Connecticut].
Ravages of the British; conduct of militia and
reenforcements. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Robert Hanson Harrison. In Sparks, 6, 291.
B. IX, pt. 1, 485
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. New Windsor. To Brig. Gen.
JULY 10 [Anthony] Wayne [Near Fort Montgomery, New
York]. General ideas as to attempt on Stony
Point; method of approach; secrecy, etc. Auto.
draft signed 5 pp. In Ford, 7, 487.
B. IX, pt. 1, 487
1779 Beatty, John. [New Jersey.] Return of [American] om-
JULYIO cers charged with having broken their parole.
Tabular statement. D. S. 4 pp. W
COBRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1073
1779 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. New Windsor. To Capt.
JULY 10 [Allen] McLane [Haverstraw, New York]. Pay
matters. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. IX, pt. 1, 497
1779 M[eade,] R[ichard] K[idder]. New Windsor. To [Lt. Col.
JULY 10 Udny Hay, Fishkill, New York]. Guard for
beacon signal. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. IX, pt. 1, 499
1779 [Sullivan, John.] Wyoming [Pennsylvania]. To [George
JULY 10 Washington, New Windsor]. Washington s cen
sure; state of provision supply; flattering ac
counts of the commissaries; insufficient number
of boats to forward supplies; inspection of salt
meat; spoiling of same for want of salt; con
sumption of supplies caused by delay; orders
for [Brig.] Gen. [James] Clinton to bring three
month s supply of provisions; number of men
necessary for teamsters and pack-horsemen;
Clinton s movement. A. L. 4 pp. 33, 226
Bottom fourth of letter missing.
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To [Lt.] Col. Udny]
JULY 11 Hay [Fishkill, New York]. Route for supplies.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 513
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. New Windsor. To [Baron de
JULY 11 Kalb, Camp]. Capt. [Jonathan] Selman to act
as Brigade-Major. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Richard Kidder Meade. B. IX, pt. 1, 503
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. New Windsor. To [Brig. Gen.
JULY 11 Samuel Holden Parsons, Redding, Connecticut].
Conduct of militia in opposing enemy; reenforce-
ments. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 505
1779 Washington, George. [New Windsor.] To [Brig.] Gen.
JULY 11 [Samuel Holden] Parsons [Redding, Connecticut].
Collection of information of British ravages for
publication; Gov. [William] Tryon s proclama
tion. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt 1, 509
1779 M[eade,] R[ichard] K[idder]. New Windsor. To [Brig.
JULY 11 Gen. Samuel Holden Parsons, Redding, Connec
ticut]. March of Heath s brigade to Connecticut.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 1, 511
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1779 Hay, Udny. Fishkill [New York]. To [George] Washing-
JULY 11 ton [New Windsor]. Forwarding letter; Washing
ton s orders for carrying on operations. Recent
copy. 1 p. 33, 246
1779 Hay, Udny. Fishkill [New York]. To [George] Washing-
JULY 11 ton [New Windsor]. Failure of [Maj.] Gen. [Wil
liam] Heath to point out route for flour; suggests
one and requests directions. A. L. S. 1 p.
62, 147
1779 Heath, W[illiam]. Mandeville s [New York]. To [George]
JULY 11 Washington [New Windsor]. March of the
troops; the Light Infantry. A. L. S. 1 p.
33, 247
1779 lee, Henry, jr. Haverstraw [New York]. To [George]
JULY 11 Washington [New Windsor]. Execution of a de
serter; modification of orders respecting execu
tion of others on capture. A. L. S. 1 p. 33, 248
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. Wilton [Connecticut]. To
JULY 11 [George] Washington, New Winds r. Opposition
of militia to advance of the enemy ; brave be
havior of the Continental troops ; losses ; burning
of Norwalk. A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered July
13. In Sparks, Letters to Washington, 2, 314.
33, 250
1779 Parsons, Samuel 1 1 [olden] . [Fort Arnold, Connecticut.]
JULY 11 Return of buildings at Norwalk destroyed by the
British. A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in preceding
entry. C. C. 152, 7, 559
1779 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Morristown [New
JULY 11 Jersey]. To "George] Washington [New Wind
sor], Forwarding newspapers; return of [Maj.]
Gen. [James] Grant s detachment to New York;
reported British intended foray from Hackin-
sack to Amboy. A. L. S. 1 p. 33, 249
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Col. John
JULY 12 Beatty, New Jersey]. Name of American officers
who have broken their paroles; exchanges, civil
ians and other prisoner matters. Draft. 5 pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton. In
Sparks, 6, 294. B. IX, pt. 1, 525
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. New Windsor. To Brig. Gen.
[Henry] Knox [Camp]. Need of arms for recruits.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 517
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1075
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Maj. Henry
JULY 12 Lee, jr., Haverstraw, New York]. Watchfulness of
enemy s motions. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 521
[1779] Bassett, Barakiah and Others. [West Point.] To Col.
[JULY 12] [Gamaliel] Bradford [West Point]. Requesting
that Lt. [David] Peterson be sent to Massachu
setts to obtain the [14th Massachusetts] regi
ment s gratuity. A. L. S. by Josiah Stetson,
signed also by Bassett and eight other officers.
1 p. Enclosed in Bradford to Washington, 1779,
July 12. 33, 261
1779 Bradford, Gamaliel. West Point. To [George Washing-
JULY 12 ton, New Windsor], Requesting leave of ab
sence for officer [Lt. David Peterson] to go to
Massachusetts to obtain state gratuity for the
regiment [14th Massachusetts]. Recent copy.
1 p. Answered July 14. 33, 260
1779 Brown, Benjamin. [Near Amawalk, New York]. To [Maj.
[JULY] 12 Gen. William Heath, Amawalk]. Report of cap
ture of Joseph [John?] Hodge; position of
enemy. A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Heath to
Washington, 1779, July 12. 33, 253
1779 Clark, T[homas]. West Point. To [George] Washington
JULY 12 [New Windsor]. Opinion of court of inquiry on
charges against Col. [Charles] Armand[-Tuffin].
A. L. S. 1 p. 33, 258
1779 Crawford, William. Fort Pitt. To George Washington
JULY 12 [New Windsor]. His rank in the Virginia line;
quietness of the Indians; suggests expedition
against the Shawanoe towns; field pieces; expe
dition in conjunction with Col. [Daniel] Brod-
head against the Mingoes; Washington s land on
Miller s Run. A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 262
1779 Harrison, R[obert] H[ansonl. To [Lt.] Col. [Udny] Hay
JULY 12 [Fishkill, New York]. Horses for officers ordered
to Massachusetts on recruiting business. Auto.
draft signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 1, 529
1779 H[arrison,] R[obert] H[anson]. New Windsor. To Maj.
JULY 12 Gen. [Alexander] McDougall [West Point]. As
sembling and forwarding of recruits from Massa
chusetts; officers to conduct same. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 1, 515
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1779 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. New Windsor. To Lt. Col.
JULY 12 [Isaac] Sherman [Camp ?] Orders to join Col.
[Return Jonathan] Meigs. Auto, draft signed.
1 p. B. IX, pt. 1, 519
1779 Heath, W[illiam]. Amawalk [New York]. To [George!
JULY 12 Washington [New Windsor]. John [Joseph?]
Hodge, a spy; [Maj.] Gen. [Samuel Holden] Par
sons need of ammunition; burning of Norwalk
and Bedford; Heath s advance. A. L. S. 2 pp.
33, 252
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. Wilton [Connecticut]. To
JULY 12 [Maj.] Gen. Parsons [William Heath, Amawalk,
New York]. Need of cartridges; urging on
Heath s march. Contemporary copy. 1 p.
Enclosed in Heath to Washington, 1779, July 12.
33, 254
1779 Lyman, Daniel. Amawalk [New York]. Orders to [Col ?]
JULY 12 James Chambers [Amawalk ?]. To convey Joseph
[John?] Hodge to the Highlands. A. D. S. 1 p.
Enclosed in Heath to Washington, 1779, July 12.
33, 255
1779 Moylan, Stephen. Wilton [Connecticut]. To [George]
JULY 12 Washington [New Windsor]. Action at Norwalk
and behavior of militia; burning of the town;
prisoners captured; need of rest for his com
mand; [Sir Henry] Clinton s object; Heath s
orders to Moylan. A. L. S. 4 pp. 33, 256
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. Wilton [Connecticut]. To
JULY 12 Maj. Gen. [William] Heath [Amawalk, New
York]. Connecticut brigades ordered toward the
coast; bravery of Continental troops at Nor
walk; advice as to Heath s line of march.
A. L. S. 1 p. 33, 264
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Maj. Gen. [John]
JULY 13 Armstrong, Philadelphia. Cases of Maj. [Francis]
Nichols and Capt. [Samuel] Kearsley; depreda
tions of British in Connecticut. Draft. 3 pp.
In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 1, 533
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Col. Daniel
JULY 13 Brodhead, Fort Pitt]. His proposed expedition
against the Mingoes; courts-martial sentences.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 537
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1077
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Brig. Gen. [Sam-
JULY 13 ue l Holden] Parsons [Redding, Connecticut].
Thanks for activity of militia and Continental
troops; desires details of British depredations.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 531
1779 Arnold, Benedict]. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
JULY 13 ton [New Windsor]. Requesting early convening
of court for his trial. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered
July 20. In Sparks, 6, 527. 33, 267
1779 Palfrey, William. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
JULY 13 [New Windsor]. Money sent to pay troops in
Virginia; complaints due to lack of timely ap
plication for money ; settlement of his accounts.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered July 22. 33, 271
1779 St. Clair, Arthur. Smith s Clove. To [George Washing-
JULY 13 ton, New Windsor]. Col. [Thomas] Craig s re
quest for leave of absence. A. L. S. 1 p.
33, 270
1779 Trnmbull, Jonathan. Lebanon [Connecticut]. To [Brig.
JULY 13 Gen. John Glover, en route to Ridgefield]. Wash
ington s permission for Glover to halt in Con
necticut; suggests his covering New London.
Contemporary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in Glover
to Washington, 1779, July 15. 33, 300
1779 Washington, George. [New Windsor.] To [Ezekiel
JULY 14 Cheever,] Springfield [Massachusetts]. Orders to
furnish recruits with arms. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 1, 555
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
JULY 14 Ham] Heath [Ridgefield, Connecticut]. Supply of
cartridges; movements and position of enemy.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. IX, pt. 1, 539
1779 Washington, George. [New Windsor.] To Col. [John]
JULY 14 Lamb [Fishkill, New York]. Cartridges for
[Maj.] Gen. [William] Heath. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 1, 553
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor To [Maj. Gen.
JULY 14 Alexander McDougall, West Point]. Time set
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for attempt against Stony Point; movement of
troops. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 541
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Col. Thomas
JULY 14 Nixon [Springfield, Massachusetts]. Arms for
Massachusetts recruits. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 1, 543
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Brig. Gen.
JULY 14 Anthony Wayne, Near Fort Montgomery, New
York]. Authorizing attack on Stony Point;
Maj. [Henry] Lee [jr] s information. Draft. 2
pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
In Ford, 7, 492. B. IX, pt. 1, 545
1779 Harrison, Robert H[anson] [New Windsor.] To Col.
JULY 14 Gamaliel Bradford [Camp]. A personal matter.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 1, 549
1779 Harrison, Robert Hfanson]. New Windsor. To Col.
JULY 14 Samuel Blatchley Webb [Connecticut?]. His
exchange and exchange negotiations. Auto.
draft signed. 2 pp. B. IX, pt. 1, 551
1779 Heath, W[illiam]. Ridgefield [Connecticut]. To [George]
JULY 14 Washington [New Windsor]. His march toward
Canaan; request for the Light Infantry. A. L. S.
1 p. 33, 277
1779 McDougall, Alexander. West Point. To [George] Wash-
JULY 14 ington [New Windsor]. Impracticability of mov-
ing Nixon s brigade for want of wagons; field
officer s command of 150 men sent in accordance
with Washington s idea [manoeuver against Stony
Point]; Maj. [William] Hull s command; ques
tion of tents in concealing the design. A. L. S.
2 pp. Answered July 14. 33, 279
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. Stamford [Connecticut] To
JULY 14 [George] Washington, New Windsor. Receipt of
orders to obtain exact detail of damage done by
enemy; British advance toward Horseneck;
enemy s move a design to weaken the Highland
forts; hesitancy of their actions; enemy s loss;
need of cartridges; barbarity of the British at
Fairfield. A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 280
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1079
[1779] [Parsons, Samuel Holden.] [Stamford, Connecticut.]
[JULY 14] Memorandum of strength of British, [on the Nor-
walk raid]. 1 p. Enclosed in preceding entry.
33, 281
1779 [Washington, George.] Fort Montgomery [New York],
JULY 15 To [Brig.] Gen. [Peter] Muhlenberg [Dean Forest,
New York]. Orders to support [Brig.] Gen.
[Anthony] Wayne. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Kichard Kidder Meade. In Sparks, 6, 297.
B. IX, pt. 1, 557
1779 Carpenter, John. Springfield [Massachusetts]. To Maj.
JULY 15 Gen. Horatio Gates, Providence, Rhode Island.
Change of ration at Springfield ; remonstrance of
Artificers and guards. A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed
in Gates to Washington, 1779, July 18. 33, 343
1779 Culper, Samuel, jr. [New York City.] To [Maj. Benja-
JULY 15 min Tallmadge, Bedford, New York]. His for
mer letter; arrival of ships at New York and
movements of vessels; no expectation of reen-
forcement from England; Christopher Duy-
chinck s character. A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 294
1779 Culper, Samuel. [Setauket, Long Island.] To [Maj.
JULY 15 Benj amin Tallmadge, Bedford, New York]. Pres
ence of Christopher Duychinck within the Amer
ican lines ; Culper, jr s request for the stain [chem
ical for secret writing]; necessity of caution to
protect Culper, jr; suggested scheme of decep
tion. 2 pp. 33, 295
1779 Glover, John. Ridgefield [Connecticut]. To [George]
JULY 15 Washington [Fort Montgomery]. Gov. [Jona
than] Trumbull s letter; halt of troops at New
Haven; arrangement of his regiment. L. S.
2 pp. Answered July 17. 33, 298
1779 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. New Windsor. To [Capt.
JULY 15 Joseph Baldesqui, Camp]. Settlement of his ac
counts. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. IX, pt. 1, 559
1779 Heath, W[iUiam]. Canaan [Connecticut]. To [George]
JULY 15 Washington [Fort Montgomery, New York].
Maneuvers of the British fleet on Long Island
Sound; Heath s position; purchase of wheat in
the vicinity of Stamford. A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 283
1080
LJBKARY OF CONGRESS
1779 Heath, W[illiam]. Ridgefield [Connecticut]. To [George]
JULY 15 Washington [Fort Montgomery]. Conflicting de
sires of people of Connecticut for position of
troops; exposed condition of New London.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered July 17. 33, 286
1779 Humble, Richard. [Ridgefield, Connecticut.] Information
JULY 15 given by : British troops at Mamaroneck [New
York], 1 p. In handwriting of William Heath.
Enclosed in Heath to Washington, 1779, July 15.
33, 287
1779 Johnston, James and Joseph Howell, jr. [New Windsor.]
JULY 15 To George Washington [Fort Montgomery].
Difficulty in settlement of Capt. [Joseph] Bal-
desqui s accounts. A. L. S. of Howell, signed
also by Johnston. 33, 292
1779 Mason, David. Springfield [Massachusetts]. To Maj.
JULY 15 Gen. [Horatio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island].
Request for ration for Sergt. Henry s wife. Re
cent copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Gates to Washing
ton, 1779, July 18. 33, 344
1779 Schaick, G[oose] V[an]. Albany [New York]. To [George]
JULY 15 Washington [Fort Montgomery]. Transmitting
Lt. [John L.?] Hardenbergh s report and map
[of Oneida Lake and route from Fort Schuyler to
Oswego]. L. S. 1 p. 33, 296
1779 Springfield arsenal [Massachusetts], Memorandum of
JULY 15 names of artificers imprisoned at. 1 p. Enclosed
in Gates to Washington, 1779, July 18. 33, 342
1779 Stony and Verplanck s Points. Return of [British] ord-
JULY 15 nance and stores at the posts of. Tabular state
ment. 9 pp. [Incomplete] W
1779 Wayne, Anthony. Fort Montgomery [New York]. To
JULY 15 [George] Washington [Fort Montgomery]. Re-
connoissance of Stony Point; transmits plan of
attack; variation proposed from Washington s
plan; orders issued and precautions taken.
A. L. S. 3 pp. W
[1779] [Wayne, Anthony.] [Fort Montgomery, New York.] Or-
[JULY 15] ders for the attack on Stony Point. Contempo
rary copy. 3 pp. W
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
J0LY16 liam] Heath [Ridgefield, Connecticut]. His
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1081
march eastward and support of the Highlands;
capture of Stony Point. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 1
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
JULY 16 Ham] Heath [Ridgefield, Connecticut], Orders
to march toward Peekskill. Draft. 1 p.
B. IX, pt. 2, 3
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Maj. Gen.
JULY 16 Robert Howe, Peekskill, New York]. Orders for
a demonstration against Verplanck s Point.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 5
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [New Windsor.] To [Maj.] Gen.
JULY 16 [Alexander] McDougall [West Point], Capture
of Stony Point; troops ordered thrown across
the river. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Rob
ert Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 2, 7
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. New Windsor. To [the Officer
JULY 16 commanding the artillery at Chester, Pennsyl
vania]. Ordering cannon forward; capture of
Stony Point. Draft, 1 p. In handwriting of
Richard Kidder Meade. B. IX, pt. 2, 9
1779 Carpenter, John. Springfield [Massachusetts]. Return of
JULY 16 Artificers confined for disobedience of orders.
Tabular statement. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in
Gates to Washington, 1779, July 18. 33, 345
1779 Carpenter, John. Springfield [Massachusetts]. Return of
JULY 16 state of the guards at Springfield. Tabular state
ment. A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Gates to
Washington, 1779, July 18. 33, 346
1779 Cheever, Ezekiel. Springfield [Massachusetts]. To Maj.
JULY 16 Gen. [Horatio] Gates, Providence [Rhode Island].
Difficulty with Artificers over rations; need of
authority for officers to punish ; field pieces sent
to Connecticut on application of Gov. [Jonathan]
Trumbull. A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Gates
to Washington, 1779, July 18. 33, 348
1779 Gerard [de Rayneval, Conrad Alexandre.] Philadelphia.
JULY 16 To [George Washington, New Windsor]. Ac
knowledging letter for Lafayette; assurances of
gratitude, etc. A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 304
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1779 [Greene, Nathanael.] [New Windsor.] Account and ap-
JULY 16 praisement of quartermaster stores taken at
Stony Point. D. S. 1 p. W
[1779] [Greene, Nathanael.] [New Windsor.] Memorandum of
[JULY 16] tents, musquets, spades, axes, etc. [taken at
Stony Point]. 1 p. W
1779 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. New Windsor. To Abraham
JULY 16 Skinner [Goshen, N. Y.] Request to meet the
Commander-in-chief at Stony Point. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 2, 11
1779 [Hay, Udny.] Fishkill [New York]. To [George Washing-
JULY 16 ton, New Windsor]. Scouting parties of enemy
near Fishkill; value of the stores and weakness
of the post; offer of services of the quartermaster
employees in case of attack. A. L. 1 p. 33, 302
Concluding portion of letter missing.
1779 Heath, W[illiam]. Ridgefield [Connecticut]. To [George]
JULY 16 Washington [New Windsor]. Maneuvers of en
emy; Heath s dispositions. L. S. 1 p.
33, 303
1779 Iamb, John. Fishkill [New York]. To [George] Wash-
JuLYl6 ington [New Windsor]. Musket cartridges for the
militia forwarded to Maj. Gen. [William] Heath.
A. L. S. 1 p. 33, 307
1779 Mason, David, Ezekiel Cheever and Joseph Eayres.
JULY 16 Springfield [Massachusetts]. To Maj. Gen. [Hora
tio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island]. Change
in flour ration to Artificers; refusal of men to
work. L. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in Gates to
Washington, 1779, July 18. 33, 347
1779 Putnam, Israel. [Smith s] Clove. To [George Washington,
JULY 16 New Windsor]. [Brig.] Gen. [Anthony] Wayne s
success [at Stony Point]; march of troops for
ward. L. S. 1 p. 33, 306
1779 Stony Point. Assault on. Return of British killed,
JULY 16 wounded and taken prisoners. Tabular state
ment. 1 p. Enclosed in Wayne to Washington,
1776, July 16. W
1779 Wayne, Anthony. Stony Point [New York]. To [George]
JULY 16 Washington [New Windsor]. Announcing the
2 o clock a.m. capture of Stony Point. A. L. S. 1 p. In
pencil. In Sparks, 6, 537. 33, 309
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1083
1779 Wayne, Anthony. Stony Point To [George] Washing-
JULY 16 ton [New Windsor]. Transmits returns of killed
and wounded, etc. at Stony Point; bravery of
various officers; activity of the men. L. S. 1 p.
W
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Stony Point [New York]. To
JULY 17 [Brig. Gen. John Glover, Ridgefield, Connecticut].
Orders to join [Maj.] Gen. [William] Heath;
capture of Stony Point by [Brig.] Gen. [Anthony]
Wayne. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. 33, 299
Written on 2d sheet of Glover s letter to Washington, 1779, July 15.
1779 [Washington, George.] Stony Point [New York]. To
JULY 17 [Maj. Gen. William Heath, Ridgefield, Connecti
cut]. His orders; operation against Verplanck s
Point. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 2, 13
1779 Washington, George. Stony Point. To Maj. Gen. [Rob-
JULY 17 ert] Howe [Near Verplanck s]. Orders to bom
bard Verplanck s; watchfulness of British ad
vance. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Nathanael Greene and Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 2, 15
1779 Washington, George. Stony Point. To [Maj. Gen. Robert
JULY 17 Howe, near Verplanck s]. His cannon, ammu
nition and supplies; horse and watch of enemy.
Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. IX, pt. 2, 17
1779 Auchmuty, Richard. Stony Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
JULY 17 [Anthony] Wayne [Stony Point]. Requesting
removal of British wounded to the British lines.
A. L. S. 1 p. E. 237
1779 Howe, Robert. Peekskill [New York]. To [George Wash-
[JULY] 17 ington, New Windsor]. Advance to Peekskill;
absence of field pieces; danger of surprise to a
post at Peekskill. L. S. 2 pp. In Sparks,
Letters to Washington, 2, 319. 33, 311
1779 Howe, Robert. Before Verplanck s Point [New York].
JULY 17 To [George Washington, New Windsor]. Prep
arations against British work at Verplanck s;
delay of his artillery; immediate want of pro
visions; need of horsemen for expresses; im-
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practicability of storming; danger of being taken
in the rear. L. S. 4 pp. In Sparks, Letters
to Washington, 2, 320. 33, 312
1779 McDougall, Alexander. West Point [New York]. To
JULY 17 [George] Washington [New Windsor]. Lack of
boats, boatmen and harness. L. S. 1 p. In
Sparks, Letters to Washington, 2, 322. 33, 314
1779 Wayne, Anthony. Stony Point. To [George] Washington
JULY 17 [New Windsor]. Account of the capture of Stony
Point; dispositions; the assault; bravery of
various officers; losses, etc. A. L. S. 5pp. In
Sparks, 6, 537. 33, 324
1779 Wayne, Anthony. Stony Point. To the Commanding
JULY 17 Officer of the British ships lying below Stony
Point. Willingness to exchange British
wounded. Contemporary copy. 1 p. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison. E. 235
1779 Wolcott, Oliver. Horse Neck [Connecticut]. To [George]
JULY 17 Washington [New Windsor]. His movements
with militia to protect the Connecticut coast;
Continental troops at Ridgefield; Connecticut s
willingness to suffer for the general good ; request
for two Continental regiments to defend Stam
ford; British position and strength; troops
ordered to Peekskill; begs protection for State.
L. S. 3 pp. 33, 322
1779 [Washington, George.] Stony Point. To [Maj. Gen. Wil-
JULY 18 Ham Heath, Ridgefield, Connecticut]. Orders for
his guidance. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 23
1779 Blackden, Samuel. Salisbury [Connecticut]. To [George
JULY 18 Washington, New Windsor]. His charges against
Col. [Elisha] Sheldon; letter of officers to Shel
don; dismounted dragoons at Litchfield; Capts.
[Epaphras] Bull and [John] Strether. Recent
copy. 2pp. Answered July 21. 33,356
1779 Eggleston, Joseph, jr. Tappan [New York]. To Maj.
JULY 18 Henry Lee [jr., Haverstraw, New York]. Ad
vance of British on east side of the Hudson and
upon the river; reported that entire Army has
left New York city. A. L. S. 1 p. 33, 332
1779 Gates, Horatio. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
JuLY 18 Washington [New Windsor]. Management of af
fairs at the Springfield [Massachusetts] arsenal;
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1085
difficulty with Artificers over rations; need of
regulating the care and distribution of ordnance
stores in the Eastern Department; want of pow
der. A. L. S. 4 pp. Answered July 25.
33, 340
1779 Geary, James. Newburgh [New York]. To [George]
JULY 18 Washington [New Windsor]. Obtaining a return
of all the clothing in store; inconvenience of the
present storehouse; requesting directions re
specting three hogs-heads of officers clothing.
A. L. S. for George Measam. 3 pp. 33, 350
[1779] [Harrison, Robert Hanson.] [New Windsor.] To [the offi-
[JULY 18] cer commanding the artillery at Chester, Penn
sylvania]. Order for artillery horses. Auto,
draft signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 2, 25
1779 Hay, Udny. Fishkill [New York]. To [George] Washing-
JULY 18 ton [New Windsor]. Order for eighty sets of har
ness and inability to supply more than fifty.
A. L. S. 1 p. 33, 327
1779 Heath, W[illiam]. Bald Hill [New York]. To [George]
JULY 18 Washington [New Windsor]. His march to
PeekskiU; advance of British and Heath s dis
position of troops. L. S. 1 p. In Sparks,
Letters to Washington, 2, 325. 33, 351
1779 Heer, Bartholomew von. Blooming Grove [near New
JULY 18 Windsor, New York]. To George Washington
[New Windsor]. Complaint of [Brig.] Gen. [An
thony] Wayne and his aids seizing horses from
von Heer s men; march of the corps to New
Windsor; question of forage. A. L. S. 1 p.
33, 360
1779 Heer, Bartholomew von. Blooming Grove [New York].
JULY 18 Weekly return of the Marechaussee corps. Tabu
lar statement. A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in pre
ceding entiy. 33, 361
1779 Hopkins, David. Pine s bridge [New York]. To the Com-
JULY 18 manding Officer at Camp [Maj. Gen. William
Heath, Bald Hill, New York]. Position of the
enemy. A. L. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in Heath to
Washington, 1779, July 18. 33, 352
[1779] Howe, R[obert]. Near Verplanck s Point [New York]. To
[JULY 18] [George] Washington [New Windsor]. Disap
pointment at delay of yesterday. A. L. S. 1 p.
33, 329
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1779 Howe, Robert. Near Verplanck s Point [New York]. To
JULY 18 [George] Washington [New Windsor]. Advance
of British from White Plains; necessity of a re
treat. L. S. 2 pp. In Sparks, Letters to
Washington, 2, 325. 33, 330
[1779] Kiers, E. W. [Suffern s? New York] To [George] Wash-
[JULYIS] ington [New Windsor]. Forwarding flour; lack
of salt meat; efforts to forward a supply from
Pompton and Morristown. L. S. 1 p. Signed
by order of Simon Phillips. 33, 328
1779 McDougall, Alexander. West Point. To [George] Wash-
JULYIS ington [New Windsor]. Harness for artillery;
danger to [Maj.] Gen. [Robert] Howe s cannon.
L. S. 1 p. 33, 335
1779 Nixon, Thomas. Springfield [Massachusetts]. To [George]
JULY 18 Washington [New Windsor]. Forwarding re
cruits; arming of same. A. L. S. 1 p. 33,355
1779 Peyton, D[ade]. Croton Bridge [New York]. To [Maj.]
JULY 18 Gen. [William] Heath [Bald Hill, New York].
Position of enemy. A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed in
Heath to Washington, 1779, July 18. 33, 354
1779 Pickering, Timothy. Philadelphia. To [George- Wash-
JULY 18 ington, New Windsor]. Account of the battle of
Stono Ferry [South Carolina] and other happen
ings. A. L. S. 4 pp. 33, 333
1779 Sutherland, A[rthur]. [H. M. S.] Vulture, Haverstraw
JULY 18 Bay. To [George Washington, New Windsor].
Removal of [British] wounded from Stony Point.
A. L. S. 1 p. 33, 337
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To fMaj. Gen. Wil-
JULY 19 Ham Heath, Ridgefield, Connecticut]. Disposi
tion of troops under his command; artillery and
intrenching tools. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 2, 29
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Israel]
JULY 19 Putnam [Smith s Clove]. Orders for disposition
of the Army. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 27
1779 Butler, Richard. Fort Montgomery. [New York]. To
JULY 19 [George] Washington [New Windsor]. Reoccu-
pation of Stony Point by the British. A. L. S.
1 p. Answered July 20. In Sparks, Letters to
Washington, 2, 328. 33, 367
CORRESPONDENCE OP GEORGE WASHINGTON 1087
1779 Gibson, George. Smith s Tavern [New York]. To [George]
JULY 19 Washington [New Windsor]. Transporting can
non [taken at Stony Point]; escort for a wagon
brigade of provisions. A. L. S. 1 p. 33, 368
1779 Heath, Wfilliam]. Mandeville s [New York]. To [George]
JULY 19 Washington [New Windsor]. Disposition of his
brigades; position of the enemy; Maj. Gen.
[Robert] Howe s fortunate retreat [from before
Verplanck s Point]; determination to harass the
enemy. L. S. 1 p. Answered July 19. In
Sparks, Letters to Washington, 2, 326. 33, 363
1779 Heath, Wplliam]. Bald Hill [New York]. To [George]
JULY 19 Washington [New Windsor]. Belief in British
evacuation of Verplanck s Point; Heath s bri
gades ordered into the Highlands; position of
the left wing of Army. L. S. 1 p. Answered
July 19. 33, 366
1779 Heath, Wfilliam]. Mandeville s [New York]. To [George]
JULY 19 Washington [New Windsor]. Intelligence from
Capt. [David] Hopkins; disposition of brass can
non [taken at Stony Point]. L. S. 1 p. An
swered July 19. 33, 368
1779 Hopkins, David. Newbridge [New York]. To [Maj.] Gen.
JULY 19 [William] Heath [Mandeville s, New York],
British army at Sing Sing; sailing of enemy s
ships up the river. A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed in
Heath to Washington, 1779, July 19. 33, 370
1779 Howe, Robert. Mandeville s [New York]. To [George
JULY 19 Washington, New Windsor]. Failure to reduce
Verplanck s Point; retreat; weak state of his
division. L. S. 2 pp. In Sparks, Letters to
Washington, 2, 327. 33, 364
1779 M[eade,] R[ichard] K[idder]. [New Windsor. To [Lt. Col.
JULY 19 Udny Hay, Fishkill, New York]. His request for
arms ; need of harness. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. IX, pt. 2, 31
1779 Parsons, Sfamuel] Hfolden]. [Stamford, Connecticut.]
JULY 19 Return of buildings burned by British at Fair-
field. A. D. S. 1 p. C. C. 152, 7, 557
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Bene-
JuLY20 diet] Arnold [Philadelphia]. Postponement of
his trial. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Rob
ert Hanson Harrison. In Sparks, 6, 527.
B. IX, pt. 2, 35
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1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To Col. [Moses]
JULY 20 Hazen [Coos, New Hampshire]. Intelligence from
Canada; objects of his command and following
of instructions. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 2, 47
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To [Maj.] Gen. [Al-
JuLY20 exander] McDougall [West Point]. Advance of
British up the river; preparations to receive
them. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Richard
Kidder Meade. B. IX, pt. 2, 39
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To [Maj. Gen. Is-
JULY 20 rael Putnam, Smith s Clove]. General directions
governing the movement of troops in case of
British advance. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 33
1779 [Washington, George.] New Windsor. To Maj. Gen. [Ar-
JULY 20 thur] St. Clair [Smith s Clove ?]. Fortification of
hill in front of Fort Putnam. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 2, 37
1779 WLashington,] G[eorge]. [New Windsor.] To [Brig.] Gen.
JULY 20 [Anthony] Wayne [Near Fort Montgomery, New
York]. Query concerning [Capt. John] Archer;
report of the recapture [of Stony Point]. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harri
son. B. IX, pt. 2, 41
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. New Windsor. To [Brig. Gen.
JULY 20 Anthony Wayne, near Fort Montgomery, New
York]. Enjoining watchfulness of enemy; scout
boats. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Richard
Kidder Meade. B. IX, pt. 2, 43
1779 Heath, W[illiam]. Mandeville s [New York]. To [George]
JULY 20 Washington [New Windsor]. Forwarding intelli
gence. L. S. 1 p. 33, 381
1779 Hopkins, David. [Newbridge, New York] To Maj. Gen.
JULY 20 William Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. March.
of enemy toward Tarrytown. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Enclosed in Heath to Washington, 1779, July 20.
33,
1779 Johnson, H[enry]. Goshen [New York]. To [Brig.] Gen.
JULY 20 [Anthony] Wayne [Smith s Clove ?]. Requesting
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1089
permission for two officers to go into New York
for necessaries for Stony Point prisoners. Re
cent copy. 1 p. 33, 373
1779 M[eade,] R[ichard] K[idder]. New Windsor. To [Brig.
JULY 20 Gen. William Woodford, near Dean Forest, New
York]. Station of his brigade. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 2, 45
1779 Morgan, John. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
JULY 20 [New Windsor]. Charges against Dr. [William]
Shippen [jr.]; postponement of his trial ; his sus
pension; tampering with witnesses; Dr. [Benja
min] Rush s knowledge; Shippen s influence.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 376
1779 [Nixon, John.] Continental Village. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
JuLY20 Ham] Heath, Mandeville s. March of British
to ward Tarry town and return of the fleet down the
river; Nixon s march to the Continental Village.
Unsigned letter. 1 p. Enclosed in Heath to
Washington, 1779, July 20. 33, 382
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. [Stamford ? Connecticut]. To
JULY 20 [George] Washington [New Windsor]. Report of
number of buildings destroyed at Norwalk ; bru
tality of British. A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 388
[1779] Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. Memorandum of buildings de-
[JULY 20] stroyed at Norwalk and Fair-field by the British.
Contemporary copy by Robert Hanson Harrison.
1 p. Original, enclosed in preceding entry, sent
by Washington to Congress with letter of 1779,
Aug. 6. 33, 389
1779 Scott, Charles. Petersburg [Virginia]. To [George] Wash-
JuLY20 ington [New Windsor], Delay in forwarding
troops to the southward from want of clothing;
number of troops forwarded; desertion among
the new levies; need of authority to punish;
acceptance of resignations of officers; necessary
payments of money from refusal of people to
accept certificates ; returns ; difficulty of obtain
ing ensigns. A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 384
1779 Skinner, Abraham. Goshen [New York], List of [British]
JULY 20 officers on parole sent from Stony Point to
Easton [Pennsylvania], Tabular list of names.
A. D. S. Enclosed in Skinner to Washington,
1779, July 20. W
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1779 Skinner, Abraham. [Goshen, New York.] List of
JULY 20 wounded [British] privates sent into New York
from Stony Point. Tabular list of names, with
memorandum of wounded officers sent in. A. D.
S. 2 pp. Enclosed in Skinner to Harrison, 1779,
July 20. W
1779 Skinner, Abraham. Goshen [New York]. Eeturn of pris-
JULY 20 oners taken from British at Stony Point. Tabu
lar list of names. A. D. S. 5 pp. Enclosed in
Skinner to Harrison, 1779, July 20. W
1779 Skinner, Abraham. Goshen [New York]. General return
JULY 20 of prisoners taken at Stony Point. Tabular
statement. A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Skinner
to Harrison, 1779, July 20. W
1779 Skinner, Abraham. Goshen [New York], To [Lt.] Col.
JULY 20 R[obert] H[anson] Harrison [New Windsor].
Transmits return of prisoners taken at Stony
Point; requests directions as to issue of rations
to the women and children. A. L. S. 2 pp. W
1779 Skinner, Abraham. Goshen [New York], List of [British]
JULY 20 prisoners wounded on their attempt to escape
from the guards July 16 and left at Kakiat on
the march from Stony Point. Tabular state
ment. D.S. Ip. Enclosed in Skinner to Harri
son, 1779, July 20. W
1779 Steuben, [Baron]. Newburgh. To [George] Washington
JULY 20 [New Windsor], Plan for formation of Massa
chusetts and North Carolina brigades; light
companies of Massachusetts and Connecticut and
the Light Infantry; recruits for the Massachu
setts regiment. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 374
1779 Taylor, John. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To [George]
JULY 20 Washington [New Windsor]. Designs of the
enemy; reported reenforcement of 6000 troops
from England. A. L. S. 1 p. 33, 375
1779 Woodford, William. June s [Tavern, New York]. To [Lt.
JULY 20 Col. Richard Kidder Meade, New Windsor].
Safe arrival of artillery at Suffern s; baggage and
commissary stores of his brigade. 1 p. 33, 386
1779 Wayne, Anthony. Fort Montgomery [New York]. To
JULY 20 [George] Washington [New Windsor]. Conduct
of [John] Archer and Maj. [Benjamin] Fishbourn
COEBESPONDENCE OF GEOEGE WASHINGTON 1091
[at Stony Point]; officers who led the advance;
returns; departure of the enemy from Stony
Point. A. L. S. 3 pp. W
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Lt. Col. [Samuel]
JULY 21 Blackden [Salisbury, Connecticut]. His resigna
tion. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 2, 53
1779 Washington, George. New Windsor. To [Brig.] Gen.
JULY 21 [William] Woodford [near Fort Montgomery,
New York]. Indications of evacuation of Stony
and Verplanck s Points [by the British]. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 2, 51
1779 Butler, Lord. Wyoming [Pennsylvania]. Return of
JULY 21 quartermasters stores arrived at Wyoming since
June 23. Tabular statement. Contemporary
copy by Peter Bryan Bruin. 1 p. 93, 264
1779 Fishbourn, Benjamin. Fort Montgomery [New York],
JULY 21 Return of the killed and wounded of the Light
Infantry at the storm of Stony Point. Tabular
statement. A. D. S. 1 p. W
1779 Glover, John. Norwalk [Connecticut]. To [George] Wash-
JuLY21 ington [West Point]. Fatigue of troops; success
at Stony Point. L. S. 1 p. 33, 394
1779 Hallett, J[onathan]. Crompond [New York]. To Corporal
JULY 21 Trotler [Crompond]. Orders to convey three
prisoners and two deserters to [Brig.] Gen. [John]
Nixon. A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Heath to
Washington, 1779, July 22. 33, 410$
1779 Heath, W[illiam]. Mandeville s [New York]. To [George]
JULY 21 Waslu ngton [West Point]. Report of five British
vessels being at Peekskill. L. S. 1 p. 33, 390
1779 Lee, Henry, jr. [Haverstraw, New York.] To [George]
JULY 21 Washington [West Point]. Relanding of British
at Stony Point; British wounded sent aboard
their ships. A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 405
1779 Moylan, Stephen. Ridgefield [Connecticut]. To [George]
JULY 21 Washington [West Point]. Detachment left at
Peekskill; tired condition of horses; position of
enemy; infantry promised from [Maj.] Gen.
[William] Heath. A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 391
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1779 Nixon, John. Continental Village [New York]. To Maj.
JULY 21 Gen. [William] Heath, Mandeville s [New York].
Troops aboard vessels in the river and at Ver-
planck s Point. L. S. 1 p. 33, 400
1779 Putnam, Israel. Buttermilk Falls [New York]. To
JULY 21 [George] Washington [West Point]. Delay in
delivering Washington s orders to [Brig.] Genls.
[Peter] Muhlenberg and [William] W T oodford;
Putnam s call for a meeting of the general offi
cers. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 395
1779 Woodford, William. June s [Tavern, Suffern s, New York].
JULY 21 To [George Washington, West Point]. Arrival of
baggage and artillery of the Virginia division;
Muhlenberg s brigade; Neville s regiment [4th
Virginia]. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered July 22.
33, 387
[1779] [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To [James Geary,
[JULY 22] Newburgh, New York]. Directions governing the
issue of clothing to cavalry, artillery and the Ad
ditional Continental regiments. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 2, 67
1779 Washington, George. West Point To James Hallett,
JULY 22 State Prison, Philadelphia. His conduct; refers
him to Board of War or Marine Committee for a
hearing. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. E. 239
1779 Washington, George. [West Point.] To Maj. [Henry] Lee
JULY 22 [jr., Haverstraw, New York]. Watchfulness of
enemy s movements; escort of prisoners. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX ; pt. 2, 59
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To William Palfrey
JULY 22 [Philadelphia]. Settlement of accounts. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison
B. IX, pt. 2, 65
1779 Washington, George. West Point, To Col. [Goose] Van
JULY 22 Schaick [Albany]. Forwarding commissions for
officers; success at Stony Point. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 2, 57
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Brig.] Gen. [Wil-
JuLY22 liam] Woodford [Near Fort Montgomery, New
CORRESPONDENCE OP GEORGE WASHINGTON 1093
York]. Movement of troops ; forwarding of pris
oners. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 2, 55
1779 Barber, F[rancis]. [Wyoming, Pennsylvania.] Return of
JULY 22 men fit for duty at Wyoming. Tabular state
ment. Contemporary copy by Peter Bryan
Bruin. 1 p. 93, 263
1779 Board of General Officers. [Smith s Clove, New York].
JULY 22 On best dispositions for defense of West Point
in case of attack. Members: Maj. Genls. [Israel]
Putnam, [Baron] de Kalb, Brig. Genls. [William]
Smallwood, [Peter] Muhlenberg and [Mordecai]
Gist. D. S. of Putnam. 4 pp. M. 1, 397
1779 Harrison, Robert Hfanson]. [West Point.] To [Abraham
JULY 22 Skinner] Goshen [New York]. Prisoner affairs.
Auto, draft signed. 2 pp. B. IX, pt. 2, 61
1779 Heath, William. Mandeville s [New York] To [George]
JULY 22 Washington [West Point]. Forwarding prison
ers and deserters. L. S. 1 p. 33, 410
1779 Henderson, John. Near West Point. To [George] Washing-
JULY22 ton [West Point]. Claim to rank. A.L.S. 2pp.
33, 401
1779 Lee, Henry, jr. Haverstraw [New York]. To [George]
JULY 22 Washington [West Point]. British embarkation;
object of the expedition; deserters from the
enemy; British fortification work at Stony
Point. A. L. S. 3 pp. 33, 403
1779 Nixon, John. Continental Village [New York]. To Maj.
JULY 22 Gen. [William] Heath [MandeviUe s, New York].
Forwarding prisoners and a deserter. L. S. 1 p.
Enclosed in Heath to Washington, 1779, July 22.
33, 411
1779 Nixon, John. Continental Village [New York]. To Maj.
JULY 22 Gen. [William] Heath [Mandeville s, New York].
British ships in the river. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed
in Heath to Washington, 1779, July 22. 33, 412
1779 Potbury, Henry. Boston. Affidavit as to British fleet
JULY 22 from the West Indies. Contemporary copy by
George Gibbs. 1 p. C. C. 152, 7, 463
1779 Spencer, Oliver. Wyoming [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
JULY 22 Washington [West Point]. Unsettled state of his
regiment; arrangement desired; requests com-
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missions. A. L. S. 2 pp. Endorsed by Harri
son: "Ansd. by writing the Bd. War 8, Aug. 1779
to transmit Commissns." 33, 408
The letter of Aug. 8 to the Board of War is in A, IV, pt. 2, 205,
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Philip John] Schuy-
JuLY23 ler [Albany]. Intelligence from the frontier; ex
change of prisoners and other Indian matters;
capture of Stony Point. Draft. 3 pp. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 2, 69
1779 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
JULY 23 [John] Glover [Peekskill, New York]. Board of
officers for arrangement of the Massachusetts
line. Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 2, 73
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Col. Nathaniel Gist
JULY 24 and officers of the Virginia line [Smith s Clove].
Charges against the Virginia brigade relative to
the attack on Stony Point. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Caleb Gibbs. B. IX, pt. 2, 87
The officers addressed were: Gist, Lt. Col. Surges Ball, Majors Saml.
Jordan Cabell, John Lee and Thos. Meriwether.
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To [Maj. Gen. Wil-
JULY 24 Ham Heath Mandeville s, New York]. Desires
knowledge of enemy s designs; [Col. Stephen]
Moylan s cavalry to join Glover s brigade. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 2, 75
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. Gen. Heath
JULY 24 and Board [to arrange the Massachusetts line,
Peekskill]. Transmitting papers; [Lt.] Col.
[Robert Hanson] Harrison s acquaintance with
the business. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 1, 77
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To Col. [Stephen]
JULY 24 Moylan [Peekskill, New York]. Orders to join
Glover s brigade. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Richard Kidder Meade. B. IX, pt. 2, 85
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. [West Point.] To [Maj.] Gen.
JULY 24 [Arthur] St. Clair [Smith s Clove ?] Appointment
of a board to settle rank disputes. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 2, 81
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Philip John]
JULY 24 Schuyler, Saratoga [New York]. Acknowledge-
COEEESPONDENCE OF GEOEGE WASHINGTON 1095
ment of Mrs. Schuyler s favor; capture of Stony
Point. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
P. I, pt. 2, 417
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Maj. Gen. William
JULY 24 Alexander,] Lord Stirling [Smith s Clove]. Orders
to march to Suffern s; general directions for his
government. Auto, draft signed. 2 pp.
B. IX, P t. 2, 79
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To [Maj.] Gen.
JULY 24 [Oliver] Wolcott [Horseneck, Connecticut]. Ina
bility to aid Connecticut by detachment from the
Army; Glover s brigade at Ridge/field. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 2, 83
1779 Cook, Lois. New Haven [Connecticut]. Affidavit of mur-
JULY 24 der of Elisha Tuthill by the British. D. S. 1 p.
C. C. 152, 7, 57
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Col. Richard But-
JULY 25 ler [Fort Montgomery, New York]. Reconnois-
sance of Stony Point ; strength of works, etc.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. IX, pt. 2, 99
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj. Gen.
JULY 25 Horatio Gates, Providence, Rhode Island].
Artificers rations; distribution of ordnance
stores; capture of Stony Point; British naval
movements. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 91
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Conrad Alex-
JULY 25 andre] Gerard [de Rayneval, Philadelphia]. In
troducing [Lt.] Col. [Francois Louis Teisseydre,
Marquis de] Fleury; his distinguished merit.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamil
ton. D. I, pt. 1, 133
1779 Washington, George. [West Point.] To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
JULY 25 liam] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. Recon-
noissance of Verplanck s Point; watchfulness of
country people; case of Elisha Daniels. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harri
son. B. IX, pt. 2, 93
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj. Henry Lee, jr.,
JULY 25 Haverstraw, New York]. Obtaining intelligence
of British; strength of Stony Point; troops on
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east side of river, etc. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt, 2, 105
1779 Washington,] G[eorgej. West Point. To Lt. Col. [David]
JULY 25 Mason [Springfield, Massachusetts]. Trouble
over rations at Springfield; management of
refractory soldiers; courts-martial. Draft. 2
pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 2, 101
1779 Washington, George. [West Point] To Ma j. Gen. [Arthur]
JULY 25 St. Clair [Smith s Clove]. Appointment of board
to adjust disputes of rank in the Pennsylvania
line. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt, 2, 97
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [William Alex-
JULY 25 ander] Lord [Stirling, Smith s Clove]. Caution in
his march to Sufiran s [Suffern s]. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 2, 95
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Maj. [Benjamin]
JULY 25 Tallmadge [Bedford, New York]. Writing fluids
for secret agents ; strength of enemy s force at New
York, Long Island, etc. ; sailing of a British fleet.
Auto, draft signed. 2pp. B. IX, pt. 2, 103
1779 Washington,] G[eorge.] West Point To [Col.] Jeremiah
JULY 25 Wadsworth [Goshen, New York]. Laying up of
magazines at Middlebrook. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 2, 107
1779 [Gates, Horatio.] [Providence, Rhode Island]. To [George
JULY 25 Washington, West Point]. Intelligence ; escape
of prisoners of war from Boston. Extract by
Alexander Hamilton. C. C. 152, 7, 459
1779 Wayne, Anthony. New Windsor, New York. Certificate
JULY 25 o f Lt. Col. Fleury having been the first to enter
the main works at Stony Point and to strike the
British flag. Contemporary copy. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
33, 416
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Maj. Henry
JULY 26 Lee, jr., Haverstraw, New York]. Corps matters
and intelligence. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Richard Kidder Meade. B. IX, pt. 2, 111
COEEESPONDENCE OF GEOEGE WASHINGTON 1097
1779 Ailing, Charles. New Haven [Connecticut]. Affidavit of
JULY 26 appearance of dead bodies of certain New Haven
men. A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Parsons to
Washington, 1779, July 31. C. C. 152, 7, 565
1779 Beers, Elias. New Haven. Affidavit of murder of his
JULY 26 father by the British, with corroboration of same
by Isaac Beers. D. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in Par
sons to Washington, 1779, July 31.
C. C. 152, 7, 567
1779 Collins, John. New Haven. Affidavit of brutality of
JULY 26 British soldiers. D. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in Par
sons to Washington, 1779, July 31.
C. C. 152, 7, 547
1779 Council of General Officers. [West Point.] On Muster
JULY 26 Master s Department and dispute between Doc
tors [John] Morgan and [William] Shippen [jr.]
Members: The Commander in chief; Maj. Genls.
Heath, Greene, St. Clair, Howe, de Kalb, McDou-
gall, Steuben; Brig. Genls. Nixon, Parsons,
Smallwood, Knox, Paterson, Wayne, Hunting-
ton, Duportail, Gist and Irvine. 3 pp. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton and Robert Han
son Harrison. F. II, pt. 1, 325
1779 Council of War. West Point. On general disposition of
JULY 26 the Army and move against the enemy. Mem
bers: The Commander in chief; Maj. Genls.
Putnam, Heath, Greene, St Clair, Howe, de Kalb,
McDougall, Steuben; Brig. Genls. Nixon, Par
sons, Smallwood, Knox, Wayne, Huntington,
Duportail, Gist and Irvine. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Richard Kidder Meade. F. II, 331
1779 Gatter, Martin. New Haven. Affidavit of brutality of
JULY 26 the British. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Parsons
to Washington, 1779, July 31. C. C. 152, 7, 561
1779 Townsend, Sarah. New Haven [Connecticut]. Affidavit
JULY 26 of brutality of British soldiers. D. S. 2 pp.
Enclosed in Parsons to Washington, 1779, July
31. C. C. 152, 7, 551
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Col. Theodorick
JULY 27 Bland, Petersburg [Virginia]. Conditions under
which Convention officers may visit Canada;
punishment of deserters. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 2, 119
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1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Brig.] Gen. [Louis
JULY 27 Le Begue] Du Portail [West Point]. Arrange
ment of officers of Sappers and Miners; recruit
ing the corps. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 113
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To [Brig.] Gen.
JULY 27 [Charles] Scott [Virginia]. Delays in forwarding
troops to the Carolinas; critical situation of
Charleston; desertions; hospital matters; resig
nations. Draft. 2pp. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 115
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Lt. Col. [John]
JULY 27 Taylor [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Obtaining
information of enemy at New York. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 2, 125
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Lt.] Col. [Benja-
JULY 27 min] Temple, Charleston [South Carolina]. Per
mission to attend the General Court; horses for
officers of the regiment. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 2, 123
[1779] Duportail, [Louis Le Begue]. [West Point.] Opinion in
[JULY 27] answer to queries in council of war of July 26.
D. S. 4 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. F. II, pt. 1, 401
1779 Gist, M[ordecai]. [West Point.] To [George] Washington
JULY 27 [West Point]. Opinion in answer to queries in
council of war of July 26. A. L. S. 1 p.
F. II, pt. 1, 409
1779 Greene, Nathanael. [West Point.] To [George] Washing-
JULY 27 ton [West Point]. Opinion in answer to queries
in council of war of July 26. A. L. S. 4 pp.
F. II, pt. 1, 341
1779 Heath. W[illiam]. Mandeville s [New York]. To [George]
J ULY 27 Washington [West Point]. Opinion in answer to
queries in council of war of July 26. A. L. S.
3 pp. F. II, pt. 1, 335
1779 Howe, Robert. Robinson s Farm [New York.] To
JuLY27 [George Washington, West Point], Opinion in
answer to queries in council of war of July 26.
L. S. 9 pp. F. II, pt. 1, 353
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON
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Huntington, Jedidiah. Neilson s Point [New York], To
[George] Washington [West Point]. Opinion in
answer to queries in council of war of July 26.
A. L. S. 3 pp. F. II, pt, 1, 397
Irvine, William. Near West Point. To [George] Washing
ton [West Point]. Opinion in answer to queries
in council of war of July 26. A. L. S. 3 pp.
F. II, pt. 1, 405
Kalb, Baron de. Buttermilk Falls [New York]. To
[George] Washington [West Point], Opinion in
answer to queries in council of war of July 26.
A. L. S. 2 pp. F. II, pt. 1, 349
Knox, Henry. West Point. To [George] Washington
{West Point]. Opinion in answer to queries in
council of war of July 26. A. L. S. 7 pp.
F. II, pt. 1, 383
McDougall, Alexander. West Point. To [George Wash
ington, West Point]. Opinion in answer to
queries in council of war of July 26. A. L. S.
2 pp. F. II, pt. 1, 365
M[eade,] R[ichard] K[idder]. [West Point]. [Brig.] Gen.
[Mordecai] Gist [Middlebrook]. Orders for Col.
[David] Hall. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. IX, pt. 2, 117
Nixon, John. Continental Village [New York]. To
[George] Washington [West Point]. Opinion in
answer to queries in council of war of July 26.
A. L. S. 2 pp. F. II, pt. 1, 373
Parsons, Samuel Hfolden]. Near Robinson s [New York].
To [George] Washington [West Point]. Opinion
in answer to queries in council of war of July 26.
A. L. S. 2 pp. F. II, pt. 1, 377
St. Clair, Arthur. [West Point.] To [George] Washington
[West Point]. Opinion in answer to queries in
council of war of July 26. A. L. S. 3 pp.
F. II, pt. 1, 345
[Shippen, William, jr.] [Middlebrook.] To [George Wash
ington, Middlobrook]. Fear of resignation of
physicians and surgeons unless Congress attend
to their memorials. Contemporary copy by Rob
ert Hanson Harrison. 1 p. C. C. 152, 7, 233
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1779 Smallwood, William. Sandy Beach [New York]. To
JULY 27 [George] Washington [West Point]. Opinion in
answer to queries in council of war of July 26.
A. L. S. 1 p. F. II, pt. 1, 381
[1779] Steuben, [Baron]. [West Point.] Opinion in answer to
[JULY 27] queries in council of war of July 26. Translation
by Alexander Hamilton. 3 pp.
F. II, pt. 1, 369
1779 Wayne, Anthony. West Point. To [George] Washington
JULY 27 [West Point]. Opinion in answer to queries in
council of war of July 26. A. L. S. 4 pp.
F. II, pt. 1, 393
1779 Washington, George. West Point Certificate of service
JULY 28 of Lt. Col. [Marquis de] Fleury. Draft signed.
2 pp. In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
In Sparks, 6, 307. B. IX, pt. 2, 131
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] Instructions to
JULY 28 Maj. Gen. Robert Howe [Peekskill, New York].
Orders to take post at Ridgefield or Pound Ridge;
objects of the command. Draft. 3 pp. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton. In Sparks,
6, 305. B. IX, pt. 2, 127
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. West Point. To [William Alex-
Jm/sr28 ander,] Lord Stirling [Suffern s, New York].
False report of British movements; orders to
examine the country, locate roads, etc.; arrest
of James Geary. Auto, draft signed. 3 pp.
B. IX, pt. 2, 139
1779 Board of Field Officers, Pennsylvania Line. Opinion on
JULY 28 reinstatement of Lt. Daniel Brodhead [jr.] into
the line. D. S: Richard Hump ton, Walter Stew
art, Jno. Murray, J: Grier, F. Mentges, J: Moore,
Chrisr. Stuart, Thomas L. Byles. 1 p. W
1779 Daggett, Naphtali. New Haven [Connecticut]. Affidavit
JULY 28 o f brutality of British soldiers. D. S. 3 pp.
Enclosed in Parsons to Washington, 1779, July
31. C. C. 152, 7, 553
1779 English, Abigail. New Haven. Affidavit of murder of
JULY 28 Benjamin English by the British. D. S. 1 p.
. Enclosed in Parsons to Washington, 1779, July
31. C. C. 152, 7, 549
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1101
1779 Gatter, Christiana. New Haven. Affidavit of brutality of
JULY 28 British soldiers. Transcript. Original enclosed
in Parsons to Washington, 1779, July 31.
C. C. 169, 5, 434
1779 M[eade,J R[ichard] KJidder]. West Point. To Maj.
H[enry] Lee [jr., Haverstraw, New York]. Ar
ranging for interview with the Commander in
chief. Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 2, 133
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. West Point. To Capt. [Oliver]
JULY 29 Clarke [Rhode Island]. His right to pay. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison
B. IX, pt. 2, 145
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Ho-
JULY 29 ratio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island]. Capt.
[Oliver] Clarke and pay of supernumerary offi
cers; sailing of reinforcements from England;
treatment of prisoners. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 2, 163
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Brig.] Gen. [John]
JULY 29 Glover [Peekskill, New York]. Resignation of
Maj. [David] Bradish; Maj. Gen. [Robert] Howe
to command at Peekskill ; rum supply. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Har
rison. B. IX, pt. 2, 141
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. James Liv-
JuLY29 ingston [Rhode Island?]. His accounts; deser
tions, incorporation of officers; clothing. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 2, 143
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Col. Charles
JULY 29 Stewart Philadelphia ?]. Orders to form a maga
zine of provisions near New Windsor. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj. Gen. John
JULY 29 Sullivan, Wyoming, Pennsylvania]. Delinquency
in Quartermaster and Commissary Departments
in furnishing supplies for the Western Expedi
tion. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 135
1779 Culper, Samuel, jr. [New York.] To John Bolton [Maj.
JULY 29 Benjamin Tallmadge, Bedford, New York].
Effect of capture of Stony Point; ship arrivals
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from England ; expected reenf orcements ; move
ments of British troops; embarkation intended
for Carolina; fortifying at New York; secret
service matters. A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 421
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Lt. Col. Robert
JULY 30 Ballard, Virginia]. His resignation. Draft. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 2, 161
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Col. Christopher
JULY 30 Greene, Rhode Island?] Arrangement of his
regiment and case of Capt. [Thomas] Arnold.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamil
ton. B. IX, pt. 2, 157
1779 Washington], G[eorge]. West Point. To [Maj. Gen. Ben-
JULYSO jamin Lincoln, Charleston, South Carolina].
Wound of [Lt.] Col. [John] Laurens; lethargy
of the States and strength of Army ; capture of
Stony Point ; the Virginia levies ; the manceuver
[at Charleston]. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. B. EK, pt. 2, 149
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Lt. Col. [Samuel]
JULY 30 Smith, Baltimore. His discharge. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 2, 159
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
JULY 30 [Anthony] Wayne [Haverstraw, New York].
Value of his assistance; arrival of [Charles, Earl]
Cornwallis and British reenforcements. Auto.
draft signed. 1 p. In Ford, 8, 2, note.
B. IX, pt. 2, 153
1779 Hamilton, Alexander]. [West Point.] To [Brig. Gen.
JULY 30 Anthony Wayne, Haverstraw, New York]. Case
of Lt. Col. [William] Williams. Draft. In hand
writing of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 2, 155
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To George Measam,
JULY 31 Springfield [Massachusetts]. Hats; Commissary
of Hides at Albany; forwarding of clothing;
Henry Pynchon. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of Robert Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 2, 167
1779 Washington, George. [West Point.] To [Lt.] Col.
JULY 31 [Anthony Walton] White [Lancaster? Perm-
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1103
sylvania]. Thanks for present of bridle, stirrups
and spurs. Auto, draft in 3d person. 1 p.
P. I, pt. 2, 427
1779 General Court-martial. West Point. Proceedings in trial
JULY 31 of James Geary for threatening an officer and
partiality in distributing clothing. D. S. J.
Durkee, President. 7 pp. W
1779 M[eade,] R[ichard] K[idder]. West Point. To [Col.
JULY 31 Christian Febiger, West Point]. Leave of ab
sence and promotion of his sergeants. Auto,
draft signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 2, 165
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. [Stamford ? Connecticut]. To
JULY 31 George Washington [West Point]. Transmitting
depositions of British barbarity. A. L. S. 1 p.
C. C. 152, 7, 487
[1779] [Washington, George.] [West Point?] Instructions [to
[JULY] James Geary] Newburgh. Clothing issues to
officers ; amounts, etc. Contemporary extract by
Geary. 2 pp. W
[1779] [Washington, George.] [West Point] "Thoughts on the
[JULY?] ways by which West Pt. may be attempted by
the Enemy." A. D. 3 pp. Ml, 393
[1779] [Harrison, Robert Hanson.] [West Point.] To [George]
[JULY] Measam [Springfield, Massachusetts]. Order to
deliver clothing to Maj. Benjamin Whitcomb.
Auto, draft. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 2, 109
Kosciuszko, Thaddeus. [West Point.] To [George Wash
ington, West Point]. Want of masons and lime;
use of teams ; sick carpenters ; need of a stone
cutter. A. L. S. 2 pp. 33, 423
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Maj. Gen. Na-
AUG. 1 thaaael Greene, West Point]. Case against Col.
[Robert Lettis] Hooper [jr]. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 2, 177
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To [Maj. Gen. Wil-
AUG. 1 Ham Heath, Mandeville s, New York]. Permis
sion for Capt. [David] Hopkins to purchase
horses. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Richard
Kidder Meade. B. IX, pt. 2, 171
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Rob-
AUG. 1 ert] Howe [Ridgefield, New York]. Reports of
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enemies movements. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 2, 179
1779 Washington, George. [West Point.] To Col. [Stephen]
AUG. 1 Moylan [Peekskill, New York]. The command at
Ridgefield; his request for hard money and ac
coutrements. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 2, 183
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. [West Point.] To [Brig.] Gen.
AUG. l [Samuel Holden] Parsons [Connecticut]. Intel
ligence; [Lt. Ralph] Pomeroy s appointment [as
Auditor for settling the Connecticut clothing
deficiency for 1777] and consequent necessity of
his resignation from the line of the Army.
Draft. 1 p. In nandwriting of Richard Kidder
Meade. B. IX, pt. 2, 181
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Maj. Gen. John
AUG. 1 Sullivan, Wyoming, Pennsylvania], Indian dep
redation at Minisink; report of situation in the
Indian country; numbers, reenforcements ex
pected from Canada, etc.; capture of Stony
Point. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Alexan
der Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 173
1779 Board of Field Officers, Pennsylvania Line. West Point.
AUG. 1 Report on claim of rank of Capt>lt. [John] Hen
derson. Contemporary copy by Caleb Gibbs of a
D. S: Richard Hump ton, Walter Stewart, John
Murray, Caleb North, and Christopher Stuart. W
The original of this report was transmitted to Prest. Joseph Reed by
Maj. Gen. Arthur St. Clalr.
1779 Knox, H[enry]. West Point. Estimate of the ordnance
AUG. 1 and ordnance stores taken from the enemy at
Stony Point and their value in dollars. D. S.
4 pp. W
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Col. Ann Hawkes
AtJG - 2 H a y> Orange County, New York]. His applica
tion for clothing. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 187
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Maj. Henry Lee,
AUG. 2 jr., Haverstraw, New York]. Intelligence; em
ployment of spies. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Richard Kidder Meade. B. IX, pt. 2, 189
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To [Maj.] Gen.
AUG. 3 [William] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. Trial
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of deserters and power of brigade court-martials.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder
Meade and Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 2, 191
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
AUG. 3 James Clinton [Otsego Lake, New York]. Trans
mitting copy of letter from [Maj.] Gen. [John]
Sullivan. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 195
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
AUG. 3 Ham] Heath and Board of General Officers [Man-
deville s, New York]. Arrangement of the Massa
chusetts line and memorial from Col. [John] Bay-
ley s officers. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 2, 185
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Col. Goose Van
AUG. 3 Schaick, Albany]. Capture of Lt. [WUliam] Scud-
der; intelligence from Canada. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 2, 197
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [William Alex-
AUG. 3 ander,] Lord [Stirling, SufFern s, New York].
Rumors of French and British fleets; collection
of forage; magazine at Pompton. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 2, 193
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj. Gen. John
AUG. 4 Sullivan, near Tuscarora, Pennsylvania]. Trans
mitting Sullivan s orders to [Brig.] Gen. [James]
-- Clinton; best wishes for the expedition. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 2, 199
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj. Gen. Rob-
AUG. 4 ert Howe, Ridgefield, New York]. Removal of
militia stationed at Horseneck. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 2, 201
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Lt.] Col. [John]
AUG. 5 Taylor, Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. Obtaining
and transmitting intelligence. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 2, 203
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1779 Knox, Hfenry] West Point. Appraisement of musical in-
AUG. 5 struments taken at Stony Point. D. S. 1 p. W
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Maj. Gen. Robert
AUG. 6 Howe, Ridgefield, New York]. Destination of a
British fleet; secret service matter; news from
the South. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 2, 221
1779 Washington,] G[eorge.] West Point. To Col. [Stephen]
AUG. 6 Moylan [Near Ridgefield? New York]. Disposi
tion of his force; British naval expedition; stroke
against [Lt. Col. Andreas] Emmerich s corps.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. IX, pt. 2, 213
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Maj. Gen. Israel
AUG. 6 Putnam and Board of General Officers, Smith s
Clove]. Arrangement of the artillery. L. S.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 2, 205
1779 Howe, Robert. Salem [New York]. To [George Wash-
AUG. 6 ington, West Point]. Lt. Col. [Anthony Walton]
White s raid within the British lines. Contem
porary copy by Tench Tilghman. 3 pp.
C. C. 152, 7, 477
1779 Olney, George. Return of vessels, boats and scows em-
AuG - 6 ployed in public service at Fishkill, West Point,
etc. Tabular statement. A. D. S. 2 pp. W
[1779] "723." [Culper, Samuel, jr.] [New York.] To "721"
" M 29 -" [Maj. Benjamin Tallmadge, Bedford ?, New York.]
Receipt of vials [chemical for secret writing];
movements of British ships ; difficulty in learning
position of troops; troops at Long and Staten
Islands, New York and Lloyd s Neck; fortifica
tions ; reports from the West Indies; detachment
from New York for the South ; naval intelligence ;
impossibility of shortening route for his letters.
A. L. S. In cipher. 2 pp. 34, 6
Translation by Hamilton and McHenry, 34, 4.
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Na-
AuG - 7 thanael] Greene [West Point]. [Maj.] Gen. [John]
Sullivan s complaints to Congress. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 2, 215
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1107
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Kobert Erskine
AUG. 7 [New Jersey ?] Survey of roads in New Jersey
and Connecticut. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. IX, pt. 2, 219
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Thomas]
AUG. 7 Nixon [near the Continental Village, New York].
Forwarding of called in money to Philadelphia.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder
Meade. B. IX, pt. 2, 217
1779 lewis, Morgan. Albany. To [Lt.] Col. [Alexander] Ham-
AUG. 7 ilton [West Point]. Case of Patrick Smith; re-
embursement for damage sustained. A. L. S.
3 pp. Haml. 2, 32
1779 Board of General Officers. [West Point.] Report on rank
AUG. 8 in the artillery. D. S: Israel Putnam, Nath
Greene, Arthur St. Clair, Banr de Kalb, M. Gist,
Wm. Irvine. 3 pp. In handwriting of David
Humphreys. Published in General Orders,
Aug. 10. W
1779 Lamb, John. West Point. To Board of General Officers
AUG. 8 for settling rank in artillery [West Point]. His
rank. A. L. S. 2 pp. W
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
AUG. 9 Ham] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. [Lt.] Col.
[Anthony Walton] White s exploit; case of one
Daniels. Draft signed. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. IX, pt. 2, 221
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Rob-
AUG. 9 ert] Howe [Ridgefield, New York]. [Lt.] Col.
[Anthony Walton] White s exploit. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 2, 223
1779 W[ashingto]n, Gfeorge]. West Point. To [Maj. Gen.
AUG. 9 Robert Howe, Ridgefield, New York]. The
present situation; value of militia; intentions of
the British. Auto, draft signed. 3 pp.
B. IX, pt. 2, 225
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
AUG. 10 liam] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. Appre
hension of a loyalist. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. IX, pt. 2, 229
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1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
AUG. 10 liam] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. Proposed
attempt upon Lloyd s Neck; distribution of
Connecticut recruits; exchange of one Leach.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James Mc-
Hemy. B. IX, pt. 2, 231
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. West Point. To Maj. H[emy]
AUG. 10 Lee [jr., Haverstraw, New Jersey]. Proposed
attempt on Paulus Hook; general considerations.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. In Sparks, 6,317. B. IX, pt, 2, 237
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Lt. Col. [John]
AUG. 10 Taylor [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Obtaining
intelligence; inquiry as to enemy s collection of
wagons. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. IX, pt. 2, 235
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Theo-
AUG. 11 dorick] Bland [Charlottesville, Virginia]. Per
mission for Maj. Genls. [William] Phillips and
Baron Riedesel to go to New York on parole;
route to be followed. Draft. 3 pp. In hand
writing of James McHenry. In Sparks, 6, 318.
B. IX, pt. 2, 249
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. Gen.
AUG. 11 [Horatio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island].
Baron Steuben and arrangement of Army under
Gates. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 239
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Col. Henry Jack-
AUG. 11 son, Peekskill ? New York]. Case of Dr. [Calvin]
Scott. Draft. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 2, 245
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Brig.] Gen. [Wil-
AUG. 11 liam] Smallwood, New Windsor [New York].
Investigation of conduct of [James] Geary.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. IX, pt. 2, 241
1779 Washington, George. [West Point.] Statement of
AUG. 12 strength of the Army, by States; reenforcements
expected, etc. Auto, draft. 2 pp. Enclosed in
following entry. B. IX, pt. 2, 265
1779 Washington,] G[eorge.] West Point. To Elijah Hunter
AUG. 12 [Bedford, New York], Information of strength
of Army; reenforcements, supplies, etc. to be
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1109
conveyed to the enemy. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 2, 263
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj . [Henry] Lee
AUG. 12 [jr.j Haverstraw, New York]. Consideration of
proposed attack [on Paulus Hook]. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 2, 261
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Col. [Stephen]
AUG. 12 Moylan [near Pound Ridge, New York]. Leave
of absence; expenditures for secret service.
Auto, draft signed. 2 pp. B. IX, pt. 2, 257
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [William Alexan-
AUG. 12 der,] Lord [Stirling, Suffern s New York]. The
proposed attack on Paulus Hook; strength of
attacking force and general arrangements.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 251
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To [William Alex-
AUG. 12 ander,] Lord Stirling [Suffern s, New York].
Promotions in the 2d Virginia state regiment.
2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harri
son. B. IX, pt. 2, 253
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Lt. Col. [John] Tay-
AUG. 12 lor [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Secret service
matters. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. IX, pt. 2, 259
[1779] Scammell, Alexander. [West Point.] Return of Colonels
[AUG. 12] of brigades. Tabular statement of names. D. S.
1 p. Enclosed in Washington to Elijah Hunter,
1779, Aug. 12. B. IX, pt. 2, 26
1779 "722." [Culper, Samuel.] [Setauket, Long Island.] To
AUG. 12 " 721" [Maj. Benjamin Tallmadge, Bedford ? New
York]. Purpose of Queen s Rangers crossing the
Sound; capture of certain persons; policy in
being himself taken; [Gov. William] "Judas"
Try on; embarkation at New York; Culper, jr s
business affairs. A. L. S. 4 pp. 34, 12
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj . Gen. [Wil-
AUG. 13 liam] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. His in
tended visit. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. IX, pt. 2, 269
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1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Col. [John]
AUG. 13 Lamb [Fishkill, New York]. Appointment of
regimental paymaster, quartermaster and adju
tant; his resignation. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 2, 271
1779 Moylan, Stephen. Greenwich [Connecticut]. To [George]
AUG. 13 Washington [West Point]. Permission to visit
his wife ; expense of obtaining secret intelligence ;
justice of Moylan s account. A. L. S. 4 pp.
34, 15
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Rob-
AUG. 14 ert] Howe [Suffern s]. Arrest of Col. [Charles]
Armand[-Tuffin]. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of James McHenry . B. IX, pt. 2, 275
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To [Maj.] Gen.
AUG. 14 [Alexander] McDougall [West Point]. Orders to
estimate cannon necessary for Highland de
fenses. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 277
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point To Col. [Elisha]
AUG. 14 Sheldon [near Pound Ridge, New Jersey]. Re
cruiting his regiment. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. IX, pt. 2, 279
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. [Benjamin]
AUG. 14 Tallmadge [Bedford, New York]. Arms and re
cruiting of dragoons; employment of a secret
agent. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. IX, pt. 2, 281
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. Authority [to Maj.
AUG. 15 Gen. Nathanael Greene] to impress forty teams.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. IX, pt. 2, 297
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Robert]
AUG. 15 Howe, Greenwich [New York]. Discouraging
projected expedition on Long Island Sound.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. IX, pt. 2, 285
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Rob-
AUG. 15 ert] Howe [Greenwich, New York]. Status of
citizens as objects of capture or exchange.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. IX, pt. 2, 255
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1111
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Brig. Gen. [Wil-
AUG. 15 Ham] Smallwood [New Windsor, New York]. In
vestigation of [James] Geary s conduct; case of
Aaron Fairchild. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of Robert Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 2, 287
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [John]
AUG. 15 Sullivan [Tioga, New York]. Junction with
[Brig.] Gen. [James] Clinton and supplies; news
of French victory in the West Indies; Sullivan s
health. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. IX, pt. 2, 283
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Col. [Jeremiah]
AUG. 15 Wadsworth [Hartford]. [Maj.] Gen. [John] Sulli
van and his need of supplies. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. IX, pt. 2, 293
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Brig. Gen. [An-
AUG. 15 thony] Wayne [near Fort Montgomery, New
York]. Money to be distributed among the
stormers of Stony Point. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 2, 289
1779 "722" [Culper, Samuel.] [Setauket, Long Island]. To
AUG. 15 721" [Maj. Benjamin Tallmadge, Bedford ? New
York.] Jonas Hawkins destruction of [Samuel]
Culper, jr s letter; suspicions of British as to the
correspondence; appointment with [Lt.] C[aleb]
Brewster; watchfulness of the enemy. A. L. S.
2 pp. Partly in cipher. 34, 17
Translation by James McHenry, 34, 19.
1779 Sullivan, John. Tioga [New York]. To [George] Washing-
AUG. 15 ton [West Point]. Account of the destruction of
Chemung. Contemporary copy by James Mc
Henry. 4 pp. C. C. 152, 7, 867
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Dr. [John] Cochran
AUG. 16 [West Point]. Invitation to Mrs. Cochran and
Mrs. Livingston; the dinner to be expected.
Auto, draft signed. 2 pp. In Ford, 8, 18.
P. I, pt. 2, 449
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To Lt. Vaschel
AUG. 16 Burgess [West Point]. His resignation. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harri
son. B. IX, pt. 2, 309
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1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Robert Erskine
AUG. 16 [New Jersey]. Building of road from Ringwood
to [Smith s] Clove. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. IX, pt. 2, 311
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Alex-
AUG. 16 ander] McDougall [West Point]. Inquiry as to
the water batteries. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. IX, pt. 2, 301
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [William Alex-
AUG. 16 ander,] Lord Stirling [Suffern s, New York].
Building of a road. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. IX, pt. 2, 299
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
AUG. 16 [William] Woodford [New Windsor? New York].
Promotion of sergeants in the 2d Virginia regi
ment. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. IX, pt. 2, 303
1779 Gardner, William. Portsmouth [New Hampshire]. To
AUG. 16 [George] Washington [West Point]. Invoice of
clothing forwarded to camp; teas and spices for
Washington s use; these supplies are from prizes
sent into Portsmouth ; woolen goods delivered to
the Eastern Navy Board ; prices quoted. A. L. S.
2 pp. Endorsed by Tilghman: "A concise mode
of making Money by chargg. exorbitant Commis
sions by Mr. Gardner . . . . W
1779 Gardner, William. Portsmouth. Invoice of sundry mer-
Auc. 16 chandize forwarded to headquarters, with valu
ation and commission charges. A. D. S. 4 pp.
Enclosed in preceding entry. W
1779 Tilghman, T[ench]. [West Point.] To [Col.] John Beatty
AUG. 16 [New Jersey]. Complaint of management of the
Commissary of Prisoners at Rutland [Massachu
setts]; [Joshua] Mercereau. Auto, draft signed.
2 pp. B. IX, pt. 2, 305
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Ilora-
AuG - 17 tio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island]. Opera
tion against Penobscot; news from the West
Indies. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. IX, pt. 2, 313
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Jean] Holker
AUG. 17 [Philadelphia]. Cooperation; aid of France;
England s obstinacy. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of James McHenry. D. I, pt. 1, 135
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1113
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj. Gen. Rob-
AUG. 17 ert Howe, Suffern s, New York]. Information of
state of Army [given to Elij ah Hunter] ; suspicions
of his honesty. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. Extract in Ford, 7,
475, note. B. IX, pt. 2, 315
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Brig. Gen.
AUG. 17 [Charles] Scott [Virginia]. His exertions in re
cruiting for the South; offers of promotions in
State regiments; surgeons. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. IX, pt. 2, 319
1779 "722." [Culper, Samuel.] Setauket [Long Island]. To
AUG. 17 John Bolton [Maj . Benjamin Tallmadge, Bedford ?
New York]. Delay in forwarding letters ; petition
of inhabitants [of Suffolk County, Long Island to
Sir Henry Clinton]. A. L. S. 1 p. 34, 21
1779 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. [West Point.] To Capt.
AUG. 17 [Henry] Sewall [West Point]. Permission to con
tinue as Muster-master. Auto, draft signed.
1 p. B. IX, pt. 2, 323
1779 Pierce, John, jr. [West Point.] Account of warrants paid
AUG. 17 Baron Steuben. A. D. S. 1 p.
C. C. 152, 7, 589
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Wil-
AUG. 18 li am ] Heath [Mandeville , New York]. Breaking
up of intercourse with enemy. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 2, 325
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Rob-
AUG. 18 ert] Howe [Suffern s, New York]. Escort for
[Chevalier de La] Luzerne. Draft. Ip. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. IX, pt. 2, 327
1779 Fleury, [Francois] L[ouis Teisseydre, Marquis de]. [Near
AUG. 18 West Point.] To [Lt.] Col. [Alexander] Hamilton,
West Point. Need of shoes for his officers.
A. L. S. 1 p. In Hamilton, Works of Hamil
ton, 1, 81. Hamil. 2, 34
[1779] Lee, Henry, jr. [Near Paulus Hook.] Order of march
[AUG. 18] and disposition for an attempt on Paulus Hook.
Contemporary copy by James McHenry. 11 pp.
C. C. 152, 7, 645
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1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Col. John Beatty,
AUG. 19 New Jersey]. Exchange matters; violators of
parole; general principles governing exchanges.
Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 329
1779 Northern Department, Ordnance Stores wanted. A return.
AUG. 19 2 pp. Enclosed in Gates to Washington, 1777,
Aug. 22. 34, 35
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Lt. Col. [Samuel]
AUG. 20 Blackden [Salisbury, Connecticut]. His dis
charge from the Army. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 2, 347
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Theodorick]
AUG. 20 Bland [Charlottesville, Virginia]. Suppression of
a mutiny of the Convention troops; guards.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. IX, pt. 2, 345
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Rob-
AUG. 20 ert] Howe [Suffern s, New York]. Foraging;
secret service matter; escort [for Chevalier de
La Luzerne]; capture of Paulus Hook. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. IX, pt. 2, 333
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Maj. Gen. Robert
AUG. 20 Howe, Suffern s, New York]. Suggestion for
attempting a surprise of the British at Kings-
bridge. Auto, draft signed. 2 pp.
B. IX, pt. 2, 337
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj. Gen. Henry
AUG. 20 Knox, West Point]. Report on cannon for
defense of the Highlands; scarcity of powder.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 339
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Col. [Thomas]
AuG - 20 Marshall [West Point]. Permission for Capt.
[Samuel] King to visit Boston. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 2, 343
1779 Halsted, John. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To Maj.
AUG. 20 Gen. [Benedict] Arnold, Philadelphia. Lack of
knowledge of the vessel that sailed from Quebec
CORRESPONDENCE OP GEORGE WASHINGTON 1115
to the Isle of Orleans in November 1775. A.L. S.
Ip. 113, 114
From Arnold s papers seized after discovery of the treason.
1779 McDougall, Alexfander,] H[enry] Knox and [Louis Le
A UO. 20 Begue] Duportail. Number and nature of cannon
necessary for West Point and dependencies.
Tabular statement. D. S. 1 p. In handwriting
of Samuel Shaw. W
1779 McDougall, Alexander,] H[enry] Knox and [Louis Le
AUG. 20 Begue] Duportail. West Point. To [George]
Washington [West Point]. Report on number
and weight of cannon necessary at West Point.
D. S. 2 pp. In handwriting of Samuel Shaw.
W
1779 M[eade f ] R[ichard] K[idder]. West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
AUG. 20 [Jedidiah] Huntington [West Point]. Execution
of certain court-martial sentences. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 2, 341
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj. Gen.
AUG. 21 [William] Heath [Mandeville s, New York].
Success at Paulus Hook; guard against surprises;
suggestion of attack on pickets at Verplanck s.
Auto, draft signed. 2 pp. B. IX, pt. 2, 349
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. West Point. To [Maj. Gen.
AUG. 21 Robert Howe, Suffern s, New York]. Proposed
attempt on British at Kingsbridge; caution
against being surprised by enemy. Auto, draft
signed. 2 pp. B. IX, pt. 2, 355
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [William Alex-
AUG. 21 ander,] Lord Stirling [Suffern s, New York],
Success at Paulus Hook; vigilance against retali
atory attempts. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
James McHenry. In Ford, 8, 28, note.
B. IX, pt. 2, 353
1779 Butler, Richard. Fort Montgomery [New York]. To
AUG. 21 [George] Washington [West Point]. Public
money stolen by a servant. Contemporary copy
by Robert Hanson Harrison. 3 pp.
C. C. 152, 7, 673
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Col. John
AUG. 22 Beatty, New Jersey]. Exchange of Dr. [Abijah]
Richardson. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. IX, pt. 2, 363
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1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. West Point. To Maj. [Henry]
AUG. 22 Lee [jr., Haverstraw, New York]. Requesting
report of surprise at Paulus Hook for transmis- .
sion to Congress. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. IX, pt. 2, 359
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. West Point. To [William Alex-
AUG. 22 ander,] Lord Stirling [Suffern s, New York].
Removal of boats from Newark. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. IX, pt. 2, 357
1779 Booker, Samuel and Others. Fort Montgomery [New
AUG. 22 York]. To [George Washington, West Point].
Memorial: Their increased expenses by being
ordered on command to Virginia; inability to
obtain additional allowance; beg settlement of
their claim. D. S. by Booker and five other
Virginia officers. Enclosed in Crittenden to
Harrison, 1779, Sep. 27. W
1779 Forsyth, Robert. Return of prisoners taken at Paulus
[AUG. 22?] Hook, Aug. 19. Contemporary copy by Alex
ander Hamilton. 1 p. C. C. 152, 7, 667
1779 Lee, Henry, jr. Paramus [New Jersey]. To [George]
AUG. 22 Washington [West Point]. Account of the cap
ture of Paulus Hook. Contemporary copy by
Tench Tilghman. 16 pp. C. C. 152, 7, 641
1779 Tilghman, T[ench]. West Point To Capt. [Ezekiel P.]
AUG. 22 Belden [near Pound Ridge, New York.] Escort
for [Chevalier de] La Luzerne. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 2, 361
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Col. [Richard]
AUG. 23 Butler [Fort Montgomery, New York]. Compen
sation for his loss [of public money]. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. IX, pt. 2, 367
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To Capt. [Barthol-
AUG. 23 omew] von Heer, Newburgh [New York]. Escort
for money. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. IX, pt. 2, 371
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj. [Henry]
- 23 Lee [jr., Haverstraw, New York]. Forwarding
of report on capture of Paulus Hook to Congress
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1117
by Lt. [Archibald] McCallister. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton. In
Ford, 8, 27, note. B. IX, pt. 2, 369
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point To [William Alex-
AUG. 23 ander,] Lord [Stirling, Suffern s, New York].
Escort for money forwarded to Philadelphia.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. IX, pt. 2, 365
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. Authority to impress
AUG. 24 teams. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 381
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Hora-
AUG. 24 tio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island]. Permis
sion for a prisoner from Rutland to visit New
York; surprise at Paulus Hook; progress of
[Maj.] Gen. [John] Sullivan and other news.
Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of James Mc-
Henry. B. IX, pt. 2, 373^
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point To Maj. Gen. [Rob-i
AUG. 24 ert] Howe [Suffern s, New York]. Question of
authority over militia; his proposed foray and
general considerations. Draft. 3pp. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 2, 383
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [John]
AUG. 24 Sullivan [on march toward Newtown, New York].
His success against Chemung; capture of Paulus
Hook; news from Europe. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. IX, pt. 2, 377
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [the officer com-
AUG. 24 manding militia at Horseneck, New York], Ne
cessity of co-operation with the Continental
forces. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexan
der Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 387
[1779] Board of Field Officers, Virginia Line. Settlement of
[AUG. 24] rank dispute between [Lt. Col.] John Allison and
[Major] John Lee. Contemporary copy. 1 p.
In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison. W
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Sir Henry Clinton,
AUG. 25 New York]. Complaint against [Lt.] Col. [Lud-
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wig J. Adolph von] Wurmb s violation of a flag.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. E. 241
1779 Harnage, Honour. Cambridge [Massachusetts]. To
AUG. 25 [George] Washington [West Point]. Pleading for
the partial exchange of Maj. [Henry] Harnage
and Capt. [Earle] Hawker. A. L. S. 1 p. 34, 37
1779 Harrison, Robert Hfanson]. [West Point.] To [Col.
AUG. 25 Samuel Blatchley] Webb [New York?] His ex
change. Auto, draft signed. 3 pp. pt. 2, 393.
B. IX,
1779 [Harrison, Robert Hanson.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
AUG. 25 [William] Woodford [New Windsor, New York].
Settlement of accounts; promotions in the Vir
ginia line and other matters. Auto, draft. 3 pp.
B. IX, pt. 2, 389
1779 Wilkinson, James. Philadelphia. Estimate of price of
AUG. 25 clothing in December, 1778. Broadside. 1 p.
93, 338
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Maj. [Lt, Col.]
AUG. 26 Samuel J[ordan] Cabell [New Windsor? New
York]. His claim to rank. Draft. 3 pp. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 2, 403
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Ho-
AUG. 26 ratio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island]. Arri
val of [Vice] Adml. [Marriot] Arbuthnot at
New York; confirmation of West India news.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. IX, pt. 2, 409
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point] To [Maj.] Gen.
AUG. 26 [William] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. Brit
ish treatment of flag; ration matters. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. IX, pt. 2, 397
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Brig. Genls. [Wil-
AUG. 26 Ham] Woodford and [Peter] Muhlenberg [New
Windsor? New York]. Maj. [Lt. Col. Samuel
Jordan] Cabell s claim to rank; arrangement of
the Virginia line. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting
of Robert Hanson Harrison. B. IX, pt. 2, 399
Cabell was Lt. Col., 8th. Virginia from Dec. 15, 1778; transferred to 4th.
Virginia, July 4, 1779.
COEEESPONDENCE OF GEOEGE WASHINGTON 1119
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Brig. Genls. [Wil-
AUG. 26 liam] Woodford and [Peter] Muhlenberg [New
Windsor? New York]. The Virginia officers
feeling over Maj. [Henry] Lee [jr] s command
[in the Paulus Hook enterprise]. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 2, 427
1779 Iamb, John and John Popkin. West Point. To [George]
AUG. 26 Washington [West Point], Certificate of estab
lishment of precedency of artillery regiments by
lot. D. S. 1 p., with attestation of Henry Knox.
Published in General Orders. W
1779 Rawdon, [Francis, Lord] New York. To [Brig.] Gen.
AUG. 26 [Oliver] De Lancey [Jamaica, Long Island]. Re
fusal of inhabitants of Suffolk County to aid on
fortifications of Brooklyn; threat of expulsion
and confiscation of property. Contemporary
copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Culper to Bolton, 1779,
Sep. 11. 34,14
1779 Waller, John. [Brooklyn ? Long Island]. To the militia of-
AUG. 27 ficers of Suffolk County. Difficulty in obtaining
supplies for carrying on the works at Brooklyn;
letter to Brig. Gen. [Oliver] De Lancey threaten
ing the inhabitants; amount of supplies needed.
Contemporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Culper
to Bolton, 1779, Sep. 11. On verso of Rawdon to
De Lancey, 1779, Aug. 26.
1779 Washington,] G[eorge.] West Point. To [Lt.] Col. [Isaac]
AUG. 27 Sherman [West Point]. His request to return to
the line of the Army. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 2, 407
1779 Howe, Robert. Lower Salem [New York]. To [George
AUG. 27 Washington, West Point]. Arrival of a British
fleet at New York. Extract by Robert Hanson
Harrison. C. C. 152, 7, 685
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj. Gen.
AUG. 28 [Robert] Ho we [Lower Salem, New York], Arrival
of a British fleet at New York; principles govern
ing flags; his proposed enterprize and concen
tration of forces. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting
of James McHenry. In Sparks, 6, 335.
B. IX, pt. 2, 423
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1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. West Point. To [Col. David
AUG. 28 Hall, Middlebrook]. Ordering his regiment to
join its brigade. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Kichard Kidder Meade. B. IX, pt. 2, 431
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Col. [Moses]
AUG. 28 Hazen [Coos, New Hampshire]. Orders his regi
ment to join the Army. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. IX, pt. 2, 429
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [William Alex-
AUG. 28 ander, Lord Stirling, Suffern s, New York]. Dis
cussion of complaint of Virginia officers respect
ing Maj. [Henry] Lee [jr.] s command at Paulus
Hook. Draft. 6 pp. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 413
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [William Alex-
AUG. 28 ander,] Lord [Stirling, Suffern s New York].
Orders drawing together the Army; dragoons
from Trenton; the King of Spain s declaration.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 421
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj. [Benjamin]
AUG. 28 Tallmadge [Bedford, New York]. Information
of British desired from [Samuel] C[ulper,] jr.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder
Meade. B. IX, pt. 2, 435
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Lt. Col. [John]
AUG. 28 Taylor [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Infor
mation desired of enemy s strength etc. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. IX, pt. 2, 433
1779 Brisbane, Edward. New York. To Robert Burton, St.
AUG. 28 Kitts [West Indies]. Plan of British campaign;
fortifications at New York and Brooklyn. Ex
tract of letter. See: Pickering, Timothy.
Extracts of letters, 1779, Oct. 5.
1779 Scammell, Alexander. [West Point.] State of the Con-
AUG. 28 tinental Troops under the immediate command of
Gen. Washington. Tabular statement. D. S.
1 p. Endorsed by Washington: "Weekly
return . . . ." W
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj. Gen.
AUG. 29 [William] Heath [Mandeville s, New York].
Strength of British reenforcement ; knowledge
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1121
of the country necessary; general directions
looking to beginning of the campaign. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. IX, pt. 2, 437
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Jeremiah]
AUG. 29 Wadsworth [Hartford?]. [Maj.] Gen. [John]
Sullivan s request for magazine of provisions at
Wyoming. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. IX, pt. 2, 445
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Lt.] Col. Wil-
Atro. 29 Ham Washington [en route from Trenton, New
Jersey]. To take orders from [Maj. Gen. Wil
liam Alexander,] Lord Stirling. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. IX, pt. 2, 441
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To the Officer
AUG. 29 commanding Lee s corps [Haverstraw, New
York]. Watchfulness of enemy s movements.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder
Meade. B. IX, pt. 2, 443
[1779] McHenry, James. [West Point.] To [Brig.] Gen. [An-
[Auo. 30] thony] Wayne [near Fort Montgomery, New
York]. Permission for an old woman to go into
New York; watchfulness of enemy s shipping.
Draft. 2 pp. B. IX, pt. 2, 449
1779 Sullivan, John. Newtown [New York]. To [George
AUG. so Washington, West Point]. Account of the en
gagement at Elmira. Contemporary copy. 7 pp.
C. C. 152, 7, 731
[1779] Sullivan, John. [Newtown, New York.] Address to his
[AUG. 30] troops: Necessity of half-rations. Contempo
rary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in preceding entry.
C. C. 152, 8, 103
1779 [Taylor, John.] Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To [George]
AUG. 30 Washington [West Point]. Arrival of British
fleet and troops. Contemporary extract by Caleb
Gibbs. 1 p. C. C. 152, 7, 721
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. West Point. To Col. [Theod-
AUG. 31 orick] Bland [Charlottesville, Virginia]. Re
fusal of Congress to allow two Convention officers
to go to Canada; consequent countermand of
orders. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexan
der Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 461
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1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. [West Point.] To Maj. Gen. [Na-
AUG. 31 thanael] Greene [West Point]. Condition of the
wagons. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Richard
Kidder Meade. B. IX, pt. 2, 451
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. West Point. To [Maj .] Gen. [Na-
Auo. 31 thanael] Greene [West Point]. Repair of a back
road. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Richard
Kidder Meade. B. IX, pt. 2, 453
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. West Point. To Col. [David]
AUG. 31 Hall [near Slote s New York]. Repair of the
back road. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Rich
ard Kidder Meade. B. IX, pt. 2, 459
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Brig. Gen. [Wil-
AUG. 31 Ham] Woodford [New Windsor ? New York]. Pro
motions of sergeants in the Virginia line; Col.
[William] Heth s case; clothing for Virginia
troops. Draft. 4 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. IX, pt. 2, 455
1779 Tilghman, T[ench]. West Point. To Capt. [Bartholo-
AUG. 31 mew] von Heer [West Point]. Dragoons to be
sent to [Brig.] Gen. [Anthony] Wayne. Auto,
draft signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 2, 463
[1779] Massachusetts, Field Officers. [West Point ?] To George
[AUG.] Washington [West Point]. Memorial complain
ing of promotion of Capt. Joseph Pettingill. Con
temporary copy by Robert Hanson Harrison.
2 pp. C. C. 152, 7, 473
1779 Washington], G[eorge]. West Point. To Col. [Theod-
SEP. 1 orick] Bland [Charlottesville, Virginia]. All ap
plications from Convention troops to be made to
Congress. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. IX, pt. 2, 471
1779 Washington, George. [West Point.] To Maj. [Henry] Lee
SEP. 1 [jr., West Point]. The general instructions given
for the attempt on Paulus Hook. Draft signed.
2 pp. In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
In Ford, 8, 33. B. IX, pt. 2, 473
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [William Alexan-
SEP. 1 der,] Lord Stirling [near June s, New York].
British reenforcement ; the sick; [Lt.] Col. [Wil
liam] Washington s position; capture of British
ship, etc. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. IX, pt. 2, 467
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1123
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. [West Point.] To [William Alex-
SEP. 1 ander, Lord Stirling, near June s, New York].
Repair of road from New Windsor to Easton.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder
Meade. B. IX, pt. 2, 469
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [John]
SEP. 1 Sullivan {Catherine s town, New York]. Junc
tion with [Brig.] Gen. [James] Clinton; Col.
[Daniel] Brodhead s diversion; formation of mag
azines at Wyoming; Spain s manifesto to Great
Britain. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. IX, pt. 2, 481
1779 Meade, R[ichard] K[idder]. [West Point.] To [Maj. Gen.
SEP. l Nathanael Greene, West Point]. Directions re
specting repair of road. Auto, draft signed.
1 p. B. IX, pt. 2, 465
1779 Meade, R[ichard] K[idderj. [West Point.] To Brig. Gen.
SEP. 1 [William] Woodford, Smith s Clove [New York].
Requesting a certificate of - Mclntire s
service. A. L. S. 1 p. W
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Col. Richard
SEP. 2 Butler Fort Montgomery, New York]. Consid
eration of his letter. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. IX, pt. 2, 477
1779 Sullivan, John. [Catherine s Town, New York]. Address
SEP. 2 to the Oneida Nation: Friendship and guides.
Contemporary copy. 3 pp. C. C. 152, 8, 105
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Na-
SEP. 3 thanael] Greene [West Point]. His office as
Quartermaster General and right to a command
in the line. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. In Ford, 8, 35.
B. IX, pt. 2, 485
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
SEP. 3 Ham] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. Escape
of prisoners. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. IX, pt. 2, 479
1779 W[ashingto]n, Gfeorge]. West Point. To Maj. [Henry]
SEP. 3 Lee [jr., West Point]. Advising against hasty
action. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. IX, pt. 2, 489
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Col.] John
SEP. 4 Beatty [New Jersey]. Exchange of prisoners
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through a privateer capture at Corunna [Spain];
general directions. Draft. 3 pp. In handwrit
ing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. IX, pt. 2, 493
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To Sir Henry Clin-
SEP. 4 ton [New York]. Forwarding letters. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
E. 243
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point To Maj. [Noirmont
SEP. 4 de] Laneufville [West Point]. Resolves of Con
gress and his rank and privileges. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 2, 491
1779 Nixon, John. Highlands [New York]. To Maj. Gen.
SEP. 4 [William] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. For
warding a prisoner, one Charles McCarthy. L. S.
2 pp. 34, 45
1779 Nixon, John. Highlands [New York]. To Maj. Gen.
SEP. 4 [William] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. For
warding deserters; their information; evidence
against inhabitants furnishing provisions to the
enemy. L. S. 2 pp. 34, 47
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Capt. [Ezekiel
SEP. 5 p.] Belden [near Pound Ridge, New York]. Or
ders for escorting the French Minister [Chev
alier de La Luzerne]. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. IX, pt. 2, 509
1779 Washington, George. [West Point.] To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
SEP. 5 Ham] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. Clothing
matters. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. IX, pt. 2, 497
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj. Gen. Robert
SEP. 5 Howe, Lower Salem, New York]. Need of watch
fulness; orders to move nearer the Army; dis
couraging forward movement for forage. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. IX, pt. 2, 499
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Capt. [Robert]
SEP. 5 Forsyth [Haverstraw, New York]. Resignation
to accept commission with [Virginia] State
troops. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. IX, pt. 2, 507
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1125
1779 Anonymous. To [George] Washington [West Point].
SEP. 5 Movements of British shipping; apparent inten
tions, etc. Contemporary copy by James Mc-
Henry. 3 pp. C. C. 152, 7, 747
1779 H[arrison,] R[obert] H[anson]. West Point. To Col.
SEP. 5 James Wood [Virginia], Leave of absence for
[Capt. Joseph] Swearengen. Auto, draft signed.
1 p. B. IX, pt. 2, 501
1779 Meade, R[ichard] K[idder]. West Point. To Lt. Col.
SEP. 5 [William] Washington [near Suffern s ? New
York]. Escort for [Chevalier] de La Luzerne.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. IX, pt. 2, 503
1779 Meade, K[ichard] K[idder]. West Point. To the officer
SEP. 5 commanding Lee s corps [Paramus, New Jersey].
Escort for the Minister of France [Chevalier de
La Luzerne]. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. IX, pt. 2, 505
1779 Scammell, Alexander. [West Point.] Return of troops
SEP. 5 employed on the Western Expedition. Tabular
statement. D. S. 2 pp. C. C. 152, 7, 739
An undated memorandum, entirely In Washington s handwriting,
tabulating the number of officers and men in Brig. Genls. James Clin
ton s, Enoch Poor s, Edward Hand s and William Maxwell s brigades
is among the Washington, Miscellaneous.
[1779] [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj. Gen. Wil-
[SEP. 6] Ham Heath, Mandeville s, New York]. Capt.
Titus Watson s claim to rank. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 2, 511
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To the Sub-Clothier
SEP. 6 of Connecticut [Hartford ?]. Authorizing cloth
ing issues to Connecticut troops. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. IX, pt. 2, 513
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To [David Brooks,
SEP. 7 Newburgh, New York]. Clothing issues to the
army. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 521
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Rob-
SEP. 7 ert] Howe [Lower Salem, New York]. British
reenforcement; Howe s position; victory at
Newtown [New York]. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of James McHenry and Tench Tilghman.
. B. IX, pt. 2, 515
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1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Lt. Col. [William]
SEP. 7 Washington [Suffern s? New York]. Escort of
horse for Mons. [Conrad Alexandre] G6rard [de
Rayneval] [Chevalier de La Luzerne?]. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. IX, pt. 2, 517
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Maj. [Benjamin]
SEP. 7 Tallmadge, Stamford [Connecticut]. Secret serv
ice matters; nature of preparations of enemy.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. IX, pt. 2, 519
1779 Bland, Theodorick. Charlottesville [Virginia]. To Maj.
SEP. 7 Gen. [William] Phillips [Charlottesville]. Refusal
of Washington to permit Convention officers to
go to Canada by land but willingness to grant
passports for going by sea from New York
together with safe conduct of vessels with
clothing, etc. Contemporary extract. 1 p.
Enclosed in Phillips to Washington, 1779,
Oct. 12. 34, 116
1779 Kemble, Stephen. New York. To Maj. Smith, St. Chris-
SEP. 7 topher [West Indies]. Resignation of [Francis,]
Lord Rawdon and dissolution of Emerick s
Corps; quarrels and ill feelings produced;
troops sent to Quebec; arrival of [Vice] Adml.
[Marriot] Arbuthnot with reenforcements; pro
posed southern expedition; expectation of
French fleet; movement of British officers;
quarrel between [James,] Lord Drummond and Sir
Henry Clinton. Extract of letter. See: Picker
ing, Timothy. Extracts of letters, 1779, Oct. 5.
1779 Wurmb, L[udwig] J[ohann] A[dam von.] Spiting Devil
SEP. 7 [Creek, New York]. To Lt. Gen. [Wilhelm, Baron
von] Knyphausen [Kingsbridge ? New York].
Treatment accorded a flag and reasons thereof.
L. S. 4pp. (In German). Enclosed in Clinton
to Washington, 1779, Sep. 29. 34, 80
Translation, 34, 79.
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. West Point. To [Maj.] Gen.
SEP. 8 [William] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. Un
willingness of Connecticut field officers to decide
rank dispute of Capt. [Titus] Watson and Maj.
[Wills] Clift. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Richard Kidder Meade. B. IX, pt. 2, 523
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1127
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Lt. Col. John
SEP. 8 Taylor, Elizabetlitown, New Jersey]. Secret
service matters; news of the victory at Newtown
to be sent into New York. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. IX, pt. 2, 529
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To Brig. Gen. [An-
SEP. 8 thony] Wayne [Near Fort Montgomery, New
York]. Trial of Col. [Richard] Butler; victory at
Newtown [New York]. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton.
B. IX, pt. 2, 525
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
SEP. 8 [William] Woodf ord [New Windsor ? New York].
Filling of vacancies in the Virginia line; resolu
tion of Congress respecting prisoners. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harri
son. B. IX, pt. 2, 527
1779 Clinton, [Sir] H[enry]. New York. To [George] Washing-
SEP. 8 ton [West Point]. Requesting a passport for ves
sel to carry money, wine, etc. to the Convention
troops in Virginia. L. S. 1 p. Endorsed by Mc-
Henry: "Answd. passport granted." 34, 53
1779 lewis, Morgan. Albany. To [Lt.] Col. Alexander Hamil-
SEP. 8 ton [West Point]. Certificate for [Patrick] omith;
requests intelligence as to British intentions.
A. L. S. 1 p. H ml. 2, 37
1779 Mallet, Jonathan. New York. To Dr. William Bruce, St.
SEP. 8 Kitts [West Indies]. Arrival of reenforcements
and large number of sick. Extract of letter.
See: Pickering, Timothy. Extracts of letters.
1779, Oct. 5.
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Thaddeus]
SEP. 9 Kosciuszko [West Point]. Rum for soldiers on
fatigue; extra pay for artificers. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. IX, pt. 2, 533
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] Instructions to
SEP. 9 [Col.] Jeremiah Wadsworth [Hartford]. orma-
tion of magazines of supplies for next campaign;
location, etc. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. IX, pt. 2, 535
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1779 Beatty, John and Joshua Loring. Exchange of prisoners
SEP. 9 settled at Elizabethtovm. Contemporary copy.
1 p. Endorsed: " Ratified at Amboy
March 16" W
1779 M[eade,] R[ichard] K[idder]. [West Point.] To Royal
SEP. 9 Flint [New Windsor ? New York]. Supply of
rum. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. IX, pt. 2, 539
1779 lee, Henry, jr. [Haverstraw? New York]. To [Lt.] Col.
SEP. 10 [Alexander] Hamilton [West Point]. Requests
copy of Washington s instructions, copy of or
ders, etc. on the subject of the 19th [of August, the
surprise at Paulus Hook]; efforts of the Virginia
party emmissaries to injure Lee s military repu
tation. A. L. S. 1 p. In Hamilton, Works of
Hamilton. 1, 86. Haml. 2, 41
1779 McLeod, William. Elizabethtown [New Jersey], To George
SEP. 10 Washington [West Point]. Request for permis
sion to visit New York to negotiate his pay.
A. L. S. 1 p. Endorsed by Tilghman: "Ansd.
and desired to make application to Gov. Livings
ton." 34, 54
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. Gen.
SEP. 11 [Robert] Howe [Lower Salem, New York]. Maj.
[Benjamin] Tallmadge s success; warning against
surprise. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 1
1779 Board of Field Officers. Robinson s House. Proceedings
SEP. n-13 on dispute of rank of [Maj. Wills] Clift and Capt.
Titus Watson. Members: Cols. [John] Bailey,
[Francis] Johnston, [John] Gunby; Lt. Cols.
[Noah M.] Littlefield and [William Lee] David
son. D. S: In behalf of the board, Sep. 28, by
Bailey. W
1779 " 723," [Culper, Samuel, jr.] Longlsland. To "721" [Maj.
SEP. 11 Benjamin Tallmadge, Wethersfield, Connecti
cut]. Destruction of former letters by frightened
bearer; arrival of British fleet with reenforce-
ments; troops for Quebec and stores for Georgia;
the general situation; news from the West Indies;
positions of British troops on Long Island ; chance
of capturing [Brig] Gen. [Oliver De Lancey];
work on British fortifications; coercion in Suffolk
County. A. L. S. 4 pp. 34, 56
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1129
1779 Huntington, J[edidiah]. Peekskill [New York], To
SEP. 11 [George] Washington [West Point]. Report of
the French fleet. Contemporary copy by Rob
ert Hanson Harrison. 2 pp. C. C. 152, 7, 759
1779 McHenry, James and Richard Kidder Meade. [West
SEP. 11- Point.] Memorandum of substance of intelli
gence from the enemy [in and around New York] :
Embarkations, movements of shipping, fortifica
tion work, etc. A. D. 10 pp. Endorsed by
Tench Tilghman: "Since letter to Count D Es-
taing of the 13th September." Enclosed in
Washington to Duportail and Hamilton, 1779,
Oct. 25. Kami. 4, 6
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Conrad Alexandre,]
SEP. 12 Gerard [de Rayneval, Philadelphia]. His depar
ture for France; America s debt of gratitude to
him. Auto, draft signed. 2 pp. In Sparks, 6,
347. P. I, pt. 2, 471
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig. Gen. Jed-
SEP. 12 idiah Huntington, near Peekskill ? New York].
Report of French fleet off the coast. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. X, pt. 1, 3
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. West Point. To [Marquis de
SEP. 12 Lafayette, Paris]. Friendship; successes of
Stony Point, Paulus Hook and Sullivan s expe
dition against the Indians; failure of the Penob-
scot expedition; burning of Fairfield, Norwalk
and New Haven; arrival of [Vice] Adml. [Mar-
riot] Arbuthnot, etc. Auto, draft signed. 4 pp.
In Ford, 8, 48. P. I, pt. 2, 473
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Comte [D Es-
SEP. 13 taing, Off the Georgia coast]. Disposition and
strength of enemy at New York and Rhode Is
land; general ideas for attacking New York;
co-operation with the fleet. Draft. 4 pp. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
D. I, pt. 1, 139
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Mrs. [Honour]
SEP. 13 Harnage [Cambridge]. Exchange of her husband
[Maj. Henry Harnage] and Capt. [Earle] Hawker.
Draft. 2pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
P. I, pt. 2, 477
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1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj. Gen. Wil-
SEP. 13 liam Heath, Mandeville s, New York]. Troops to
be held in readiness; subaltern s guard for French
Minister [Chevalier de La Luzernej s baggage.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamil
ton. B. X, pt. 1, 7
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Rob-
SEP. 13 ert] Howe [Lower Salem, New York]. Orders to
move to Pine Bridge; co-operation with French;
caution necessary. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of Alexander Hamilton. B. X, pt. 2, 11
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. [Henry] Lee
SEP. 13 [jr.,Paramus, New Jersey]. Orders to look out for
and communicate with the French fleet; secrecy,
etc. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 19
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [William Alex-
SEP. 13 ander,] Lord Stirling [Ramapaugh, New Jersey].
Maj. [Henry] Lee [jr.] to be stationed atMonmouth
and Lt. Col. [William] Washington at Paramus.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 9
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Col. John H.
SEP. 13 Stone [Maryland]. His resignation. Draft. 1 p
In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 1, 15
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Lt. Col. [Wil-
SEP.IS liam] Washington [New Jersey]. Calling in of
escort party; obedience to orders of Maj. Gen.
[William Alexander,] Lord Stirling. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 17
1779 Washington,] G[eorge.] West Point. To [Col.] James
SEP- 13 Wilkinson [Philadelphia]. His appointment as
Clothier-General; formation of magazines at
Springfield [Massachusetts] and Philadelphia;
forward clothing to Newburgh; state of supply
of blankets, shirts and shoes; great need of the
Army; inconveniences of the past. Draft. 6pp.
In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 1, 25
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden], [West Point]. Memorandum
SEP. 13 [of evidence in favor of Maj. Wills Cliffs claim to
rank]. A. D. S. 1 p. W
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1131
1779 Tilghman, Tench. [West Point.] To Capt. [Theophilus]
SEP. 13 Munson [Connecticut]. His claim to rank.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. X, pt. 1, 23
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen.
SEP. 14 [Horatio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island].
Readiness to co-operate with the French fleet;
victory over the Indians at Newtown [New
York]. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 33
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Sir Henry Clinton
SEP. 14 [New York]. Sending passport for money and
necessaries for the Convention troops. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry E. 247
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To Maj. Gen.
SEP. 14 [William] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. [Maj .]
Gen. [Robert] Howe and [Brig.] Gen. [John]
Nixon to take position at Pine Bridge. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. X, pt. 1, 37
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. Passport for brigan-
SEP. 14 tine Patsey, Thomas Harding, master, to convey
money and supplies to Hampton Roads, Vir
ginia, for the Convention troops at Charlottes-
ville. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. E. 249
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [William Alex-
SEP. 14 ander,] Lord [Stirling, Ramapaugh, New Jersey].
Orders to return to his position at SufTern s [New
York] ; readiness to co-operate with the French
fleet; court of inquiry on quartermaster matters.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. B. X, pt. 1, 41
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Brig. Gen. An-
SEP. 14 thony Wayne, near Fort Montgomery, New
York.] Question of uniform for the light infan
try. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. X, pt. 1, 43
1779 Macpherson, Duncan and David Ross. Cambridge [Mas-
SEP. 14 sachusetts]. To [George] Washington [West
Point]. Requesting to be exchanged. A. L. S.
of McPherson, signed also by Ross. 2 pp.
Endorsed by Tilgham: "Answd. by letter to
Genl. Gates on the subject." 34, 58
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1779 Phillips, W[illiam]. Charlottesville [Virginia]. To Col.
SEP. 14 [Theodorick] Bland [Charlottesville]. Acceptance
of proposal to send officers by sea from New
York to Canada; nomination of Lt. [William P]
Smith and Capt. de Guismere for the journey.
Contemporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Phillips
to Washington, 1779, Oct. 12. 34, 117
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [John]
SEP. 15 Sullivan [near Seneca Lake, New York], Driving
back the Indians and complete destruction of
their villages Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. X, pt. 1, 45
1779 Cliffe, William. Staten Island. To Brig. [Maj.] Gen.
SEP. 15 [Robert] Prescott, St. Christopher [West Indies].
Stony Point and Paulus Hook; [Charles,] Earl
Cornwallis and a Southern expedition ; minor mil
itary changes. Extract of a letter. See : Picker
ing, Timothy. Extracts of letters. 1779, Oct. 5-
1779 Cuyler, A[braham?]. New York. To Capt. [Garrett]
SEP. 15 Fisher, St. Kitts [West Indies]. Situation at
New York. Extract of letter. See: Pickering,
Timothy. Extracts of letters. 1779, Oct. 5.
1779 Gamble, Robert. Fort Montgomery [New York]. To
SEP. 15 [Ensign William] Spencer [Highlands]. His pro
motion to rank of Ensign. Contemporary copy.
1 p. Enclosed in Heath to Washington, 1780,
Feb. 2. 35, 250
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point To Maj. Gen.
SEP. 16 [William Heath, Mandeville s, New York]. Maj.
Gen. [Robert] Howe s march toward Pine
Bridge. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. X, pt. 1, 47
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [George Mea-
SEP. 16 sam, Springfield, Massachusetts]. His denial of
[Col. James] Wilkinson s authority over clothing
at Springfield. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 1, 53
1779 Washington, George. West Point. Substance of a con-
SEP. 16 ference with Chevalier de La Luzerne. Massachu
setts Council s application for Comte D Estaing
to make a detachment against Penobscot; co
operation against New York or Rhode Island;
proposed expedition against the Floridas and
co-operation with Spain; French ships to be sent
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1133
against the Newfoundland fisheries; expedition
against Canada. A. D. S. of Alexander Hamil
ton who acted as interpreter. 8 pp. In Sparks,
6, 540. W
Copy of same by Hamilton. 7 pp. D. I, pt. 1, 143
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Col] James Wil-
SEP. 16 kinson [Philadelphia]. Dispute with George Mea-
sam over control of the clothier department;
need of blankets, etc. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 1, 49
1779 [Brodhead, Daniel.] Pittsburg. To [George Washington,
SEP - 16 West Point]. Account of his expedition against
the Muncy Indians on the Alleghany. Extract
by Richard Kidder Meade and Tench Tilghman.
3 pp. C. C. 152, 8, 135
1779 Cuyler, A[braham ?]. New York. To Lt. Col. Cornelius
SEP. 16 Cuyler, St. Kitts [West Indies]. Troops embarked
for Quebec. Extract of letter. See: Pickering,
Timothy. Extracts of letters. 1779, Oct. 5.
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Col. [Moses]
SEP. 17 Hazen [Coos, New Hampshire]. His march to
join the Army; magazine at Coos; clothing and
pay matters of the regiment. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of James McHenry and Tench Tilgh
man. B. X, pt. 1, 57
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen.
SEP. 18 [William] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. The
guard at Litchfield [Connecticut]; [Maj.] Gen.
[Robert] Howe s position. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 61
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Rob-
SEP. 18 ert] Howe [Pine Bridge, New York]. Ordering
him back to Lower Salem. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 63
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
SEP. 18 [William] Woodford [New Windsor ? New York].
Approves sending Maj. [Lt. Col. John] Webb to
Philadelphia. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 1, 65
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Brig. Genls.
SEP. 18 [William] Woodford and Peter Muhlenberg [New
Windsor ? New York]. Arrangement of the Vir-
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ginialine; various promotions, commissions, etc.
Draft. 4 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. X, pt. 1, 67
1779 Gerard [de Rayneval, Conrad Alexandre]. Philadelphia.
SEP. 18 To [George] Washington [West Point]. Inability
to visit camp before leaving the country; appre
ciation of Washington s greatness; the feeling of
France toward him. L. S. 2pp. (In French).
34, 60
Translation by Alexander Hamilton, 34, 62.
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Col. [Alexander]
SEP. 19 Spotswood [Fredericksburg, Virginia]. Objec
tionable features of his plan to raise and officer
an independent corps. Draft. 4 pp. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 1, 73
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [William Alexan-
SEP. 19 der,] Lord Stirling [Suffern s, New York]. Ap
plication for permission to Lady Mary [Stirling]
to visit her mother. Draft. 2 pp. In handwrit
ing of James McHenry. B. X, pt. 1, 71
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Lt. Col. [John]
SEP. 19 Taylor [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Obtaining
intelligence of enemy. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 77
1779 "722" [Culper, Samuel.] [Setauket, Long Island.] To
SEP. 19 [Maj. Benjamin Tallmadge, Wethersfield ? Con
necticut]. [Lt. Caleb Brewster s] delay; council
of General officers in New York ; report of a for
eign fleet; embarkation preparations; Nathaniel
WoodhulFs account of reception of petition [of
Suffolk County inhabitants to Sir Henry Clinton] ;
expected departure of Col. [John Graves] Simcoe
from Oyster Bay; attempt to capture Ebenezer
Dayton; request for stain [chemical for invisible
writing]. A.L.S. 4pp. 34,66
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Lts. [William]
SEP. 20 Brownlee and [Robert] Kirk [West Point ?] Their
claim to rank. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 87
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj .] Gen. [Rob-
SEP. 20 ert] Howe [Lower Salem, New York]. Expecta
tion of British evacuation of Stony and Ver-
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1135
planck s Points; cautions against surprise.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 81
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Maj.] Gen.
SEP - 20 [Robert] Howe [Lower Salem, New York]. Com
plaint of non-commissioned officers and soldiers
of the 3d Massachusetts regiment against Col.
[John] Greaton. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. B. X, pt. 1, 83
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Brig. Gen. An-
SEP - 20 thony Wayne, near Fort Montgomery, New
York]. Approaching evacuation of Verplanck s
Point. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. X, pt. 1, 85
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Israel]
SEP - 20 Putnam [Smith s Clove, New York]. Case of
Capt. [Gamaleil ? Dwight] Lyman. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1,79
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig. Gen. An-
SEP - 21 thony Wayne, near Fort Montgomery, New
Y"ork]. Charges of ill treatment of inhabitants
by soldiers of the light infantry corps. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. X, pt. 1, 89
1779 Child, Jonathan. Haverhill [Massachusetts]. Certificate
SEP - 21 of money furnished by Col. Moses Hazen and the
necessity of it to purchase provisions. Record
of oath to above, Nov. 14, 1780 before Jno. H.
Hawkins. Enclosed in Hazen to Washington,
1780, Nov. 12. 43, 207
[1779] La Lnzerne, [Chevalier de]. Trenton [New Jersey]. To
[ SEP -1 21 [George] Washington [West Point]. Apprecia
tion of Washington s kindness; [Lt.] Col. Fleury.
A. L. S. 1 p. (In French.) 34, 67
Translation by Alexander Hamilton, 34, 69.
1779 Phillips, W[illiam]. Tawney Town, Maryland. To
SEP - 21 [George] Washington [West Point]. Parole of
Convention officers with permission for their
going into New York. A. L. S. 4 pp. 34, 70
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [David Brooks,]
Ssp - 22 Newburgh [New York], Directions for clothing
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issues;, tea and other articles. Draft. 3 pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. X, pt. 1, 99
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig. Gen. Louis
SEP. 22 LeBegueDu Portail, West Point]. Construction
of barracks at West Point. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. X, pt. 1, 93
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Rob-
SEP. 22 ert] Howe [Lower Salem, New York]. Retal
iatory measures of British for treatment of [Lt.]
Gov. [Henry] Hamilton; enemy at Verplanck s
Point. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 91
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Maj. [Benjamin]
SEP. 22 Tallmadge [Stamford, Connecticut]. Unusual
delay of [Samuel] C[ulper]; fears for his safety.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 95
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Col. [Joseph] Ward
SEP. 22 [West Point]. Calling for an abstract return of
numbers of the entire Army. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 1, 97
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [John] Welles,
SEP. 22 [Eleazer] Wales and [Edward] Chinn, Albany.
Settlement of claims. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 103
1779 Campbell, Robert. West Point. To George Washington,
SEP. 22 West Point]. The question of his parole. L. S.
2 pp. B. X, pt. 1, 141
1779 Coit, William. New London [Connecticut]. Affidavit re-
SEP. 22 specting appointment ot officers in Col. [Bene
dict] Arnold s regiment in 1776, made on request
of Capt. Titus Watson. D. S. Sworn before
Timothy Green, Justice of the Peace. 1 p. W
1779 Geddes, George. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
SEP. 22 [West Point]. Presenting a pair of pistols.
A. L. S. 1 p. 34, 72
1779 Girard, William. New York. To Moore & Johnston, St
S EP - 22 Kitts [West Indies]. Preparations for an expedi
tion supposed to be against Charleston [South
Carolina]. Extract of a letter. See: Pickering,
Timothy. Extracts of letters. 1779, Oct. 5.
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1137
1779 Hallam, Kobert. New London [Connecticut], Deposi-
SEP. 22 tion respecting appointment of Wills Clif t in Col.
Benedict Arnold s regiment in 1776. D. S.
Sworn before Timothy Green, Justice of the
Peace. 1 p. W
1779 Hyde, Jeduthan. Norwich [Connecticut]. Affidavit re-
SEP. 22 specting appointment of Wills Clift in Col. Bene
dict Arnold s regiment in 1776. D. S. Sworn be
fore Samuel Tracy, Justice of the Peace. 2pp. W
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Col. John
SEP. 23 Beatty, New Jersey]. Exchange negotiations;
composition tariff and British methods. Draft.
4 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
In Ford, 8, 54. B. X, pt. 1, 105
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Chevalier de La
SEP. 23 Luzerne [Philadelphia]. His safe arrival at Tren
ton ; [Lt.] Col. Fleury. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
P. I, pt. 2, 485
1779 Bill, Beriah. Norwich [Connecticut]. Deposition respect-
SEP. 23 ing appointment of Wills Clift in Col. Benedict
Arnold s regiment in 1776. A. D. S. Sworn be
fore Samuel Tracy, Justice of the Peace. 1 p. W
1779 Brisbane, Edward. New York. To Kobert Burton, St.
SEP. 23 Kitts [West Indies]. Embarkation at New York;
secrecy as to its destination ; news from the West
Indies. Extract of letter. See : Pickering, Tim
othy. Extracts of letters. 1779, Oct. 5.
1779 Gale, John. [West Point.] Certificate respecting Capt.
SEP. 23 Robert Campbell and his parole. A. D. S. 1 p.
B. X, pt. 1, 137
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
SEP. 24 Ham] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. Fatigue
parties from [Brig.] Gen. [Samuel Holden] Par-
sons s brigade. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Richard Kidder Meade. B. X, pt. 1, 109
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Rob-
SEP. 24 ert] Howe [Lower Salem, New York]. Informa
tion of a deserter from Verplanck s Point; com
missary business. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 111
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Stephen]
SEP. 24 Moylan [near Salem ? New York]. Enlistment
56214 vol 212 22
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matters; clothing and other issues. Draft. 3pp.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 115
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj. [Benjamin]
SEP. 24 Tallmadge [Stamford, Connecticut]. [Samuel]
Culper jr. and methods of communicating secret
intelligence. Draft. 4 pp. In handwriting of
James McHenry. In Ford, 8, 57.
B. X, pt. 1, 119
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To [Brig.] Gen. [An-
SEP. 24 thony] Wayne [Near Fort Montgomery, New
York]. Wayne s leg; case of Maj. [Henry] Mc-
Cormick. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. X, pt. 1, 113
1779 Duportail [Louis Le Begue]. West Point. To [George]
SEP. 24 Washington [West Point]. State of troops neces
sary for defense of West Point. A. D. S. 3 pp.
(In French). F. II, pt. 1, 413
Translation by Alexander Hamilton, F. II., pt. 1, 417.
1779 [Gates, Horatio.] [Providence, Rhode Island.] To
SEP. 24 [George Washington, West Point]. Pay for
militia subsistence. Extract by Tench Tilgh
man. 1 p. C. C. 152, 8, 71
1779 Steward, John. [West Point.] Certificates respecting
SEP. 24 Capt. [Robert] Campbell and his parole. A. D. S.
1 p. B. X, pt. 1, 139
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Capt. [Robert]
SEP. 25 Campbell [West Point]. His parole and escape
from the enemy. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. X, pt. 1, 133
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To [Maj. Gen.
SEP. 25 Robert Howe, Lower Salem, New York]. Court
of inquiry on Col. [John] Greaton. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. X, pt. 1, 125
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. [Henry] Lee
SEP. 25 [jr., Englishtown ? New Jersey]. Sealing of des
patches; secrecy; approving proposed enter
prise. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X~pt. 1,131
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [William Alex-
SEP - 25 ander,] Lord Stirling [Suffern s, New York].
Reduction of British force at Stony and Ver-
COBBESPONDENCE OF GEOEGE WASHINGTON 1139
planck s Points; embarkation at New York.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 123
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Jeremiah]
SEP. 25 Wadsworth [Hartford]. Securing of produce on
the upper Connecticut and forming of magazines.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 145
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Col. [Joseph]
SEP. 25 Ward [West Point]. Need of abstract of strength
of Army as previously requested; directions as
to its nature. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 1, 143
1779 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. West Point. To Col. [Samuel
SEP. 25 Blatchley] Webb [Wethersfield, Connecticut].
Commissions for his officers; his exchange and
British perversity in cartel matters. Auto, draft
signed. 2 pp. B. X, pt. 1, 127
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen.
SEP. 26 [Nathanael] Greene [West Point]. Preparation of
boats; arrangements for moving the Army.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. B. X, pt. 1, 147
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Capt. Moses
SEP. 26 Bush, Middletown, Connecticut. Boat building
orders. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 153
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
SEP. 26 [Anthony] Wayne [Near Fort Montgomery, New
York]. Covering party for reconnoissance of
Stony and Verplanck s Point. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 151
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To Col. [Jeremiah]
SEP. 26 Wadsworth [Hartford]. Preparations of supplies
in event of arrival and cooperation with Comte
D Estaing. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 1, 155
1779 Meade, R[ichard] K[idder]. To [Brig. Gen. Henry Knox,
SEP. 26 West Point]. Reconnoissance of Stony and Ver
planck s Points. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. X, pt. 1, 149
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1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Pierre Francois]
SEP. 27 De Bois, Philadelphia. His application; Wash
ington s inability to grant relief; Congress gen
erosity, etc. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Kobert Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 1, 159
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Maj.] Gen.
SEP. 27 [William] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. Or
ders for officer sent to the eastward. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 157
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. West Point. To [Maj. Gen. Rob-
SEP. 27 ert Howe, Peekskill, New York]. Confidence in
officers; their proposed representation to Con
gress. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
P. I, pt. 2, 487
1779 Crittenden, John. Light Infantry Camp [Highlands]. To
SEP. 27 [Lt.] Col. Robert H[anson] Harrison [West Point].
Transmits a memorial to Washington [from Capt.
Samuel Booker and others, 1779, Aug. 22]; in
sufficiency of pay. A. L. S. 1 p. W
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. West Point. To Lt. Col. [John]
SEP. 28 Laurens [Charleston, South Carolina]. British
embarkation at New York and their plan of cam
paign; success of Sullivan s Indian expedition.
Draft signed. 4 pp. In handwriting of James
McHenry and Washington. In Sparks, 6, 355.
P. I, pt. 2, 489
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj. Gen. Ben-
SEP. 28 jamin Lincoln, Charleston, South Carolina]. Mo
tives of enemy toward operating in the South;
their force; reports of the French fleet. Draft.
5 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
In Ford, 8, 59. B. X, pt. 1, 163
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Mons. Mount-
SEP. 28 florence, Newbern, North Carolina. Inability to
employ him in the Army. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
D. I, pt. 1, 159
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [William Alex-
SEP. 28 ander,] Lord Stirling [Suffern s, New York].
Clothing for Virginia troops; blankets and shoes;
flour. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 161
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1141
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To [Brig. Gen.
SEP. 28 Anthony Wayne, West Point]. His suggested
change of position. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 169
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Brig.] Genls. [Wil-
SEP. 28 liam] Woodford and [Peter] Muhlenberg [New-
burgh, New York]. Accounts of Virginia officers
indulged with furloughs; arrangement of the
Virginia line and absent officers. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 1,171
1779 Frey, Charles [Baron] de. West Point. To [George]
SEP. 28 Washington, West Point. Requests leave of
absence. A. L. S. 1 p. C. C. 152, 8, 53
1779 Sullivan, John. Chemung [New York]. To [George] Wash-
SEP. 28 ington [West Point]. Account of expedition since
leaving Newtown. Contemporary copy by James
McHenr}^ Tench Tilghman and Richard Kidder
Meade. 17 pp. C. C. 152, 8, 85
This account varies somewhat from that of Sullivan to Congress, 1779,
Sep. 30, in C. C. 160, 302.
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Col.] John
SEP. 29 Beatty [New Jersey]. Exchange of Capt. [Rob
ert] Campbell; [Capt. Jeronimus?] Hoogland s
violation of parole. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of James McHenry. B. X, pt. 1, 189
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To [Col. Thomas
SEP. 29 Clark, West Point]. Orders to move South.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. X, pt. 1, 185
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Ho-
SEP. 29 ratio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island]. Ex
change matters; commissions for Col. [Samuel
Blatchley] Webb s officers; request of [British]
officers captured in the Sandwich; reluctance of
British to make exchanges. Draft. 3 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 173
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Wil-
SEP. 29 Ham] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. Covering
party for reconnoissance of Verplanck s Point.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 177
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1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To [Maj.]Gen. [Wil-
SEP. 29 liam] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. Represen
tation of subalterns of the 3d Connecticut in case
of [Lt. Ralph] Foment Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 179
[1779] [Washington, George.] West Point. To [William Alexan-
[SEP. 29] der,] Lord [Stirling, Suffern s, New York]. [Brig.]
Gen. [Anthony] Wayne s new post; supporting
troops, etc. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. X, pt. 1, 181
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig. Gen. An-
SEP. 29 thony Wayne, near Fort Montgomery, New
York]. His new position near Stony Point and
supporting troops; enjoining watchfulness.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. X, pt. 1, 183
1779 Clinton, [Sir] H[enry]. New York. To [George] Washing-
SEP. 29 ton [West Point], Misrepresentation of Lt. Col.
[Ludwig Johann Adam von] Wurmb s conduct.
L. S. 1 p. 34, 77
1779 C[ulper, Samuel] jr. New York. To [Maj. Benjamin Tall-
SEP. 29 madge, Wethersfield ? Connecticut]. Return of
a British embarkation from Sandy Hook; re
ported presence of a French fleet; evacuation of
Rhode Island; fortifications at the Battery and
Brooklyn; strength of the British reenforcement.
Contemporary translation by Tench Tilghman of
a letter written in in visible ink. 2 pp. 34, 83
A copy by Robert Hanson Harrison Is In the Alexander Hamilton
Papers 2, 46.
1779 Meade, R[ichard] K[idder]. [West Point.] To Capt.
SEP. 29 [Thomas] Converse [West Point]. Settlement of
his account for apprehending deserters. Auto,
draft signed. 1 p. B. X, pt. 1, 187
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To [Maj, Gen. Is-
SEP. 30 rael Putnam, Smith s Clove, New York]. Direc
tion of the guard boats. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. X, pt. 1, 191
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Capt. George
SEP. 30 Geddes [Philadelphia]. Thanks for a present of
pistols. Auto, draft signed. 1 p. P. I, pt. 2, 507
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Maj. [Samuel]
SEP - 30 Hayes [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Informa-
CORRESPONDENCE OP GEORGE WASHINGTON 1143
tion to be forwarded to Maj. [Henry] Lee [jr].
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 207
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Marquis de Lafay-
SEP. 30 ette [Paris]. Failure of letters; his situation hi
France; his return to America; disputes among
Americans; personal mentions; his invitation to
visit France; expectation of French successes;
Comte D Estaing; the situation hi America;
depredations of British; [Lt.] Col. [Marquis de]
Fleury, Stony Point and Paulus Hook; [Maj.]
Gen. [John] Sullivan s success among the Indians;
Madame Lafayette and Mrs. Washington. Auto,
draft signed. 12 pp. In Ford, with omissions,
8, 65. P. I, pt. 2, 495
[1779] [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj . [Henry] Lee
[SEP. 30] [j r .] Englishtown [New Jersey]. Intelligence from
New York; French fleet and Savannah; with
drawal of British troops from Stony and Ver-
planck s Points. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. X, pt. 1, 205
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Col.] John Mitchell
SEP. 30 [Philadelphia]. Thanks for intelligence. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 209
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. West Point. To Maj. Gen.
SEP. 30 [William] Phillips [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Regret at obstacles to exchanges. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
E. 251
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [William Alexan-
SEP. 30 der,] Lord [Stirling, Suffern s, New York]. Re
fusal of permit to Lady Mary [Stirling] to visit
New York. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Al
exander Hamilton. B. X, pt. 1, 201
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. [West Point.] To [Brig. Gen.
SEP. 30 Anthony Wayne, near Stony Point]. Field pieces
and guard boats for his use. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. X, pt. 1, 203
1779 Phillips, Wplliam]. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
SEP. 30 [George] Washington [West Point]. Arrival at
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Elizabethtown and refusal of liberty to enter
New York. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Oct. 10.
34, 85
[1779] Anonymous. [New York?] To [George Washington, West
[SEP.] Point]. Number of British troops on Southern
expedition. Contemporary copy by Tench
Tilghman. 1 p. C. C. 152, 8, 61
[1779] Leister, - . Account of Comte D Estaing s fleet.
[SEP.?] Contemporary copy by Tench Tilghman. 1 p.
C. C. 152, 8, 37
[1779] Oneida Nation. Address to Maj. Gen. John Sullivan:
[SEP.?] Friendship and aid. Contemporary copy. 4 pp.
C. C. 152, 8, 109
[1779] Sullivan, John. Address to the Oneida Nation: The un-
[SEP.?] friendly Cayugas. Contemporary copy by Rich
ard Kidder Meade. 3 pp. C. C. 152, 8, 113
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. Instructions to
OCT. l Col. Thomas Clark [West Point]. "Marching
orders for Philadelphia and on to the Carolinas.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. B. X, pt. 1, 219
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen.
OCT. 1 [William] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. The
guard for stores at Litchfield [Connecticut].
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 211
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. Instructions to Brig.
OCT. 1 Gen. [James] Hogan [Philadelphia]. His march
to North Carolina; clothing, accoutrements, etc.
of his troops. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 213
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Stephen]
OCT. l Moylan [near Salem? New York]. Money for
recruiting his corps. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 217
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. Certificate of service
OCT. 1 of Maj. Noirmont de Laneuville. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. X, pt. 1, 223
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. Gen.
OCT. 2 [Horatio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island].
Court-martial matters; [British] officers captured
in the Sandwich; enlistments of Canadians in [Col.
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1145
James?] Livingston s regiment; interpretation of
a resolve of Congress [of Aug. 18 respecting sub
sistence allowance to officers]. Draft. 3 pp.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 225
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To John Mehelm,
OCT. 2 New Jersey. Great want of shoes in the Army.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. X, pt. 1, 237
Same to Moses Hatfield and George Starr.
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Abraham
OCT. 2 Skinner, Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. Con
vention officers ordered to Bethlehem [Pennsyl
vania]. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 1, 235
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To [Baron Steu-
OCT. 2 ben, West Point ?] His plan for recruiting the
Army for the next campaign. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. X, pt. 1, 229
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj. Benjamin
OCT. 2 Tallmadge, Stamford, Connecticut]. Money
for recruiting the regiment; effect of Comte
D Estaing s arrival on affairs in New York.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 233
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig. Gen. An-
OCT. 2 thony Wayne, near Stony Point]. Furnishing of
guards and support to West Point. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. X, pt. 1, 231
1779 Heath, W[illiani]. Mandeville s [New York], To Lt. Col.
OCT. 2 [Robert] H[anson] Harrison [West Point]. In
ability to give information respecting Maj. Gen.
[William] Phillips question; capture of a vessel
by American prisoners being sent to New York
from Halifax in 1778 ; cartel from Halifax arrived
at Boston after Maj. Gen. [Horatio] Gates took
command. A. L. S. 2 pp. W
1779 Miralles, Juan de. Philadelphia. To George Washington
OCT. 2 [West Point]. Presenting a tortoise and lemons;
declaration of war against England by Spain;
Governor of Louisiana [Bernardo de Galvez] s
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design against the English Natchez settlements;
troops from Havana for the siege of Pensacola.
A. L. S. 4 pp. (In Spanish.) 34, 87
Translation, 34, 89.
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Thomas]
OCT. 3 Clark [en route to Philadelphia]. Ordering his
return. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. X, pt. 1, 251
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Ho-
OCT. 3 ratio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island]. Coop
eration with Comte D Estaing; general directions
for Gates s government; use of Rhode Island
militia; possibility of an attack on British at
Rhode Island; establishment of expresses; se
crecy, etc. Draft. 5 pp. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 1, 239
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Col. Moses Hazen,
OCT. 3 Coos, New Hampshire]. Orders to march to join
Maj. Gen. [Robert] Howe at Bedford [New York].
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 249
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point To [Nehemiah] Hub-
OCT. 3 bard, Hartford. Forwarding orders to Col.
[Moses] Hazen. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 253
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Maj. Gen. John
O CT - 3 Sullivan, en route from Tioga, New York]. Has
tening his march to the mam Army; cooperation
with the French, etc. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton.
B. X, pt. 1, 245
" Duplicate sent the 5 Octr 1779"
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To [Brig.] Gen.
CT - 3 [Anthony] Wayne [near Stony Point]. Covering
party for [Brig.] Gen. [Louis Le Begue] Du Por-
tail s reconnoissance of Stony Point. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. X, pt. 1, 247
1779 Washington, George. West Point To Col. [John] Cox
CT - 4 [Trenton, New Jersey]. Approach of the French
fleet; pilots and despatches for Comte D Estaing.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. X, pt. 1, 261
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1147
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Comte D Estaing
OCT. 4 [Savanna]. Co-operation; British detachment to
Halifax; strength at New York; attempts upon
that city and Rhode Island; navigation of Hell
Gate. Draft signed, llpp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. In Ford, with omission, 8, 76.
D. I, pt. 1, 161
The original L. S. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison, with a
list of British regiments at New York and Rhode Island and their strength,
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman is in Haml. 4, 14.
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [William]
OCT. 4 Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. Transmission
of letter to [Maj.] Gen. [Robert] Howe. Auto,
draft signed. 1 p. B. X, pt. 1, 255
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Robert]
OCT. 4 Howe [Bedford, New York]. Orders to resume
the position at Croton near Pine Bridge. Auto,
draft signed. 1 p. B. X, pt. 1, 259
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [William Alex-
OCT. 4 ander,] Lord Stirling [Suffern s, New York]. Co
operation with the French fleet ; prospect of cut
ting off the garrisons of Stony and Verplanck s
Points. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. X, pt. 1, 257
1779 St. Glair, Arthur. West Point. To [George] Washington
OCT. 4 [West Point]. Opinion on the most practicable
mode of attacking New York. A. L. S. 4 pp.
F. II, pt. 1, 421
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Col. [John] Cox,
OCT. 5 Trenton [New Jersey]. Despatches for Comte
D Estaing; collection of pilots for the French
fleet. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 267
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Capt.] WiUiam
OCT. 5 Dobbs, Fishkill. Need of his services; secrecy.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. X, pt. 1, 273
The same to Capts. James Hallet, Martin Johnson and Abraham Martling.
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Capt. Thomas
OCT. 5 Hunt, Quaker Hill, New York]. Securing pilots
for the French fleet. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of Alexander Hamilton. B. X, pt. 1, 271
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [John]
OCT. 5 Sullivan [en route from Tioga, New York]. Ira-
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portance of junction with main Army; non-
receipt of letters from him. Auto, draft. 1 p.
B. X, pt. 1, 263
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Na-
OCT. 5 thanael] Greene [West Point]. Orders to take
necessary measures to facilitate junction of [Maj.]
Gen. [John] Sullivan s troops with the main
Army. Draft. In handwriting of James Mc-
Henry. B. X, pt. 1, 265
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Col.] Jeremiah
OCT. 5 Wadsworth [Hartford]. Orders to take neces
sary measures to subsist [Maj.] Gen. [John] Sulli
van s troops on march to main Army. Draft. In
hand writing of James McHenry. B. X,pt. 1,265
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To [Col.] James
OCT. 5 Wilkinson [West Point ?] Forwarding of cloth
ing. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 1, 269
1779 Pickering, Timothy. Philadelphia. To [George] Wash-
OCT. 5 ington, West Point. Capture of the Royal
George; extracts from letters carried by her.
A. L. S. 1 p. Answered Oct. 12. 34, 91
[1779] [Pickering, Timothy.] [Philadelphia.] Extracts of letters
[OCT. 5] taken in the Royal George bound from New
York to the West Indies:
Edward Brisbane to Robert Burton, 1779,
Aug. 28. (See that date.)
Stephen Kemble to Maj. Smith, 1779, Sep. 7.
(See that date.)
Dr. J[onathan] Mallet to Dr. [William] Bruce,
1779, Sep. 8. (See that date.)
Afbraham] Cuyler to Capt. [Garrett] Fisher,
1779, Sep. 15. (See that date.)
A[braham] Cuyler to Lt. Col. [Cornelius] Cuy
ler, 1779, Sep. 16. (See that date.)
William Cliffe to Brig. [Maj.] Gen. [Robert]
Prescott, 1779, Sep. 15. (See that date.)
William Gerard to Moore & Johnston, 1779,
Sep. 22. (See that date.)
Edward Brisbane to Robert Burton, 1779,
Sep. 23. (See that date.)
Embarkation at New York; return of a fleet
COBEESPONDENCE OF GEOEGE WASHINGTON 1149
from Sandy Hook; impressment in the city.
A. D. 7 pp. Enclosed in preceding entry.
34, 93
1779 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord.] Ramapo [New Jer-
O CT - 5 sey]. To [George] Washington [West Point]. In
tercepting British troops should they attempt to
march from Verplanck s and Stony Points to
New York; enclosing hints for attacking Staten
Island. A. L. S. 1 p. F. II, pt. 1, 425
[1779] Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord.] Hints for attacking
[0 CT - 5 1 Staten Island. A. D. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in pre
ceding entry. F. II, pt. 1, 429
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Robert]
CT - 6 Howe [near Pine Bridge, New York]. Lack of
news; thanks to dragoons for their behavior.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 275
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. [Benjamin]
CT - 6 Tallmadge [Stamford, Connecticut]. Secret in
telligence desired from [Samuel] C[ulper]. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 281
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
CT - 6 [Anthony] Wayne [near Stony Point]. Delay of
Washington s letter; Lord Stirling s position at
Paramus; cutting off of garrison of Stony Point.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. X, pt. 1, 277
1779 Phillips, W[illiam]. Chatham [New Jersey]. To [George]
CT - 6 Washington [West Point]. Journey to Easton
[Pennsylvania] ; unkind treatment received from
the [Continental] Congress. L. S. 1 p. Answered
Oct. 10. 34, 97
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point, To Comte D Es-
CT - 7 taing [Savanna]. Cooperation in proposed at
tempt upon New York. Draft. 3 pp. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton and Robert Han
son Harrison. In Ford, 8, 83. i
D. I, pt. 1, 173
The original L. S. In handwriting of Harrison is in Haml. 4, 22.
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Maj. Henry
CT - 7 Lee, jr., Haverstraw, New York]. Scarcity of
specie; secret intelligence desired; rewards for
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Paulus Hook. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
James McHenry. In Sparks, 6, 376.
B. X, pt. 1,285
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [William Alex-
OCT. 7 ander,] Lord Stirling [Paramus, New Jersey].
Proposals relative to co-operation with the
French; disadvantages of Paramus as a station
for his troops. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. X, pt. 1, 283
1779 Young, Joseph. [Fredericksburgh.] Intelligence from
OCT. 7 New York: Return to New York of troops
embarked for Southward; transports sent to
Rhode Island; expected intentions of Comte
D Estaing; strength of works north of the city;
sickness among British troops. 3 pp.
Haml. 4, 20
1779 W[ashingto]n, Gfeorge]. West Point. To Col. [Lewis]
OCT. 8 Nicola [Philadelphia]. Payment of gratuity
money to troops. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of Caleb Gibbs. B. X, pt. 1, 291
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [John]
OCT. 8 Sullivan [en route from Tioga, New York].
Receipt of his letters; the French fleet. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 289
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Maj. Benjamin
OCT. 8 Tallmadge, Stamford, Connecticut]. Officer to
watch movements of British shipping. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 293
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. West Point, To "Maj. Gen.
OCT. 9 Howe" [Maj. Gen. William Heath, Peekskill,
New York]. Persons going within the enemy s
lines. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 301
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Rob-
OCT. 9 ert] Howe [near Pine Bridge, New York]. Posi
tion of his troops; inhabitants passing into the
enemy s lines. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 303
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. [Benjamin]
OCT. 9 Tallmadge [Stamford, Connecticut]. Establish
ment of a regular communication with Lcng
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1151
Island. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 309
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Col.] Jeremiah
OCT. 9 Wads worth [Hartford]. Laying in of supplies,
ship s bread and rum in event of co-operation
with the French fleet. Draft. 1 p.
B. X, pt. 1,311
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Lt. Col. [William]
OCT. 9 Washington [Pomp ton, New Jersey]. Case of
John Springer, jr. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 1, 307
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Col.] James Wil-
OCT. 9 kinson [West Point]. Subordinate appointments
in his [Clothier s] department; partial issues of
clothing; supply of quarter-master general offi
ces; returns, state clothing, etc. ; magazines and
contingent supply. Draft. 4 pp. In handwrit
ing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 1, 297
1779 Meade, R[ichard] K[idder]. West Point. To [Brig. Gen.
OCT. 9 Jedidiah Huntington, Peekskill, New York].
Clothing matters. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. X, pt. 1,305
1779 Culper, Samuel, jr. [New York.] To John Bolton [Maj.
OCT. 9 Benjamin Tallmadge, Wethersfield ? Connecti
cut]. Return of the British fleet; erection of
fortifications; British fear of [Comte] D Estaing;
prospect of evacuation of Rhode Island; expedi
tion against Georgia ; situation in the West Indies;
positions of troops on Long Island; critical
position of England ; need of money to forward
his intelligence. A. L. S. 3 pp. 34, 102
1779 [Harrison, Robert Hanson.] [West Point.] Memorandum
OCT. 9 of information given by Capt. James Monroe:
British shipping at New York; inhabitants used
as guards; cannon mounted; confusion in city;
vessels sent Eastward; force on Long, Staten and
York Islands; scant supplies of wood and coal.
A. D. 3 pp. Enclosed in Washington to Du-
portail and Hamilton, 1779, Oct. 30.
Haml. 4, 33
1779 Washington, George. West Point To Brig. Gen. [Louis
OCT. 10 Le Begue] Du Portail and Lt. Col. [Alexander]
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Hamilton [near Philadelphia]. Latest intelli
gence from New York; suggestion for Comte
D Estaing s cutting off British at Staten Island.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. X, pt. 1, 317
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Robert Lettis]
OCT. 10 Hooper [Easton, Pennsylvania]. Orders for re
moval of Convention officers to Bethlehem.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 325
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. [Henry] Lee
OCT. 10 [jr., Englishtown, New Jersey]. Intelligence for
transmission to Comte D Estaing. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 321
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj. [Henry]
OCT. 10 Lee [jr., Englishtown ? New Jersey]. Introducing
[Capt. Abraham] Martling, pilot. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. X, pt. 1, 323
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. [West Point.] To Maj. Gen.
OCT. 10 [William] Phillips [Easton, Pennsylvania]. Con
gress refusal to allow him and [Baron] Riedesel
to go into New York; [Abraham] Skinner s con
duct. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. E. 253
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Abraham] Skin-
OCT. 10 ner [Easton, Pennsylvania], Orders to convey
Convention officers to Bethlehem. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 327
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Lt.] Col. [John]
OCT. 10 Taylor and Maj. [Samuel] Hayes [Elizabeth town,
New Jersey]. Comte D Estaing s intentions; in
formation desired of British force, etc. on Staten
Island. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 319
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
OCT. 10 [Anthony] Wayne [near Stony Point]. Recon-
noissance of Stony Point; probabilities of oper
ating against British detached posts. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 313
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1153
1779 Culper, Samuel. [Setauket, Long Island.] To John Bolton
OCT. 10 [Maj. Benjamin Tallmadge, Wethersfield ? Con
necticut]. Request for a supply of the stain
[chemical for secret writing]; his capture by
marauders. A. L. S. 1 p. 34, 104
1779 Phillips, W[illiam]. Easton, Pennsylvania. To [George]
OCT. 10 Washington [West Point]. Reports of reason for
detention of Phillips and [Baron] Riedesel; case
of the latter; health of the Baron and his wife.
L. S. 2 pp. Answered Oct. 20. 34, 105
1779 Phillips, W[illiam]. Easton, Pennsylvania. To [George]
OCT. 10 Washington [West Point]. Requests permission
to receive a box of letters, newspapers and maga
zines from New York. L. S. 2 pp. Answered
Oct. 20. 34, 107
1779 Phillips, W[illiam], Easton [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
OCT. 10 Washington [West Point]. Reason for refusing
him leave to enter New York ; principles of his
actions; responsibility for the confusion in set
tling commissary accounts of the Convention
troops; lack of precision and clearness in Amer
ican Commissary s accounts; refusal of British
to certify to the transportation of provision ac
count ; Phillips opinion of Washington s fairness.
L. S. 6 pp. Answered Oct. 20. 34, 109
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Philip John]
OCT. 12 Schuyler [Albany]. Mohawk families at the
lower castle; opinion as to treaty with the Mo
hawks. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 329
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To Col. Matthew
OCT. 12 Meacle [near Horseneck, on Long Island Sound].
Orders to prepare fascines and gabions. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. X, pt. 1, 335
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Brig. Gen. [Pe-
OCT. 12 ter] Muhlenberg [West Point ?] Shoe supplies.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. X, pt. 1, 333
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Pfhilip Van] Rens-
OCT. 12 selaer [Albany]. Mistakes in his monthly return.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 337
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1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
OCT. 12 [William] Woodford [In vicinity of Stony Point].
Objects of his position. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. X, pt. 1, 331
1779 Loring, Joshua. New York. To Col. [John] Beatty [Eliz-
OCT. 12 abethtown, New Jersey]. Demanding return to
captivity of all American officers on parole ; vio
lators ; demands permission for a British agent of
prisoners to reside in Philadelphia; postpone
ment of exchanges. L. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in
Clinton to Washington, 1779, Nov. 9. 34, 240
1779 Loring, Joshua. [New York.] List of British officers taken
OCT. 12 in the Eagle packet and Convention officers on
parole. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Loring to
Beatty, 1779, Oct. 12. 34, 240
1779 Malcom, W[illiam]. Albany. To [George] Washington
OCT. 12 [West Point]. Advance of British from South
Bay; surrender of Forts Ann and George; diffi
culties with the troops; strength of the enemy;
Sir John Johnson s co-operation; doubt of militia
assistance; state of Fort Schu}der; memoran
dum of killed and wounded at the two forts.
A. L. S. 4 pp. 34, 113
1779 Phillips, W[illiam]. Bethlehem [Pennsylvania]. To
OCT. 12 [George] Washington [West Point]. Requesting
permission for a private individual to carry pa
pers and dispatches to Canada by way of the
Lakes. L. S. 2pp. Answered Oct. 20. 34,115
1779 Riedesel, [Baron]. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. To [George]
OCT. 12 Washington [West Point]. Mr. Randolph s at
tention, shown on the journey from Virginia;
Riedesel s disappointment and health. L. S.
2 pp. 34, 120
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Theodorick]
OCT. 13 Bland [Charlottesville, Virginia]. Management
of Convention troops; Eland s resignation; ap
plication of Hessian chaplain. Draft. 3 pp. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 339
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. Matthew
OCT. 13 Meade [near Horse Neck, on Long Island Sound].
[Maj. Jean Bernard de] Murnand to superintend
making of fascines, etc. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 343
CORRESPONDENCE OP GEORGE WASHINGTON 1155
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Rob-
OCT. 14 ert] Howe [near Pine Bridge, New York]. Re
ceipt of prisoners and exchanges in benefit of Col.
[Elisha] Sheldon s men. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 347
1779 Washington,] G[eorge.] West Point. To Maj. Gen. [John]
OCT. 14 Sullivan [en route to Easton, Pennsylvania]. Or
ders to halt at Easton for refreshment of troops.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 345
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj. Benjamin
OCT. 14 Tallmadge, Stamford, Connecticut]. Instruc
tions for [Samuel] C[ulper] and [Samuel] Cfulper]
jr. ; nature of inf ormation desired from New York
city; defenses, etc.; intelligence from Brooklyn
and Long Island. Draft. 4 pp. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 351
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen. [An-
OCT. 14 thony] Wayne [near Stony Point], Opening of a
road on the West bank of the Hudson; Sir Henry
Clinton s and other officers trip up the Hudson.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 349
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. West Point. To Brig. Gen. [An-
OCT. 15 thony] Wayne [near Stony Point]. His position;
return of Carolina troops to camp ; artificers and
tools ordered sent him. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 1, 357
1779 Cochran, John. West Point. Certificate of condition of
OCT. 15 Capt-lt. John Van Dyke. A. L. S. with endorse
ment of Maj. Gen. Henry Knox to above. 2 pp.
C. C. 152, 8, 121
1779 [Gates, Horatio.] [Providence, Rhode Island.] To
OCT. 15 [George Washington, West Point]. Approaching
evacuation of Newport. Extract by Tench
Tilghman. 1 p. Enclosed in Washington to
Duportail and Hamilton, 1779, Oct. 21.
Haml. 2, 49
1779 Hfarrison,] R[obert] H[anson], West Point. To Brig.
OCT. 15 Gen. [Henry] Knox [West Point]. Supplies
desired by [Brig.] Gen. [Anthony] Wayne. Auto.
draft signed. 1 p. B. X, pt. 1, 355
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1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Maj.] Gen.
OCT. 16 [Horatio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island].
Expectation of accounts of French fleet from the
southward; co-operation of troops in Rhode
Island; success of expeditions against the Six
Nations and Mingo Indians. Draft signed. 3 pp.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 359
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Don Juan de
OCT. 16 Miralles, Philadelphia]. Thanks for his present;
co-operation of Spanish and French; friendship.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
P. I, pt, 2, 515
1779 Tilghman, T[ench]. [West Point.] To [Maj.] Gen.
OCT. 16 [Nathanael] Greene [West Point]. Artificers and
supplies for [Brig.] Gen. [Anthony] Wayne.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. X, pt. 1, 303
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Moses] Hat-
OCT. 17 field [New Windsor, New York]. Need of shoes.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 379
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point,] To [Maj.] Gen.
OCT. 17 [William] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. For
warding letter. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Richard Kidder Meade. B. X, pt. 1, 367
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To [Maj.] Gen.
OCT. 17 [Robert] Howe [near Pine Bridge, New York].
Caution against surprise; state of exchange
account; distress for shoes. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 371
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To [Maj] Gen.
OCT. 17 [Robert] Howe [Near Pine Bridge, New York].
Need of precaution. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. X, pt. 1, 317
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To John Mitchell,
OCT. 17 Philadelphia. Obtaining lodgings for Mrs. [Mar
tha] Washington in Philadelphia. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. P. I, pt. 2, 519
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Lt. Col.] William
OCT. 17 Palfrey [Philadelphia]. Arrearages of pay to
troops at Fort Pitt. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. X, pt. 1, 375
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1157
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To Brig. Gen.
OCT. 17 [Anthony] Wayne [near Stony Point]. Warning
of British advance up the Hudson. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 1, 373
[1779] Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. [Stamford, Connecticut]. To
OCT. 17 [George Washington, West Point]. Embarkation
of baggage and artillery [at New York]; need of
light horse. A. L. S. 1 p. 34, 369
1779 Tilghman, T[ench]. [West Point.] To [Uriah] Mitchell,
OCT. 17 Newburgh [New York]. Transmitting letter for
Moses Hatfield. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. X, pt. 1, 377
1779 Tilghman, T[ench]. [West Point.] To [Maj.] Gen. [Israel]
OCT. 17 Putnam [Smith s Clove, New York]. British
troops sent to Stony and Verplanck s Point;
request of a British prisoner. Auto, draft signed.
1 p. B. X, pt. 1, 365
1779 Washington,] G[eorge], West Point. To Col. [Daniel]
OCT. 18 Brodhead [Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania]. Success of
his expedition against the Senecas and Munceys;
clothing and pay; proposed expedition against
Detroit; peace negotiations with the Indians;
Col. [Brig. Gen. George Rogers] Clark; coopera
tion with the French; information of Detroit de
sired. Draft. 5 pp. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 1, 387
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
OCT. 18 [Louis Le Begue] Du Portail and Lt. Col. [Alex
ander] Hamilton [Capes of the Delaware]. Co
operation with Comte D Estaing; British signals;
preparations for attempts on New York or New
port. Draft. 4 pp. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. X, pt. 1, 383
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Rob-
OCT. 18 ert] Howe [Pine Bridge, New York]. Orders to
make gabions, fascines, etc. ; dimensions. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 381
The same to Brig. Gen. Wayne and Lord Stirling.
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Col.] John Mitch-
OCT. 18 ell, Philadelphia. Letter to be forwarded to
[Brig.] Gen. [Louis Le Begue] Du Portail and [Lt.]
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Col. [Alexander] Hamilton. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 393
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Col.] James Wil-
OCT. 18 kinson [West Point]. Orders to forward clothing
to Fort Pitt. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 395
1779 Scammell, Alexander. [West Point.] To [George Wash-
OCT. 18 ington, West Point]. Result of inquiry into cause
of deficiency in arms. A. L. S. 1 p. W
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Goose] Van
OCT. 19 Schaick [Albany]. Question of rations for wives
of officers and soldiers. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 399
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
OCT. 19 [Charles] Scott [Virginia]. Forwarding troops to
the southward; necessity of strength in Georgia
and the Carolinas; surgeons for the southward;
lack of news of the French fleet; evacuation of
Rhode Island. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 397
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Col. John Mitchell,
OCT. 19 Philadelphia]. Forwarding letter to Col. [Dan
iel] Brodhead. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 1, 405
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Lewis]
OCT. 19 Nicola [Philadelphia]. Payment of bounty
money to the Invalid Corps. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 401
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Dr. William
OCT. 19 Shippen [jr., Philadelphia], Orders to send sur
geons to Virginia. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. X, pt. 1, 407
1779 Bayley, Jacob. Newbury [New Hampshire]. Instructions
OCT. 19 to Lt. John Goulet to proceed to Canada and
capture a prisoner from the British troops.
A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Goulet to Washing
ton, 1781, Jan. W
1779 H[arrison,] R[obert] H[anson]. [West Point.] To Capt.
OCT. 19 [Thomas] Mclntire [Fort Pitt]. His request to
serve in the Army. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. X, pt. 1, 403
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1779 [Washington, George.] West Point To [Maj.] Gen. [Wil-
OCT. 20 Ham] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. Claims of
rank in the Connecticut line; case of Maj. [Wills]
Clift and Capt. [Titus] Watson. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 409
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj. Gen. Wil-
OCT. 20 liam Heath, Mandeville s, New York]. Encour
agement of enterprise in officers. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 413
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Marquis de La-
OCT. 20 fayette [Paris]. Letters; expectation of Comte
D Estaing s arrival; fortifying and confusion of
British at New York; success of Sullivan s and
Brodhead s expeditions against the Indians; em
barkations at New York, capture of British trans
ports, etc. ; appointments of United States Min
isters abroad. Auto, draft signed. 5 pp. In
Ford, 8, 85. P. I, pt. 2, 521
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To Maj. Gen.
OCT. 20 [William] Phillips [Bethlehem, Pennsylvania].
Referring his requests to Congress; rebukes his
insinuations. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. In Sparks, 6, 381.
E. 255
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To [Maj. Gen.
OCT. 20 John Sullivan, near Chester, Pennsylvania]. Or
ders to encamp near Chester; practice of ma-
noeuvers, etc. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Richard Kidder Meade. B. X, pt. 1, 415
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig. Gen. Louis
OCT. 21 Le Begue Du Portail and Lt. Col. Alexander
Hamilton, on the New Jersey coast]. Prepara
tions of British to evacuate Rhode Island and
Verplanck s and Stony Points; necessity of
French fleet entering New York harbor ; co-oper
ation. Draft. 5pp. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 1, 425
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Col. [John]
OCT. 21 Mitchell [Philadelphia]. Forwarding letter to
[Brig.] Gen. [Louis Le Begue] Du Portail and
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[Lt.] Col. [Alexander] Hamilton. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 1, 431
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To Col. [Jacobus]
OCT. 21 Swartout [Dutchess County, New York]. Repair
of roads by militia. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 1, 433
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen. [An-
OCT. 21 thony] Wayne [near Stony Point]. Need of
shoes ; commissary of hides business ; discontin
uing the mor.ning and evening gun through
scarcity of cartridges. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 417
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To [Brig.] Gen.
OCT. 21 [Anthony] Wayne [near Stony Point]. Probable
evacuation of Verplanck s and Stony Points;
watchfulness of enemy s movements. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 421
1779 Culper, Samuel, jr. New York. To [Maj. Benjamin Tall-
OCT. 21 madge, Bedford ? New York]. Mistake in re
ported destination of British fleet; shipping at
[Sandy] Hook; French fleet reported off Georgia ;
troops embarked for Halifax; British store of
provision and forage ; fortifications; need of sup
ply of stain [chemical for secret writing]. Con
temporary translation by Tench Tilghman. 2 pp.
34, 128
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Ho-
OCT. 22 ratio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island]. Evac
uation of Rhode Island by British and conse
quent dispositions; prisoner matters and ac
counts from the southward. Draft. 3 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 435
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Wil-
OCT. 22 Ham] Heath and [Brig.] Gen. [Anthony] Wayne
[Mandeville s and near Stony Point]. Orders for
covering party for a visit to Stony and Ver
planck s Points. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 439
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Rob-
OCT. 22 er t] Howe [Pine Bridge, New York]. Approves
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1161
proceedings of court of inquiry on Col. [John]
Greaton. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. X, pt. 1, 441
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen. [Wil-
OCT. 22 liam] Woodford [West Point]. Promotion of ser
geants. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 443
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Baron] Riedesel
OCT. 23 [Bethlehem, Pennsylvania]. Referring him to
letter to Maj. Gen. [William] Phillips; his health.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
E. 257
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Jean Bap-
OCT. 24 tiste] Gouvion [Near Pine Bridge, New York].
Orders to return to headquarters to construct
small works for protection of King s Ferry. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 459
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To [Maj.] Gen. [WU-
OCT. 24 liam] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. Ordering
the Connecticut division down to Peekskill and
construction of works at Stony and Verplanck s
Points. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 445
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge.] West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
OCT. 24 liam] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. Commis
sions for the Massachusetts line; promotions; re-
enlistments. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 1, 447
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Rob-
OCT 24 ert] Howe [near Pine Bridge, New York]. Pro
posed destruction of enemy s firewood at Lloyd s
Neck; Howe s position; communications of offi
cers; secret service matter. Draft. 3 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 453
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Brig. Gen. [Jedi-
OCT. 24 diah] Huntington [On the Fishkill road, New
York]. Pikes; destinctive badges for officers;
clothing and other issues. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 1, 455
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Col. [Silvanus]
OCT. 24 Seely, Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. Return of
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his regiment; information desired of enemy s
shipping. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Rob
ert Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 1, 461
1779 Griffin, Samuel. Philadelphia. To George Washington
OCT. 24 [West Point]. Present of a suit of clothes from
the Board of War of Virginia. A. L. S. 1 p.
34, 132
1779 M[eade,] R[ichard] K[idder], [West Point]. To [Lt.] Col.
OCT. 24 [Edward] Carrington [West Point]. Clothing
matters. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. X, pt. 1, 457
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
OCT. 25 [Louis Le B&gue] Du Portail and Lt. Col. [Alexan
der] Hamilton [Egg Harbor, New Jersey]. Mili
tary situation in status quo. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 467
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Peter] Gan-
OCT. 25 sevoort, Albany. Order to deliver Mohawk pris
oners to [Volckert P.] Douw. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 469
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Moses] Hatfield
OCT. 25 [New Windsor, New York]. Orders to send
hides to Philadelphia to be exchanged for shoes;
use of wagons. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 473
1779 Washington, George. [West Point.] To [Maj.] Gen. [Na-
OCT. 25 thanael] Greene [West Point]. Forwarding of
hides to Philadelphia. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 465
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj . [Henry] Lee
OCT. 25 [jr., New Jersey ?]. General military situation.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 471
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Brig. Gen. [John]
OCT. 2: Nixon [Constitution Island, New York]. Com
missions for the Massachusetts line; promotions;
forwarding of list arranged as sent to Congress.
Transcript. B. X, 188
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [John]
OCT. 25 Sullivan [New Jersey]. Orders to march to
[Smith s] Clove. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. X, pt. 1, 463
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1163
1779 Fleury, [Marquis de]. [Philadelphia.] To [George Wash-
OCT. 25 ington, West Point]. Departure for France.
A. L. S. In 3d person. 1 p. 34, 134
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Brig. Gen. [John]
OCT. 26 Glover [Constitution Island ? New York]. Refer
ring him to letter sent [Brig.] Gen. [John] Nixon.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. X, pt. 1, 483
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj. Gen.
OCT. 26 [William] Heath [Mandeville s, New York]. His
new encampment. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Richard Kidder Meade. B. X, pt. 1, 475
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Benja-
OCT. 26 min] Lincoln [Charleston, South Carolina]. In
troducing Lt. Col. [Jean Baptiste] Ternant; the
new Army Regulations; movements of British
and desire of news from the southward. Draft.
3 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 479
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [William Alex-
OCT. 26 ander,] Lord Stirling [Baskingridge ? New Jersey].
His offer to bear a message to Comte [D Estaing],
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 477
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
OCT. 26 [Anthony] Wayne [Paramus ? New Jersey].
Construction of a small work at Stony Point.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 485
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
OCT. 26 [William] Woodford [West Point]. Construction
of a small work at Stony Point. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 487
1779 Bowen, Ephraim. Newport [Rhode Island]. To Maj. Gen.
OCT. 26 [Nathanael] Greene [West Point]. Evacuation of
Rhode Island by British; stores left, etc. Con
temporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Washington
to Duportail and Hamilton, 1779, Oct. 30.
B. X, pt. 1, 521
1779 Culper, Samuel. [Setauket, Long Island.] To [Maj. Ben-
OCT. 26 jamin Tallmadge, Bedford, New York]. For
warding blanks [letter in invisible ink] from " 723"
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[Samuel Culper, jr]; Comte D Estaing in Dela
ware bay; [Gov. William] Tryon s activity in
gathering cattle and forage. A. L. S. 2 pp.
34, 137
1779 [Hamilton, Alexander and Louis Le Begue Duportail.]
OCT. 26 Great Egg Harbor [New Jersey]. To [George
Washington, West Point]. Reasons for fixing on
Great Egg Harbor [as a waiting place to meet the
French fleet]; precautions taken to gam the
earliest news of its arrival ; movement of British
ships at Sandy Hook; failure to obstruct the
channel; chance of success in forcing the passage
of the Hook. Auto, draft in handwriting of
Hamilton. 8 pp. In Lodge, Works of Hamilton,
7, 579. Haml. 1, 73
1779 Phillips, W[illiam]. Bethlehem [Pennsylvania]. To
OCT. 26 [George] Washington [West Point]. Exchange of
prisoners; Sir Henry Clinton s desires; status of
Convention officers and mode insisted on for their
exchange; suggests interview. L. S. 6 pp.
34, 138
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen.
OCT. 27 [William] Heath [Near Peekskill, New York].
Advance of British into Jersey and consequent
movements of troops. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman B. X, pt. 1, 489
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Rob-
OCT. 27 ert] Howe, [near Pine Bridge, New York]. Ad
vance of British into Jersey ; orders to move up to
Peekskill. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 493
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Daniel]
OCT. 27 Morgan [Virginia]. Case of a Mrs. [Ann] Robinson.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 497
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Mrs. Ann Robin-
OCT. 27 son. Has written to Col. [Daniel] Morgan on
subject of her slave. Contemporary copy. 1 p.
In handwriting of Richard Varick. E. 371
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj . Gen. [John]
OCT. 27 Sullivan [en route to SufTern s, New York]. Ad
vance of British into Jersey; general orders for
his movements. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 491
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1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Brig.] Gen. [An-
OCT. 27 thony] Wayne [Paramus, New Jersey]. Advance
of British into Jersey; general directions for his
guidance. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 495
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. West Point. To Maj . Gen. [John]
OCT. 28 Sullivan [Near Morristown, New Jersey]. British
at Middlebrook; discretionary orders. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 501
1779 H[arrison,] Robert H[anson], [West Point.] To [Maj. Gen.
OCT. 28 William Heath, Peekskill, New York]. British
fleet in Long Island Sound; works at Verplanck s
and Stony Points; British expedition in Jersey.
Auto, draft signed. 2 pp. B. X, pt. 1, 499
1779 Phillips, Wplliam]. Bethlehem [Pennsylvania]. To
OCT. 28 [George] Washington [West Point]. Case of
[Baron] Riedesel; Phillips indifference to actions
of Congress respecting himself. L. S. 2 pp.
34, 141
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [William Alex-
OCT. 29 ander,] Lord Stirling [Baskingridge, New Jersey].
Orders for his division to take post between Suf-
fern s and Stony Point. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. X, pt. 1, 503
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Silvanus]
OCT. 29 Seely [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Thanks for
intelligence, etc. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. X, pt. 1, 511
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Jacobus]
OCT. 29 Swartwout [Dutchess County, New York]. De
ficiencies in arms and accoutrements. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 513
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To Col. [Jere-
OCT. 29 miah] Wadsworth [West Point]. State of the
flour; desires exact report of conditions and
prospects of supplies. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 1, 515
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Brig. Gen. [An-
OCT. 29 thony] Wayne [Paramus, New Jersey]. His posi
tion near Paramus. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 505
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1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Brig. Gen. [Wil-
OCT. 29 Ham] Woodford [Below Suffern s, New York].
Orders to move back between Suffern s and
Stony Point. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. X, pt. 1, 507
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To the Officer com-
OCT. 29 manding the Massachusetts militia at Claverack
[New York]. Orders to march to Albany. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 509
1779 Culper, Samuel, jr. New York. To John Bolton [Maj.
OCT. 29 Benjamin Tallmadge, Bedford, New York],
Quantity of provision in New York; report of
French and Spanish fleet being off Portsmouth
[England]; sailing of a fleet from New York for
Halifax; fortifications; arrival of garrison from
Khode Island; British collection of forage; hulks
obstructing channel [at Sandy Hook]; fleets of
provision and store ships expected from Eng
land. Contemporary translation by Tench Tilgh-
man. 2 pp. 34, 148
1779 [Culper, Samuel.] [Setauket, Long Island]. To [Maj. Ben-
OCT. 29 jamin Tallmadge, Bedford, New York]. De
pendence upon [Samuel] Culper, jr. to shorten
route of the [secret] dispatches; 725 [Lt. Caleb
Brewster] s negligence; subscription raised [in
Setauket] to obtain protection from [Sir Henry]
Clinton; seizure of stock and hay; robbery com
mitted by whale-boats from the mainland.
A. L. 4 pp. Enclosed hi Tallmadge to Washing
ton, 1779, Nov. 1. 34, 150
1779 Riedesel, [Baron.] Bethlehem [Pennsylvania]. To
OCT. 29 [George] Washington [West Point]. Thanks for
Washington s interest in his health; the repre
sentation to Congress; requests Washington to
make same; confidence in his generosity. L. S.
2 pp. 34, 146
1779 Washington, George. West Point To Col. [John] Beatty
OCT. 30 [West Point?]. His regulations for prisoners;
removal from Rutland [Massachusetts]; inter
ference of States in exchanges; claims of British
in regard to parole violations, etc. Draft. 4 pp.
In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 1, 533
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1167
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
OCT. 30 [Louis Le Begue] Du Portail and [Lt.] Col. [Alex
ander] Hamilton [Egg Harbor, New Jersey].
Evacuation of Rhode Island by British. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 1, 519
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj. [Henry]
OCT. 30 Lee [jr., New Jersey]. Evacuation of Rhode Island
by the British. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. X, pt. 1, 525
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To Maj. [Benjamin]
OCT. 30 Tallmadge [Bedford, New York]. Sending small
supply of counterpart [chemical for secret writ
ing]; the westward bound British ships in [Long
Island] Sound. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 523
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To [Col. James Wil-
OCT. 30 kinson,] New Windsor [New York]. Desiring re
turn of clothing. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 537
1779 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. [West Point.] To Thomas
OCT. 30 CaUender [en route to Philadelphia ?] Payment
for clothing deficiencies of Randolph Bryant.
Auto, draft signed. 2 pp. B. X, pt. 1, 529
1779 Mitchell, John. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
OCT. 30 [West Point]. Arrangements for Mrs. [Martha]
Washington; reported engagement of French
and English fleets in the [English] Channel.
L. S. 1 p. 34, 152
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Rev. [James]
OCT. 31 Caldwell [Springfield, New Jersey]. Protection
of forage. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 1, 547
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To Maj. Gen.
OCT. 31 [Nathanael] Greene [West Point]. Militia to cut
wood. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. X, pt. 1, 541
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. West Point. To Lt. Col. [Albert]
OCT. 31 Pawling [near Peekskill, New York]. Orders to
assist in erecting work at Stony Point. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 545
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1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [John]
OCT. 31 Sullivan [near Middlebrook, New Jersey]. Orders
to detach [Brig.] Gen. [William] Maxwell to pro
tect forage at Westfield [New Jersey]. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 1, 539
1779 M[eade,] R[ichard] Kpdder]. [West Point.] To Brig. Gen.
OCT. 31 [Mordecai] Gist [Smith s Clove, New York].
Clothing for his recruits. Auto, draft signed.
1 p. B. X, pt. 1, 543
[1779] British Army in America. Estimate of corps at New York
[OCT.] and Khode Island. "Strength by General
Howe s returns end of year 1777." Tabular
statement by Tilghman. 2 pp. Endorsed by
him: "October 1779."
[1779] [Harrison, Robert Hanson.] Memorandum of intelligence
[OCT.] from Charleston; escape of Col. [Alexander]
Maitland from Beaufort; siege of Savannah.
A. D. 2 pp. Haml. 1, 118
[1779] Hill, Thomas. [Rutland, Massachusetts]. Memorial to
[OCT. ?] [JefTery,] Lord Amherst [England]. Hill s loss of
rank and circumstances connected therewith and
extract of a letter bearing on same. Contempo
rary copy. 3 pp. Enclosed in Hill to Washing
ton, 1780, Oct. 29. 34, 144
[1779?] I[a]f[ayette, Marquis de.] [West Point?] To [Lt.] Col.
[OCT.?] [Alexander] Hamilton [West Point]. Pilots and
Lafayette s attendance at headquarters. A. L. S.
1 p. 44, 351
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig. Gen. Louis
Nov. 1 Le Begue Du Portail and Lt. Col. Alexander
Hamilton, Egg Harbor, New Jersey]. Evacua
tion of Rhode Island; movements of British ships
at New York; death of Col. [Lewis de] LaRadiere.
Draft. 2pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 9
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. Gen.
Nov - 1 [Horatio] Gates [Providence, Rhode Island].
News of evacuation of Rhode Island received
through Ephraim Bowen; conditions in the
South. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James
McIIenry. B. X, pt. 2, 1
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1169
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj. Gen.
Nov. 1 William Heath, Peekskill, New York]. Death of
Col. [Giles] Russell and consequent promotions;
general order against retention of arms of men
sent from the [Light] Infantry; privilege of
changing regiment granted to men reenlisting
for the war. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 5
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig. Gen.
Nov. 1 William Maxwell, near Warwick, New Jersey],
Orders to march to Westfield; general directions.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman,
Washington and Richard Kidder Meade.
B. X, pt. 2, 13
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Col.] John
Nov. 1 Mitchell [Philadelphia]. Forwarding a letter.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 17
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj. Benjamin
Nov. 1 Tallmadge, Bedford, New York]. Forwarding
stain [chemical for secret writing] for [Samuel]
Culper, jr. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 15
1779 Rensselaer, P[hilip] V[an]. Albany. To [George] Wash-
Nov. l ington [West Point]. Returns [of military stores]
for September and October; repair of arms.
A. L. S. 1 p. 34, 160
1779 Seely, Silvanus. Elizabethtown. To Brig. Gen. [Anthony]
Nov. l Wayne [near Paramus, New Jersey]. British
troops brought from Long to Staten Island.
A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Wayne to Washing
ton, 1779, Nov. 4. 34, 187
1779 Tallmadge, Benjamin. Bedford [New York]. To [George]
Nov. l Washington [West Point]. Robbery at Setauket ;
danger to the secret intelligence; requests per
mission to capture marauders; standing of the
people robbed. A. L. S. 4 pp. 34, 158
1779 Woodford, William. Kakeate Meeting House [New York].
Nov. 1 To [George] Washington [West Point]. His
position; lack of forage; working parties.
A. L. S. 1 p. 34, 162
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1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
Nov. 2 [Louis Le Begue] Du Portail and Lt. Col. [Alex
ander] Hamilton [Egg Harbor, New Jersey].
Report of British naval movements at New
York and England from a secret agent. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 27
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Maj . Gen. [Horatio]
Nov. 2 Gates [Providence, Rhode Island]. Delay of his
despatches notifying of evacuation of Rhode
Island; his march to join the main Army.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. In Ford, 8, 101. B. X, pt. 2, 19
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj. Gen.
Nov. 2 Robert Howe, near Pine Bridge, New York].
Wagon taken by Armand s troopers. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 2, 23
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj . [Henry] Lee
Nov. 2 [jr., New Jersey]. Sailing of British force from
New York; sunken hulks in the [Sandy Hook]
channel. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 33
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To [Col.] John
Nov. 2 Mitchell, Philadelphia]. Forwarding letter to
Brig. Gen. [Louis Le Begue] Du Portail and Lt.
Col. [Alexander] Hamilton. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 35
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. [Benjamin]
Nov. 2 Tallmadge [Bedford, New York]. Piratical ac
tions against inhabitants of Long Island. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McIIenry.
B. X, pt. 2, 31
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Col. James Wil-
Nov. 2 kinson, New Windsor, New York]. Need of
clothing; Wilkinson s presence at headquarters.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 2, 37
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig. Gen. Wil-
Nov - 2 liana Woodford, near Stony Point]. His position;
construction of works at Stony Point. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 2, 25
COBEESPONDENCE OF GEOEGE WASHINGTON 1171
1779 Duportail, [Louis Le Begue] and Alexander] Hamilton.
Nov. 2 Great Egg Harbor [New Jersey]. To [George]
Washington, West Point. Giving over all ex
pectation of Comte D Estaing s appearance; their
return to camp. A. L. S. of Hamilton, signed first
by Duportail. 2 pp. Answered Nov. 11. 34, 166
1779 Howe, R[obert]. Field s House [New York]. To [George
Nov. 2 Washington, West Point]. Capture of hay and
wagons by Col. Armand; question of restoring
latter to their owners. A. L. S. 3 pp. 34, 164
1779 Livingston, William. Trenton [New Jersey]. To Maj.
Nov. 2 Gen. [John] Sullivan [Smith s Clove, New York].
Preparations of British to invade the State; calls
for assistance. Contemporary copy. 1 p. En
closed in Sullivan to Washington, 1779, Nov. 4.
34, 181
1779 Eivers, James. Rutland [Massachusetts]. To [George]
Nov. 2 Washington [West Point]. Requesting permis
sion to go to New York on parole. A. L. S. 2 pp.
34, 168
1779 Cnlper, Samuel, jr. New York. To [Maj. Benjamin Tall-
Nov. 3 madge, Bedford, New York]. Failure of fleet to
sail for Halifax; fleet intended for the West In
dies; preparation for an embarkation; the gen
eral situation, at New York. Contemporary
translation by Tench Tilghman. 2 pp. 34, 174
1779 Howe, ll[obert]. Field s House [New York]. To [George
Nov. 3 Washington, West Point]. Capture of an Ameri
can spy; necessity of address in permitting his
escape. A. L. S. 2 pp. 34, 170
1779 lee, Henry, jr. [New Jersey?] To [George Washington,
Nov. 3 West Point]. Sailing of a British fleet from
[Sandy] Hook; removal of heavy cannon from
batteries at the Hook. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered
Nov. 11. 34, 172
1779 Maxwell, William. Morristown [New Jersey]. To [George]
Nov. 3 Washington [West Point]. Maxwell s march to
Suffern s [New York]. A. L. S. 2pp. 34,175
1779 Poor, Enoch. [Smith s] Clove [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 3 Washington [West Point]. Recommending Maj.
[William] Scott for brigade-major and Capt.
[Jeremiah] Fogg for aide-de-camp to Poor; re-
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quests that his brigade be stationed in its geo
graphical position in the line. L. S. 1 p. An
swered Nov. 5. 34, 173
1779 Tilghman, T[ench]. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Na-
Nov. 3 thanael] Greene [Camp]. Preparation of engi
neering material; [Col. George] Baylor s dra
goons at Westfield. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. X, pt. 2, 39
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [John]
Nov. 4 Sullivan [Smith s Clove, New York]. Orders to
take post nearer King s Ferry. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. B. X, pt. 2, 41
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Brig. Gen. An-
Nov. 4 thony Wayne, Newbridge, New York]. Advance
of enemy toward Kingsbridge ; need of watchful
ness. Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. X, pt. 2, 43
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. West Point. To Brig. Gen. [Wil-
Nov. 4 liam] Woodford [near Stony Point]. Suggesting
post at Haverstraw for his encampment; blan
kets. Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. X, pt. 2,45
1779 Darby, William John. Lancaster [Pennsylvania]. To
Nov. 4 [George Washington, West Point]. Request for
permission to go to New York on parole. A. L. S.
1 p. 34, 177
1779 Heath, W[illiam]. Peekskill [New York]. To [George
Nov. 4 Washington, West Point]. Destitute condition
of Nixon s and Glover s brigade for want of
shoes; Col. [Moses] Hazen s enlistment query.
A. L. S. 1 p. 34, 175
1779 Seely, Silvanus. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
Nov. 4 G[eorge] Washington [West Point], Intelligence
obtained; transports for carrying troops to
Halifax; removal of [Lt. Col. Abraham Van]
Buskirk s regiment from Paulus Hook. A. L. S.
1 p. 34, 184
1779 Sullivan, John. Smith s Clove [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 4 Washington [West Point]. Gov. [William] Liv
ingston s letter; requests instructions. A. L. S.
1 p. 34, 179
1779 Tilghman, T[ench]. West Point. To John Moylan, New
Nov - 4 Windsor [New York]. Need of a distribution of
blankets. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. X, pt. 2, 47
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1173
1779 Wayne, Anthony. New Bridge [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 4 Washington [West Point]. Success of the grand
forage; indications of intended evacuation of
New York. A. L. S. 4 pp. Answered Nov. 5.
34, 185
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen. [Wil-
Nov. 5 Ham] Maxwell [Westfield, New Jersey]. Lt. Col.
[William] Washington s troop ordered to West-
field ; other dispositions in consequence of British
movements on Staten Island. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. X, pt. 2, 51
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig. Gen. Enoch
Nov. 5 Poor, near Suffern s, New York]. Brigade mat
ters. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 2, 53
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj. Gen. John
Nov. 5 Sullivan, Smith s Clove, New York]. Prepara
tions of British on Staten Island and their object.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 2, 49
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen. [An-
Nov. 5 thony] Wayne [Paramus, New Jersey]. His in
telligence respecting evacuation of New York.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 55
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen. [An-
Nov. 5 thony] Wayne [Paramus]. British movements on
Staten Island; orders to advance to Acquack-
anonck. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 57
1779 Culper, Samuel. Setauket [Long Island]. To [Maj. Ben-
Nov. 5 jamin Tallmadge, Bedford, New York]. Move
ments of British troops on Long Island; danger
to Culper. A. L. S. 2 pp. 34, 190
1779 Mead, Matthew. Greenwich [Connecticut]. To [George]
Nov. 5 Washington [West Point]. Construction of fas
cines. A. L. S. 1 p. 34, 188
1779 Moylan, Stephen. North Castle [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 5 Washington [West Point]. Leathern breeches
and clothing for his regiment. A. L. S. 2 pp.
34, 189
1779 Sullivan, John. Smith s Clove [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 5 Washington [West Point]. Preparation to move;
lack of wagons. A. L. S. 1 p. 34, 192
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1779 Wayne, Anthony. Paramus [New Jersey]. To [George]
Nov. 5 Washington [West Point]. Watchfulness of
enemy s movements; want of provisions.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 34, 198
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
Nov. 6 [Jacob] Bayley, Coos [New Hampshire]. Supply
of provisions for Capt. [Joseph] Louis [Gill] and
his Indians. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 63
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Moses]
Nov. 6 Hazen [Coos, New Hampshire]. Provisions and
pay for Capt. Joseph Louis Gill and his Indians;
forage at Coos. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman B. X, pt. 2, 65
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Maj.] Gen.
Nov. 6 [William] Heath [Peekskill, New York]. Shoes
for the Massachusetts troops; reenlistments
before expiration of terms. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 61
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [John Mitchell,
Nov. 6 Philadelphia]. His efforts to provide lodgings
for Mrs. [Martha] Washington. Auto, draft
signed. 2 pp. P. I, pt. 2, 555
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Lt. Col. [William]
Nov. 6 Washington [New Jersey]. Orders to take post
at Westfield [New Jersey]. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 2, 59
1779 Biddle, Clement. New Windsor [New York]. To Maj.
Nov. 6 Gen. [Nathanael] Greene [West Point]. The
most northern position possible for the Army in
New Jersey on account of flour and forage sup
plies; the transportation question; horses of the
main Army; winter cavalry stations; arrange
ments in case of move toward New York ; supply
of forage from Connecticut and Jersey. A. L. S.
6 pp. 34, 212
1779 Galvan, [William]. [West Point.] To [George] Wash-
. 6 ington [West Point]. Requests recommendation
to Congress for a Lieutenant-Colonelcy in the
Inspection Department; his services. A. L. S.
3 pp. 34, 204
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1175
1779 Hay, Udny. Fishkill [New York] To [George] Washing-
Nov. 6 ton, West Point. Employment of prisoners;
requesting the liberation of a sailor boy. A. L. S.
1 p. 34, 202
1779 Howe, R[obert]. North Castle [New York]. To [George
Nov. 6 Washington, West Point]. Difficulty in conniv
ing at escape of spy in manner that will not arouse
suspicion in the enemy; Howe s stay at North
Castle; Col. [Anthony Walton] White s expedi
tion. A. L. S. 4 pp. 34, 200
1779 McDougall, Alexander. West Point. To [George] Wash-
Nov. 6 ington [West Point]. State of the forage supply;
scarcity; need of clothing for garrison troops;
delay in buildings; removal of chain ; impending
scarcity of bread; need of boats to transport
wood. L.S. 8pp. Answered Nov. 13. 34,206
1779 Sullivan, John. Suffern s Tavern [New York]. To
Nov. 6 [George] Washington [West Point]. Reasons
for wishing to resign. L. S. 2 pp. In Sparks,
Letters to Washington, 2, 343. 34, 210
1779 Sullivan, John. Suffern s Tavern [New York]. To
Nov. 6 [George Washington, West Point]. His march
toward Pompton [New Jersey]; object of in
tended incursion of British into Jersey; forage,
the magazine at Pluckamin and Sullivan s posi
tion. A. L. S. 1 p. In Sparks, Letters to
Washington, 2, 342. 34, 211
1779 Flint, Royal. New Windsor. To Col. [Jeremiah] Wads-
Nov. 7 worth [New Windsor], Difficulties of the Com
missary Department from want of cash; in
creased prices of supplies; meat and flour sup
ply; dependence for the latter. Contemporary
copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in Wadsworth to Wash
ington, 1779, Nov. 8. 34, 236
1779 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. West Point. To Col. [Jere-
Nov. 7 miah] Wadsworth [West Point]. Transmitting
extract of [Brig.] Gen. [Anthony] Wayne s letter.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. X, pt. 2, 69
1779 Lincoln, B[enjamin]. Charleston [South Carolina]. To
Nov. 7 [George] Washington [West Point]. State of
affairs; lack of troops; action of [South Carolina]
legislature; militia; deficiency of supplies; de
fenseless state of Charleston; method of British
operation; number and position of troops; meas-
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ures taken preparatory to a seige. L. S. 11 pp.
Answered Feb. 27, 1780. In Sparks, Letters to
Washington, 2, 344. 34, 218
1779 McHenry, James. West Point, To Col. [Clement] Biddle
Nov. 7 [New Windsor, New York]. Laying up of forage
on the Connecticut River, Coos, the North River
and Albany. Auto, draft signed. 2 pp.
B. X, pt. 2, 71
1779 McHenry, James. West Point. To Brig. Gen. [Anthony]
Nov. 7 Wayne [Acquackanonck, New Jersey]. Wayne s
want of provisions. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. X, pt. 2, 67
1779 Armand[-Tuffin, Charles]. Sing Sing [New York]. To
Nov. 8 [M a j . Gen. William Heath, Peekskill, New York].
His capture of [Maj. Mansfield] Baremore
[Barrymore]. A. L. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in
Heath to Washington, 1779, Nov. 8. 34, 233
1779 Dnportail, [Louis Le BSgue] and Alexander Hamilton.
Nov. 8 Great Egg Harbor [New Jersey]. To [George]
Washington, West Point. Lack of advices from
the South; embarkation at New York. A. L. S.
of Plamilton, signed also by Duportail. 1 p.
34, 230
1779 Gates, Horatio. Providence [Rhode Island]. To [George]
Nov. 8 Washington [West Point]. Forwarding troops
from Rhode Island; leaving artillery behind.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Nov. 23. In Sparks,
Letters to Washington, 2, 349. 34, 228
1779 Heath, W[illiam]. Peekskill [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 8 Washington [West Point]. Col. Armand s suc
cessful movement. L. S. 1 p. 34, 231
1779 Tallmadge, Benjamin. Bedford [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 8 Washington, West Point. Washington s repre
sentation to the Governors of Connecticut and
New York of the robberies on Long Island; ex
pected incursion of enemy from Kingsbridge.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 34, 234
[1779] [Thornton, - .] [Haverstraw, New York.] Intelli-
[Nov. 8] gence obtained: Embarkation at New York;
British determination to hold the city; erection
of fortifications; ships in the North and East
River; news in Rivington s Gazette; mutiny of
[Lt. Col. Abraham Van] Buskirk s regiment; re
ported action of French and British fleets in
CORRESPONDENCE OP GEORGE WASHINGTON 1177
European waters. Contemporary copy. 2 pp.
Enclosed in Woodford to Washington, 1779,
Nov. 8. 34, 226
1779 Wadsworth, Jeremiah. West Point. To [George] Wash-
Nov. 8 ington [West Point]. [Royal] Flint s report;
small supply of bread and flour; substitute ra
tion; prospects of a supply of flour from Con
necticut. A. L. S. 2 pp. 34, 235
1779 Woodford, William. Haverstraw [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 8 Washington [West Point]. Forwarding intelli
gence. A. L. S. 1 p. 34, 225
1779 [Washington, George.] Pompton [New Jersey]. To [Brig.]
Nov. 9 Gen. [William] Maxwell [Westfield, New Jersey].
Movements dependent upon the enemy; short
allowance of flour. Draft. 2 pp. In handwrit
ing of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 73
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Pompton. To [Brig.] Gen. [An-
Nov. 9 thony] Wayne [Acquackanonck, New Jersey].
British on Staten Island; short allowance of
flour; Wayne s position. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. X, pt. 2, 77
Dated In error: Sept.
1779 Biddle, Clement. New Windsor. To Maj. Gen. [Nathan-
Nov. 9 ael] Greene [West Point]. Hay for light horse in
Connecticut; want of money to obtain hay and
grain. Contemporary copy. 1 p. 34, 216
1779 Clinton, [Sir] H[enry]. New York. To [George] Wash-
Nov. 9 ington [West Point]. Requesting the enforce
ment of Commissary [Joshua] Loring s requisi
tion. L. S. 1 p. Answered Nov. 20. 34, 238
1779 Edwards, Josias. Peekskill [New York]. Petition to [Maj.]
Nov. 9 Gen. [William] Heath [Peekskill]. Praying for
pardon or a stay of execution. A. D. S. 1 p.
Enclosed in Heath to Washington, 1779, Nov. 10.
34, 257
1779 Fellows, John. [Albany.] Return of his brigade of Massa-
Nov. 9 chusetts levies. Tabular statement. D. S. 1 p.
Enclosed in Fellows to Washington, 1779, Nov.
10. 34, 253
1779 Schaick, G[oose] V[an]. Albany. To [George] Washington
Nov. 9 [West Point]. Advance of the British at Oswego;
militia ordered out; arrival of Massachusetts
levies at Albany. L. S. 2 pp. 34, 245
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1779 Wayne, Anthony. Acquackanonck Bridge [New Jersey].
Nov. 9 To [George] Washington [West Point]. Wayne s
position; troops from Rhode Island on Staten
Island; sound of cannonade from New York.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 34, 248
1779 Wilkinson, James. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
Nov. 9 ton [West Point]. Delay in reporting at camp;
business in Philadelphia; clothing issues to
troops; the French coats issued to the Pennsyl
vania troops; clothing supply for Connecticut
and New Jersey ; supply forwarded to Ne wburgh ;
shoes; supplies for the Western Department
A. L. S. 4 pp. 34, 246
1779 Woodford, William. Haverstraw [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 9 Washington [West Point]. Position of his troops
below Haverstraw forge; use of his men by the
engineer. A. L. S. 1 p. 34, 217
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Col.] John Beatty
Nov. 10 [West Point?]. Paragraph to be substituted for
one in letter of Oct. 30 q. v. respecting violators
of parole; (rights in the matter); acknowledge
ment of British rights. Draft. 5 pp. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 2, 81
The paragraph In parentheses was crossed out and omitted from letter
as sent.
1779 Brodhead, Daniel. Fort Pitt [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
Nov. 10 Washington [West Point]. Pleasure at notice
taken of his little expedition [against the Mun-
cys]; clothing needed for troops; winter expedi
tion against Detroit; dependence for supplies;
cannon and stores necessary; works and garrison
at Detroit; necessity of the expedition taking
place before February; alternative expedition
against the Shawanoes on the Miami River; re
port of 2000 Indians being in distress at Niagara
[as a result of Sullivan s expedition]. L. S. 4 pp.
Answered Jan. 4, 1780. In Sparks, Letters to
Washington, 2, 349. 34, 258
1779 Harrison, R[obert] H[anson]. West Point. To [Col. Jere-
Nov. 10 miah Wadsworth, New Windsor, New York].
The situation as to provision supplies. Auto.
draft signed. 1 p. B. X, pt. 2, 79
1779 Heath, W[illiam]. PeekskiU [New York]. To [George]
Nov - 10 Washington [West Point]. Deception practiced
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1179
by Convention troops in enlisting in Continental
Army at Boston; case of Golding and Gaffney;
history of their actions. A. L. S. 2 pp. An
swered Nov. 11. 34, 249
1779 Fellows, John. Albany. To [George] Washington [West
Nov. 10 Point]. Scattered condition of troops owing to
want of barracks; arrival of Massachusetts
troops; ration. A. L. S. 2 pp. 34, 252
1779 Flint, Royal. New Windsor [New York]. To [Lt.] Col.
Nov. 10 [Robert Hanson] Harrison [West Point]. Vessels
ordered to Albany to bring down flour; prospects
of a supply. A. L. S. 2 pp. 34, 251
1779 Heath, Wfilliam]. Peekskill [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 10 Washington [West Point]. Forwarding petition
[of Josias Edwards]. L. S. 1 p. Answered Nov.
11. 34, 256
1779 [Wayne, Anthony.] Acquackanonck Bridge [New Jersey].
Nov. 10 To [George] Washington [West Point]. Requests
services of Maj. [Thomas Lloyd?] Moore; vacan
cies in different regiments; distress for shoes and
clothing; intention of making a grand forage in
Bergen County. A. L. 1 p. Signature miss
ing. Answered Nov. 14. 34, 260
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Brig.] Gen. [Louis
Nov. 11 Le Bfcgue] Du Portail and [Lt.] Col. [Alexander]
Hamilton [Egg Harbor, New Jersey]. Uncer
tainty regarding Comte D Estaing; co-operation
and general directions. Draft. 4 pp. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison. In Ford, 8,
106. B. X, pt. 2, 87
1779 [Washington, George,] West Point. To Maj. [Evan] Ed-
No v. 11 wards [Smith s Clove? New York]. Gratuity
money to soldiers of the llth Pennsylvania.
Draft. 1 p. B. X, pt. 2, 97
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Lt.] Col. [Udny]
Nov. 11 Hay [Fishkill, New York]. Employment of Cana
dian prisoners. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. X, pt. 2, 101
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Wil-
Nov. 11 Ham] Heath [Peekskill, New York]. Necessity of
executing [Josias] Edwards; approbation of Col.
Armand s conduct; case of Golding and Gaffney.
Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. X, pt. 2, 91
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1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Maj. [Henry] Lee
Nov. 11 [jr., New Jersey], Withholding of despatches for
Comte D Estaing. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Robert Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 2, 95
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Col. [John]
Nov. 11 Mitchell [Philadelphia]. Forwarding letter.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. X, pt. 2. 99
1779 Bayley, Jacob. Newbury [New Hampshire]. To [George]
Nov. 11 Washington [West Point]. Intelligence from
Canada; troops withdrawn from Isle aux Noix
and St. Johns; French inhabitants desirous of a
Canadian expedition. A. L. S. 1 p. 34, 263
1779 McHenry, James. West Point. To [Col.] John Beatty
Nov. 11 [West Point?] Release of prisoners for [Lt.]
Col. [Udny] Hay. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. X, pt. 2, 103
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. Peekskill [New York]. To
Nov. 11 [George Washington, West Point]. Case of Lt.
Col. [Ebenezer] Gray s seizure of plunder taken
by one Scudder from Long Island; decision of
court and appeal to Congress. A. L. S. 3 pp.
34, 266
1779 Seely, Silvanus. E[lizabeth]town [New Jersey]. To
Nov. 11 [George] Washington [West Point]. British and
Hessian troops to be stationed on Staten Island;
embarkations for Halifax and the southward.
A. L. S. 1 p. 34, 265
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Brig. Gen.
Nov. 12 [Henry] Knox [West Point]. Discontinuing prep
arations for co-operation with French. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 2, 105
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Hora-
Nov. 13 tio] Gates [en route to Hartford, Connecticut].
March of his troops toward Peekskill. Draft."
2 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 2, 107
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Alex-
13 ander] McDougall [West Point]. Construction of
works and measures for co-operation with the
French; forage; winter quarters; removal of the
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1181
chain [in the river]; hay; McDougall s transfer
from command. Draft. 5 pp. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 111
1779 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. West Point. To Maj . Gen. [John]
Nov. 13 Sullivan [Smith s Clove]. Calling for regiments;
returns from [Lt.] Col. [Francis] Barber; atten
tion to general orders. Auto, draft signed, with
postscript by James McHenry. 2 pp.
B. X, pt. 2, 109
1779 Bedkin, Henry. Haverstraw [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 13 Washington [West Point]. Transmitting return
of his troop; prospect of reenlisting his men for
the war. A. L. S. 1 p. 34, 275
[1779] Bedkin, Henry. Haverstraw [New York]. Return of his
[Nov. 13] troop with an account of clothing, arms, accou
trements, etc. received. D. S. 2 pp. 34, 276
1779 Culper, Samuel [Setauket, Long Island]. To John Bol-
Nov. 13 ton [Maj. Benjamin Tallmadge, Bedford, New
York]. Transportation of wood to New York;
position of troops [on Long Island]; collection of
magazines of wood and forage by enemy; fail
ure of [Samuel] Culper, jr. to meet him; vigi
lance of guards in his vicinity; distressed state
of the Island; danger to Culper; Col. [Richard]
Floyd s lost property. A.L.S. 6pp. 34,271
1779 Maxwell, William. Scotch Plains [New Jersey]. To
Nov. 13 [George] Washington, West Point. Provisions
for his brigade and the Light Horse; actions of
the British on Staten Island; requests directions
for disposing of deserters; news from Georgia.
L. S. 2 pp. 34, 268
1779 Sheldon, Elisha. Stanwich [Connecticut]. To [George]
Nov. 13 Washington [West Point]. Filling of vacancies
in his regiment; recruiting prospects. A. L. S.
1 p. 34, 274
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Silvanus]
Nov. 14 Seely [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Intelligence
of British. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 121
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Elisha]
Nov. 14 Sheldon [Stanwich, Connecticut]. Recruiting the
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dragoons; nomination of officers to Congress.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 119
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen. [An-
Nov. 14 thony] Wayne [Acquackanonck, New Jersey].
Wayne s request for Maj. [Thomas Lloyd?]
Moore; filling of vacancies; shoes and supplies.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. B. X, pt. 2, 117
1779 Brigade Court-martial. Acquackanonck [New Jersey].
Nov. 14 Proceedings in trial of Patrick Obryan for strik
ing certain officers, disobedience, etc. A. D. S:
Thomas Posey, President. 4 pp. W
1779 Greene, Nathanael. West Point. To [George] Washing-
Nov. 14 ton [West Point]. Considerations governing the
selection of position for cantoning the Army in
winter quarters; advantages of Morristown
[New Jersey]. A. L. S. 19 pp. In Sparks,
Letters to Washington, 2, 352. 34, 278
1779 Heath, W[illiam]. Peekskill [New York]. To [George]
Nov. 14 Washington [West Point]. Scarcity of forage;
forwarding prisoners taken by the militia; im
portunities of officers for furloughs. L. S. 2 pp.
34, 288
1779 [Heath, William.] [Peekskill, New York.] Examination
Nov. 14 of prisoners taken by militia near Morrisania:
Troops from Rhode Island disembarked at New
York, Long and Staten Island; large force at
Fort Washington; fortification at Laurel Hill;
fuel collecting at New York; British hutting on
Long Island. 2 pp. Enclosed in preceding en
try. 34, 289
1779 Putnam, R[ufus] New Bridge [New Jersey]. To Brig.
Nov. 14 Gen [Anthony] Wayne, Acquackanonck Bridge
[New Jersey]. Advance of enemy and Putnam s
preparations to retire. A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed
in Wayne to Washington, 1779, Nov. 15. 34, 305
1779 Board of War. [Philadelphia.] To Maj. Genls. [William]
Nov. 15 Phillips and [Baron] Riedesel [Bethlehem, Penn
sylvania]. Removal of restriction on their
entering New York; signing of a new parole.
Contemporary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in Phillips
to Washington, 1779, Nov. 21. 34, 309
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1183
1779 Connor, Morgan. Philadelphia. To [George Washington,
Nov. 15 West Point ]. His health; requests permission
to go to the West Indies. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Answered Nov. 23. 34, 302
1779 Flint, Royal. New Windsor [New York]. To [Lt.] Col.
Nov. 15 [Robert Hanson] Harrison [West Point]. Delay
in return of provision sloops from Albany; bread
supply on hand. A. L. S. 1 p. 34, 294
1779 Gates, Horatio. Hartford [Connecticut], To [George]
Nov. 15 Washington [West Point]. March of Continental
troops from Rhode Island. A. L. S. 1 p.
Answered Nov. 17. In Sparks, Letters to Wash
ington, 2, 359. 34, 292
1779 Putnam, R[ufus]. New Bridge [New Jersey]. To Brig.
Nov. 15 Gen. [Anthony] Wayne, Acquackanonck [New
Jersey]. Measures taken to protect his force.
A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Wayne to Washing
ton, 1779, Nov. 15. 34, 307
1779 Tilghman, T[ench]. West Point. To [Lt.] Col.] [Jean
Nov. 15 Baptiste] Gouvion [Kings Ferry ? New York].
Completion of the works at King s Ferry. Auto,
draft signed. 1 p. B. X, pt. 2, 123
1779 Wayne, Anthony. Acquackanonck Bridge [New Jersey]
Nov. 15 To [George] Washington [West Point]. Attempt
of Col. [Rufus] Putnam to carry off cattle col
lected by the British at Secaucus Island; cloth
ing needed by his troops; news from Savannah.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 34, 303
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig. Gen. John
Nov. 16 Fellows, Albany]. Dismissal of militia. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harri
son. B. X, pt. 2, 131
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen.
Nov. 16 [Horatio] Gates [Hartford, Connecticut]. Re
pulse at Savannah; winter quarters; orders to
halt at Danbury. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 125
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen.
Nov. 16 [William] Heath [Peekskill, New York]. End of
prospect of co-operation with the French for the
season; winter-quarters and furloughs for offi
cers; clothing and shoes; completion of works at
Bang s Ferry. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 129
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1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Matthew]
Nov. 16 Mead [Greenwich, Connecticut]. Cutting of
fascines. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
. McHenry. B. X, pt. 2, 135
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
Nov. 16 [William] Maxwell [Westfield, New Jersey].
Command of State troops and militia in Jersey;
trial of deserters. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 133
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge.] West Point. To Thomas Reed,
Nov. 16 Albany. Order for payment of Massachusetts
militia. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 2, 139
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Col. [Joseph]
Nov. 16 Ward [West Point]. Orders to muster out the
[Massachusetts] militia stationed at Albany.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. X, pt. 2, 137
1779 Greene, Nathanael. West Point. Orders for route of the
Nov. 16 troops and baggage to winter quarters. Con
temporary copy. 2 pp. W
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Col. [Thomas.
Nov. 17 Clark [West Point]. Preparation for his march]
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 1, 155
1779 Washington, George. West Point To Maj . Gen. [Horatio]
Nov. 17 Gates [Hartford?] Disposition of the Army in
whiter quarters; command on the North River;
march of the Rhode Island regiments; expira
tion of the three year enlistments. Auto, draft
with a paragraph hi handwriting of Robert Han
son Harrison. 3 pp. B. X, pt. 2,141
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge], West Point To Maj. Gen. [Na-
Nov. 17 thanael] Greene [West Point]. Directions for
placing brigades in winter-quarters; lines, huts,
etc; baggage. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 149
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj. Gen. Alex-
Nov. 17 ander McDougall, West Point]. His transfer of
command; health. Draft. 2 pp. In hand-writ
ing of James McHenry. B. X, pt. 2, 151
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. Gen. [John]
Nov - 17 Sullivan [Pompton, New Jersey]. Orders to
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1185
assist the Quartermaster General in winter-quar
ters arrangements. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. X, pt. 2, 145
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen. [An-
Nov. 17 thony] Wayne [Acquackanonck, New Jersey].
Shoes; repulse at Savannah; difficulty in appor
tioning clothing. Draft. 2 pp.
B. X, pt. 2, 153
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To Benjamin Brown
Nov. 18 [West Point]. Orders to stop and store clothing
at Morristown. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 163
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj. Gen. Wil-
Nov. 18 Ham Heath, Peekskill, New York]. His request
for leave of absence; lack of general officers;
clothing matters; supply of State clothiers; want
of bread. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 157
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. WestPoint. To Maj. Gen. [Henry]
Nov. 18 Knox [West Point]. Orders for artillery detach
ment to march with the North Carolina troops.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder
Meade. B. X, pt. 2, 161
1779 Torrey, Joseph and Others. Peekskill [New York]. To
Nov. 18 Col. Moses Hazen [Peekskill]. Representation
of condition of the [2d Canadian] regiment for
want of clothes and supplies; request represen
tation of their situation to the Commander-in-
chief [Washington]. L. S. of Torrey and twenty-
two others. 3 pp. Enclosed in Hazen to Wash
ington, 1779, Nov. 20. Memorials. 47
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. Instructions to Col.
Nov. 19 Thomas Clark [West Point]. Orders to march
with the two North Carolina regiments to South
Carolina; general instructions; route of march.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. B. X, pt. 2, 171
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
Nov. 19 [James] Hogan [Philadelphia]. Orders to proceed
to South Carolina. Draft. 1 p.
B. X, pt. 2, 167
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Lt. Col. William
Nov. 19 Washington [Westfield, New Jersey]. Orders to
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march with Baylor s regiment to South Carolina.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder
Meade. B. X, pt. 2, 173
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To [Brig. Gen.
Nov. 19 Anthony Wayne, Acquackanonck, New Jersey].
Orders for Maj . [Hardy] Murfree to join the North
Carolina troops. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Richard Kidder Meade. B. X, pt. 2, 165
[1779] [Washington, George.] [West Point.] Route to be fol-
[Nov. 19] lowed by 1st and 2d North Carolina regiments
on their march to South Carolina. Draft. 1 p.
Enclosed in Washington to Thomas Clark, 1779,
Nov. 19. B. X, pt. 2, 169
1779 Burgin, Elizabeth. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
Nov. 19 [George Washington, West Point]. Account of
her escape from New York. A. L. S. 2 pp.
C. C. 152, 8, 392
1779 Washington, George. [West Point.] To Sir Henry Clin-
Nov. 20 ton, New York. Prisoner matters; requesting
return of town records of Newport and Middle-
town. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. E. 259
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
Nov. 20 Ham] Heath [Peekskill, New Jersey]. Station of
Connecticut brigades on west side of the Hudson;
non-allowance of ration to officers on furlough;
forwarding commissions. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 175
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Robert]
Nov. 20 Howe [Peekskill, New York]. [William] Pulte-
ney s pamphlet [" Thoughts on present state of
affairs with America"]; public virtue in England
and America; sentiments of the Ministerial writ
ings. Auto, draft signed. 3 pp. In Ford, 8,
119. P. I, pt. 2, 559
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen. [Jedi-
Nov. 20 diah] Huntington [Continental Village ? New
York]. Permission to visit his family. Draft.
1 p. B. X, pt. 2, 181
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To Maj. [Benjamin]
Nov. 20 Throop [Verplanck s Point? New York]. His
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1187
furlough and finishing of work of the redoubts.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. X, pt. 2, 185
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Lt. Col. William
Nov. 20 Washington [Westfield, New Jersey]. Expiration
of terms of dragoon enlistments; suspending
march of his troops until state of corps can be
obtained. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Rich
ard Kidder Meade. B. X, pt. 2, 183
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen. [An-
Nov. 20 thony] Wayne [Acquackanonck, New Jersey].
The suggested enterprise against the British at
. Kingsbridge. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 177
1779 Hazen, Moses. Peekskill, New York. To George Wash-
Nov. 20 ington [West Point]. Memorial: History of the
[Second] Canadian regiment s services; orders of
Congress respecting it ; failure to receive clothing
and supplies; hardships; begs orders for clothing
and supplies; recommends Lt. Noah Lee and
Ensign Francis Gilmant for promotion. D. S.
3 pp. Memorials. 45
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Col. {Daniel]
Nov. 21 Brodhead [Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania]. Authoriz
ing expeditions against Indians; Detroit; case
of Virginia companies raised for frontier defense;
trespass on Indian lands. Draft. 3 pp. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 2, 199
1779 Washington,] Gfeoige]. [West Point.] To Maj . [Richard]
Nov. 21 Claiborne [West Point]. Assistance and articles
for completion of works at Stony and Verplanck s
Points. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Richard
Kidder Meade. B. X, pt. 2, 207
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To [Lt.] Col. [Jean
Nov. 21 Baptiste] Gouvion [King s Ferry, New York].
Forwarding the works. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. X, pt. 2, 203
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To [Maj.] Gen.
Nov. 21 [William] Heath [Peekskill, New York]. Case of
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[John] Elliott; commissions. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 187
[1779] [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To [Maj. Gen. Al-
Nov. 21 exander McDougall, West Point]. Arrange
ments for his furlough. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. X, pt. 2, 191
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To John Mitchell
Nov. 21 [Philadelphia]. Forwarding letter. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 205
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To [Maj.] Gen.
Nov. 21 [Samuel Holden] Parsons, Haverstraw [New
York]. Assistance in constructing work at Stony
Point; clothing distribution. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. X, pt. 2, 193
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [John]
Nov. 21 Sullivan, Pompton [New Jersey]. Directing
march of brigades to winter quarters. Auto.
draft signed. 2 pp. B. X, pt. 2, 189
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen. [Wil-
Nov. 21 liam] Woodford [Haverstraw, New York], Dis
tribution of clothing and march to winter quar
ters. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. X, pt. 2, 195
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen. [Wil-
Nov. 21 liam] Woodford [Haverstraw]. Fatigue parties
at Stony Point. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. X, pt. 2, 197
1779 Phillips, W[illiam]. Bethlehem [Pennsylvania]. To
Nov. 21 [George] Washington [West Point]. His journey
to New York; requests presence of [Abraham]
Skinner at Elizabethtown; hope of negotiating
exchanges. L. S. 2 pp. 34, 307
1779 Eiveri, James. Rutland [Massachusetts]. To [George]
Nov. 21 Washington [West Point]. Requesting permis
sion to go into New York on parole. A. L. S.
1 p. 34, 304
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Col. John Beatty,
Nov. 22 West Point]. Parole of Maj. Genls. [William]
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1189
Phillips and Baron Riedesel to go into New York.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. X, pt. 2, 221
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Maj.] Gen.
Nov. 22 [William] Heath [Peekskill, New York]. Lack of
flour; suggesting his removal to Mandeville s
[New York]. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. X, pt. 2, 211
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Robert
Nov. 22 Lettis] Hooper [Philadelphia?] Change of route
in conducting Maj. Genls. [William] Phillips and
Baron Riedesel to Elizabethtown [New Jersey].
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 217
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Col.] Jeremiah
Nov. 22 Wadsworth New Windsor, New York]. Uneasi-.
ness and disturbances among troops at Peekskill
for want of bread. Draft. 2 pp. In handwrit
ing of James McHenry. B. X, pt. 2, 219
1779 [Washington, George,] West Point. To Col. [Seth] Warner
Nov. 22 [Fort George ? New York]. Disproportion of his
officers to men. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 213
1779 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. West Point. To Abraham
Nov. 22 Skinner [Elizabethtown, New Jersey], Direc
tions as to Maj. Genls. [William] Phillips and
[Baron] Riedesel. Auto, draft signed. 2 pp.
B. X, pt. 2, 225
1779 Tilghman, T[ench]. West Point. To Capt. [Thomas]
Nov. 22 Cartwright [Peekskill, New York]. Arrange
ments for Mrs. [Cadwalader ?] and Miss Golden
and others to come out from New York. Auto,
draft signed. 2 pp. B. X, pt. 2, 215
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Col. [Thomas]
Nov. 23 Clark [en route to Philadelphia]. Changing his
line of march to Trenton and Head of Elk. Draft
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 2, 239
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Lt.] Col. Morgan
Nov. 23 Connor [Philadelphia]. His request for permis
sion to leave the United States. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 2, 241
The original L. S. is in C. C. 78, V, 433.
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1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Na-
Nov. 23 thanael] Greene [near Morristown, New Jersey].
Selection of camping ground for winter canton
ment of army. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 229
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To [Maj.] Gen.
Nov. 23 [Nathanael] Greene [New Jersey]. Selection of
camp ground dependent upon enemy in New
York; alternatives. Draft. 3pp. In handwrit
ing of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 231
1779 [Washington, George.] [West Point.] To [Maj.] Gen.
Nov. 23 [William] Heath [Peekskill, New York]. Goods
sent out of New York ; scarcity of flour. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 227
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Brig. Gen.
Nov. 23 [Henry] Knox [West Point]. Ordnance and
stores for Fort Arnold; cannon at King s Ferry;
removal of ordnance to Albany; concentration
of artificers. Auto, draft. 2 pp.
B. X, pt. 2, 235
1779 [Harrison, Kobert Hanson.] West Point. To Lt. John
Nov. 23 Bailey [New Jersey]. His resignation. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 2, 243
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Philip John]
Nov. 24 Schuyler [Philadelphia]. Dispositions on receiv
ing news of the Savannah disaster [dismissal of
New York and Massachusetts militia]; state of
finances. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Kobert Hanson Harrison. Extract in Ford, 8,
111, note. P. I, pt. 2, 563
1779 [Livingston, William.] Mount Holly [New Jersey]. To
Nov. 24 [Maj. Henry Lee, jr., Pleasant Valley, New
Jersey]. Refusal to grant passports for spies;
abuses in the past. A. L. 1 p. 34, 331
Paragraph cut from original and enclosed in Lee to Washington,
1779, Nov. 30.
1779 [Miralles, Juan de.] Philadelphia. Communication to the
Nov. 24 Continental Congress: Spain s declaration of
war with Great Britain; encouraging attempt
on St. Augustine and other English posts
adjacent to Louisiana. D. S. with Miralles
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1191
rubric. 3 pp. (In Spanish). Enclosed in
Miralles to Washington, 1779, Nov. 29. 32, 388
Contemporary translation, 32, 387.
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Maj.] Gen.
Nov. 25 [William] Heath [Peekskill, New York]. Direc
tions for march of Col. [Moses] Hazen s regiment
to Morristown. Draft. 1 p. B. X, pt. 2, 245
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [John] Lamb
Nov. 25 [West Point]. Referring him to letter to [Brig.]
Gen. [Samuel Holden] Parsons [respecting enlist
ment of Connecticut men in State artillery].
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 2, 257
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Brig. Gen. [Samuel
Nov. 25 Holden] Parsons [Peekskill, New York]. Cross
ing of the Hudson by the Connecticut troops.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. X, pt. 2, 249
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
Nov. 25 [Samuel Holden] Parsons [Peekskill, New York].
Enlistment of Connecticut men in the State
artillery. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 251
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
Nov. 25 [John] Stark [Danbury, Connecticut]. Ordering
his troops to Morristown; his request for a fur
lough. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Richard
Kidder Meade. B. X, pt. 2, 253
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. Instructions to [Col.]
Nov. 25 Jeremiah Wadsworth [New Windsor, New York].
Formation of provision supply at West Point;
magazines at Albany and elsewhere; general
position of army corps. Auto draft. 2 pp.
B. X, pt. 2, 259
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Brig.] Gen.
Nov. 25 [William] Woodford [Haverstraw, New York].
March of his brigade to Pomp ton; orders to
report to [Maj.] Gen. [Nathanael] Greene; care
of troops clothing. L. S. 1 p. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. W
Signature missing. The draft is in B. X, pt. 2, 255.
1779 Bland, Theodorick. Farmingdale [Virginia]. To [George
Nov. 25 Washington, West Point]. Appreciation of
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Washington s kindness; history of Eland s serv
ices in the Army; his rank; resignation; manage
ment of the Convention troops. A. L. S. 4 pp.
34, 315
1779 Tilghman, T[ench]. West Point. To Maj. Gen. [Nathan-
No v. 25 ael] Greene [Acquackanonck, New Jersey]. Se
lection of Acquackanonck for cantonment of
Army. Auto, draft signed. 2 pp.
B. X, pt. 2, 247
1779 Wayne, Anthony. Second River [New Jersey]. To
Nov. 25 [George] Washington [West Point]. Proposed
attack on British lines at Kingsb ridge; recon-
noissance of Staten Island; court martial of Pat
rick Obrian; news from Georgia. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Answered Nov. 27. 34, 317
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Lt.] Col. [Udny]
Nov. 27 Hay [Fishkill, New York]. Securing of boats.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 2, 293
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To [Maj.] Gen. [Wil-
Nov. 27 Ham] Heath [Peekskill, New York]. His selection
to command posts on the North River; finishing
of redoubts at Stony and Verplanck s Points;
hutting; artillery to park in New Jersey; order
for stores; Heath s health. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 263
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. Instructions to Maj.
Nov. 27 Gen. [William] Heath [Peekskill, New York].
Extent of his command on the North River; im
portance of West Point; quarters in bomb-
proofs and barracks; force at West Point and the
Continental Village; garrisons for works at
King s Ferry; provision supply at West Point;
communication with New York; furloughs; re-
enlistments; alarm signals; clothing for Massa
chusetts troops; discipline; boats; pay matters;
scarcity of forage and removal of horses from
West Point. Draft. 8 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 267
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Col. [Stephen]
Nov. 27 Moylan [North Castle, New York]. Enclosing in-
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1193
structions for going into winter quarters. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 2, 285
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. Instructions to Col.
Nov. 27 [Stephen] Moylan [North Castle, New York].
Position of his winter quarters; general direc
tions; care of the horses; furloughs. Draft.
3 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 2, 287
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. Instructions to Brig.
Nov. 27 Gen. [Enoch] Poor [near Suffern s, New York].
Whiter-quarters at Danbury [Connecticut]; gen
eral directions for his guidance. Auto, draft.
2 pp. B. X, pt. 2, 281
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To Col. [Elisha]
Nov. 27 Sheldon [Stanwich, Connecticut]. General direc
tions respecting winter quarters. Auto, draft.
1 p. B. X, pt. 2, 291
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To [Brig.] Gen. [John]
Nov. 27 Stark [en route from Danbury, Connecticut].
Halting his troops until intentions of British are
known; march [to Morristown, New Jersey] and
destination of his artillery. Draft. 2pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 283
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Col. [Jeremiah]
Nov. 27 Wadsworth [New Windsor, New York]. Ferry
ing of cattle across the North River. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 295
1779 Washington,] George]. West Point. To Brig. Gen. [An-
Nov. 27 thony] Wayne [Acquackanonck, New Jersey],
Clothing matters; case of Patrick Obrian and
capital punishments; attack on Fort Stan wick.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 2, 275
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. Instructions to [Col
Nov. 27 James Wilkinson, Newburgh, New York]. Re
turns of clothing. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. X, pt. 2, 297
1779 Culper, Samuel, jr. New York. To John Bolton [Maj.
Nov. 27 Benj amin Tallmadge, Bedford, New York]. Brit
ish troops to go to Georgia and the West Indies;
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reported naval victories of British; hopes of
tories; counterfeiting of Continental currency;
ships at [Sandy] Hook. Contemporary transla
tion by Tench Tilghman. 4 pp. 34, 319
1779 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Col. [Henry]
Nov. 28 Jackson, Capt. [Thomas] Turner and Lt. [Thomas]
Edwards [New Jersey ?] Position of the [Addi
tional Continental] regiment s winter quarters.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. B. X, pt. 2, 303
1779 Washington, George. West Point. To Col. [Goose] Van
Nov. 28 Schaick, Albany. Ordering making of snow-
shoes. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. X, pt. 2, 301
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. West Point. To Brig. Gen.
Nov. 28 [John] Tyler [New London, Connecticut]. Case
of Richard Bird. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Richard Kidder Meade. B. X, pt. 2, 299
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [West Point.] To [Col. James
Nov. 28 Wilkinson, Newburgh, New York]. Clothing for
Cols. [Christopher] Greene s and [Israel] Angell s
regiments. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Rich
ard Kidder Meade. B. X, pt. 2, 305
1779 Campbell, Patrick. Cumberland [Rhode Island] To
Nov. 28 [George Washington, West Point]. State of his
health; requests exchange. A. L. S. 2 pp.
34, 325
1779 Stark, John. Danbury [Connecticut.] To [George] Wash-
No v. 28 ington [West Point]. Acknowledging receipt of
orders. L. S. 1 p. 34, 334
1779 Warner, Seth. Fort George [New York]. To George
Nov. 28 Washington [West Point]. Need of clothing
and recruiting money. Recent copy. 1 p. An
swered Dec. 23. 32, 227
1779 Warner, Seth. Fort George [New York]. Clothing return
Nov. 28 of his regiment. D. S. Tabular statement. 1 p.
Enclosed in preceding entry. 32, 229
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. West Point. To [Maj.] Gen.
Nov. 29 [William] Heath [Peekskill, New York]. [Brig.]
Gen. [Louis Le Begue] Duportail s state of troops
for defense of West Point. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. X, pt. 2, 307
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1195
1779 Culper, Samuel. [Setauket, Long Island]. To [Maj. Ben-
Nov. 29 jamin Tallmadge, Bedford, New York]. Ac
knowledging letters; presence of British at
Setauket. A. L. S. 2 pp. 34, 332
1779 Miralles, Juan de. Philadelphia. To George Washington
Nov. 29 [Peekskill]. Declaration of war against Great
Britain by Spain; the project [against St. Au
gustine and other places]. A. L. S. 3 pp. (In
Spanish) Answered Dec. 7. 32, 392
Contemporary translation, 32, 390.
1779 Tilghman, Tfench]. [Peekskill.] To [Col. Jeremiah
Nov. 29 Wadsworth, New Windsor, New York]. Flour
for [Brig.] Gen. [John] Stark. Auto, draft signed.
1 p. B. X, pt. 2, 309
1779 [Washington, George.] Pompton [New Jersey]. To [Maj.
No v . 30 Gen . Nathanael Greene, Morristo wn, New Jersey] .
Position to be taken by the Army at Morristown;
headquarters. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 311
1779 lee, Henry, jr. Pleasant Valley [New Jersey]. To [George
Nov. 30 Washington, Pompton]. Memorandum of British
ships; enemy s apparent purpose; transports pre
paring; difficulty in establishing a spy system.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 34, 330
[1779] [Washington, George.] [West Point.] Order of canton-
[Nov.] ment of the Army for winter quarters, 1779.
A. D. 4 pp. Ml, 249
[1779] Hazen, Moses. [West Point?] To [George] Washington,
[Nov.] WestPoint. Keturn of [Capt.] Joseph Louis Gill
to his tribe ; money and presents for the Indians
at Coos [New Hampshire]; forage magazine.
L. S. 2 pp. 34, 335
1779 Sullivan, John. Pompton [New Jersey], To [George]
DEC. 1 Washington [Morristown, New Jersey]. Friend
ship for Washington; existence of the faction
against Washington ; plan of action now adopted ;
[William] Tudor s oration; warning against
[Horatio] Gates, [Thomas] Mifflin, [Joseph] Reed
and Tudor. A. L. S. 4 pp. In Sparks, Letters
to Washington, 2, 365. 34, 337
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To John Laurance
DEC. 2 [Fishkill? New York]. Preparation for trials
of [Maj.] Gen. [Benedict] Arnold, Col. [Robert
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Lettis] Hooper and Dr. [William] Shippen [jr.].
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. X, pt. 2, 315
1779 Washington, George. Morristown [New Jersey]. Instruc-
DEC. 2 tions to Lt. Col. [William] Washington [West-
field, New Jersey], Purchase of horses and his
march to the Southward. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 313
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Brig. Gen.
DEC. 3 [Anthony] Wayne [Acquackanonck, New Jersey],
His queries respecting position of the light
infantry. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 317
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Bene-
DEC. 4 diet] Arnold, Philadelphia. His trial appointed
for Dec. 20 at camp. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 2, 319
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Col. [Elisha]
DEC. 4 Sheldon [Stanwich, Connecticut]. Money for
reenlistments. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. X, pt. 2, 321
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Dr. [Charles]
DEC. 6 McKnight [Fishkill, New York]. Blankets.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 2, 329
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Brig. Gen.
DEC. 6 [Samuel Holden] Parsons [Peekskill, New York].
Cov. [Jonathan] TrumbulPs call for returns of
the Connecticut troops. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman B. X, pt. 2, 323
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. [Benjamin]
DEC. 6 Tallmadge [Wethersfield ? Connecticut]. Desir
ability of a chance for secret intelligence via
Staten Island. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. X, pt. 2, 327
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Col.] James
DEC. 6 Wilkinson [Newburgh, New York]. Transporta
tion of clothing from Newburgh to Morristown;
issues; Wilkinson s presence desired. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 331
CORRESPONDENCE OP GEORGE WASHINGTON 1197
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To [Brig. Gen.
DEC. 6 William Woodford, Morristown]. Orders to hold
his brigade in readiness to march to Virginia.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder
Meade. B. X, pt. 2, 325
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To Brig. Gen. [Wil-
DEC. 6 liam] Woodford [Camp]. Orders to prepare
Virginia troops to march South. L. S. 1 p. In
handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade. W
1779 Greene, N[athanael]. Morristown. To [George] Wash-
DEC. 6 ington [Morristown]. Fear of lack of wood for
hutting the Connecticut brigade ; suggests change
of their position. A. L. S. 2 pp. 34, 345
1779 Sheldon, Elisha. Stanwich [Connecticut]. To [George]
DEC. 6 Washington [Morristown]. Forwarding a return
of his officers; requests commissions. A. L. S.
1 p. 34, 346
1779 Wentzel, Daniel. Hackensack [New Jersey]. To Brig.
DEC. 6 Gen. [Anthony] Wayne, Second River [New
York]. Reported embarkation of British for
Chesapeake Bay. A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed in
Wayne to Washington, 1779, Dec. 9. 34, 354
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Na-
DEC. 7 thanael] Greene [Morristown]. Position of the
Connecticut troops. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of James McHenry. B. X, pt. 2, 335
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Na-
DEC. 7 thanael] Greene [Morristown]. Orders against
accumulation of stores at camp; courts of in
quiry on conduct of quartermasters and commis
saries at Coos [New Hampshire]. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. X, pt. 2, 337
1779 W[ashingto]n, Gfeorge]. Morristown. Instructions to Col.
DEC. 7 Charles Harrison [Morristown]. March of men,
whose terms of enlistment are about to expire, to
Virginia; reenlistments. Auto, draft signed. 2pp.
B. X, pt. 2, 345
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Brig.] Gen.
DEC. 7 [Henry] Knox [Morristown]. Removal of super
numerary stores from camp. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 339
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1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Don Juan de
DEC. 7 Miralles [Philadelphia]. Thanks for his confi
dence; refers him to Congress. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
D. I, pt. 1, 177
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Col. [Jeremiah]
DEC. 7 Wadsworth [New Windsor, New York]. Courts
of inquiry on conduct of commissaries at Coos
[New Hampshire]. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Richard Kidder Meade. B. X, pt. 2, 347
1779 Mehelm, John. Readingtown [New Jersey]. To [George]
DEC. 7 Washington [Morristown]. The shoe supply;
destitute condition of the widow and children of
Capt. Myers. A. L. S. 2 pp. 34, 349
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Clement]
DEC. 8 Biddle [New Windsor, New York]. Alarming
scarcity of forage; transmitting reports of his
deputies to Congress. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 353
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Brig.] Gen. [An-
DEC. 8 thony] Wayne [Acquackanonck, New Jersey].
Virginia troops of the Light Infantry ordered to
Philadelphia. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 349
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To [Brig. Gen. Wil-
DEC. 8 Ham Woodford, Morristown.] Orders to march
to Philadelphia. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 2, 351
1779 Anonymous. Intelligence from New York: British prep a-
DEC. 8 rations for expedition to Chesapeake Bay; troops
on Long Island, hay and firewood. A. L. 2 pp.
Enclosed in Wayne to Washington, 1779, Dec. 9.
34, 355
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To [William Alex-
DEC. 9 ander,] Lord Stirling [Baskingridge, New Jersey].
Virginia troops ordered to the southward; com
mand for Stirling. Draft 2 pp. In handwriting
of Robert Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 2, 355
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To [Brig.] Gen. [Wil-
DEC - 9 Ham] Woodford [Morristown]. Reenlistments;
bounty; hut building. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 2, 341
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1199
1779 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Baskingridge [New
DEC. 9 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Morristown].
Removal of the Virginia troops from under his
command; [Maj.] Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln and
the command in the South. A. L. S. 1 p. In
Sparks Letters to Washington, 2, 368. 34, 350
1779 Tilghman, T[ench]. Morristown. To Robert Erskine,
DEC. 9 Ringwood [New Jersey]. Survey of roads in
front and rear of camp. Auto, draft signed.
1 p. B. X, pt. 2, 359
1779 Wayne, Anthony. Second River [New Jersey]. To
DEC. 9 [George] Washington [Morristown]. March of
the Virginia Light Infantry; want of shoes; in
telligence from New York. A. L. S. 2 pp.
34, 352
1779 Wayne, Anthony. Second River [New Jersey]. To
DEC. 9 [George] Washington [Morristown]. Forwarding
intelligence. A. L. S. 1 p. 34, 356
1779 Frink, N[athaniel]. Account against the United States
DEC. 10 for services. A. D. S. 1 p. [Part missing]. W
1779 Tilghman, T[ench]. Morristown. To [Col. John] Mehelm
DEC. 10 [Readington, New Jersey]. Need of shoes for the
Virginia troops. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. X, pt. 2, 361
1779 Ward, Joseph. Morristown To George Washington [Mor-
DEC. 10 ristown]. Subsistence of muster officers. Con
temporary copy by Caleb Gibbs. 2 pp.
C. C. 152, 8, 239
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. Timothy
DEC. 11 Bedel, Coos [New Hampshire]. Orders to attend
court of inquiry on commissaries at Coos. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 363
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Samuel Gray,
DEC. 11 Albany. Ordering attendance of [Matthew]
Lynes at a court of inquiry. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 365
1779 Anonymous. New York. To [George Washington, Mor-
DEC. 11 ristown]. Embarkation of British at New York.
Contemporary copy by Tench Tilghman. 1 p.
C. C. 152, 8, 223
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1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen. [Wil-
DEC. 12 liam] Heath [Peekskill, New York]. Forwarding
letter for [Maj.] Gen. [Robert] Howe. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. X, pt. 2, 367
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Maj . Gen. [Rob-
DEC. 12 ert] Howe [Peekskill, New York]. Orders to at
tend court martial of Maj. Gen. [Benedict] Ar
nold. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. B. X, pt. 2, 373
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen. [Ben-
DEC. 12 jamin] Lincoln [Charleston, South Carolina]. Co
operative forces at the storm of Savannah; Vir
ginia line ordered south; expiring terms of serv
ice. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. In Ford, 8, 132. B. X, pt. 2, 369
1779 Culper, Samuel. Setauket [Long Island]. To John Bolton
DEC. 12 [Maj. Benjamin Tallmadge, Bedford, New York].
Forwarding blank [letter in invisible ink] from
[Samuel] C[ulper] jr. ; forage sending to New York;
news from the South; embarkation for Carolina;
feeling against "Gqm Ucngqi" [Lt. Col. John
Graves Simcoe]. A. L. S. 2 pp. 34, 359
1779 Flint, Royal. Morristown. To [George] Washington
DEC. 12 [Morristown]. Col. [Henry] Champion s difficul
ties; lack of money. Contemporary copy by
James McHenry. 1 p C. C. 152, 8, 237
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. [William
DEC. 13 Hudson] Ballard [Peekskill, New York]. Civil
prosecutions on account of military seizures.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. X, pt. 2, 391
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
DEC. 13 liam] Heath [Peekskill, New York]. Rank dis
pute of Majors [William Hudson] Ballard and
[Hugh] Maxwell; discussion of claims of Major
[William] HuU and [Lt. Col. Thomas] Cogswell;
trouble in arranging the Massachusetts line; sys
tem of promotion; return of light infantry to the
State lines.
DEC - !7 Want of bread and lack of money in the Quar
termaster and other departments. Draft. lOpp
In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 2, 387
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1201
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Brig.] Gen. [Wil-
DEC. 13 liam] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Or
ders to march to camp when relieved by [Brig.]
Gen. [Samuel Holden] Parsons detachment;
clothing. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. X, pt. 2, 389
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. Instructions to Brig.
DEC. 13 Gen. [Samuel Holden] Parsons [Peekskill, New
York]. Covering of country from Newark to
Perth Amboy; protection of inhabitants; break
ing up of intercourse with the enemy. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. X, pt. 2, 387
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To Brig. Gen. [Wil-
DEC. 13 liam] Woodford [Pompton ? New Jersey]. March
of the Virginia troops south; prevention of de
sertion; duties of officers. A. L. S. 4 pp. In
Ford, 8, 135. W
The draft, in the handwriting of Alexander Hamilton and Washington,
is in P. I, pt. 2, 565.
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To [Col.] John
DEC. 14 Mitchell [Philadelphia]. Orders to attend trial
of Maj. Gen. [Benedict] Arnold. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 2, 405
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Brig. Gen. [Peter]
DEC. 14 Muhlenberg [Morristown ?] Orders to march with
the Virginia troops. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of James McHenry. B. X, pt. 2, 397
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Brig.] Gen.
DEC. 14 [Charles] Scott [Virginia]. March of troops and
Scott s proceeding to the southward. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 399
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To Lt. Col. [William]
DEC. 14 Washington [en route to the Carolinas]. Calling
for a return of his dragoons. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 2, 403
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Col. James
DEC. 14 Wood, Virginia], Direction to take command of
the Convention troops at Charlottesville. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. X, pt. 2, 401
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1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Brig.] Gen. [Wil-
DEC. 14 liam] Woodford [Morristown]. Appointment of
officers for reenlisting; general instructions for
the recruiting; officer to superintend the Conven
tion troops at Charlottesville [Virginia]. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 393
1779 Champion, Henry. Colchester [Connecticut]. To Col.
DEC. 14 [Jeremiah] Wadsworth [Morristown ?] Forward
ing cattle; debts of the purchasing agents and
need of money; rise in price of cattle and the
cause. Contemporary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in
Flint to Washington, 1779, Dec. 23. 34, 375
1779 Howe, Kobert. Fishkill [New York]. To [George Wash-
DEC. 14 ington, Morristown]. Secret service agents need
of money; puzzling preparations of enemy.
A. L. S. 5 pp. 34, 360
1779 Howe, Kobert. Fishkill [New York]. To [George] Wash-
DEC. 14 ington [Morristown]. His orders to report to
Morristown for court-martial duty. L. S. 2 pp.
34, 363
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Brig. Gen. Louis
DEC. 15 Le Begue Duportail, Morristown]. Directions
for examination of ground for line of battle and
defense. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. In Sparks, 7, 419.
B. X, pt. 2, 413
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To [Maj. Gen. Na-
DEC. 15 thanael Greene, Morristown]. Examination, in
conjunction with [Brig.] Gen. [Louis Le Begue]
Duportail, of ground for forming line of battle.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. X, pt. 2, 407
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To [Brig.] Gen. [Wil-
DEC. 15 liam] Maxwell [Elizabethtown, New Jersey],
Clothing for his troops; his march to Morristown.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 409
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown To Maj. [William]
DEC. 15 Perkins [Providence, Rhode Island]. Suspension
of removal of artillery and stores to Springfield.
Draft. 1 p. B. X, pt. 2, 415
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1203
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To [John] Sullivan
DEC. 15 [Smith s Clove, New York]. His friendship; the
information of intrigues; value of his services,
etc. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander
Hamilton. In Ford, 8, 139. P. I, pt. 2, 569
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Brig.] Gen. [An-
DEC. 15 thony] Wayne [Paramus, New Jersey]. Report
of sailing of a [British] fleet; scarcity of flour
and rum; stay of the light infantry in its present
position. Draft. 2pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 411
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [William]
DEC. 16 Davies, Williamsburg [Virginia]. Orders to ac
company the Virginia line southward. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 417
1779 Lee, Henry, jr. Freehold [New Jersey]. To [George
DEC. 16 Washington, Morristown]. Failure of attempts
against British post at Sandy Hook; need of
clothing for his men; the situation at New York.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 34, 368
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. Springfield [New Jersey]. To
DEC. 16 [George Washington, Morristown]. Strength of
the British embarkation for the South; estab
lishment of a line of secret intelligence; requests
instructions regarding passports in and out of
New York and seizure of goods. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Answered Dec. 18. 34, 370
1779 Washington to Heath. See Washington to Heath, 1779,
DEC. 17 Dec. 13.
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. Morristown. To Dr. [John] Mor-
DEC. 17 gan [Philadelphia]. His charges against Dr. [Wil
liam] Shippen [jr]. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Richard Kidder Meade. B. X, pt. 2, 419
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Ludowick]
DEC. 17 Weltner [Morristown ?] Recruiting and bounties;
commissions. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. X, pt. 2, 421
1779 Hand, Edward. Near Morristown. To [George] Wash-
DEC. 17 ington [Morristown]. Reasons for desiring leave
of absence. A. L. S. 1 p. 34, 371
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Brig. Gen. [Mor-
DEO. 18 decai] Gist [Morristown ?] Reenlistment or dis-
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missal of men whose terms of service are about
to expire. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 429
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Brig.] Gen. [Sam-
DEC. 18 uel Holden] Parsons [New Jersey]. Suppression
of intercourse with the enemy; secret service
matters. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. In Sparks, 6, 423. B. X, pt. 2, 423
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Brig.] Gen. [Wil-
DEC. 18 Ham] Smallwood [Morristown ?] Reenlistments
and discharge of soldiers. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 427
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To Brig. Gen. [Wil-
DEC. 18 Ham] Woodford [Trenton, New Jersey]. Ensigncy
for George Augustine Washington. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. In Ford, 8, 143. P. I, pt. 2, 575
1779 Meade, Rfichard] K[idder]. [Morristown.] To Capt.
DEC. 18 [Henry] Bedkin, Quibbletown [New Jersey].
Ordering a non-commissioned officer and four
privates to Westfield. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. X, pt. 2, 431
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Col.] James Wil-
DEC. 19 kinson [Morristown ?] Need of speed in forward
ing clothing for the Army. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 2, 433
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To Capt. [Patrick]
DEC. 20 Campbell, Providence [Rhode Island]. Obstacles
in the way of exchanges. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHenry. E. 265
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj . [Henry] Lee
DEC. 20 [jr., Burlington, New Jersey]. Suppression of
trade with enemy; intelligence; position of Lee s
winter quarters; authorizing a proposed project.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 449
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Na-
DEC. 20 thanael] Greene [Morristown]. Great need of
shoes. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexan
der Hamilton. B. X, pt. 2, 435
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Stephen]
DEC. 20 Moylan [Wethersfield, Connecticut]. Ordering
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removal of dragoons to Colchester [Connecticut].
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Richard Kidder
Meade. B. X, pt. 2, 447
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To Col. [Rufus] Put-
DEC. 20 nam [West Point]. Clothing supplied his regi
ment; proportions issued. Draft. 3 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 443
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To Capt. [James] Riv-
DEC. 20 ers [Rutland, Massachusetts]. His exchange.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
E. 263
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Brig. Gen. [Wil-
DEC. 20 liam] Smallwood [Morristown]. His services hi
the court-martial of [Maj.] Gen. [Benedict] Ar
nold. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 2, 437
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Brig. Gen. [An-
DEC. 20 thony] Wayne [Paramus, New Jersey]. Designs
of enemy; Maj. [Thomas Lloyd] Moore; shoes
and provision supply. Draft. 3 pp. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. X, pt. 2, 439
1779 H[arriso]n, Robert H[anson]. Morristown. To [Lt. Jona-
DEC. 20 than Gibson, Morristown]. Return of money
drawn on account of Col. [William] Richardson.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. X, pt. 2, 451
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Capt. [William
DEC. 21 John] Darby, Lancaster [Pennsylvania]. Ob
structions thrown in the way of exchanges.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
E. 373
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
DEC. 21 liam] Heath [West Point]. Marine preparations
of enemy at New York and uncertainty of their
designs; signals and arrangements for calling out
the militia. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. In Ford, 8, 142.
B. X, pt. 2, 453
1779 . [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen.
DEC. 21 [William] Heath [West Point]. Col. [Rufus] Put
nam s complaint of partiality shown in clothing
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distribution; investigation and rectifying of
same. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilgliman. B. X, pt. 2, 457
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. Gen.
DEC. 21 [Arthur] St. Clair [Morristown]. Change of
affairs and grant of his request [to go to Phila
delphia]. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. X, pt. 2, 459
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen.
DEC. 21 [Arthur] St. Clair [Morristown]. Commissions of
Capts. [Henry] Bicker [jr.] and [Garret] Stedi-
ford. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 461
1779 Wayne, Anthony. Second Kiver [New Jersey]. To
DEC. 21 [George] Washington [Morristown]. Movement
of British fleet. Contemporary copy by Tench
Tilghman. 1 p. C. C. 152, 8, 259
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Na-
DEC. 22 thanael] Greene [Morristown]. Quartering of
officers in private houses; necessity and meas
ures to be taken. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of Robert Hanson Harrison. In Ford, 8, 147.
B. X, pt. 2, 463
[1779] Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. Instructions to Lt.
[DEC. 22] Col. [William] D Hart [Paramus, New Jersey].
Objects of his position at Paramus. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. X, pt. 2, 467
1779 Harrison, R[obert] H[anson]. [Morristown.] To [Col.
DEC - 22 James Wilkinson, Morristown]. Urgent need of
haste in forwarding clothing; shoes. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. B. X, pt. 2, 469
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. Instructions to Col.
DEC - 23 [Charles] Armand[-Tuffin, Morristown?] Orders
to take post in Monmouth County; covering the
country and other duties. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. X, pt. 2, 483
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To [Col.] John Beatty
DEC - 23 [Morristown ? New Jersey] Case of [Ensign]
Danterroche; practice of borrowing officers to
facilitate exchange. Draft. 3 pp. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. X, pt. 2, 491
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1207
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Col. [Clement]
DEC. 23 Biddle [Morristown ?] Furnishing Indian corn
from forage stores for use of troops. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. X, pt. 2, 487
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Na-
DEC. 23 thanael] Greene [Morristown]. Orders respecting
[Col. John] Mitchell. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of Richard Kidder Meade. B. X, pt. 2, 471
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen. [Na-
DEC. 23 thanael] Greene [Morristown]. Need of Col.
[John] Mitchell s presence in Philadelphia; coun
termand of orders. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. B. X, pt. 2, 473
1779 [Washington, George.] [Morristown.] To Brig. Gen. [Wil-
DEC. 23 liam] Irvine [Morristown]. Deplorable state of
Pennsylvania regiments for want of clothing;
relief measures. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 481
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Maj. [Henry]
DEC. 23 Lee [jr., Burlington, New Jersey]. Col. [Charles]
Armand[-Tuffin] s taking post in Monmouth
County. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Rich
ard Kidder Meade. B. X, pt. 2, 485
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Brig. Gen. Sam-
DEC. 23 uel Holden Parsons, Springfield, New Jersey].
Case of [Morris ?] Hatfield; articles sent out from
New York and [Col. John] Beatty s letter. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Har
rison. B. X, pt. 2, 475
1779 Washington,] Gfeorge]. Morristown. To [Brig.] Gen.
DEC. 23 [Samuel Holden] Parsons [Springfield, New Jer
sey]. Importance of verifying intelligence.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 2, 479
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To [Col.] James
DEC. 23 Wilkinson [Morristown]. Waistcoats for the Vir
ginia line. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Rich
ard Kidder Meade. B. X, pt. 2, 489
1779 Flint, Royal. Morristown. To [Lt.] Col. [Alexander]
DEC. 23 Hamilton [Morristown]. Prospects of the meat
supply; resources of New Jersey; lack of money;
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salt-meat from Philadelphia; reliance on the
Connecticut legislature. A. L. S. 2 pp.
34, 374
1779 [Lincoln, Benjamin.] [Charleston.] To [George] Wash-
DEC. 23 ington [Morristown]. Exchange of southern pris
oners; Col. [Samuel] Elmore s case. Extract in
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison. W
On same folio with Lane, John. Information respecting southern
prisoners, 1780, Feb. 7.
1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. Springfield [New Jersey]. To
DEC. 23 [George Washington, Morristown]. British fleet
at the Narrows ready to sail; number of troops
on board. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered same day.
34, 376
1779 Wayne, Anthony. Second River [New Jersey]. To
DEC. 23 [George] Washington [Morristown]. Sailing .of
British fleet from New York. Contemporary
copy by Tench Tilghman. 2 pp.
C. C. 152, 8, 267
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Col.] John
DEC. 24 Mitchell [Philadelphia]. To take directions from
the Board of War. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. X, pt. 2, 503
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Seth] Warner
DEC. 24 [Fort George ? New York]. Clothing return of his
regiment; explanations necessary. Draft. 2pp.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 501
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Brig. Gen.
DEC. 24 [William] Woodford [Trenton? New Jersey].
His difficulties in marching to Virginia; direc
tions from Congress; expirations of enlistments.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. X, pt. 2, 497
1779 Greene, Nathanael. Morristown. To [George] Washing-
DEC. 24 ton [Morristown]. [Nehemiah] Hubbard s desire
that Moylan s troop be stationed at Colchester
[Connecticut]; need of cash by the quarter
masters. L. S. 1 p. 34, 377
1779 Tilghman, T[ench]. Morristown. To [Brig.] Gen. [An-
24 thony] Wayne [Paramus, New Jersey]. Desiring
intelligence. Auto, draft signed.
B. X, pt. 2, 495
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1209
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Stephen]
DEC. 25 Moylan [Wethersfield, Connecticut]. Advan
tages of the position at Colchester; returns;
filling of vacancies. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton and Robert
Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 2, 507
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Goose] Van
DEC. 25 Schaick [Albany]. State protection of small
frontier posts; clothing; hides for shoes. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 505
1779 Washington, George. Morristown. To [Philip John]
DEC. 25 Schuyler [Albany]. His Recollet [Franciscan
monk]; inability to visit Schuyler; chances of an
attempt on St. John s; inquiries to be made;
snow-shoes and moccasins. Auto, draft signed.
3 pp. P. I, pt. 2, 579
1779 Clinton, [Sir] H[enry]. New York. Commission to Maj.
DEC. 25 Gen. William Phillips, Lt. Cols. Cosmo Gordon
and Chapel Norton to negotiate an exchange of
prisoners. Contemporary copy, attested by the
appointees at Amboy, Mar. 10, 1780. W
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. [Morristown.] To [Col.] John
DEC. 26 Beatty [Elizabethtown ? New Jersey]. Passport
for clothing for British prisoners; exchange mat
ters. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 2, 511
1779 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To [Brig.] Gen.
DEC. 26 [Enoch] Poor [Danbury, Connecticut]. Warrant
for money; scarcity of flour. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. X, pt. 2, 509
1779 [Washington, George.] [Morristown] Passport for a
DEC. 26 vessel with clothing for British prisoners.
Passport for two British sergeants to accom
pany clothing. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 2, 515
1779 Heath, W[illiam]. Robinson s House [Highlands]. To
DEC. 26 [George] Washington, Morristown. Lack of
clothing for the Massachusetts troops and great
need of a supply. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Dec.
31. 34, 378
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1779 Parsons, Samuel H[olden]. Westfield [New Jersey]. To
DEC. 26 [George] Washington [Morristown]. Forwarding
two prisoners; sailing of a British fleet ; linen, etc.
sent out from New York for the British prisoners.
A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered Dec. 28. 34, 382
1779 Parsons, S[amuel] H[olden]. [Westfield, New Jersey]. To
DEC. 26 [George Washington, Morristown]. Force on
board the British fleet; troops on Staten Island.
A. L. S. 1 p. 34, 384
1779 Wayne, Anthony. Second River [New Jersey]. To
DEC. 26 [George] Washington [Morristown]. Departure
of a large British fleet from Sandy Hook; num
ber of troops on board and conjectural destina
tion. A. L. S. 2 pp. 34, 380
1779 Cogswell, Thomas. Highlands. To [George] Washington
DEC. 27 [MiddlebrookJ. Washington s opinion as to Maj.
[William] Hull s promotion; Cogswell s services
and claim to rank. A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered
Jan. 26, 1780. 33, 69
1779 Culper, Samuel, jr. [Setauket, Long Island.] To John
DEC. 27 Bolton [Maj. Benjamin Tallmadge, Bedford, New
York]. Force on the British fleet destined for
Charleston [South Carolina]; plan to use the
tories; want of wood in New York; supplies sent
into the enemy from Connecticut and New York;
size of the fleet that sailed for Europe. A. L. S.
3 pp. 34, 387
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Charles]
DEC. 28 Armand[-Tuffin, Monmouth county, New Jersey].
Sense of his merit and application for promotion;
certificate; recruiting. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton. In Sparks, 6,
429. B. X, pt. 2, 521
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. [Henry] Lee
DEO. 28 [jr., Burlington, New Jersey]. Position of his
corps; objects to be attained. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. X, pt. 2, 523
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Brig.] Gen. [Sam-
28 uel Holden] Parsons [Springfield, New Jersey].
Linen and cloth for British prisoners. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. X, pt. 2, 517
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1211
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Brig. Gen. [An-
DEC. 28 thony] Wayne [Paramus, New Jersey], Return
of the Light Infantry to the line. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton and Rich
ard Kidder Meade. B. X, pt. 2, 519
1779 Woodford, William. Trenton [New Jersey]. To [George]
DEC. 28 Washington [Morristown]. Forwarding troops
from Philadelphia; ill-success in reenlisting.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 34, 389
1779 Beatty, John. A general state of British and American
DEC. 29 prisoners. A. D. S. 3 pp. W
1779 lee, Henry, jr. Mon[mouth, New Jersey]. To [George
DEC. 29 Washington, Morristown]. Sailing of the British
fleet from Sandy Hook. A. L. S. 1 p. 34, 390
1779 Phillips, W[illiam]. New York. To [George] Washington
DEC. 29 [Morristown]. Requesting an extension of Maj.
[Valentine] Gardiner s parole. L. S. 2 pp. An
swered Jan. 2, 1780. 34, 391
Duplicate. L. S. 35, 38.
1779 Washington, George. [Morristown.] To Maj. Gen. [Rob-
DEC. 30 ert] Howe [Morristown]. Transmitting letters
respecting Col. [John] Mitchell s attendance at
Maj. Gen. [Benedict] Arnold s court-martial.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. X, pt. 2, 525
1779 Heath, W[illiam]. Robinson s House [Highlands]. To
DEC. 30 [George] Washington, Morristown. Intelligence
from Hessian deserters; troops at or near Fort
Washington and vicinity; fortifications, etc.;
troops sent to Georgia; provision supplies sent
the enemy from Connecticut. L. S. 3 pp. An
swered Jan. 14. 34, 393
1779 Howe, Robert. [Morristown.] To [George Washington,
DEC. 30 Morristown]. Intelligence from New York;
troops sent to Georgia; officers of the 26th Regi
ment gone to England; sale of cavalry horses;
reported British intention against Newport and
Providence; fears for safety of his spy. A. L. S.
3 pp. 34, 395
1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen. [Na-
DEC. 31 thanael] Greene [Morristown]. Arrangement of
the Artificer corps. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 531
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1779 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
DEC. 31 liam] Heath [West Point]. Discharge of sub
alterns; pay matters; distribution of clothing at
West Point; reenlistments; sailing of British
fleet from New York. Draft. 3 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. X, pt. 2, 527
1779 Olney, Jeremiah. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To Brig.
DEC. 31 Gen. [William] Irvine [Crane s Mills, New Jersey].
Efforts to rescue an abandoned flag [boat]; sailing
of fleet from New York for Georgia; troops on
Staten Island. A. L. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in Irvine
to Washington, 1780, Jan. 1. 34, 397
1779 Prisoners, British. List of officers, prisoners of war to the
DEC. 31 United States. Tabular statement. 3 pp. W
[1779?] [Washington, George.] Memorandum of temporary for
mation of the Army. A. D. 5 pp. W
[1779] [Washington, George.] Memorandum of "Troops as they
stood in Spring 1779." Regiments and their
strength. A. D. 1 p. M. 1, 233
[1779] Armand[-Tuffin, Charles]. [Morristown]. To [George
Washington, Morristown]. Rank of brigadier
promised by a Committee of Congress; petitioned
for a certificate of his services; commissions for
his officers A. L. S. 4 pp. (In French.) Rough
translation by Alexander Hamilton on last page.
34, 400
[1779] Anonymous. [New York.] Intelligence: List of British
men-of-war at New York; embarkation for
Charleston and Virginia; regiments going. A. D.
2 pp. W
[1779] Convention troops. State of prisoners and exchanges form
ing 1st division of broken corps. 3 pp. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison. W
[1779] [Duportail, Louis Le Begue.] Memorandum of estimate of
troops, and other matters necessary for the
defense of West Point. A. D. 2 pp. (In
French.) 34, 398
[1779] [Duportail, Louis Le Begue.] To [Lt.] Col. [Alexander]
Hamilton. Requests Hamilton s influence in ob
taining orders for him to go to the Southward.
A. L. 2pp. (In French.) In Hamilton, Works
of Hamilton, 1, 108. Haml. 2, 47
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[1779] [Gouvion, Jean Baptiste.] Estimate of fascines and other
material necessary for an operation. A. D. 3 pp.
W
[1779?] [Lafayette, Marquis de.] Memorandum of proposed
arrangement of the Army. A. D. 3 pp. W
[1779?] [Lafayette, Marquis de.] Diagram illustrating his proposed
arrangement of the Army. 1 p. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. W
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Brig.] Gen.
JAN. l [William] Irvine [Crane s Mills, New Jersey].
Lack of confidence in [Morris?] H[etfield?]; sup
pression of trade with enemy. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 3
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Col.] James
JAN. 1 Wilkinson [Morristown]. Distribution of cloth
ing; Massachusetts and New Hampshire troops.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. B. XI, pt. 1, 5
1780 Irvine, William. Crane s Mills [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. l Washington [Morristown]. Reason for taking
post at Crane s Mills; Lt. Col. [Jeremiah] Olney s
letter; want of provisions; trade with enemy
and flags; reported wreck of two British ships
at South Amboy. A. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 5
1780 Washington, George. [Morristown.] To Maj. [Valentine]
JAN. 2 Gardiner, New York. Extension of his parole.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. E. 269
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. [Morristown.] To [Maj. Gen.
JAN. 2 Nathanael Greene, Morristown]. Dismissal of
express-riders. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. X, pt. 2, 7
1780 Washington, George. [Morristown.] To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
JAN. 2 liam] Phillips [New York]. Extension of Maj.
[Valentine] Gardiner s parole. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
E. 267
1780 [Wayne, Anthony.] Second River [New Jersey]. EX-
JAN. 2 tract from orders to the Light Infantry: Appro
bation of the Commander-in-chief and Wayne s
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appreciation of the corps. A. D. 2 pp. En
closed in Wayne to Washington, 1780, Jan. 7.
30, 64
1780 Flint, Royal. Morristown. To [George] Washington
JAN. 3 [Morristown]. Failure of the beef supply; lack
of money; estimate of salt-meat and cattle that
may be obtained; necessity of the case; grain
supply. A. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 6
1780 Tallmadge, Benjamin and David Hopkins. Colchester
JAN. 3 [Connecticut]. To [Col. Stephen Moylan, Middle-
town, Connecticut]. Report on quantity of hay,
size and state of stables and difficulties of quar
tering the dragoons at Colchester. A. L. S. of
Tallmadge, signed also by Hopkins. 4 pp. En
closed in Moylan to Washington, 1780, Jan. 4.
35, 11
1780 Wadsworth, Jeremiah. Philadelphia. To [George] Wash-
JAN. 3 ington [Morristown]. Inability to obtain money
from the Treasury Board; failure of the meat
supply; prospects for bread; discharge of his
public debts. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 8
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Daniel]
JAN. 4 Brodhead [Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania]. Proposed
expedition against Detroit and Natchez. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
In Ford, 8, 150.
B. XI, pt. 1, 13
1780 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Morristown. To Royal Flint
JAN. 4 [Morristown]. Lamentable state of provision
supplies; preparation for a general forage upon
the country. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. B. XI, pt. 1, 15
[1780] [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Brig. Gen. Wil-
[JAN. 4] liam Irvine, Crane s Mills, New Jersey]. Distress
for provisions; general directions for seizures
from inhabitants. Draft. 4 pp. In handwriting
of James McHenry. In Sparks, 6, 432.
B. XI, pt. 1, 9
1780 Beatty, John. [Morristown ?] To [Lt.] Col. [Robert Han-
JAN. 4 son] Harrison [Morristown]. Exchange of pris
oners. A. L. S. 2 pp. W
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1215
1780 De Witt, Thomas. Near Morristown. To [George] Wash-
JAN. 4 ington [Morristown]. Has been superseded; re
quests discharge if he cannot obtain justice.
A. L. S. 1 p. W
1780 Greene, Nathanael. Morristown [New Jersey]. To [Lt.]
JAN. 4 Col. [Alexander] Hamilton [Morristown]. Dis
continuance of expresses; employment of or
derly sergeants. A. L. S. 1 p. 30, 20
1780 [Harrison, Robert Hanson.] [Morristown.] Calculation
JAN. 4 on [John] Beatty s return [of prisoners] "of on
a Genl. distribution of Officers & Men." A. D.
lp. W
1780 Irvine, William. Crane s Mills [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 4 Washington [Morristown]. Distress for provi
sions; refusal of credit by inhabitants; deser
tions. A. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 21
[1780] Prisoners, Exchange of. Propositions advanced as result
[JAN. 4?] of conference of Maj. Gen. William Phillips, Cols.
Robert Magaw, George Mathews, John Ely and
Lt. Col. Nathaniel Ramsay. Contemporary copy.
11 pp. C. C. 152, 8, 291
1780 Wilkinson, James. Morristown [Pennsylvania]. To the
JAN. 4 Board of War [Philadelphia]. Acceptance of
charge of the Hide Department; [Moses] Het-
field s conduct; failure of the Board to grant the
necessary powers; refusal to act; Stanbury s
responsibility; efforts to check haste and intro
duce system in the Clothing Department;
method adopted ; wretched condition of the sol
diers. L. S. 4 pp. Enclosed in Wilkinson to
Washington, 1780, Oct. 11. 42, 300
1780 Moylan, Stephen. Middletown [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 4 Washington [Morristown]. Removal of light
dragoons from Wethersfield to Colchester; need
of boots and shoes. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered
Feb. 3. 35, 9
1780 Putnam, Israel. Hartford [Connecticut]. To [George]
JAN. 4 Washington, Morristown. Attack of the palsy.
Secretary s letter, written and signed for Put
nam. 1 p. Answered Jan. 26. 35, 23
1780 Wilkinson, J[ames]. Morristown [New Jersey]. To the
JAN. 4 Board of War [Philadelphia]. Taking charge of the
Department of Hides; lack of vested authority;
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refusal to serve; need of honesty in the Depart
ment; difficulty of transportation; condition of
affairs in the Clothing Department; deficiencies
and suffering caused the soldiers. L. S. 6 pp.
Marked, copy. 35, 15
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To Col. [Stephen]
JAN. 5 Moylan [Middletown, Connecticut]. Arrange
ment of the cavalry; his officers. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 17
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To Lt. Col. [Benja-
JAN. 5 min] Temple [Colchester, Connecticut]. Arrange
ment of cavalry; his officers. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 19
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Lt. Col. [William]
JAN. 5 Washington [Colchester, Connecticut]. Arrange
ment of cavalry; his officers. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 21
1780 Heath, W[illiam]. Robinson s House [Highlands]. To
JAN. 5 [George] Washington [Morristown]. Delay of the
express from snow. L. S. 1 p. Answered Jan.
14. 35, 35
1780 Lee, Henry, jr. Springfield [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 5 Washington [Morristown]. Object in quartering
Lee s and Armand s corps in Monmouth County;
suggesting a furlough for the men; capture of a
British officer with counterfeit Continental
money. A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered Jan. 7.
35, 25
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Baron de Kalb,
JAN. 6 Morristown ?] Orders for the Maryland brigade.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. B. XI, pt. 1, 23
1780 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Morristown. To [Brig.] Gen.
JAN. 6 [William] Maxwell [Morristown]. Ordering dis
charge of soldiers whose enlistments expire at
end of month. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. XI, pt. 1, 25
Same to Brig. Genls. Henry Knox, John Stark and Mordecai Gist;
Cols. John Gunby, Moses Hazen, Philip Burr Bradley, Philip Van Cort-
landt and Lt. Col. Isaac Sherman.
CORRESPONDENCE OP GEORGE WASHINGTON 1217
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Col. [Robert
JAN [6] Lettis] Hooper [Easton, Pennsylvania]. Ser
geants guard for prisoners. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade.
B. XI, pt. 1, 29
1780 Woodford, William. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
JAN. 6 ton, Morristown]. Court-martial sentence of
Thomas Warren; delay of troops in Philadelphia
from severity of the weather. A. L. S. 1 p.
35, 29
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj . [Henry] Lee
JAN. 7 [jr., Burlington, New Jersey]. Measures for cut
ting off intercourse with the enemy; furloughs;
capture of British officers. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 33
[1780] Duportail, [Louis Le Begue.] [Morristown.] Memoran-
[JAN. 7] dum on position of the Army and the substitution
of lines for redoubts as a method of protection.
Contemporary translation by John Laurens.
6 pp. 35, 31
1780 Knox, H[enry]. Morristown. Statement of ammunition
JAN. 7 and apparatus necessary for certain specified
pieces of ordnance. D. S. 2 pp.
A. V, pt. 1, 187
1780 Wayne, Anthony. Hanover [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
JAN. 7 Washington [Morristown]. Dissolution of the
light corps; appreciation of Washington s ap
proval; request for leave of absence. A. L. S.
3 pp. 30, 62
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown To Col. [Matthias]
JAN. 8 Ogden, Essex [County, New Jersey]. Directions
to govern an impress of provisions from inhab
itants. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Alexan
der Hamilton. With exception of first para
graph, in Ford, 8, 157, note. B. XI, pt. 1, 35
Same to Cols. Richard Butler, Israel Shreve; Lt. Cols. Francis Barber;
Edward Carrtngton, Caleb North, Isaac Sherman, William D Hart;
Majs. Henry Lee, jr. and Daniel Piatt.
1780 Beatty, John. Elizabethtown. To [George] Washington
JAN. 8 [Morristown]. Complaint of practice of guards
in opening letters; requests investigation. L. S.
2pp. Endorsed by Harrison: "ansd. by giving
Orders to Colo. Hazen." 35, 44
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1780 Irvine, William. Crane s Mills [New Jersey], To [George]
JAN. 8 Washington [Morristown]. Freezing over of
[Staten Island] Sound; efforts to obtain provi
sion; corn; application to magistrates; dis
position of people in Elizabethtown; quartering
troops in houses; spirit of desertion. A. L. S.
3 pp. 35, 49
1780 Lincoln, Benjamin. Charleston [South Carolina]. To
JAN. 8 [George] Washington [Morristown]. Lt. Col.
[Jean Baptiste] Ternant and formation and dis
cipline of troops in Southern Department;
alarm of British at Savannah from movements of
the Spanish; reported capture of Mobile and Pen-
sacola. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Feb. 27. In
Sparks, Letters to Washington, 2, 375. 35, 40
1780 Schaick, G[oose] V[an]. Albany. To [George] Washing-
JAN. S ton, Morristown. Preparation of snow-shoes;
proceedings of a court of inquiry and arrest of
William Adams. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Jan. 26.
35,42
1780 Phillips, W[illiam]. New York To [George] Washington
JAN. 8 [Morristown]. Maj. [Valentine] Gardiner s parole;
requests that Maj. [Henry] Harnage and Capt.
[Earle] Hawker be allowed to come to New
York. L. S. 3 pp. Answered Jan. 16. 35, 36
1780 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Morristown. To [Brig.] Gen.
JAN. 9 [William] Irvine [Crane s Mills, New Jersey].
Lamentable condition of Army from want of
provisions; preparations for attempt on Staten
Island. Auto, draft signed. 2 pp. Extract in
Ford, 9, 161, note. B. XI, pt. 1, 41
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To [Brig.] Gen.
J AN - 9 [William] Irvine [Crane s Mills, New Jersey].
Arrangements for impress of provisions. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. XI, pt. 1, 39
1780 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Morristown. To Maj. [Henry]
J AN - 9 Lee [jr., Springfield, New Jersey]. Reminding
him of a horse owed to Washington. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. P. II, 3
1780 Wilkinson, J[ames]. Morristown. To [George] Washing-
JAN - 9 ton [Morristown]. Applications for clothing for
officers servants; non-arrival of clothing; cloth"
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON" 1219
ing at Fishkill; supply for troops at "West Point;
requests permission to go to Philadelphia.
A. L. S. 3 pp. 35, 47
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Rev. [James]
JAN. 10 Caldwell [Springfield, New Jersey]. His assist
ance in procuring grain for the Army. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 53
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Col. [Matthias]
JAN. 10 Ogden [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Impress
ment of cattle and grain from inhabitants.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. XI, pt. 1, 49
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [William Alex-
JAN. 10 ander,] Lord Stirling [Morristown ?]. Desiring to
see him as soon as possible. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 43
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Lt. Col. Tench
JAN. 10 Tilghman, Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Post
ponement of design [against Staten Island];
preparations and collection of additional infor
mation. Auto, draft with first paragraph in
handwriting of James McHenry. 3 pp.
B. XI, pt. 1, 51
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. [Morristown.] To [Col.] James
JAN. 10 Wilkinson [Morristown]. Clothing allowance for
officers servants and kindred matters. Draft.
3 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harri
son. B. XI, pt. 1, 55
1780 Bigelow, Timothy. Highlands. Muster roll of field, staff
JAN. 10 and commissioned officers of the 15th Massachu
setts regiment for months of November and
December 1779. Tabular statement. Contem
porary copy. 3 pp. Enclosed in Cogswell to
Washington, 1783, Oct. 27. 64, 313
1780 Gray, James. Albany. To George Washington [Morris-
JAN. 10 town]. Compliance with orders respecting pro
visions at Coos [New Hampshire]. A. L. S. 1 p.
35, 57
1780 Harrison, R[obert] H[anson]. Morristown. To [Brig. Gen.
JAN. 10 Henry Knox, Morristown]. Request for an am
munition wagon for Capt. [Nathaniel] Bowman.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. XI, pt. 1,47
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1780 H[arrison,] K[obert] Hfanson], [Morristown]. To Brig.
JAN. 10 Gen. [William] Maxwell [Morristown]. Capt.
[Nathaniel] Bowman and a full company to pre
pare for a particular service. Auto, draft signed.
1 p. B. XI, pt. 1, 45
1780 Heath, W[illiam]. Kobinson s House [Highlands]. To
JAN. 10 [George] Washington [Morristown]. Fire in the
North Redoubt [East side of the Hudson]; de
serters from the Massachusetts brigades; their
capture and punishment. L. S. 4 pp. An
swered Jan. 16. 35, 58
1780 [Heath, William.] Robinson s House [Highlands]. Gen-
JAN. 10 eral Orders: Precautions to be taken against fire.
Contemporary extract. 2 pp. Enclosed in
Heath to Washington, 1780, Feb. 2. 35, 252
1780 Ogden, M[atthias]. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To
JAN. 10 [George] Washington [Morristown]. Consulta
tion with magistrates of Essex County to obtain
supplies; suggests change in the alloted propor
tions of grain and cattle. A. L. S. 1 p. 35, 124
1780 Tilghman, Tench. [Crane s Mills, New Jersey]. To
JAN. 10 [George] Washington, Morristown. Preparations
for an attempt upon Staten Island ; difficulty of
British communication between New York and
Staten Island and Paulus Hook. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Answered Jan. 11. 35, 60
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. [Morristown.] Instructions to
JAN. 11 Capt. Nathaniel Bowman [Morristown]. To
march to Squan [New Jersey] and there take
orders from the Board of War. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 61
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Lt. Col. Tench
JAN. 11 Tilghman, Crane s Mills, New Jersey]. General
directions for delay and further intelligence in
expedition [against Staten Island]. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. XI, pt. 1, 59
1780 Darby, William John. Lancaster [Pennsylvania]. To
JAN. 11 [George] Washington [Morristown]. Apprecia
tion of Washington s letter. A. L. S. 1 p.
35, 62
CORRESPONDENCE OP GEORGE WASHINGTON 1221
1780 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. Morristown. To [the Com-
JAN. 11 missary of Provisions at Freehold, New Jersey].
Orders to furnish Capt. Nathaniel Bowman with
provisions.
W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. [Morristown]. Orders: Capt.
Bowman not to be interfered with. Drafts. 2 pp.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 63
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
JAN. 12 Ham] Heath [West Point]. Investigation of
[Moses] Hetfield s conduct. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. XI, pt. 1, 67
1780 [Washington, George.] West Point. To Brig. Gen. [Wil-
JAN. 12 liam] Irvine [Crane s mills, New Jersey]. Time
set for attempt on Staten Island; disposition of
guards; tests of condition of ice. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman. In Sparks,
6, 442. B. XI, pt. 1, 79
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. Instructions to [Wil-
JAN. 12 liam Alexander,] Lord Stirling [Crane s Mills,
New Jersey]. Attempt on Staten Island; general
directions for movements of troops; objects to
be attained; disposition of forces, etc. Draft.
9 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman. In
Ford, 8, 161. B. XI, pt. 1, 69
1780 [Byles, Thomas Langhorne.] Woodbridge [New Jersey].
JAN. 12 To [Brig. Gen. William Irvine, Crane s Mills].
Intelligence; no communication between Long
Island, New York and Staten Island; guards,
and fortifications. Contemporary copy. 1 p.
Enclosed in Irvine to Washington, 1780, Jan. 12.
35, 74
1780 Greene, Nathanael. Morristown. To [George] Washing-
JAN. 12 ton [Morristown]. Transmitting his ideas re
specting an attack on Staten Island. A. L. S.
1 p. 35, 67
[1780] [Greene, Nathanael.] [Morristown.] Ideas relative to at-
[JAN. 12] tempting a surprise of Staten Island; force nec
essary, plan of attack, etc. A. D. 3 pp. 35, 68
1780 Irvine, William. Crane s Mills [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 12 Washington [Morristown]. Calling in of guards
and march to camp; intelligence from Staten
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Island; condition of the roads; ice in the Sound;
Col. [Moses] Hazen s advance to Connecticut
Farms. A. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 71
1780 Irvine, William. Crane s Mills [New Jersey]. To [George
JAN. 12 Washington, Morristown]. Lack of surgeons with
his detachment. A. L. S. 1 p. 35, 73
1780 Ogden, M[atthias]. Elizabethtown [New Jersey], To
JAN. 12 [George Washington, Morristown]. Effect of
Washington s address to the magistrates of Essex
county; grain and cattle to be furnished.
A. L. S. 1 p. 35, 70
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [William Alexan-
JAN. 13 der,] Lord [Stirling, Crane s mills, New Jersey].
Forwarding instructions; movements of detach
ments; cartridges. Auto, draft. 1 p. In Sparks,
6, 444. B. XI, pt. 1, 83
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [William Alexan-
JAN. 13 der,] Lord Stirling [Crane s mills, New Jersey].
Col. [John] Steward s detachment; open attack
on Staten Island. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. In Sparks, 6, 447.
B. XI, pt. 1, 87
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Brig. Gen. [Wil-
JAN. 13 Ham] Woodford [Philadelphia]. Thomas War
ren s death sentence. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. XI, pt. 1, 89
1780 Butler, Richard. [Hunterdon County, New Jersey]. To
JAN. 13 [George Washington, Morristown]. Obtaining
supplies from Hunterdon County; wheat and
cattle; Col. John Taylor s services; forwarding
the supplies. Recent copy. 2 pp. 21, 78
1780 D Hart, William. Paramus [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 13 Washington, Morristown. Cooperation of the
[Morris] county magistrates in obtaining sup
plies; need of clothing for his men; need of a
force to complete his compliment of effectives;
suppression of trade with enemy; efforts to sup
ply his troops with provisions. A. L. S. 3 pp.
35, 75
1780 Lee, Henry, jr. Burlington [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 13 Washington [Morristown]. Washington s dis
patches to magistrates of Salem, Cumberland
and Cape May counties; speculators; attempt
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1223
against Sandy Hook; breaking up of intercourse
with the enemy; request for a leave of absence.
A. L. S. 4 pp. Answered Jan. 16. 35, 81
1780 Meade, Rfichard] K[idder]. [Morristown.] To [Maj.] Gen.
JAN. 13 [Nathanael] Greene [Morristown]. Ordering ex
presses to be held in readiness. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. B. XI, pt. 1, 85
1780 Harrison, R[obert] Hfanson]. To Col. [Joseph] Ward [Mor-
JAN. 13 ristown]. Mustering of troops for payment.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. XI, pt. 1, 91
1780 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. [Crane s Mills, New
JAN. 13 Jersey]. To [George Washington, Morristown].
Advising against an attempt on Staten Island.
L. S. 2 pp. 35, 77
1780 Woodford, William. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
JAN. 13 ton [Morristown]. March of the [Virginia] troops
to the South; furloughs to troops; provision
matters. A. L. S. 3 pp. 35, 79
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Maj. Gen. Wil-
JAN. 14 Ham Heath, West Point]. Impress of grain in
New Jersey; resignation of issuing commissaries;
warrants for staff officers; clothing matters and
state quotas; pay of troops. Draft. 4 pp. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 95
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To Lt. Col. [William]
JAN. 14 D Hart [Paramus, New Jersey]. Orders to take
post at Newark; keeping watch of enemy on the
North River and Paulus Hook. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 115
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Stephen]
JAN. 14 Moylan [Colchester, Connecticut]. Aid to Con
necticut in breaking up intercourse with enemy.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 113
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Brig. Gen.
JAN. 14 [Enoch] Poor [Redding, Connecticut]. Aid to
Connecticut in breaking up intercourse with the
enemy. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 109
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To [Col. Walter Stew-
JAN. 14 art, Camp]. His nephew [George Augustine
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Washington] desires to participate in expedition
against Staten Island. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
P. 11,5
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To [William Alexan-
JAN. 14 der,] Lord Stirling [Crane s mills, New Jersey].
Lt. Col. [William] D Hart s detachment; the
Staten Island expedition, militia and plunder.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. In Ford, 8, 165, note. B. XI, pt. 1, 99
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [William Alexan-
JAN. 14 der,] Lord [Stirling, Crane s mills, New Jersey].
March of detachments to join him; supply of
tools; passage over ice at Bergen Point; atten
tion to Paulus Hook. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. XI, pt. 1, 107
1780 Barber, Ffrancis]. Woodbury [New Jersey]. To [George
JAN. 14 Washington, Morristown]. Co-operation of mag
istrates in collecting grain and cattle; cattle for
Army starving at Princeton; transportation of
grain. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 86
1780 Chittenden, Thomas. Bennington [Vermont]. To Col.
.JAN. 14 [Goose] Van Schaick [Albany]. Raising of a com
pany to protect the Northern frontier; request
for provisions, snow-shoes and camp kettles.
Contemporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Van
Schaick to Washington, 1780, Jan. 16. 35, 104
[1780] Hamilton, Alexander. [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. To
JAN. 14 [George Washington, Morristown]. Insufficiency
of ammunition estimate of [Maj.] Gen. [Henry]
Knox [for the attempt on Staten Island] ; need of
a larger amount at once; state of the ice at Ber
gen Point. A. L. S. 1 p. 116, 8
1780 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. Morristown. To Brig. Gen.
JAN. 14 [John] Stark [Morristown, New Jersey]. Com
plaint of Col. [Henry] Jackson of Stark s dis
charge of a soldier. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. XI, pt. 1, 111
1780 [Harrison, Robert Hanson.] [Morristown.] To W[illiam
JAN. 14 Alexander,] Lord Stirling [Crane s mills, New
Jersey]. Leave granted Lt. Col. [Chevalier] Du
Buysson to accompany Stirling s expedition.
Auto, draft. 1 p. B. XI, pt. 1, 103
COBRESPONDENCE OF GEOEGE WASHINGTON 1225
1780 Sherman, Isaac. Brunswick [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 14 Washington, Morristown. Meeting of the magis
trates; measures to collect cattle and grain.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 83
1780 Shreve, I[srael]. Burlington [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 14 Washington [Morristown]. Co-operation of mag
istrates; forwarding cattle and sheep. A. L. S.
1 p. 35, 85
1780 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Crane s Mills [New
JAN. 14 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Morristown].
Preparations for surprising Staten Island; need
of axes and ammunition for an 18 pounder.
L. S. 1 p. 35, 88
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Lt. Col. [Isaac]
JAN. 15 Sherman [Brunswick, New Jersey]. Success in
impressment of grain and cattle. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 121
1780 Washington,] Gfeorge], Morristown. To Brig. Gen.
JAN. 15 [John] Stark [Morristown]. Case of discharge of
a soldier in Col. [Henry] Jackson s regiment.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. XI, pt. 1, 117
1780 Arnold, B[enedict]. Philadelphia. Certificate to John
JAN. 15 Halsted respecting money received from Arnold
in Canada in 1775 and 76. A. D. S. 1 p.
113, 113
From Arnold s papers seized after discovery of the treason.
1780 Harrison, R[obert] H[anson]. Morristown. To [Col. Henry
JAN. 15 Jackson, Morristown]. Requesting complaint
against [Brig.] Gen. [John] Stark in writing.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. XI, pt. 1, 119
1780 Jackson, Henry. Morristown. To [George] Washington
JAN. 15 [Morristown]. Complaint against Brig. Gen.
[John] Stark; discharge of a soldier; Stark s at
titude toward the Additional [Continental] Regi
ments. A. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 96
1780 McLane, Allen. Philadelphia. To Maj. H[enry] Lee [jr.,
JAN. 15 Morristown]. His services and losses from being
in the Army; half-pay; rank; requests and aug
mentation of command. A. L. S. 2 pp. En
closed in Lee to Washington, 1780, Jan. 26.
35, 192
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1780 Tallmadge, Benjamin. Wethersfield [Connecticut], To
JAN. 15 [George] Washington, Morristown. Establish
ment of a line of communication with [Samuel]
Cfulper,] jr. direct to headquarters; want of stain
and counterpart [chemicals for secret writing].
A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Feb. 5. 35, 98
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. [Henry]
JAN. 16 Lee [jr., Burlington, New Jersey]. Success of
provision impress in the Jersey counties; Capt.
[Henry] Peyton s proposed enterprise [against
Sandy Hook]. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 123
1780 Washington, George. [Morristown.] To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
JAN. 16 liam] Phillips [New York]. Case of Maj. [Henry]
Harnage and Capt. [Earle] Hawker. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
E. 271
1780 Elaine, Ephraim. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington,
JAN. 16 Morristown. Appointment as Commissary Gen
eral of Purchases; promises of Congress; flour
supply; efforts of the Governor [Thomas Sim
Lee] and Council of Maryland. A. L. S. 2 pp.
35, 101
1780 Duportail, [Louis Le Begue]. Morristown. To [George
JAN. 16 Washington, Morristown]. Requesting appoint
ment of Capt. [Daniel] Niven to the Engineer
Corps; Ms qualifications; commissions for offi
cers of the Sappers and Miners. L. S. 2 pp.
35, 100
1780 Greene, Nathanael and Louis Le Begue Duportail. Mor-
JAN. 16 ristown. To [George] Washington [Morristown].
Positions to be taken by the Army in case of
attack. L. S. 1 p. 35, 108
1780 Harrison, Robert Hfanson]. [Morristown.] To John Pierce
JAN. 16 [Morristown]. Ordering $250,000 sent to West
Point for payment of troops. Auto, draft signed.
B. XI, pt. 1, 127
[1780] Rochefontaine, [Bichet de]. [Morristown.] Map of the
[JAN. 16] encampment at Morristown. A. D. S. 1 p. En
closed in Greene and Duportail to Washington,
1780, Jan. 16. 35, 107
1780 Schaick, G[oose] V[an]. Albany. To George Washington
JAN - 16 [Morristown]. [Gov.] Thomas Chittenden s re
quest for provisions. L. S. Ip. 35,103
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1227
1780 Sfchaick], G[oose] V[an]. Albany. To [Gov.] Thomas
JAN. 16 Chittenden [Bennington, Vermont]. Inability to
comply with his request for provisions, etc. L. S.
1 p. Enclosed in Van Schaick to Washington,
1780, Jan. 16. 35, 103
1780 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Elizabethtown
JAN. 16 [New Jersey]. To [George] Washington, Morris-
town. Report of failure to surprise Staten
Island; plundered inhabitants and efforts to
recover the goods seized. L. S. 2 pp. In
Sparks, Letters to Washington, 2, 380. 35, 105
1780 Allison, Thomas. [Orange County] New York. Affi-
JAN. 17 davit of length of John Alison s enlistment.
A. D. S. Sworn to before David Pese. 1 p.
Enclosed in Alison to Washington, 1780, Apr. 16.
37, 17
1780 D Hart, William. Newark [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 17 Washington [Morristown], March of his detach
ments to Newark; want of clothing for his men;
requests orders. A. L. S. 35, 111
1780 Heath, W[illiam]. Highlands. To [George] Washington,
JAN. 17 Morristown. Court of inquiry; Maj. [Elisha]
Painter s case; investigation of fire in the North
Redoubt; money for the troops. L. S. 2 pp.
35, 112
1780 Lee, Henry, jr. Burlington [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 17 Washington [Morristown]. Collecting supplies;
patriotism of the people; forwarding cattle and
flour; furloughs; success of Capt. [Henry]
Peyton s attempt on Sandy Hook; counterfeit
money; salt provisions in Salem and Cumber
land counties. A. L. S. 4 pp. Answered Jan.
21. 35, 114
1780 Moylan, Stephen. Middletown [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 17 Washington [Morristown]. Delay from snoxv in
march of dragoons to Colchester; prejudice of
town of Durham against the 4th Dragoons;
[Maj. Gen. James] Wadsworth s misrepresenta
tion of Moylan to Gov. [Jonathan] Trumbull.
A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered Feb. 3. 35, 117
1780 Traversi, Joseph and Joseph Gill. Haverhill [Massa-
JAN. 17 chusetts]. To [George] Washington [Morristown].
Certifying to [Brig.] Gen. [Jacob] Bayley and Col.
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[Timothy] Bedel having furnished food and cloth
ing to the Indians at Coos [New Hampshire].
1 p. (In French.) L. S. 35, 109
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To Col. [Richard]
JAN. 18 Butler [Pennington, New Jersey]. Success of his
impress; willingness of inhabitants to furnish
provisions. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. XI, pt. 1, 129
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Lt. Col. [William]
JAN. 18 D Hart [Newark, New Jersey]. His post at
Newark; watchfulness of enemy s movements;
collection of provisions in Bergen county.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 131
1780 Gray, James. Albany. To George Washington [Morris-
JAN. 18 town]. Delay in sending in returns; change in
management of Commissary Department; his
future returns. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered Jan. 28.
35, 121
1780 Heath, W[illiam]. Highlands. To [George] Washington,
JAN. 18 Morristown. Discovery of a suspected secret
correspondence of [Andrew] Bostwick. L. S.
2 pp. 35, 122
1780 Russell, Thomas. Morristown. To [George] Washington
JAN. 18 [Morristown]. Postponement of his court-
martial; request for a furlough. A. L. S. 1 p.
Recommendation of Russell by Col. I[srael]
Angell. Endorsed by Tilghman: "Ansd. told
that he cannot leave Camp except Col. [Henry]
Sherburne is willing." 35, 118
1780 Whetcomb, Benjamin. Westmoreland [New Hampshire].
JAN. 18 To George Washington [Morristown]. Memorial
requesting Washington to recommend to the
State of New Hampshire the filling up of his
companies. D. S. 1 p. 35, 149
1780 White, Anthony W[alton]. Philadelphia. To [George
J AN - 18 Washington, Morristown]. Requesting a certifi
cate of rank. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered Jan. 28.
35, 120
1780 Washington,] G[eorge], Morristown. To Sir Henry
JAN - 19 Clinton [New York]. Delay in return of [Ameri
can] officers on parole. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton. E. 273
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1229
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Cols. [Robert]
JAN. 19 Magaw, [George] Mathews and [John] Ely and
Lt. Col. [Nathaniel] Ramsay [Morristown]. Prop
ositions for their exchange; settlement of [Con
vention prisoners] accounts. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison. "In
tended for them on a supposition that they were
going into New York." B. XI, pt. 1, 133
1780 Caldwell, James. Springfield [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 19 Washington, Morristown. Measures for the re
turn of plunder taken on Staten Island. A. L. S.
2 pp. 35, 126
1780 Hazen, Moses. Crane s Mills [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 19 Washington, Morristown. Position of his troops;
intelligence from Staten Island ; feeling of inhab
itants against plunderers ; proposing an attempt
against British detachment at Decker s Mills;
lack of rum; need of light horse; men feigning
illness. A. L. S. 3 pp. 35, 129
1780 Hutchings, Amos. Haverstraw [New York]. Certificate of
JAN. 19 length of John Alison s enlistment. A. D. S. 1 p.
On verso of Allison, Thomas. Affidavit. 1780,
Jan. 17.
1780 Shreve, Israel. Burlington [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 19 Washington [Morristown]. Success of magis
trates in raising provisions; treatment expe
rienced by drivers of sleds transporting provi
sion. A. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 128
1780 Ward, Joseph. Morristown. To [George] Washington
JAN, 19 [Morristown]. Mustering of troops ; resolution of
Congress turning over the duty to the Inspectors.
A. L. S. 1 p. 35, 125
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Moses]
JAN. 20 Hazen [Crane s Mills, New Jersey]. Prisoner
matters and forwarding of letters. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 137
1780 Board of War. [Philadelphia.] To [Col. John Mehelm,
JAN. 20 Reading, Pennsylvania]. Forbidding furnishing
of hides to [Obadiah] Taylor until his accounts are
settled. Contemporary extract of a letter. 1 p.
Enclosed in Mehelm to Washington, 1780, Mar. 9.
36, 122
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1780 Harrison, Robert Hanson. Morristown. To Maj. [Valen-
JAN. 20 tine] Gardiner, New York. Extension of his pa
role. Auto, draft signed. 1 p. E. 275
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Rev. [James]
JAN. 21 Caldwell [Springfield, New Jersey]. Aid of mili
tary in restoration of plunder to inhabitants of
Staten Island. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. XI, pt. 1, 149
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Col. Moses Ha-
JAN. 21 zen, Crane s Mills, New Jersey]. Hazen s pro
posal of a second attempt upon Staten Island;
discussion of plan and chances of success. Draft.
4 pp. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. XI, pt. 1, 139
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Moses] Ha-
JAN. 21 zen [Crane s Mills, New Jersey]. Use of the mili
tary in recovering plunder from inhabitants.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 143
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. [Henry]
JAN. 21 Lee [jr., Burlington, New Jersey]. Efforts of the
inhabitants to supply provisions; Capt.[ Henry]
Peyton s success. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. XI, pt. 1, 147
1780 [Washington, George.] [Morristown.] To Col. [Joseph]
JAN. 21 Ward [Morristown]. Completion of muster-rolls ;
Ward s earnest attention to business. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman and
James McHenry. B. XI, pt. 1, 145
1780 Butler, Richard. Pennington [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN - 21 Washington, Morristown. Collection of wheat
and cattle; condition of latter; Lt. Col. [Wil
liam] Chamberlain s actions; rise in price of
wheat. A. L. S. 3pp. 35,136
1780 Greene, N[athanael]. Morristown. To [George] Wash-
J AN - 21 ington [Morristown]. Injustice of Washington s
reproof; materials and carpenters at his com
mand ; difficulties in general. A. L. S. 2 pp.
35, 134
1780 Heath, Wplliam]. Highlands. To [George] Washington,
Morristown. Continental bounty money; want
of wood and provisions in New York city ; troops
at Fort Washington; requests leave of absence;
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Maj. [Sebastian] Bauman s application to make
[artillery] experiments; death of Maj. [Jonathan]
Allan. A. L. S. 3 pp. 35, 138
1780 Jay, [Sir] James. [Highlands.] To [George] Washington
JAN. 21 [Morristown]. [Maj.] Gen. [William] Heath s ob
jections to artillery experiments at West Point.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 140
1780 [Mead, John.] [Horseneck, New York.] To [Maj. Gen.
JAN. 21 William Heath, Highlands]. Attack upon [Lt.]
Col. [Isaac] Hatfield s command at Morrisania.
Contemporary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in Heath
to Washington, 1780, Jan. 23. 35, 174
1780 Sheldon, Elisha. Wethersfield [Connecticut]. To [George]
JAN. 21 Washington [Morristown]. Querying validity of
enlistments "for three years or during the war."
A. L. S. 1 p. Answered Feb. 3. 35, 131
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Na-
JAN. 22 thanael] Greene [Morristown]. Personal incon
veniences to which he is subjected and causes
thereof. Auto, draft signed. 2 pp. In Ford, 8,
172. P. II, 15
1780 Washington, George. Morristown To the Maj. Genls.
JAN. 22 and Officers commanding brigades. Condition of
Army shown by the inspection returns ; absentees ;
lack of commissioned and noncommissioned offi
cers: remedies; absentees in the 10th Pennsyl
vania regiment and the Light Infantry. L. S.
4 pp. In handwriting of Kichard Kidder Meade.
W
The dratt B. XI, pt. 1, 151, gives the postscripts which varied as the
:8tter was directed to the Connecticut and New York brigades, Lord Stir-
i?jQg c . division and the Pennsylvania and Maryland divisions.
1780 Bayley, Jacob. Charlestown [Massachusetts]. To George
JAN. 22 Washington [Morristown]. Provisions furnished
the Indians at Coos [New Hampshire] ; clothing ;
reports from Canada. A. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 147
[1780] [Hopkins, David.] [Middletown, Connecticut.] Memoran-
[JAN. 22] dum of his claim to rank over Capt. [Moore]
Fauntleroy. A. D. 3 pp. Enclosed in Moylan
to Washington, 1780, Jan. 22. 35, 144
1780 Moylan, Stephen. Middletown [Connecticut], To [George]
JAN. 22 Washington [Morristown]. March of the dra
goons to Colchester; need of clothes; quarters;
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arrangement of officers. A. L. S. 3 pp. An
swered Feb. 3. 35, 142
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Ar-
JAN. 23 thur] St. Clair [Crane s Mills, New Jersey], Ne
cessity of making up the muster-rolls ; objections
of Pennsylvania officers to the labor. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 169
1780 Colt, Peter. Wethersfield [Connecticut]. To J[ohn] Fitch
JAN. 23 [Fishkill, New York]. The salt-meat supply; in
ability to obtain cattle; number of barrels of
salt-meat on hand; rate of consumption; want
of money. Contemporary copy. 2pp. Enclosed
in Heath to Washington, 1780, Feb. 2. 35, 254
1780 Hazen, Moses. Crane s Mills [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 23 Washington, Morristown. Employment of Asher
Randolph as secret agent; intelligence brought
from Staten Island by Morris Hatfield; British
troops on Staten Island; cannon transported to
Paulus Hook; fortifying at New York; British
fear of an attack on the city ; chances of a suc
cessful surprise of Staten Island. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Answered Jan. 24. 35, 175
1780 Heath, W[miam]. Highlands. To [George] Washington,
JAN. 23 Morristown. Enterprise against Morrisania; un
easiness of troops on account of pay. L. S.
2 pp. 35, 172
1780 Knox, H[enry]. Artillery Park [Morristown]. To [Lt.]
JAN. 23 Col. [Tench] Tilghman [Morristown]. Need of a
supply of 8 inch shells. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered
Jan. 24. 35, 170
1780 Knyphausen, [Wilhelm, Baron von]. New York. To
JAN - 23 [George] Washington [MorristownJ. Permission
for paroled American officers to remain out for a
longer period. L. S. 1 p. 35, 177
1780 La Luzerne, Chevalier de. Philadelphia. To [George
JAN - 23 Washington, Morristown]. Failure of English
to procure German recruits, instructions to
[Sir Henry] Clinton respecting exchange of
prisoners; necessity of negotiating on tooting of
perfect equality; arms and ammunition to be
sent from France; will confer on plan of next
campaign; recommending Maj. [William] Galvan.
COEEESPONDENCE OF GEOEGE WASHINGTON 1233
L. S. 8 pp. (In French.) Answered Feb. 4.
In Sparks, Letters to Washington, 2, 382.
35, 151
Translation by Alexander Hamilton, 35, 161. An extract by Meade la
among the Washington, Miscellaneous.
1780 lincoln, Benjamin. Charleston [South Carolina]. To
JAN. 23 [George] Washington [Morristown]. Need of
presence of the Virginia Line; expectation of
British attempt upon Charleston; difficulty in
deciding upon method of defense; measures to
protect the frontier; his request of Virginia to
furnish shoes and stockings to the troops ; delay
of Lincoln s letter; British intentions against
South Carolina; approach of their fleet. A. L. S.
6 pp. Answered Apr. 15. In Sparks, Letters to
Washington, 2, 385. 35, 167
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. Richard
JAN. 24 Butler [Pennington, New Jersey]. Supplies from
the impress; case of Lt. Col. [William] Chamber
lain. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 179
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown To Brig. Gen.
JAN. 24 [James] Clinton [Albany?] Lack of General
officers; requests his return. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 173
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. Gen.
JAN. 24 [Nathanael] Greene [Morristown]. Capt. [Bichet]
de Rochefontaine s loss of quarters; difficulty in
suppressing intercourse with enemy. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton. In
Sparks, 6, 450. B. XI, pt. 1, 171
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To Col. [Moses]
JAN. 24 Hazen [Crane s Mills, New Jersey]. Proposed
second attempt upon Staten Island; suggested
capture of a guard; lack of confidence in [Morris]
Ilatfield. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. XI, pt. 1, 177
1780 [Duer, William.] Philadelphia. To [Chevalier de La
JAN. 24 Luzerne, Philadelphia]. Proposals to furnish
the French navy with masts; need of troops
to protect the cutters on the upper Delaware;
suggests his applying for a detachment; contract
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terms, etc. Contemporary copy. 4 pp. En
closed in La Luzerne to Washington, 1780,
Feb. 4. 35, 325
Dated in error: 1779.
1780 Harrison, Robert Hfanson] [Morristown.] To Brig. Gen.
JAN. 24 [Henry] Knox [Pluckemin, New Jersey]. Ap
proves bringing shells from Philadelphia.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. XI, pt. 1, 175
1780 D Hart, William. Paramus [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 24 Washington [Morristown]. Grain furnished [by
Bergen County] ; inability to supply the number
of cattle called for. A. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 179
1780 Thayer, Simeon. Paramus [New Jersey]. To [Lt.] Col.
JAN. 24 [Tench] Tilghman [Morristown]. Efforts to
obtain provisions for his party; British at
Paulus Hook; Refugee marauders; hay at
Secaucus. A. L. S. 1 p. 35, 180
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Moses]
JAN. 25 Hazen [Crane s Mills, New Jersey]. Increase of
British strength on Staten Island and at Paulus
Hook; probable intentions; attempts on enemy.
Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of James Mc-
Henry. In Sparks, 6, 451. B. XI, pt. 1, 183
1780 Cameron, Charles. Staten Island. To [Rev.] James Cald-
JAN. 25 well, Elizabethtown. Return of plunder taken
from Staten Island inhabitants; actions of the
Continental troops and banditti on the recent
incursion on the island. A. L. S. 2 pp. En
closed in Caldwell to Washington, 1780, Jan. 3.
35, 233
1780 Fitch, John. Fishkill [New York.] To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
JAN. 25 liam] Heath [Highlands]. Futile efforts to
obtain a supply of flour to form a magazine.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in Heath to Washing
ton, 1780, Jan. 26. 35, 200
1780 Greene, Nathanael. Morristown. To Lt. Col. Robert
J AN - 25 H[anson] Harrison [Morristown]. Transmitting
a return of expresses and extract of a circular
letter reducing the number by order of Congress.
A. L. S. 1 p. Answered Jan. 27. 35, 181
1780 [Greene, Nathanael.] [Morristown.] List of express-riders
JAN - 25 and paragraph of circular letter of Jan. 19, 1780
to the Deputy [Quartermasters] ordering dis-
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1235
missal of all except number absolutely necessary
according to resolve of Congress [Dec. 27, 1779].
2 pp. 35, 183
1780 Hay, Udny. Fishkill [New York]. To [Maj.] Gen. [Na-
JAN. 25 thanael] Greene [Morristown]. Failure of the
forage supply; money; lack of flour at West
Point; appeal to the legislature [of New York];
desparate situation of the Army. Contemporary
copy by Greene. 3 pp. Enclosed in Greene to
Washington, 1780, Jan. 30. 35, 230
1780 Hazen, Moses. Crane s Mills [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 25 Washington [Morristown]. British reenforce-
ments sent Staten Island; intentions of the
enemy; chances of a successful surprise of them;
Hazen s suspicions of [Morris] Hatfield. A. L. S.
2 pp. 35, 187
1780 Huntington, Ebenezer. Near Morristown. To [George]
JAN. 25 Washington [Morristown]. Question of granting
furloughs to officers. A. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 188
1780 Phillips, W[illiam]. New York. To [George] Washington
JAN. 25 [Morristown]. Thanks for permission given Maj.
[Valentine] Gardner. L. S. 1 p. 35, 185
1780 Harrison, R[obert] Hfanson]. Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen.
JAN. 25 [Nathanael] Greene [Morristown]. Requesting
a return of expresses employed. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. B. XI, pt. 1, 185
1780 Harrison, Rfobert] Hfanson]. Morristown. To Lt. Col.
JAN. 25 [Ebenezer] Huntington [Morristown]. One field
officer must remain with every regiment and one
commissioned officer with every company. Auto.
draft signed. 1 p. B. XI, pt. 1, 187
1780 [Washington, George.] [Morristown.] To Maj. [Lt. Col.
JAN. 26 Thomas] Cogswell [Highlands ? New York]. Pro
motion of Maj. [William] Hull [to Lieutenant-
colonel]. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. B. XI, pt. 1, 197
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To Lt. Col. [William]
JAN. 26 D Hart [Newark, New Jersey]. Substitute of
grain for cattle; collection of both. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 195
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1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Israel]
JAN. 26 Putnam [Hartford]. His attack of the palsy.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. XI, pt. 1, 189
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Goose] Van
JAN. 26 Schaick [Albany]. Court-martial of [William]
Adams; his refusal of application for supplies;
snow-shoes. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 191
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Lt. Col. [Isaac]
JAN. 26 Sherman [Brunswick, New Jersey]. Good dispo
sition of people in furnishing supplies; substitute
of grain for cattle. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 193
1780 Hay, Udny. Fishkill [New York]. To [Maj.] Gen. [Na-
JAN. 26 thanael] Greene [Morristown]. Embarrassments
of the Quartermaster s Department; resignation;
need of money to remedy evils; necessity of
marching a brigade [from West Point] into the
country in order to preserve the Army from
famine; opinion of future condition of the roads;
need of unlimited credit by whoever succeeds
Hay. Contemporary copy by Greene. 3 pp.
Enclosed in Greene to Washington, 1780, Jan. 30.
35, 228
1780 Hazen, Moses. Crane s Mills [New Jersey]. To [George
JAN. 26 Washington, Morristown]. Return of plunder to
Staten Island inhabitants; reenforcements sent
to the Island; reported alarm at New York; de
sertions from his troops; intended attempt on
the British posts. A. L. S. 1 p. 35, 193
1780 Hazen, Moses. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 26 Washington, Morristown. British success in sur
prising Elizabethtown and Newark. L. S. 1 p.
35, 194
1780 Hazen, Moses. Elizabethtown [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 26 Washington, Morristown. British surprise of
Elizabethtown. L. S. 1 p. 35, 195
1780 Heath, W[illiam]. Highlands. To [George] Washington,
JAN. 26 Morristown. Inability to form a magazine of
bread; hardship suffered by troops; application
for relief to Gov. [George] Clinton ; depreciation
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of currency the cause of lack of provision; re
quests assistance from the main Army. L. S.
2 pp. Answered Feb. 1. 35, 198
1780 Lee, Henry, jr. Philadelphia. To [George Washington,
JAN. 26 Morristown]. Capt. [Allen] McLane s request;
mare for Washington. A. L. S. 1 p. 35, 191
1780 Sherman, Isaac. [Morristown.] To [George] Washington
JAN. 26 [Morristown]. Forwarding cattle and salt-meat;
grain and collections through the magistrates.
A. L. S. 1 p. 35, 190
1780 Steuben, [Baron]. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
JAN. 26 [Morristown]. Coming conference with Board of
War on state of the Army ; assurance of aid from
France; disposition in Congress to reenforce the
Army; Steuben s representation; incorporation
of regiments; infantry and cavalry; distribution
of arms and ammunition; requests Washington s
opinion. L. S. 4 pp. Answered Feb. 8.
35, 216
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Na-
JAN. 27 thanael] Greene [Morristown]. Act of Congress
dismissing express-riders; its application. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. XI, pt. 1, 203
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Moses]
JAN. 27 Hazen [Crane s Mills, New Jersey], [Maj.] Gen.
[Arthur] St. Glair s investigation; reprisal on en
emy; [Lt.] Col. [Marinus] Willett s plan; desires
some attempt made. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. In Sparks, 6, 454.
B. XI, pt. 1, 211
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
JAN. 27 liam] Heath [Highlands]. Court-martial of Maj.
[Elisha] Painter; mysterious letter of [Andrew]
Bostwick; pay matters; his application for leave
of absence; experiments in gunnery. Draft.
4 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 199
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. Instructions to Maj.
JAN. 27 Gen. Arthur St. Clair [Crane s Mills, New Jersey].
Investigation of the surprise at Elizabethtown;
position of guards; strength, etc. of enemy;
attempt on flatboats and water-craft of British;
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command of the troops and permission to attempt
an exploit. Auto, draft signed. In Ford, 8,
180. B. XI, pt. 1, 207
1780 Court of Inquiry. Fort Arnold [New York]. Proceedings
JAN. 27 on burning of the barracks [Jan. 26]. D. S:
Michael Jackson, President. 10 pp. W
[1780] [Harrison, Robert Hanson.] Memorandum of number of
[JAN. 27] express-riders with the Army and at the different
posts and number to be retained. A. D. 1 p.
Enclosed in Washington to Greene, 1780, Jan. 27.
B. XI, pt. 1, 205
1780 Hazen, Moses. Crane s Mills [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 27 Washington, Morristown. The surprise at Eliz-
abethtown; losses; [Lt.] Col. [Marinus] Willett s
scheme to burn British transports at New York.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 196
1780 Hazen, Moses. [Crane s Mills, New Jersey.] Return of
JAN. 27 detachment. Tabular statement. D. S. 1 p.
Enclosed in Hazen to Washington, 1780, Jan. 29.
35, 4
1780 Heath, W[illiam]. Highlands. To [George] Washington
JAN. 27 [Morristown]. Fire at West Point ; loss; danger
ous positions of powder magazines at Forts Clin
ton and Putnam; claim of officers for their ex
penses while on command; Col. [John] Mead s
request for Continental troops; advantages of
complying; need of flour. L. S. 4 pp. An
swered Feb. 2. 35, 204
1780 North, Caleb. Near Morristown. To [George] Washington
JAN. 27 [Morristown]. Success in collecting cattle and
grain in Monmouth County with aid of magis
trates. A. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 201
1780 Water-house, Joseph. Scarborough [New York]. To
JAN. 27 George Washington [Morristown]. Petition for
pardon of his son Joseph under sentence of death
for desertion. L. S. 2 pp. Endorsed by Harri
son: " pardoned 10 Feby." 35, 202
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To James Gray, Al-
J AN - 28 bany. Necessity of returns. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 217
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Lt. Col. [Anthony
JAN- 28 Walton] White [Philadelphia]. Orders to repair
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1239
to South Carolina and take command of the 1st
Continental Dragoons. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 215
1780 Bland, Theodorick. Farmindell [Virginia]. To [George
JAN. 28 Washington, Morristown]. Acceptance of his
resignation. A. L. S. 1 p. 35, 220
1780 Lincoln, B[enjamin]. Charleston [South Carolina], To
JAN. 28 [George] Washington [Morristown]. Resolve of
Congress [Dec. 16, 1779] directing reduction of
Georgia and East Florida in conjunction with
the Governor of Havana [Diego Joseph Navarro] ;
British in Georgia; difficulties of an East Florida
expedition; impracticability of plans suggested;
Lincoln s ideas. A. L. S. 7pp. Answered Apr.
15. 35, 206
1780 St. Glair, Arthur. Crane s Mills [New Jersey]. To [George
JAN. 28 Washington, Morristown]. Position of Col.
[Moses] Hazen s troops; difficulty in covering the
country; desertions; the guard at Elizabeth-
town; difficulty in obtaining information ; prepa
ration of British on Staten Island; danger to
patrols; need of light-horse; spirit of desertion;
cause of British surprise of the guard at Newark
and Elizabethtown [Jan. 25]. A. L. S. 4 pp. In
Sparks, Letters to Washington, 2,388. 35, 132
1780 Steuben, [Baron]. [Philadelphia.] To the Board of War
JAN. 28 [Philadelphia]. Rearrangement of regiments and
difficulties caused thereby; trouble with the
Light Infantry ; danger of attempting to reform
and incorporate regiments and impossibility of
completing same ; proportioning Army to ability
of States and operations to be undertaken; neces
sary strength of Army ; method of arrangement ;
rank and advancement of officers; cavalry; ar
tillery; staff departments; magazines of supplies
necessary; preparations for a siege; clothing
supply; arms; the situation in general. Contem
porary copy. 11 pp. Enclosed in Steuben to
Washington, 1780, Jan. 28. 35, 210
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Ar-
JAN. 29 thur] St. Clair [Crane s mills, New Jersey]. For
warding letter of [John Van] Rensselaer; quar
ters of troops. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. XI, pt. 1, 221
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1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [William Alexan-
JAN. 29 der,] Lord Stirling [Elizabethtown, New Jersey].
Necessity of changing his quarters on account of
condition of the ice. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of James McHenry. B. XI, pt. 1, 219
1780 Hazen, Moses. Crane s Mills [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 29 Washington, Morristown. Hazen s position;
enemy s abandonment of project against the
Continental posts ; surprise of pickets due to neg
lect of Hazen s orders. A. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 2
1780 Poor, Enoch. Danbury [Connecticut]. To [George] Wash-
JAN. 29 ington [Morristown]. Need of money for recruit
ing purposes; success in obtaining flour and
subsidence of difficulties; request for leave of
absence; Maj. [James] Norris request for a fur
lough; need of clothing. L. S. 2pp. Answered
Feb. 5. 35, 221
1780 St. Clair, Arthur. Crane s Mills [New Jersey]. To [George
JAN. 29 Washington, Morristown]. Quarters of the
troops ; British force at Staten Island and Paulus
Hook; condition of the ice; probability of Brit
ish foray toward Newark. A. L. S. 2 pp. An
swered Jan. 30. 35, 222
1780 Weissenfels, Frederick. [Morristown.] To [George] Wash-
JAN. 29 ington, Morristown. Reasons governing his re
quest for a leave of absence. A. L. S. 2 pp.
35, 223
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Na-
JAN. 30 thanael] Greene [Morristown]. Preparations of
enemy; removal of for age to camp. Draft. 2pp.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 223
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. [Henry] Lee
JAN. 30 [j r . ; Philadelphia]. Capt. [Allen] McLane s claim
to promotion. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. XI, pt. 1, 229
1780 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Morristown. To [Philip John]
JAN. 30 Schuyler [Albany]. Enemy s vessels on Lake
Champlain; making friends with the Indians;
proposed expedition against Niagara; sleighs;
sufferings of Army for food; exertions of county
magistrates. Auto, draft signed. 6 pp. In
Ford, 8, 184. P. II, 21
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1241
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. Gen.
JAN. 30 [Arthur] St. Clair [Crane s Mills, New Jersey].
Establishment of patrols of horse and withdrawal
of guards; protection of forage; investigation of
surprise [at Elizabethtown] ; hospital matters
and militia signals. Draft. 3 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman B. XI, pt. 1, 225
1780 Caldwell, James. Springfield [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 30 Washington, Morristown. Plunder taken from
Staten Island; removal of forage and grain.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 232
1780 Court of Inquiry. [Springfield ? New Jersey.] Proceedings
JAN. 30 on conduct of officers on duty at Newark and
Elizabethtown on the night of the surprise of
Jan. 25. D. S: M. Willett. President. 26 pp.
W
1780 Greene, Nathanael. Morristown. To [George] Washing-
JAN. 30 ton [Morristown]. Removal of the public forage;
supply at Barbadoes Neck. A. L. S. 2 pp.
35, 225
1780 Greene, Nathanael. Morristown. To [George] Washington
JAN. 30 [Morristown]. Increasing quartermaster diffi
culties at Fishkill; [Lt.]Col. [Udny] Hay s abili
ties; suggests detaching part of garrison at West
Point to better provide for their support; private
sales of forage engaged for the Army ; the people
tiring of waiting for their money. L. S. 2 pp.
35, 226
1780 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. Morristown. To Abraham
JAN. 31 Skinner [New Jersey]. Wood for American
prisoners in New York City. Auto, draft signed.
1 p. B. XI, pt. 1, 231
1780 Irwin, John. [Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania]. Return of pro-
JAN. 31 visions, etc. remaining in Issuing Commissary
Stores in the Western Department. Tabular
statement. A. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Brodhead
to Washington, 1780, Feb. 11. 35, 312
1780 St. Clair, Arthur. Springfield [New Jersey]. To [George]
JAN. 31 Washington [Morristown.] Employment of a
small body of militia light horse; reestablish-
ment of signals for calling out the militia; small
raid by Refugees; forage magazines; relief of
Col. [Moses] Hazen. A. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 238
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1780 Flower, Benjamin. [Morristown]. Return of that part of
[JAN.] his regiment of Artillery-Artificers raised in
Pennsylvania. Tabular statement. D. S. 1 p.
W
1780 Greene, Nathanael. Morristown. To [George] Washing-
JAN. ton [Morristown]. Embarrassed condition of the
Quartermaster s Department; the situation;
need of cash; plan of Congress for States to fur
nish supplies and its inadequacy. L. S. 3 pp.
In Sparks, Letters to Washington, 2, 371.
35, 19
[1780] Tallmadge, Benjamin. Wethersfield [Connecticut]. To
[JAN.] [George] Washington [Morristown]. Change of a
man of the boat s crew that brings [Samuel]
C[ulper] s despatches. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered
Feb. 5. 35, 244
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Rev. [James]
FEB. 1 Caldwell [Springfield, New Jersey]. Shipment of
grain to camp; plunder taken from Staten
Island inhabitants. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of James McHenry. B. XI, pt. 1, 243
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen.
FEB. 1 [William] Heath [Highlands, New York]. Scar
city of bread; hand grinding of wheat; flour
from South; deficiencies of regimental strengths
and returns. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 235
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen.
FEB. 1 [Arthur] St. Clair [Crane s Mills, New Jersey].
Militia horse patrols; condition of signal beacons.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 239
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Cols. [George]
FEB. 1 Mathews and [John ]Ely and Lt. Col. [Nathaniel]
Ramsay [Morristown]. Settlement of a cartel of
exchange. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. XI, pt. 1, 241
A contemporary copy Is among the Washington, Miscellaneous.
1780 Moylan, Stephen. Colchester [Connecticut]. To [George]
FEB. 1 Washington [Morristown]. Acknowledging or
ders to assist in suppressing trade with the en
emy; memorial of Colchester inhabitants on im
possibility of the town supporting the cavalry
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1243
during the winter; situation of the troops; grain
supply for horses; want of flour and clothing.
A. L. S. 3 pp. 35, 240
1780 Parsons, Samuel H[oldon]. Hartford [Connecticut]. To
FEB. 1 [George] Washington [Morristown]. Filling the
State quota of troops; necessity of Washington s
requisition to spur the legislature into action.
A. L. S. 1 p. 35, 245
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen. [Wil-
FEB. 2 liam] Heath [Highlands, New York]. Fire at
West Point; discharge of Lt. [Ebenezer] Pea-
body; ration; [Brig.] Gen. [Enoch] Poor s in
structions; British collection of sleighs. Draft.
3 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 247
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen. [Ar-
FEB. 2 thur] St. Clair [Crane s Mills, New Jersey]. March
of Connecticut brigades to his relief. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 249
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Ar-
FEB. 2 thur] St. Clair [Crane s Mills, New York]. Delay
of [Connecticut] detachment; permission to at
tempt a projected enterprize against enemy.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 251
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen. [Ar-
FEB. 2 thur] St. Clair [Crane s Mills, New Jersey]. Pro
posed attempt on enemy left to St. Clair s dis
cretion. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Rob
ert Hanson Harrison. B. XI, pt. 1, 253
1780 Campbell, James. Essex County [New Jersey]. Extend-
FEB. 2 ing furlough of Edward Ball. Contemporary
copy by Benjamin Tallmadge. 1 p. Enclosed
in Tallmadge to Washington, 1780, Feb. 20.
35, 380
1780 [Clinton, George.] [Poughkeepsie, New York.] To [Maj.
FEB. 2 Gen. William Heath, Highlands]. Distressed
state of the Army laid before the legislature [of
New York]. Contemporary extract. 1 p. En
closed in Heath to Washington, 1780, Feb. 2.
35, 253
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1780 Court of Inquiry. Fort Arnold [West Point]. To investi-
FEB. 2 gate what public stores were consumed at the
recent fire [Jan. 26]. D. S: Michael Jackson,
Prest. 1 p. Enclosed in Heath to Washington,
1780, Feb. 4. 35, 256
1780 Francis, Aaron. West Point. Return of quartermaster
FEB. 2 stores consumed by fire. Tabular statement.
D. S. 1 p. Signed by Francis in behalf of Tim
othy Whiting, with oath attested by Col. Michael
Jackson on verso. Enclosed in Heath to Wash
ington, 1780, Feb. 4. 35, 255
1780 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. Morristown. To Abraham
FEB. 2 Skinner [New Jersey]. Orders to effect, if pos
sible, an immediate exchange of the American
prisoners at the Sugar House [New York]. Auto,
draft signed. 2 pp. "Not ansd before the 6 of
May 1780" B. XI, pt, 1. 255
1780 Heath, W[illiam]. Highlands. To [George] Washington
FEB. 2 [Morristown]. Leave of absence; efforts to ob
tain provisions for troops; fire in North Redoubt
[East side of the Hudson]; causes of fire; Ensign
William Spencer s case. L. S. 5 pp. An
swered Feb. 16. 35, 246
1780 St. Clair, Arthur. Crane s Mills [New Jersey]. To [George
FEB. 2 Washington, Morristown]. Intelligence from
Staten Island; chance of surprising [Lt. Col.
Abraham Van] Buskirk s regiment. A. L. S.
1 p. 35, 257
1780 St. Clair, Arthur. Crane s Mills [New Jersey]. To [George
FEB. 2 Washington, Morristown]. Plan of proposed at
tack upon Buskirk s corps on Staten Island by
Col. [Moses] Hazen and [Lt.] Col. [Marinus] Wil-
lett. A. L. S. 1 p. 35, 258
1780 [Washington, George.] [Morristown] To Col. [Stephen]
FEB - 3 Moylan [Colchester, Connecticut]. Station of
dragoons at Colchester; Moylan s misunder
standing with Gov. [Jonathan] Trumbull; re
cruiting, reenlistments and rank disputes. Draft.
3 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 257
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown To Col. [Elisha] Shel-
FEB - 3 don [Wethersfield, Connecticut]. Enlistments
in his regiment. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 261
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1245
1780 Stoddard, Orringh. Young s Farm [Westchester County,
FEB. 3 New York]. To Maj. Gen. [William] Heath
[Highlands]. Report of surprise by the British.
A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Heath to Washington,
1780, Feb. 4. 35, 269
1780 Turner, P[hilip]. Danbury [Connecticut]. To George
FEB. 3 Washington [Morristown]. Strife between hospi
tal authorities; need of reestablishment; trans
mits a plan. A. L. S. 1 p. 35, 259
1780 Turner, P[hilip]. Danbury [Connecticut]. Plan of a new
FEB. [3] medical arrangement for the Armies of the
United States. A. D. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in pre
ceding entry. 35, 261
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To Chevalier de La
FEB. 4 Luzerne [Philadelphia]. England s failure to
secure German troops and effect on exchange of
prisoners in America; points to be attended to
in a negotiation; reenforcements from France.
Draft signed. 3 pp. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. In Ford, 8, 187.
D. I, pt. 1, 179
An attested extract by James McHenry is among the Washington,
Miscellaneous.
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. Thomas
FEB. 4 Procter, Philadelphia. Necessity of arrangement
of the artillery. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Robert Hanson Harrison. B. XI, pt. 1, 263
1780 Heath, W[illiam]. Highlands. To [George] Washington
FEB. 4 Morristown]. British surprise of the guard at
Young s Farm [New York]; investigation of fires
at West Point; danger of surprise by the British.
L. S. 3 pp. Answered Feb. 16. 35, 267
1780 La luzerne, Chevalier de. Philadelphia. To [George]
FEB. 4 Washington [Morristown]. [William] Duer s
proposal to supply the French Navy with masts;
need of a detachment of troops to guard cutters.
L. S. 3 pp. Answered Feb. 15. 35, 323
1780 St. Clair, Arthur. Springfield [New Jersey]. To [George
FEB. 4 Washington, Morristown]. Abandonment of en
terprise against [Lt. Col. Abraham Van] Bus-
kirk s corps; Intelligence from New York; troops,
fortifications and shipping; British preparations
for an expedition. A. L. S. 4 pp. 35, 265
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1780 Wayne, Anthony. Waynesborough [Pennsylvania]. To
FEB. 4 [George] Washington [Morristown]. The pro
jected attempt upon Staten Island and dissolu
tion of the Light Infantry; desire to serve in any
capacity. A. L. S. 2 pp. In Sparks, Letters
to Washington, 2, 393. 35, 270
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
FEB. 5 liam] Heath [Highlands, New York]. Requesting
supply of money for reenlistments in [Brig.] Gen.
[Enoch] Poor s brigade. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 265
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Rob-
FEB. 5 ert] Howe [Morristown]. Orders to relieve [Maj .]
Gen. [William] Heath [hi the Highlands]. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 267
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Lewis]
FEB. 5 Nicola, Philadelphia. Approval of death sen
tence of Thomas Warren and pardon for same.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 271
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown To Brig. Gen.
FEB. 5 [Enoch] Poor [Danbury, Connecticut]. Money
for recruiting; leave of absence. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 269
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. [Benjamin]
FEB. 5 Tallmadge [Wethersfield, Connecticut]. Secret
service arrangements with [Samuel] C[ulper,] jr.
Auto, draft. 3 pp. In Ford, 8, 191.
B. XI, pt. 1, 273
1780 Armand[-Tuffin, Charles. Morristown. To [George] Wash-
FEB. 5 ington [Morristown]. Length of service in the
French Army. A. L. S. 1 p.
C. C. 152, 8, 397
[1780] Connecticut, Legislature. Resolve establishing position
[FEB. 5] of winter quarters for the Continental Dragoon
regiments.
FEB. 5 Tmmbull, Jonathan. Hartford. Orders to Col. Stephen
Moylan directing quartering of cavalry in accord
ance with preceding. Contemporary copies by
Moylan. 2 pp. Enclosed in Moylan to Wash
ington, 1780, Feb. 8. 35, 290
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1247
1780 Washington,] Gfeorge]. Morristown. To Col. [Charles
FEB. 6 Armand-Tuffin, Colchester? Connecticut]. Incor
poration of his corps with Pulaski s; orders for
assembling in Georgia; case of Du Plantier;
certificate of Washington s esteem. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton. In
Sparks, 6, 462. B. XI, pt. 1, 279
1780 W[ashingto]n, Gfeorge]. Morristown. Certificate of serv-
FEB. 6 ice and conduct of [Col. Charles Armand-Tuffin,]
Marquis de La Rouerie. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton. Enclosed in
Washington to Armand, 1780, Feb. 6.
B. XI, pt. 1, 281
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To Brig. Gen. [Ed-
FEB. 6 ward] Hand [Lancaster County? Pennsylvania].
Ordering his return to camp. Auto, draft signed.
1 p. B. XI, pt. 1, 277a
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To Brig. Gen. [Wil-
FEB. 6 liam] Irvine [Crane s Mills, New Jersey]. Request
for [Brig.] Gen. [Edward] Hand s return to camp;
Irvine s leave of absence. Auto, draft signed.
1 p. B. XI, pt. 1, 277
1780 Flint, Royal. Morristown. To [George] Washington
FEB. 6 [Morristown]. Retirement from the service;
prospects of supplies for the Army. A. L. S.
2 pp. Answered Feb. 7. 35, 276
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Royal Flint
FEB. 7 [Morristown]. Withdrawal from the service;
approbation of his conduct; personal esteem.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. XI, pt. 1, 285
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Brig. Gen.
FEB. 7 [Enoch] Poor, Danbury [Connecticut]. Orders for
a man to be sent to Lt. [Caleb] Brewster [for
his boat crew]. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 283
1780 Wfashingto]n, G[eorge]. Morristown. To Baron Steuben,
FEB. 7 Philadelphia. Coming visit of Chevalier de La
Luzerne to headquarters. Auto, draft signed.
1 p. P. II, 33
1780 Berry, Sidney. New Bromley [New Jersey]. To Maj.
FEB. 7 Gen. [Nathanael] Greens [Morristown]. Refusal
of people to cart provision without a general
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regulation of price for same. A. L. S. 1 p.
Answered Feb. 8. Enclosed in Greene to Wash
ington, 1780, Feb. 7. 35, 278
1780 Greene, Nathanael. Morristown. To [George] Washing-
FEB. 7 ton [Morristown]. Transportation difficulty;
refusal of people to furnish cartage without a
general regulation of price through all the states.
L. S. 2 pp. In Sparks, Letters to Washington,
2, 393. 35, 279
1780 Howe, Robert. Morristown. To [George Washington,
FEB. 7 Morristown]. Rejoining his command; reasons
for his delay. A. L. S. 4 pp. 35, 281
[1780] Lane, John. [North Carolina?] Information respecting
[FEB. 7] exchange of Southern prisoners. Contemporary
copy. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. W
1780 Meibom, Justus Christoph de. Lancaster [Pennsylvania].
FEB. 7 To [George] Washington [Morristown]. Request
ing leave to send an officer into New York on
parole to bring out pay and necessaries for the
Brunswickers. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 283
1780 Moylan, Stephen. Colchester [Connecticut]. To Gov.
FEB. 7 [Jonathan] Trumbull [Hartford]. Removal of
the 2d regiment of Dragoons from Colchester;
Washington s orders; the dismounted men at
Wethersfield. Contemporary copy by Moylan.
Enclosed in Moylan to Washington, 1780, Feb. 8.
On same document with Connecticut Legis
lature s resolve, 1780, Feb. 5.
1780 St. Clair, Arthur. Crane s Mills [New Jersey]. To [George]
FEB. 7 Waslu ngton [Morristown]. Intelligence from
New York; chance of an attempt against Paulus
Hook; alarm caused by sleighs going to Staten
Island; St. Glair s alterations in stations of
troops ; volunteer Jersey horse ; vigilance of the
guards ; opening flag communication with Paulus
Hook. A. L. S. 3 pp. 35, 285
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Maj. Gen. Na-
FEB - 8 thanael Greene, Morristown]. Objection of in
habitants to transporting provisions to camp and
method of overcoming the difficulty. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. XI, pt. 1, 289
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1249
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Ar-
FEB. 8 thur] St. Clair [Springfield, New Jersey]. Per
mission for certain persons to go within the en
emy s lines. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHeniy. B. XI, pt. 1, 291
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown To [Maj. Gen. Baron
FEB. 8 Steuben, Philadelphia]. Steuben s memorial to
Congress regarding force necessary for next cam
paign; considerations of expense and aid from
abroad; cavalry and magazines. Draft. 4 pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton. In
Ford, 8, 193. B. XI, pt. 1, 295
1780 Greene, Nathanael. Morristown. To [George] Washing-
FEB. 8 ton [Morristown]. The Artificer corps; need for
its completion. A. L. S. 3 pp. 35, 287
1780 Heath, Wplliam]. Highlands. To [George] Washington
FEB. 8 [Morristown]. Expectation of flour; patience of
the troops; delinquent returns; preparations of
British and readiness to receive them; stations
of the regiments on alarm; money for recruiting;
promotions of Massachusetts officers. L. S.
2 pp. Answered Feb. 16. 35, 292
1780 Moylan, Stephen. Colchester [Connecticut]. To [George]
FEB. 8 Washington [Morristown]. Correspondence with
the Governor [Jonathan Trumbull]; compliance
with his requisition. A. L. S. 1 p. 35. 289
1780 Woodford, William. Fredericksburg [Virginia]. To
FEB. 8 [George Washington, Morristown]. March of the
[Virginia] troops ; want of a state bounty for re
cruiting; filling of the Virginia battalions; fur
loughs ordered by the Board of War; inadequate
provision made for troops south of Petersburg;
accounts from the south of the British fleet.
A. L. S. 4 pp. 35, 294
1780 Harrison, Charles. WiUiamsburg [Virginia]. To [George]
FEB. 9 Washington [Morristown]. Efforts to recruit his
regiment ; lack of money ; Gen. [Thomas] Nelson
[jr.] s patriotism; land speculation in the Assem
bly. A. L. S. 3 pp. 35, 296
1780 Jackson, Henry. Morristown. To [George] Washington
FEB. 9 [Morristown]. Death and flogging sentences of
various soldiers of his regiment; recommenda
tion to remit the punishments in certain cases.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 300
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[1780] Washington, George. [Morristown.] Names, rank and
[FEB. 10] pretensions of officers of regiment of Artificers.
Tabular statement. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. A. V, pt. 1, 194
[1780] Washington, George. [Morristown.] Names and rank of
[FEB. 10] officers recommended for retention in the Artif
icer Regiment, promotions, etc. Tabular state
ment. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. A. V, pt. 1, 198
[1780] Washington, George. [Morristown.] Plan for enlisting a
[FEB. 10] corps of Artificers to consist of ten companies.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Ham
ilton. A. V, pt. 1, 201
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen. [Ar-
FEB. 10 thur] St. Clair [Springfield, New Jersey]. Per
mission for a Mr. Saxton to go into New York.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 299
1780 Gardner, V[alentine]. New York. To [George] Washing-
FEB. 10 ton [Morristown]. Requesting leave to continue
in New York; appreciation of past favors and
reasons for present importunity. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Endorsed by Tilghman: "The Commy. of pris
oners directed to give Major Gardiner liberty to
remain at New York" 35, 307
1780 Heath, W[ilham]. Highlands. To [George] Washington
FEB. 10 [Morristown]. Account of British surprise and
capture of Lt. Col. [Joseph] Thompson and de
tachment at Young s Farm; preparations of
British and their advance into Westchester
county. A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered Feb. 16.
In Sparks, Letters to Washington, 2, 395.
35, 302
1780 St. Clair, Arthur. Springfield [New Jersey]. To [George
FEB. 10 Washington, Morristown]. Request of an indi
vidual for permission to go into New York; ex
pectation of intelligence from New York.
A. L. S. 1 p. 35, 309
1780 Brodhead, Daniel. Fort Pitt [Pennsylvania]. To [George]
FEB. 11 Washington [Morristown]. Transmitting dupli
cates of former letters, court-martial of Lt. Ar
thur Gordon and return of provisions; want of
tents and scarcity of provisions; loss of boats;
unprecedented snow; strength of fortification at
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1251
Detroit; chances of an Indian invasion in the
spring; request for boat builders and armorers.
A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered Mar. 14. In Sparks,
Letters to Washington, 2, 399. 35, 310
1780 Lincoln, B[enjamin]. Charleston [South Carolina]. To
FEB. 11 Brig. Gen. [William] Woodford [Fredericksburg,
Virginia]. British in Georgia; urges a hastening
of reenforcement. Contemporary copy. 1 p.
Enclosed in Woodford to Washington, 1780,
Mar. 8. 36, 119
1780 St. Clair, Arthur. Springfield [New Jersey]. To [George]
FEB. 11 Washington [Morristown]. British advance into
Jersey to Elizabethtown, Woodbridge and Rah-
way; object; security of Washington s person;
intelligence of Paulus Hook; Morris Hatfield.
L. S. 3 pp. 35, 313
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Brig. Gen. [James]
FEB. 12 Clinton [Morristown?] State of his brigade; loss
of arms; delinquencies in numbers present,
clothing matters and other things. Draft. 3 pp.
In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. XI, pt. 1, 303
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen. [Ar-
FEB. 12 thur] St. Clair [Springfield, New Jersey]. Vigi
lance of his guards; condition of ice; proposed
attempt on [Lt. Col. Abraham Van] Buskirk s
corps; extending his horse patrols; passports
to enter New York. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 301
1780 Brooks, J[ohn]. Highlands. Return of killed, wounded,
FEB. 12 etc. of detachment under command of Lt. Col.
[Joseph] Thompson. Tabular statement. D. S.
1 p. 35, 306
1780 Hazen, Moses. Near Morristown To George Washington
FEB. 12 [Morristown]. Memorial: His military services
and losses sustained in the cause of the United
States; his rank; petitions a brigadiership.
L. S. 3 pp. Endorsed by Harrison: "Colo.
Hazen transd. a Copy of this the 25 Feby. in a
Letter to Chief Justice McKean." 35, 315
1780 Lincoln, B[enjamin]. Charleston [South Carolina]. To
FEB. 12 George Washington [Morristown]. Arrival of
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British; preparations to receive them. L. S.
2 pp. In Sparks, Letters to Washington, 2,
401. 35, 318
1780 Steuben, [Baron]. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
FEB. 12 [Morristown]. Transmitting resolves of Con
gress. L. S. 1 p. 35, 317
1780 Abeel, James. [Morristown?] To [Lt.] Col. [Richard Kid-
FEB. 13 der] Meade [Morristown]. British attempt to
capture Washington; failure of the enterprise;
troops on York and Staten Island. A. L. S.
2 pp. 35, 370
[1780] Washington,] G[eorge]. [Morristown.] To Col. [Henry]
[FEB. 14] Jackson [Morristown]. Claims of discharged sol
diers to arms. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McIIemy. B. XI, pt. 1, 307
1780 Jackson, Henry. Morristown. To [George] Washington
FEB. 14 [Morristown]. Claim of soldiers to their arms and
accoutrements. A. L. S. 1 p. 35, 335
1780 Laurens, John. Charleston [South Carolina]. To [George
FEB. 14 Washington, Morristown]. British at Charles
ton; lethargy of the people; his father [Henry
Laurens] s delay in setting off for Europe.
A. L. S. 3 pp. In Sparks, Letters to Wash
ington, 2, 401. 35, 330
1780 Lincoln, B[enjamin]. Charleston [South Carolina]. To
FEB. 14 George Washington [Morristown]. British on
John s Island, North Edisto River. A. L. S.
2 pp. Answered Apr. 15. 35, 334
1780 Steuben, [Baron]. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
FEB. 14 [Morristown]. State quota of troops; money
resources; delay of Congress in calling for the
State quotas; supply of arms; provisions and
supplies; Chevalier de La Luzerne s intended
visit to camp. L. S. 3 pp. Answered Feb. 18.
35, 332
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Lt. Col. [Benja-
FEB. 15 min] Flower [Philadelphia]. Requesting an
immediate return of the Artillery Artificers.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 317
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen.
F EB - 15 [William] Heath [West Point]. Frequency of
fires at West Point; money for [Ensign William]
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1253
Spencer; Maj. [Lt. Col. William] Hull s rank;
surprise at White Plains [Four Corner s, New
York]. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 319
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Chevalier de
FEB. 15 La Luzerne, Philadelphia]. [William] Duer s
request for a detachment of troops; weakness of
Army from expiring enlistments; protection of
the frontier. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. D. I, pt. 1, 183
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To Col. [Stephen]
FEB. 15 Moylan [Colchester, Connecticut]. Requesting a
particular return of his regiment at once. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. XI, pt. 1, 315-
Same to Cols. Elisha Sheldon and Goose Van Schaick.
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Brig. Gen.
FEB. 15 [Enoch] Poor, Danbury [Connecticut]. Re
questing a particular return of New Hampshire
regiments in his brigade in compliance with a
resolution of Congress. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison
B. XI, pt. 1, 309
Same to Maj. Gen. William Heath calling for Massachusetts returns.
1780 Mitchell, John. [Philadelphia.] Memorandum of articles
FEB. 15 purchase for [George] Washington; prices paid.
1 p. Enclosed in Mitchell to Washington, 1780,
Feb. 17. 36, 43
1780 Schaick, G[oose] V[an]. Albany. To [George] Washington
FEB. 15 [Morristown]. [William] Adams sent to the
Highlands for trial; application of officers to
withdraw the [1st New York] regiment from Fort
Schuyler; court-martial of Capt. [Guy] Young.
L. S. 2 pp. Answered Mar. 16. 35, 339
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Stephen]
FEB. 16 Moylan [Colchester, New York]. Act of Connec
ticut legislature respecting the quartering of
troops and effect on the cavalry. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 321
1780 Bayley, Jacob. Newbury [New Hampshire]. To George
FEB. 16 Washington, Morristown. Intelligence from
Canada; rumor of intended winter attack by Col.
[Walter] Butler; tory mischief above Charlestown
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[Massachusetts] ; raising of volunteer companies
by the people; clothing furnished Indians; desti
tute Indian students at Dartmouth College.
L. S. 2 pp. Answered Mar. 15. 35, 352
1780 Greene, Nathanael. Morristown. To [the President of
FEB. 16 Congress, Philadelphia]. Former representation
to Congress; increasing difficulties and embar
rassments of the Quartermaster s Department;
lack of cash; dissatisfaction and disgust of
agents; their pressure for dismissal from the
service; their debts; inability to procure supplies
for the coming campaign; results of delay;
intentions of Congress. A. L. S. 8 pp. Enclosed
in Greene to Washington, 1780, Mar. 6. 35, 342
1780 M[eade,] R[ichard] Kfidder]. [Morristown.] To Col.
FEB. 16 Walter Stewart [Morristown]. Detailing officers
to pursue deserters. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. XI, pt. 1, 323
1780 Stewart, Walter. [Morristown.] To [George] Washington
FEB. 16 [Morristown]. Capture of deserters; case of
Capt. [Jacob] Ashmead. A. L. S. 2 pp.
35, 340
1780 Foster, Isaac. Boston. To James McHenry [Morristown].
FEB. 17 Difficulty in the way of obtaining clothing for the
[Hospital officers, Eastern] Department; re
quests necessary order. A. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 354
1780 Howe, Robert. Fishkill [New York]. To [George] Wash-
FEB. 17 ington [Morristown]. His arrival at Fishkill.
L. S. 1 p. 35, 357
1780 Mitchell, John. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
FEB. 17 [Morristown]. Personal articles forwarded; con
gratulations on miscarriage of enemy s attempt
[to capture Washington]. A.L.S. 2pp. 36,40
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Na-
FEB. 18 thanael] Greene [Morristown]. Deferring ship
ment of clothing to Albany. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 325
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Baron Steuben
FEB. 18 [New Windsor, New York]. Preparation of re
turns for settling State quota s of troops; acci
dent to the [U. S. S.] Confederacy; distribution of
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEOEGE WASHINGTON 1255
Army Regulations to officers. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman. Extract in
Ford, 8, 196, note. B. XI, pt. 1, 327
1780 Greene, Nathanael. Morristown. To [George] Washing-
FEB. 18 ton [Morristown]. Transporting a cart load of
clothing to Albany; difficulty of the journey;
lack of money to pay the expenses of same.
A. L. S. 1 p. 35, 360
1780 Lewis, Joseph. Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Nathanael]
FEB. 18 Greene [Morristown]. Team for transporting
clothing to Albany; difficulty of the journey; de
mand of the wagoner for guarantee against loss.
A. L. S. 1 p. Enclosed in Greene to Washing
ton, 1780, Feb. 18. 35, 361
1780 Miralles, Juan de. Philadelphia. To George Washington
FEB. 18 [Morristown]. Transmitting account of advan
tages gained by Brig. Gen. Bernardo de Galvez
over the English in the Mississippi region; suspi
cion that British fleet is designed against Havana;
requests a diversion against the British in Georgia
to prevent reenforcement of Pensacola and Mo
bile; preparations to attack latter places by the
Governor of Louisiana [Galvez]. A. L. S. 4 pp.
(In Spanish.) Answered Feb. 27. 35, 366
Translation, 35, 362.
[1780] [Miralles, Juan de.] [Philadelphia.] Extract of account
[FEB. 18] of operations and advantages acquired by Brig.
Gen. Bernardo de Galvez against the English on
the Mississippi; capture of forts at Manchac,
Baton Rouge and Natchez. Contemporary copy
by Miralles. 4 pp. (In Spanish). Enclosed in
preceding entry. 35, 368
Translation, 35, 364.
1780 Nixon, Thomas. "Soldier s Fortune" [Highlands]. To
FEB. 18 Maj. Gen. [William] Heath [Highlands]. Resig
nation. A. L. S. 2 pp. Enclosed in Heath to
Washington, 1780, Feb. 19. 35, 374
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
FEB. 19 Ham] Heath [West Point]. Returns of Massachu
setts troops to establish the State s quota. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Robert Hanson Harri
son. B. XI, pt. 1, 329
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1780 Congar, William. Essex County [New Jersey]. Affidavit
FEB. 19 as to term of Frederick Seaburn s enlistment.
Sworn before David Millier. Contemporary copy.
1 p. Enclosed in Seaburn to Washington, 1780,
Feby. 36, 53
1780 Heath, W[illiam]. Highlands. To [George] Washington
FEB. 19 [Morristown]. Acknowledging orders; non-arri
val of flour; Act passed by the New York legisla
ture to more effectually supply the Army with
flour; report of a court of inquiry on hides; Col.
[Thomas] Nixon s resignation; claim of Massa
chusetts officers of mistakes, affecting rank, in
their commissions. L. S. 4 pp. Answered
Mar. 2. 35, 372
1780 Hogun, James. Wilmington [North Carolina]. To [George
FEB. 19 Washington, Morristown]. March to Charles
ton [South Carolina]; vague accounts from the
southward. L. S. 1 p. 35, 375
1780 Knyphausen, [Wilhelm, Baron von]. To [George] Wash-
FEB. 19 ington [Morristown]. Washington s letter of 1st
inst. desiring a meeting of Commissioners to ne
gotiate a general exchange of prisoners; appoint
ment of Maj. Gen. [William] Phillips, Lt. Cols.
[Cosmo] Gordon and [Chappel] Norton as Com
missioners; suggests Amboy [New Jersey] as a
meeting place; arrangements. L. S. 2 pp. An
swered Feb. 29. 35, 376
1780 Tilghman, T[ench]. Morristown. To Abraham Skinner
FEB. 19 [Elizabethtown ? New Jersey]. Passport for
Capt. [Patrick?] Campbell and other exchange
matters. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. XI, pt. 1, 333
1780 Trumbull, Jonathan. Hartford [Connecticut]. To Col.
FEB. 19 [Stephen] Moylan [Colchester, Connecticut]. Re
questing a detachment sent to Greenwich to pre
vent provisions being sent into New York. Con
temporary copy by Moylan. 1 p. Enclosed in
Moylan to Washington, 1780, Feb. 24. 36, 18
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Goose] Van
FEB - 20 Schaick [Albany]. Directing a particular return
of his regiment sent to Gov. [George] Clinton.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Robert Hanson
Harrison. B. XI, pt. 1, 335
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1257
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [James] Wil-
FEB. 20 kinson [Philadelphia]. Deficiencies of woolen
clothing; need of shirts, overalls, etc. for summer.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. XI, pt. 1, 339
1780 Cambridge, John. [Near Morristown.] To [George] Wash-
FEB. 20 ington, Morristown. Petition: For a discharge.
A. D. S. 1 p. Lt. Ephraim Gary s certificate of
knowledge of Cambridge s circumstances. 36, 23
1780 Heath, W[illiam]. Highlands. To [George] Washington
FEB. 20 [Morristown]. Case of Capt. [Thomas] Cart-
wright. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Mar. 2.
35, 381
1780 St. Clair, Arthur. Springfield [New Jersey]. To [George]
FEB. 20 Washington [Morristown]. Unsuccessful at
tempt of British to surprise Newark; state of
the ice; chances of surprising enemy at Paulus
Hook. A. L. S. 3 pp. 35, 383
1780 Tallmadge, Benjamin. Wethersfield [Connecticut]. To
FEB. 20 [George] Washington [Morristown]. Resignation
of Capt. John Shethar; disadvantages resulting
from action of Connecticut in quartering the
Light Dragoons; interference of civil power of
New Jersey in extending furloughs to men of the
2d Dragoons; clothing for that regiment.
A. L. S. 4 pp. 35, 378
1780 Tilghman, T[ench]. Morristown. To Capt. [Henry] Bed-
FEB. 20 kin [Colchester, Connecticut]. Calling for a re
turn of his troop. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. XI, pt. 1, 337
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. [Henry] Lee
FEB. 21 [j r>j Burlington, New Jersey]. Requesting a re
turn of his corps; return of New Jersey men to be
made to Gov. [William] Livingston. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 343
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Stephen]
FEB. 21 Moylan [Colchester, Connecticut]. Return of
Connecticut men in his regiment to be made to
Gov. [Jonathan] Trumbull. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 341
Same to Col. Klisha Sheldon.
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1780 Moylan, Stephen. [Colchester, Connecticut.] To Gov.
FEB. 21 [Jonathan] Trumbull [Hartford]. Acknowledg
ing order for a detachment of dragoons; compli
ance with same. Contemporary copy by Moylan.
On verso of Trumbull to Moylan, 1780, Feb. 19.
Enclosed in Moylan to Washington, 1780, Feb.
24.
1780 Phillips, W[illiam]. New York. To [George] Washington
FEB. 21 [Morristown]. Negotiation for a general exchange
of prisoners. L. S. 3 pp. Answered Feb. 29.
35, 387
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Christopher]
FEB. 22 Greene [Providence ? Rhode Island]. Requesting
a return of his regiment. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 351
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen. [Wil-
FEB. 22 Ham] Heath [West Point]. Preparations of en
emy; collection of sleighs; enjoins watchfulness.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 345
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Brig.] Gen.
FEB. 22 [Enoch] Poor, Danbury [Connecticut]. Collec
tion of sleighs by enemy; enjoins watchfulness.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 349
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To Lt. Col. [Marinus]
FEB. 22 Willett [New Jersey]. Establishment of secret
intelligence communication with New York via
Secaucus. Auto, draft signed. 3 pp. In Ford,
8, 200. P. II, 37
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. [Levin]
FEB. 22 Winder [Paramus, New Jersey]. Enjoins watch
fulness of the enemy. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. XI, pt. 1, 353
1780 Darby, William John. Philadelphia. To [George] Wash-
FEB. 22 ington [Morristown]. Application for leave to go
into New York. A. L. S. 1 p. 35, 394
1780 Lincoln, B[enjaminJ. Charleston [South Carolina]. To
FEB. 22 George Washington [Morristown]. Position of
British; difficulty in fathoming their design;
necessity of holding Charleston. L. S. 4 pp.
Answered. Apr. 15. 35, 390
COKBESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1259
1780 Flower, Benjamin. [Morristown.] Return by companies
FEB. 22 of that portion of his regiment of Artillery
Artificers raised in Pennsylvania. Tabular state
ment. A. D. S. 1 p. W
[1780] [McHenry, James.] [Morristown.] To [Col. John Beatty,
[FEB. 22] Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Detention of
[Nicholas] Deane. Auto, draft. 1 p.
B. XI, pt. 1, 355
1780 McHenry, James. Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Arthur]
FEB. 22 St. Clair [Springfield]. Enemy s knowledge of
St. Clair s position. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. XI, pt. 1, 347
1780 St. Clair, Arthur. Springfield [New Jersey]. To [George
FEB. 22 Washington, Morristown]. Strength of Paulus
Hook; capture of [Nicholas] Deane; need of
shoes. A. L. S. 2 pp. 35, 396
1780 Tallmadge, Benjamin. Wethersfield [Connecticut]. Re-
FEB. 22 turn of mounted effectives in the 2d Regiment,
Light Dragoons. A. D. S. 1 p. Additional
memoranda by Col. Sftephen] Moylan of reduced
state of horses, lack of accoutrements and cloth
ing in both the 2d and the 4th Dragoons.
Enclosed in Moylan to Washington, 1780, Feb.
24. 36, 19
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen.
FEB. 23 [Arthur] St. Clair [Springfield, New Jersey].
Postponement of proposed attempt on the
enemy. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. B. XI, pt. 1, 357
1780 Beatty, John. [Elizabethtown ? New Jersey.] To [George]
FEB. 23 Washington [Morristown]. Resignation; ap
pointment with British commissaries to settle
accounts of privates and seamen prisoners.
L. S. 2 pp. 36, 4
1780 St. Clair, Arthur. Springfield [New Jersey.] To [George]
FEB. 23 Washington [Morristown]. Preparations for
attempt on Paulus Hook. A. L. S. 1 p. 36, 9
1780 Steuben, [Baron]. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
FEB. 23 [Morristown]. Delay in collecting returns of dis
persed corps; a method of obtaining recruits for
artillery, artificers and staff departments; supply
of arms and cartridge boxes; assistance from
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France; Congress efforts; engagement of the
Languedoc with two British ships at Cape Fin-
istere; Inspection Department matters; need of
assistants; officers desiring employment; con
solidation with Muster Department. L. S.
6 pp. Answered Mar. 6. 35, 397
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen.
FEB. 24 [Arthur] St. Clair [Springfield, New Jersey].
Postponement of his enterprise; his presence as
witness in trial of Lt. Col. [John Eager] Howard.
L. S. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Dr. [Philip] Tur-
FEB. 24 ner [Danbury, Connecticut]. His criticism of
the medical department. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. XI, pt. 1, 363
1780 Biddle, Clement. Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Nathanael]
FEB. 24 Greene [Morristown]. Alarming prospect of for
age supply; lack of money; forage on hand;
resolve of Congress stopping purchases in States
that have undertaken to furnish supplies; pros
pect in New Jersey; the general situation.
Contemporary copy by Greene. 4 pp. Enclosed
in Greene to Washington, 1780, Feb. 24. 36, 14
1780 Board of War. [Philadelphia.] To [Brig. Gen. Peter Muh-
FEB. 24 lenberg, Philadelphia]. Orders to proceed to Vir
ginia and take charge of recruiting. Contempo
rary copy by Muhlenberg. 1 p. Enclosed in
Muhlenberg to Washington, 1780, Feb. 24.
36, 25
1780 Greene, Nathanael. Morristown. To [George] Washing-
FEB. 24 ton [Morristown]. Requests an order for raw
hides for repairing harness, etc. ; lack of money.
A. L. S. 1 p. 36, 11
1780 Greene, Nathanael. Morristown. To [George] Washing-
FEB. 24 ton [Morristown]. Exhaustion of the forage sup
ply. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered Feb. 25. 3 126,
1780 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. To Capt. Joshua Trafton
FEB. 24 [Morristown ?] Case of discharge of Sergeant
John Cambridge. Auto, draft signed. 2 pp.
B. XI, pt. 1, 361
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1261
1780 Meigs, R[eturn] J[onathan]. Middletown [Connecticut].
FEB. 24 To [George] Washington [Morristown]. His leave
of absence; request for extension. A. L. S. 1 p.
Answered Mar. 12. 36, 27
1780 Moylan, Stephen. Colchester [Connecticut]. To [George]
FEB. 24 Washington [Morristown]. Gov. [Jonathan]
Trumbull s order for a detachment and inability
to comply for want of clothing for soldiers.
A. L. S. 1 p. Answered Mar. 8. 36, 16
1780 Moylan, Stephen. Colchester [Connecticut]. To Gov.
FEB. 24 [Jonathan] Trumbull [Hartford]. Condition of
the 2d and 4th Dragoons; inability to furnish de
tachment ordered. Contemporary copy. 1 p.
Enclosed in Moylan to Washington, 1780, Feb.
24. 36, 20
1780 Muhlenberg, P[eter]. Philadelphia. To [George Washing-
FEB. 24 ton, Morristown]. Instructions received from
Board of War; setting out for Virginia. A. L. S.
1 p. Answered Apr. 20. 36, 24
1780 Trafton, Joshua. Near Morristown. To [George] Wash-
FEB. 24 ington [Morristown]. Certificate of Samuel
Sabens engagement to serve out the enlistment
time of Sergt. John Cambridge. D. S. Signed
also by Benjamin Sherburne and Henry Sher
man. 1 p. Enclosed in Cambridge to Washing
ton, 1780, Feb. 20. 36, 21
1780 [Washington, George.] [Morristown.] To Maj. Gen. [Na-
FEB. 25 thanael] Greene [Morristown]. Alarming state of
the forage supply; soliciting aid from New Jer
sey. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 365
1780 Elaine, Ephraim. Boston. To [George] Washington [Mor-
FEB. 25 ristown]. Disappointment in obtaining supplies
from Connecticut; need of money; ability of the
country to furnish beef cattle; necessity of an ar
rangement and supply of money. A. L. S. 2 pp.
36, 28
1780 Flower, Benjamin. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
FEB. 25 ton [Morristown]. Forwarding a return of his
Artillery Artificer Regiment; question of term
of enlistment for three years or during the war;
pay of Artificers. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered
Mar. 6. 36, 30
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1780 Washington,] Gfeorge]. Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen.
FEB. 26 [Nathanael] Greene [Morristown]. Col. [Clement]
Biddle and representing the forage situation to
the New Jersey legislature. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. XI, pt. 1, 367
1780 Biddle, Clement. Morristown. To [Maj. Gen. Nathanael
FEB. 26 Greene, Morristown]. Report of state of forage;
want of money; New Jersey s adopted method
for obtaining supplies; delicacy of Biddle s posi
tion and his proposed appearance before the Leg
islature. Contemporary copy by Greene. 2 pp.
Enclosed in Greene to Washington, 1780, Feb. 26.
36, 34
1780 Tmmlmll, Jonathan, Hartford. To Col. John Mead
FEB. 26 [Greenwich, Connecticut]. Directs application
to [Maj.] Gen. [William] Heath and Col. [Joseph
Cilley in case of need for troops. Contemporary
copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Howe to Washington,
1780, Mar. 7. 36, 108
1780 Court of Inquiry, West Point. Report on complaint of [Lt.]
FEB. 26 Col. [Udny] Hay; necessity of employing more
than the number of express-riders allowed him.
Contemporary copy. 2 pp. Enclosed in Howe
to Washington, 1780, Feb. 28. 36, 49
1780 Greene, Nathanael. Morristown [New Jersey]. To
FEB. 26 [George] Washington [Morristown]. Col. [Clem
ent] Biddle s meeting with the New Jersey Legis
lature. A. L. S. 1 p. 36, 32
1780 Tallmadge, Benjamin. Wethersfield [Connecticut]. To
FEB. 26 [George] Washington, Morristown. Transmitting
a return [of the 2d Light Dragoons]. A. L. S.
1 p. Answered Mar. 8. 36, 42
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Maj. Gen. Ben-
FEB. 27 jamin Lincoln, Charleston, South Carolina]. Sit
uation in the South; storms and the British fleet;
Spanish success in Florida and cooperation with
the United States; Virginia troops for the south
ward. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Alex
ander Hamilton. In Ford, 8, 204.
B. XI, pt. 1, 369
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Don Juan de
FEB. 27 Miralles [Philadelphia], Spanish successes in
Florida; destination of the British fleet from.
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1263
New York; promise to keep him informed of
movements of enemy. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton.
D. I, pt. 1, 185
1780 Washington,] G[eorge], Morristown. To [Maj. Gen. Ar-
FEB. 27 thur St. Clair, Springfield, New Jersey]. Infor
mation received of [Nicholas] Deane s character.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 373
1780 Culper, Samuel. "729" [Setauket, Long Island.] To John
" 215 fn" Bolton [Maj. Benjamin Tallmadge, Wethersfield,
[FEB. 27] Connecticut]. News forwarded by another chan
nel; high spirits of British; continuance of the
war; store-ships expected from Europe; suffer
ing of American prisoners on the prison-ships;
hospital ship burned; position of British troops
on Long Island; phials [with stain for secret
writing] and money for [Samuel] C[ulper] jr.
A. L. S. 3 pp. W
1780 St. Clair, Arthur. Springfield [New Jersey]. To [George]
FEB. 27 Washington [Morristown]. Abandonment of at
tempt against Paulus Hook. A. L. S. 2 pp.
36, 38
1780 Caldwell, James. Springfield [New Jersey]. To [George]
FEB. 28 Washington [Morristown]. Request to continue
the Connecticut troops at Springfield. A. L. S.
2 pp. 36, 44
1780 [Dunham, Azariah.] [Morristown.] Account of grain
FEB. 28 stored in the several mills in Somerset County
[New Jersey] for use of the Army. A. D. 1 p.
Enclosed in Dunham to Hamilton, 1780, Mar. 3.
36, 72
1780 Howe, Robert. Robinson s Farms [Highlands]. To
FEB. 28 [George Washington, Morristown]. Compliance
with directions; departure of [Maj.] Gen. [Wil
liam] Heath; report ordered on state of the works
[in the Highlands]. L. S. 1 p. 36, 46
1780 Howe, Robert. Robinson s Farms [Highlands]. To
FEB. 28 [George] Washington, Morristown. [Lt.] Col.
Udny Hay s need of expresses; opinion of a court
of inquiry thereon; justification from necessity of
the case. L. S. 2 pp. 36, 47
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1780 Washington,] Gfeorge]. Morristown. To Baron de Kalb
FEB. 29 [Morristown]. Orders to take command at Spring
field [New Jersey]. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Robert Hanson Harrison. B. XI, pt. 1, 375
1780 Washington, George. [Morristown.] To [Baron von]
FEB. 29 Knyphausen [New York]. Meeting of Exchange
Commissioners at Amboy ; attendance of Agents,
etc. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. E. 277
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
FEB. 29 liam] Phillips [New York]. Meeting of Exchange
Commissioners at Amboy; consent to Phillips
acting on the Commission. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton. E. 281
1780 [Washington, George.] [Morristown.] To Lewis Pintard
FEB. [29] [New York]. Arrangements for an exchange ne
gotiation at Amboy. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of Alexander Hamilton. B. XI, pt. 1, 377
1780 Moylan, Stephen. Middletown [Connecticut]. To [George]
FEB. 29 Washington [Morristown]. Cantonment of the
dragoons; difficulty in obtaining reenlistments;
need of Lt. Col. [Benjamin] Temple s presence;
Maj. [Epaphras] Bull s certificate; transmits re
turns. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Mar. 8. 36, 6
1780 [Washington, George.] [Morristown] To the Officer com-
FEB. manding [Brig.] Gen. [John] Stark s brigade
[Morristown]. Condition of the brigade; cor
rection of specified abuses. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. XI, pt. 1, 311
[1780] Duportail, [Louis Le Begue]. [Morristown.] Memoran-
[FEB.] dum: British works on Paulus Hook; sketch
map of same; observations on a plan of attack.
A. D. S. 4 pp. (In French.) Translated in part
by Alexander Hamilton. 35, 355
[1780] Seaburn, Frederick. Windsor [Connecticut]. To [George]
[FEB.] Washington, Morristown. Petition for discharge
from the Army. A. D. S. 2 pp. 36, 51
1780 Craig, Thomas. [Morristown?] To [Lt.] Col. [Richard
Kidder] Meade [Morristown]. Court-martial of
an officer for failure to attend parade roll call;
advisability of publishing the proceedings. Re
cent copy. 1 p. 36, 65
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1265
1780 Meade R[ichard] K[idder]. Morristown. To Col. [Thomas]
MAR. l Craig [Morristown]. Lt. [John] Armstrong s
court-martial and restoration of rank. Auto.
draft signed. 1 p. B. XI, pt. 1, 379
1780 Montbarey, Prince de. Versailles. Instructions to Comte
MAR. 1 de Rochambeau for the expedition to America:
Plans of campaign ; precedence in rank of French
and American officers; discipline, etc. 4 pp.
MAR. 2 Secret Instructions: Command of the French troops;
maintainance of guards, etc. 3 pp. Contempo
rary copies. (In French) . Enclosed in Rocham
beau to Washington, 1780, July 12. In Sparks,
7, 493. 39, 97
Translation in hand writing of Alexander Hamilton in the Rochambeau
Papers under date of Mar. 2.
1780 Moylan, John. [Morristown?] To [Lt.] Col. [Tench] Tilgh-
MAR. 1 man [Morristown]. Clothing matters; return of
quantity in store. A. L. S. 2 pp. 36, 63
1780 Prisoners. A general state of British and American pris-
MAR. 1 oners. Tabular statement. 1 p. W
1780 Wilkinson, J[ames], Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
MAR. 1 ton [Morristown]. Thanks for advice; reception
of Wilkinson s suggestions respecting clothing
supply; remonstrance to Board of War against
its issues; estimate of clothing on hand and
amount necessary; quality of linen overalls;
Wilkinson s relations with the Board of War.
A. L. S. 4 pp. 36, 66
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Wil-
MAR. 2 Ham] Heath [West Point]. Discharge of Capt.
[Samuel] Flower; mistake in arrangement of
Jackson s regiment; cases in the 5th and 12th
Massachusetts. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 381
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen. [Wil-
MAR. 2 liam] Heath, West Point or Boston. Case of
Capt. [Thomas] Cartwright. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 383
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To Col. [Joseph] Ward
MAR. 2 [Middlebrook ? New Jersey]. Acknowledging and
reciprocating his good wishes. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of James McHenry. P. II, 41
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1780 Heath, Wplliam]. Roxbury [Massachusetts]. To [George]
MAR. 2 Washington [Morristown]. Prospects of reenlist-
ments if clothing can be procured. A. L. S.
2 pp. 36, 68
1780 McHenry, James. Morristown. To [Col.] John Beatty
MAR. 2 [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. Permission to
Capt. William John Darby and a subaltern of the
Brunswick troops to go into New York on pay
master business. Auto, draft signed. 2 pp.
B. XI, pt. 1, 385
1780 [Mead, John.] Greenwich [Connecticut]. To [Maj. Gen.
MAR. 2 Robert Howe, Highlands]. Expectation of a
plundering raid from the British; call for assist
ance. Contemporary copy. 1 p. Enclosed in
Howe to Washington, 1780, Mar. 7. 36, 107
1780 Montbarey, Prince de. Versailles. Secret Instructions to
MAR. 2 Comte de Rochambeau. See: Montbarey, In
structions, 1780, Mar. 1.
1780 Rutledge, John. Charleston, South Carolina. Proclama-
MAR. 2 tion: Calling on inhabitants of State and city to
come to the defense of Charleston; seizure of
property of all refusing to aid. Broadside. 1 p.
Enclosed in Lincoln to Washington, 1780, Mar. 4.
36, 78
1780 Anonymous. To [Maj. Gen. Robert Howe, Highlands].
MAR. 3 Secret intelligence ; reported capture of British
fleet by the French and destruction of barracks
by the British on Long Island. Contemporary
copy by Howe. 3 pp. Enclosed in Howe to
Washington, 1780, Mar. 4. 36, 82
1780 Dunham, Azfariah]. Morristown. To [Lt.] Col. [Alex-
MAR. 3 ander] Hamilton [Morristown]. Results of inves
tigation of stores and resources of provisions;
flour and grain in mills. A. L. S. 2 pp. 36, 70
1780 Howe, Robert. Robinson s House [Highlands]. To
MAR- 4 [George Washington, Morristown]. Transmit
ting an expense account of an officer. A. L. S.
1 p. 36, 79
1780 Howe, Robert. Highlands. To [George Washington,
MAR. 4 Morristown]. Secret service matters; obtaining
intelligence; situation in the Highlands; trans
portation difficulties; number of effectives; dis
cipline; fortification work. A. L. S. 4 pp.
36, 81
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1267
1780 Knyphausen, [Wilhelm, Baron von] To [George] Washing-
MA R- 4 ton [Morristown]. Meeting of the exchange com
missioners; [Lewis] Pintard s status. L. S.
2 pp. 36, 86
A copy by Tilghman Is among the Washington, Miscellaneous.
1780 Lincoln, B[enjamin]. Charleston [South Carolina]. To
MAR. 4 [George] Washington [Morristown]. British erect
ing works at James Island ; aid possible from the
Continental frigates ; small support received from
the country militia; reenforcement [from North
Carolina]. L. S. 4 pp. Answered [Apr.] 28.
In Sparks, Letters to Washington, 2, 403.
36, 76
1780 Phillips, W[illiam]. New York. To [George] Washington
MAR - 4 [Morristown]. Appointment of a date of meeting
for exchange commissioners. L. S. 1 p. 36, 84
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To [William Alex-
MAR - 5 ander,] Lord Stirling [Middlebrook]. Inattention
to orders; inspection, discipline, etc.; necessity
of exertion on part of officers. Auto, draft signed.
4 pp. In Ford, 8, 209. P. II, 45
1780 La Balme, [Mottin] de. Philadelphia. To [George Wash-
MAR - 5 ington, Morristown]. Intention to travel in the
South; requests certificate of character. A. L. S.
1 p. Answered Mar. 14. 36, 88
[1780] Vergennes, [Comte de]. [Versailles.] Instructions to
[MAR. 5] Marquis de Lafayette. Convoy to land at Rhode
Island; signals; southern operation contin
gency; precedence of rank between French and
American forces; cooperation; subsistence of
French troops; conferences with Congress and
Chevalier de La Luzerne, etc. Translation in
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton. 4 pp. In
Sparks, in part, 7, 496. R
This translation lacks the two and a half concluding paragraphs of the
original which is printed entire in Doniol, La Participation de la France.
4, 314.
[1780] Vergennes, [Comte de]. [Versailles.] Summary of instruc-
[MAR. 5 ] tions to Marquis de Lafayette : Signals for the
French fleet; subsistence and debarkation; pri
vate project against Florida and southern opera
tions or a demonstration against New York City.
Translation in handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
1268 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
2 pp. Endorsed by Washington: "Summary of
the Contents of the Papers and Instructions
shewn by the Marqs de la Fayette" R
1780 Vergennes, [Comte de]. Versailles "Private project"
MAR. 5 respecting operations in America. Suggestions
of expeditions against Florida and Canada;
Georgia and Carolina as a base ; attempt on New
York. Translation in handwriting of Robert
Hanson Harrison. 6 pp. In Doniol, La Partici
pation de la France, 4, 318 R
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Lt. Col. Benjamin
MAR. 6 Flower [Philadelphia]. Returns of the Artillery
artificers; reenlistment terms and bounty.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. XI, pt, 1, 393
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Baron Steuben
MAR - 6 [Philadelphia]. Returns of troops transmitted to
States; number of men in the field and supply of
arms; artillery and cavalry; consolidation of
Muster and Inspector s departments; clothing;
Comte D Estaing s fortunes. Draft. 4 pp. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. XI, pt. 1, 389
1780 Arnold, Benedict]. Philadelphia. To [George Washing-
MAK - 6 ton, Morristown]. Expedition proposed by the
Board of Admiralty; obtaining men from Army
to man the ships; Arnold s proposal to com
mand ; arrival of British fleet at South Carolina.
A. L. S. 2 pp. In Sparks, Letters to Wash
ington, 2, 409. 36, 92
1780 Greene, Nathanael. Morristown. To [George] Washing-
MAR - 6 ton [Morristown]. Greene s letter to Congress;
state of the Quartermaster Department; respon
sibility for the situation; character of agents;
transportation difficulties for lack of money.
A. L. S. 5 pp. In Sparks, Letters to Wash
ington, 2, 405. 35, 346
1780 M[eade,] R[ichard] K[idder]. [Morristown] To Ensign
William Spencer [en route to the Carolinas].
Permission to remain at home until recovery
from a wound. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. XI, pt. 1, 395
1780 Sartine, [Antoine Raymond etc. de] Versailles. To
Marquis de Lafayette. Information respecting
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1269
the naval force to be sent to America; strength,
provisions, signals, etc. Translation in hand
writing of Robert Hanson Harrison. 5 pp. R
1780 Ward, Bernard. [Morristown ?] To [George] Washington
MAR. 6 [Morristown]. Requesting permission to bring
his wife from New York. A. L. S. 1 p. En
dorsed by Harrison: "ansd & granted." 36,91
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Maj. Gen.
MAR. 7 Robert Howe, West Point]. [Lt.] Col. [Udny]
Hay s express-riders; observations regarding a
secret service matter; answers to be given
British respecting state and condition of the
Army. Draft. 6 pp. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. XI, pt. 1, 401
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To Maj. Gen. Arthur
MAR. 7 St. Clair and Lt. Cols. Edward Carrington and
Alexander Hamilton [Morristown] . Powers for
arranging a general cartel of exchange. D. S.
3 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman and
attested by Robert Hanson Harrison. Seal.
B. XI, pt. 1, 403
1780 Cilley, Joseph. Near Danbury [Connecticut]. To [George]
MAR. 7 Washington, Morristown. Transmitting returns ;
vigilance against surprise; detachment called for
by [Maj.] Gen. [Robert] Howe. L. S. 2 pp.
36, 100
1780 Cilley, Joseph. Danbury [Connecticut]. Return of non-
MAR. 7 commissioned officers and soldiers in Poor s
brigade engaged during the war. Tabular state
ment. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in preceding entry.
36, 102
1780 Cogswell, Thomas. Highlands. To [George] Washington
MAR. 7 [Morristown]. Question of rank; application for
leave of absence. A. L. S. 2 pp. 36, 99
1780 Gansevoort, Peter. Albany. To George Washington [Mor-
MAR. 7 ristown]. State of his health reason for being ab
sent from his regiment; false return respecting
servants. A. L. S. 2 pp. 36, 97
1780 Greene, Nathanael. Morristown [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAR. 7 Washington [Morristown]. Demand on the Quar
termaster Department for articles of accoutre
ments for the [2d and 4th] Dragoons; requests
directions. A. L. S. 2 pp. 36, 103
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1780 Howe, Robert. Highlands. To [George] Washington,
MAR. 7 Morristown. Call for assistance from Col. John
Mead and Governor [Jonathan] Trumbull; work
upon the fortifications and need of wagons. L. S-
2 pp. Answered Mar. 10. 36, 105
1780 Washington,] G[eorge] Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Na-
MAR - 8 thanael] Greene [Morristown]. His representa
tion of state of the Quartermaster s Department.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 411
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown To Col. [Stephen]
MAR - 8 Moylan [Colchester, Connecticut]. Ill condition
of 2d and 4th Dragoons as to arms, accoutre
ments and clothing; court-martial of [Isaac]
Tichnor; summons as witness in trial of Dr. [Wil
liam] Shippen [jr]. Draft. 2 pp. In handwrit
ing of Tench Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 415
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. Instructions to Maj.
MAR - 8 Gen. [Arthur] St. Clair and Lt. Cols. [Edward].
Carrington and [Alexander] Hamilton [Morris-
town]. Previous negotiations for a cartel; gen
eral principles to govern an exchange ; settlement
of accounts. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. With omissions, in Ford,
8,216. B. XI, pt. 1,407
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Goose] Van
MAR - 8 Schaick [Albany] Court-martial of Capt-lt.
[Guy] Young; relief of his regiment from its
present duty. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 413
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. [Benjamin]
MAR - 8 Tallmadge [Wethersfield, Connecticut]. Inter
position of civil power in regard to furloughs;
clothing for 2d Dragoons. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 417
1780 Greene, Nathanael. Morristown. To [George] Washing-
MAR - 8 ton [Morristown]. Requesting information re
specting supplies that will be necessary for the
ensuing campaign. L. S. 1 p. Answered
Mar. 9. 36, 109
1780 Howe, Robert. Highlands. To [George] Washington,
MAR - 8 Morristown. Efforts toward stricter discipline;
state of supplies; advantage of a party of horse
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1271
on the lines; court-martial of an officer for ab
sence from guard duty; lightness of sentence and
Howe s action. L. S. with auto, postscript.
3 pp. Answered Mar. 11. 36, 114
1780 Woodford, William. Petersburg [Virginia]. To [George]
MAR. 8 Washington [Morristown]. Slowness of his
march; efforts to get forward; reenforcement of
Virginia state troops ; delay in arranging the Vir
ginia Line ; reduction of number of troops by de
sertion* sickness and expiration of enlistments;
resignation applications; loss of tents and
equipage; account [from South Carolina].
A. L. S. 4 pp. Answered May 17. 36, 117
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Joseph]
MAR. 9 Cilley, Danbury [Connecticut]. Orders for hold
ing courts-martial on Isaac Tichnor and Jacob
Bailey and court of inquiry on Matthew Lynes.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. XI, pt. 1, 425
1780 Washington,] Gfeorge]. Morristown. To [Maj. Gen. Na-
MAR. 9 thanael Greene, Morristown]. Number of troops
to be provided for in coming campaign; camp
equipage, probable position of Army; craft on
North River. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of
Tench Tilghman and Richard Kidder Meade.
B. XI, pt. 1, 421
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Alex-
MAR. 9 ander McDougall [Fishkill, New York]. Number
of General officers absent; requests his return to
the Army. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McIIenry. B. XI, pt. 1, 423
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Don Juan de
MAR. 9 Miralles [Philadelphia]. Reported destination of
the British fleet. Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting
of James McHenry. D. I, pt. 1, 187
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Jacob Bayley,
MAR. 9 Coos [New Hampshire]. Orders to appear before
a court-martial. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting
of Tench Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 427
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To James Gray, Al-
MAR. 9 bany. [Matthew] Lynes to attend court-martial
at Springfield [Massachusetts]. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 429
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1780 Connolly, John. Germantown [Pennsylvania]. To
MAR. 9 [George] Washington [Morristown]. Renewing
request for permission to go into New York.
A. L. S. 1 p. 36, 123
1780 Mehelm, John. Reading [Pennsylvania], To [George]
MAR. 9 Washington [Morristown]. Obadiah Taylor s
order for payment for hides; suspicions; re
quests directions. Recent copy. 1 p. An
swered Mar. 13. 36, 120
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Maj.] Gen. [Rob-
MAR. 10 ert] Howe [West Point]. Report of enemy at
Suffern s; general orders given for the detach
ment at Danbury; discipline. Draft. 3 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 433
1780 Continental Congress. Resolve. Exclusion of officers from
MAR. 10 pay and subsistence. Contemporary extract.
1 p. Enclosed in Heath to Washington, 1780,
June 20. 38, 160
[1780] [Culper, Samuel, jr.] [New York]. To [Maj. Benjamin
[MAR. 10] Tallmadge, Wethersfield, Connecticut]. Intel
ligence. A. L. S. 3 pp. W
Written with the "stain" and now illegible.
1780 Exchange Commissioners. Amboy [New Jersey]. Minutes
MAR. 10-14 of proceedings. 15 pp. D. S. by Alexander]
Hamilton, Ar[thur] St. Clair and Ed[ward] Car-
rington; W[illiam] Phillips, Cosmo Gordon and
Ch[arles] Norton. W
1780 Flint, Royal. Hartford. To [George Washington, Mor-
MAR. 10 ristown]. Interest in the Army ; adjournment of
legislature without taking measures to supply the
Army; the situation and fear of failure of the beef
supply. L. S. 1 p. 36, 126
1780 Warner, Seth. Bennington [Vermont]. To [George]
MAR. 10 Washington, Morristown. Regiment destitute of
clothing; peculation of Paymaster [William]
Sherman; clothing and money needed. L. S.
2 pp. Answered Mar. 31. 36, 132
[1780] Warner, Seth. [Bennington, Vermont] Return of men
[MAR. 10] recruited and reenlisted for the War. Tabular
statement. D. S. 1 p. Enclosed in preceding
entry. 36, 130
CORB.ESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1273
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Maj. [Thomas]
MAR. 11 Cogswell [Highlands.] His request for a furlough.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 443
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Robert]
MAR. 11 Howe [West Point]. Indications of British move
toward Morristown; discretionary orders for for
ward movement from the Highlands. Auto,
draft signed. 1 p. B. XI, pt. 1, 435
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Rob-
MAR. 11 ert] Howe [West Point]. Intelligence pointing
toward British move on Morristown; general
directions for a diversion from the Highlands.
Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 437
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To Baron de Kalb
MAR. 11 [Springfield, New Jersey]. Water guards and
discovery of intentions of the enemy; signals for
calling out the militia. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 441
1780 Culper, Samuel. " 729 " [Setauket, Long Island.] To [Maj.
"374-11" Benjamin Tallmadge, Wethersfield, Connecti-
[MAR. 11] cut]. Delay in his reports; peace prospect;
secret service matters ; dangers ; regiments in New
York and guards at outposts; lack of forage and
grain; reports from Europe; wood demanded by
the British ; troops may be stationed at Setauket.
A. L. S. 6 pp. W
1780 Hay, Udny. Fishkill [New York]. To [George] Washing-
MAR. 11 ton [Morristown]. Employment of expresses;
necessity of maintaining cordial relations with
magistrates; uselessness of the Post under the
new regulation; estimate of expresses needed.
A. L. S. 4 pp. 36, 148
1780 Kalb, Baron de. Springfield [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAR. 11 Washington [Morristown]. Measures taken to
guard against surprise, obtain intelligence and
prevent communication with the enemy; guard-
boats; preparations of the British. A. L. S.
2 pp. Answered the same day. 36, 151
1780 Wood, James. [Charlottesville, Virginia.] A State of
MAR. 11 the British and German Convention troops.
A. D. S. Tabular statement. 1 p. Enclosed in
Wood to Washington, 1780, Mar. 16. 36, 184
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1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Return
MAR. 12 Jonathan] Meigs [Middletown, Connecticut]. Or
dering his return to his regiment. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 445
1780 Perkins, William. Providence [Rhode Island]. To
MAR. 12 [George] Washington [Morristown]. Collection of
all the [military] stores in the department; claim
of the State to all the iron cannon; need of
money. A. L. S. 1 p. Answered Apr. 10.
36, 153
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. John Me-
MAR. 13 helm [Readington, New Jersey]. [Obediah] Tay
lor s claim to hides. Draft. 1 p. In handwrit
ing of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. XI, pt. 1, 447
1780 "722" [Culper, Samuel]. "729" [Setauket, Long Island.]
"374-eg" To "721" [Maj. Benjamin Tallmadge, Wethers-
[MAR. 13] fie i d? Connecticut]. Encloses a blank [letter
written with the "stain"] from [Samuel] C[ulper]
jr.; violence of the debates in Parliament.
A. L. S. 1 p. W
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To [Col. Mottin]
MAR. 14 de la Balme [Philadelphia]. Inability to grant
requested certificate of merit. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Robert Hanson Harrison.
B. XI, pt. 1, 453
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Daniel]
MAR. 14 Brodhead [Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania]. Spanish
seizure of Natchez and English posts on the Mis
sissippi; Detroit and expeditions against Indians;
stores for Fort Pitt; irregularity of a court-mar
tial; care of boats; leave of absence. Draft.
3 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 449
1780 Badlam, Ezra. West Point To Maj. Gen. [Robert] Howe
MAR. 14 [Highlands]. Exchange of regiments between
Majors [Hugh] Maxwell and [William Hudson]
Ballard. Recent copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Howe
to Washington, 1780, Mar. 27. 36, 281
1780 Kalb, Baron de. Springfield [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAR - 14 Washington [Morristown]. Signal [beacons] for
alarming the country; employment of militia
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1275
light-horse; boats for water-guards; Capt.
[Henry] Bedkin s troops; refusal of Connecticut
officers request to change quarters of their troops
to Rahway, Spanktown, Connecticut Farms and
Elizabethtown. A. L. S. 4 pp. 36, 158
[1780] [Kalb, Baron de.] [Springfield, Massachusetts.] Memo-
[MAR. 14] randum of location of signal beacons for assem
bling the militia. 2 pp. Enclosed in preceding
entry. 36, 160
1780 Laurens, John. Charleston [South Carolina]. To [George
MAR. 14 Washington, Morristown]. Preparations of the
British against Charleston; inability of Conti
nental frigates to defend the harbor entrance;
British intentions of a regular siege; Laurens
wish for Washington to come to the rescue.
A. L. S. 7 pp. In Sparks, Letters to Washing
ton, 2, 413. 36, 162
1780 Miralles, Juan de. Philadelphia. To George Washington
MAR. 14 [Morristown]. Appreciation of Washington s in
formation; destination of the British; expecta
tion of despatches from Spain. A. L. S. 4 pp.
(In Spanish) 36, 154
Translation, 36, 156.
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Jacob Bayley
MAR. 15 [Coos, New Hampshire]. His proposition to raise
companies of volunteers ; pay of expenses of In
dian youths at Dartmouth. Draft. 2 pp. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 455
1780 Harrison, Robert Hfanson]. Morristown. To John Beatty
MAR. 15 [Elizabethtown, New Jersey]. British claim to
privates in exchange negotiations. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. B. XI, pt. 1, 457
1780 Miralles, Juan de. Philadelphia. To George Washington
MAR. 15 [Morristown]. Sending a present of lemon juice,
raisins, etc. A. L. S. 2 pp. (In Spanish)
36, 175
Translation, 36, 177.
1780 Starr, Josiah and Isaac Sherman. Westfield [Connecticut].
MAR. 15 To [George] Washington [Morristown]. Distress
of Connecticut officers for clothing; necessity of
resigning. L. S. 2 pp. 36, 173
1780 Steuben, [Baron]. Philadelphia. To [George] Washington
MAB. 15 [Morristown]. Delay in arrangement of Army;
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lack of money ; plan of the Board of War; dan
ger of attempting a formation of the Army for
next campaign; condition of the Army; utiliza
tion of subalterns and field officers ; proportions
of regiments; returns of deficiencies; delinquen
cies in furnishing returns. L. S. 6 pp. An
swered Apr. 2. 36, 166
[1780] [Steuben, Baron] [Philadelphia.] Proposals for formation
[MAR. 151 of Army for next campaign: Size of regiments;
considerations against an incorporation ; recruit
ing; Cols. [Nathaniel] Gist s, [Henry] Jackson s
and [Moses] Hazen s regiments; the cavalry
organization. 6 pp. Enclosed in preceding
entry. 36, 170
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To[Lt.]Col.UdnyHay
MAR. 16 [Fishkill, New York]. Need of expresses; Hay s
exertions in furnishing supplies. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 463
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Baron de Kalb
MAR. 16 [Springfield, New Jersey], [Capt. Henry] Bed-
kin s corps; change of position of troops. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 459
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Josiah]
MAR. 16 Starr and Lt. Col. [Isaac] Sherman [Morristown].
Distress of Connecticut troops for clothing.
Draft. 2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh-
man. B. XI, pt. 1, 461
1780 Campbell, Richard. Pittsburg. To [George] Washington
MAR. 16 [Morristown]. Strength of the 9th Virginia
regiment; expiration of enlistment and chances
of recruiting; suggests removal of regiment from
its present post; request to be transferred.
A. L. S. 2 pp. 36, 187
1780 Howe, Robert. Highlands. To [George Washington,
MAR. 16 Morristown]. Receipt of Washington s letters
and measures taken; calling for militia to be
held in readiness; British design; training the
[Loyalist] militia of King and Queen s counties;
feeling among the Hessians on Long Island;
approaching scarcity of provisions; difficulties
from state of the roads ; slowness of work on f orti-
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1277
fications; lack of teams; efficiency of the chain;
requests instructions as to Stony and Verplanck s
Points; weak state of garrison in the Highlands;
need of shoes; information of enemy s move
ments sent to Col. [Stephen] Moylan; the work
at Verplanck s Point. A. L. S. 10 pp. 36, 189
1780 Jacksor, Michael. West Point. To [George] Washington,
MAR. 16 Morristown. Mistake in subalterns commissions.
Recent copy. 1 p. Answered Mar. 21. 36,196
1780 McDougall, Alexander. Fishkill [New York]. To [George]
MAR. 16 Washington [Morristown]. Regret at the scarcity
of General officers; his health and inability to
join the Army. A. L. S. 3 pp. 36, 185
1780 Prisoners. American. List of prisoners claimed by the
MAR. 16 enemy as officers and objected to by Col. [John]
Beatty as holding no military rank; also list of
British officers whose rank is in dispute. 3 pp.
W
1780 Prisoners, American. Perth Amboy. A general state of
MAR. 16 American officers, prisoners with the British.
Contemporary copy of tabular statement signed
by Joshua Loring and John Beatty. 3 pp. W
1780 Prisoners, British. List of officers. Tabular statement.
MAR. 16 4 pp. Enclosed in St. Clair, Carrington and
Hamilton to Washington, 1780, Mar. 26. W
1780 Prisoners. British. Perth Amboy. A general state of
MAR. 16 officers, prisoners with the Americans. Contem
porary copy of tabular statement signed by
Joshua Loring and John Beatty. 2 pp. W
1780 Wood, James. Charlottesville [Virginia], To [George]
. MAR. 16 Washington, Morristown. Subject matter of
letters from Brig. Gen. [James] Hamilton to Maj.
Gen. [William] Phillips; scarcity of provisions,
etc. among the Convention troops; desire of
some officers to go to the Warm Springs; good
conduct of the Convention troops. A. L. S.
2 pp. Answered Apr. 9. 36, 182
1780 Dunham, Azariah. Estimates of amounts of grain pur-
MAR. 17 chased. Tabular statement. Contemporary
copy by Tench Tilghman. 1 p.
C. C. 152, 8, 439
1780 Gamble, James. Morristown. Account of stores at maga-
MAR. 17 zine at Morristown. Contemporary copy by
Tench Tilghman. 1 p. C. C. * 152, 8, 441
1278 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1780 Hamilton, Alexander. Amboy [New Jersey]. To [George
MAR. 17 Washington, Morristown]. Co-operation with
[Maj.] Gen. [Arthur] St. Clair; British lack of
news from the South; refusal of British [Ex
change] Commissioners to treat on National
grounds; business conducted by private conver
sation. A. L. S. 2 pp. In Sparks, Letters to
Washington, 2, 415. 116, 9
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Azariah Dunham
MAR. 18 [Morristown]. Urgent need of flour. Draft.
2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 465
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To Marquis de La-
MAR. 18 fayette [Havre, France]. Non-arrival of his let
ters; Great Britain s European situation; Brit
ish expedition against Savannah; reenforce-
ments for the South; severity of the winter.
Auto, draft signed. 3 pp. In Ford, 8, 217.
P. II, 51
1780 Brodhead, Daniel. Fort Pitt [Pennsylvania]. To [George]"
MAR. 18 Washington [Morristown]. Outbreak of Indian
hostilities; suspicion of the Delawares; Brod-
head s force; letter from Col. [George Rogers]
Clark at the Illinois; Brodhead s desire for a
small Continental reenforcement. A. L. S. 1 p.
Answered July 4. In Sparks, Letters to Wash
ington, 2, 416. 36, 203
[1780] Heer, Bartholomew von. [Philadelphia.] Memorial to
[MAR. 18?] Congress: His military service; situation of his
corps; fruitless appeal to Pennsylvania; prays
same emoluments and benefits as the various
State troops. Contemporary copy. 3 pp. Read
Mar. 18. Referred to Board of War. Enclosed
in von Heer to Washington, 1781, May 25.
49, 289
1780 Leavenworth, Eli. Westfield [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAR. 18 Washington [Morristown]. Orders from Maj.
Gen. Israel Putnam in June 1778 to seize cattle
and horses from Long Island; claim against
Leavenworth for transporting the stock; his
clothing accounts; requests leave of absence to
settle matters. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Mar.
20 by letter to Col. [Isaac] Sherman. 36, 198
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1279
1780 New Jersey, Legislature. Trenton. A supplemental Act
MAR. 18 to the Act, intitled, An Act for procuring Provi
sions for the Use of the Army, and other Supplies
for carrying on the War; and for settling the pub
lic Accounts of this State : Apportionment of the
Continental quota among the counties, rates of
credit, contractors, etc.; certification of receipts
for seized provisions; purchasing regulations,
etc. Broadside. 2 pp. Enclosed in Dunham to
Washington, 1780, June 6. 38, 47
1780 [Phillips, William.] [Perth Amboy.] Proposition for ex-
MAR. 18 changing Convention troops. 4 pp. In hand
writing of William Collier. Endorsed by Alexan
der Hamilton : Proposition from Major General
Philips etc." Enclosed in St. Clair, Carrington
and Hamilton to Washington, 1780, Mar. 26. W
Various papers explanatory of this plan are in C. C. 167, 101-133.
1780 Prisoners, American. List of officers allowed to be unex-
MAR. 18 ceptionable [for exchange]. Contemporary copy
of tabular statement signed by Joshua Loring
and John Beatty. 6 pp. Enclosed in St. Clair,
Carrington and Hamilton to Washington, 1780,
Mar. 26 W
1780 Gunby, J[ohn]. Kemble s [NearMorristown]. To[Lt.]Col
MAR. 19 Robert Hfanson] Harrison [Morristown]. Par
tiality in delivery of cloth to Officers of the First
Maryland brigade. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered
Mar. 19. 36, 207
1780 H[arrison,] R[obert] H[anson]. [Morristown.] To [Col.
MAR. 19 John Gunby, Morristown]. Division of clothing
sent by Maryland to her officers. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. B. XI, pt. 1, 467
1780 McHenry, James. Morristown. To John Moylan [Morris-
MAR. 19 town]. Clothing for the 3d Artillery. Auto,
draft signed. 1 p. B. XI, pt. 1, 469
1780 [St. Clair, Arthur, Edward Carrington and Alexander
MAR. 19 Hamilton.] [Perth Amboy.] Opinion on best
procedure of exchange. Draft. 3 pp. In hand
writing of Hamilton and endorsed by him:
"PlanbyMajorGenl. St. Clair &c. No. 5" En
closed in St. Clair, Carrington and Hamilton to
Washington, 1780, Mar. 26. W
1780 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Baskingridge [New
MAR - 19 Jersey]. To [George] Washington [Morristown].
1280 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Washington s misunderstanding of the motives
behind Stirling s orders; latter s attention to his
division ; discipline when the brigades first came
under his control; arrangement proposed; offi
cers of the Additional Continental regiments des
titute of clothing; refusal of States to furnish
clothing; need of a commissary of clothing;
chances of losing officers and men to the Army;
efforts to have all complaints reported through
Stirling; desire to assist Washington in all mat
ters. A. L. S. 4pp. 36,211
1780 W[ashingto]n, G[eorge]. Morristown. To John Mitchell
MAR. 20 [Philadelphia]. Manufacture of a chariot and
harness; price. Auto, draft signed. 2 pp.
P. II, 55
1780 Arnold, Benedict]. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
MAR. 20 ton [Morristown]. Former letter; the naval
expedition; leave of absence on account of his
wound. A. L. S. 2 pp. On same document
with Arnold to Washington, 1780, Mar. 6.
1780 Davies, William. Petersburg [Virginia]. To [George]
MAR. 20 Washington [Morristown]. Lack of command for
him in the Virginia line; appointment of Lt.
Col. [Samuel Jordan] Cabell, Sub-Inspector;
thanks for the extension of his furlough. Recent
copy. 1 p. 36, 216
1780 Davies, William. Petersburg [Virginia]. To [Lt.] Col.
MAR. 20 Robert H[anson] Harrison [Morristown]. Ap
pointment of sub-inspectors; Davies situation;
[Brig.] Gen. [William] Woodford s dislike;
Davies rank; state of the hospital; land job
bery; [Maj.] Gen. [Charles] Lee; pay of fur-
loughed officers. A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered
Apr. 20. 36, 214
1780 Hackenwelder, John. Cooshocking [On East bank of the
MAR. 20 Muskingum River]. To [Col. Daniel Brodhead,
Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania]. Reports of Wyandot,
Muncy and Shawanoe war parties. Contem
porary extract. 1 p. Enclosed in Brodhead to
Washington, 1780, Apr. 24. 37, 4
1780 H[arrison,] R[obert] H[anson]. [Morristown]. To [Lt,]
MAR. 20 Col. [Isaac] Sherman [Morristown]. Leave of
absence for Maj. [Eli] Leavenworth. Auto,
draft signed. 1 p. B. XI, pt. 1, 471
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1281
1780 Howe, Robert. Highlands. To [George Washington,
MAR. 20 Morristown]. Report of British preparations at
New York for an expedition; efforts to obtain
information. A. L. S. 2 pp. 36, 219
1780 Kalb, Baron de. Springfield [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAR. 20 Washington [Morristown]. Efforts to obtain
boats; preparations of enemy; expected foray;
uneasiness among inhabitants in New York;
[Brig.] Gen. [Cortlandt] Skinner s activity on
Staten Island; suggests ordering the removal of
cattle and provision from out of reach of the
enemy. A. L. S. 3 pp. Answered Mar. 21.
36, 220
1780 Newhall, Ezra. Soldiers Fortune [near Morristown]. To
MAR. 20 [George] Washington [Morristown]. Request for
leave of absence. A. L. S. 2 pp. 36, 213
1780 Prisoners, American. List of officers who broke parole
MAR. 20 allowed to be unexceptionable [for exchange].
Contemporary copy of tabulated statement
signed by Joshua Loring and John Beatty. 1 p.
W
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Maj. Gen.
MAR 21 Robert Howe, West Point], His vigilance;
chain across the river; importance of Stony and
Verplanck s Points; clothing for troops in the
Highlands; court-martial proceedings and re
turns. Draft. 5 pp. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. XI, pt. 1, 473
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. Michael
MAR. 21 Jackson [West Point]. Commissions for his sub
alterns. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 483
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Baron de Kalb
MAR. 21 [Springfield, New Jersey]. Guard-boats in New
ark Bay; removal of stock from enemy s reach.
Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilgh
man. In Ford, 8, 220. B. XI, pt. 1, 481
1780 Anonymous. [Charleston, South Carolina.] An exact
MAR. 21 description of the enemy s vessels as they lie
within the bar of Charleston. 3 pp. Enclosed
in Lincoln to Washington, 1780, Mar. 24 36, 259
1780 [Ghrichen, Comte de.] [St. Pierre, Martinque]. List of
MAR. 21 ships, number of guns and commanders names
56214 vol 212 31
1282 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
of the fleets commanded by de Guichen arrived
at M[artini]que, together with lists of the squad
rons of Comte de Grasse and Chef d escadre La
Motte Picquet. A. D. of P. Richard. 2 pp.
(In French.) Enclosed in Richard to La Lu-
zerne, 1780, Mar. 28. Memorials, 56
1780 Hallett, Jonathan. Camp. To [George] Washington
MAR. 21 [Morristown]. Memorial: Need of clothes by
officers of the New York line. D. S. by Hallett
and three others in behalf of the different regi-
~
ments. 1 p. Endorsed by Tilghman: "Colo.
Cortland went himself to the clothier s store and
saw there was no officers clothing there."
Memorials, 53
1780 Prisoners. A comparative view of British and American
MAR. 21 officers on parole, estimated under the tariff of
exchange their ranks not properly opposing each
other. Contemporary copy of tabular statement
signed by Joshua Loring and John Beatty. 2pp.
W
1780 Prisoners, Exchange of British and American staff officers.
MAR - 21 Contemporary copy of tabular statement signed
by Joshua Loring and John Beatty. 2 pp. W
[17801 Washington,] G[eorge]. [Morristown]. To Brig. Gen.
[MAR. 22] [Enoch] Poor [Danbury, Connecticut]. Remiss-
ness in forwarding monthly returns. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 491
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To [Philip John
MAR - 22 Schuyler, Philadelphia]. Inability to fully an
swer his letter from want of time; situation of
affairs; change in system of civil departments of
the Army and resultant evils. Auto, draft signed.
2 pp. In part in Ford, 8, 224, note. P. II, 57
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [William Alex-
^ IAR - 22 ander,] Lord Stirling [Baskingridge, New Jersey].
New Jersey legislature s act for recruiting; in
structions; bounty, privilege of militia oflicers,
etc. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of Tench
Tilghman. In Ford, 8, 222. B. XI, pt. 1, 487
1780 Cuyper, Hendrick and Others. Hackensack [New Jersey].
MAR - 22 To Maj. [Christopher] Stuart, Paramus [New
Jersey]. Application for protection of inhabit-
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1283
ants of Bergen County; intended raid of British
on Hackensack. L. S. by Cuyper and nine other
magistrates and militia officers of Bergen County.
3 pp. Enclosed in Stuart to Washington, 1780,
Mar. 25. 36, 255
1780 Fish, Nicholas. Morristown. To [Lt.] Col. [Tench] Tilgh-
MAR. 22 man [Morristown]. Increase of duties of Brigade-
Majors by union of Inspectors and Muster-
masters and Brigade-Majors Department; in
ability to successfully perform them. A. L. S.
2 pp. 36, 235
1780 Greene, Nathanael. Morristown. To [George] Washing-
MAR. 22 ton [Morristown]. Little to be expected from his
coming trip to Philadelphia; belief in revival of
"the old scheme" [Conway Cabal]; [Thomas]
MifHin s connection with it; uselessness of bring
ing up the wagoners matter; Col. [Clement]
Biddle s presence. A. L. S. 2 pp. 36, 230
1780 Harrison, Kobert Hfanson]. [Morristown.] To Maj. Gen.
MAR. 22 [Nathanael] Greene [Morristown]. Selection of
places of deposit for provision and forage. Auto,
draft signed. 1 p. B. XI, pt. 1, 485
1780 Harrison, Robert H[anson]. Morristown. To [Col. Otho
MAR. 22 Holland Williams, Morristown]. Question of
trial of [John] Randall. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. XI, pt. 1, 493
1780 Kalb, Baron de. [Morristown.] To [George] Washington
MAR - 22 [Morristown]. Report of British preparations for
a move against the Army. L. S. 36, 150
1780 Miralles, Juan de. Philadelphia. To George Washington
MAR - 22 [Morristown]. Washington s correct judgement
respecting destination of the British expedition
against Charleston [South Carolina]. A. L. S.
2 pp. (In Spanish) 36, 233
Translation, 36, 231.
1780 Williams, O[tho] H[olland]. To [Lt.] Col. R[obert] H[an-
MAR . 22 son] Harrison [Morristown] . Arrest of [John] Ran
dall; need of his trial at once. A. L. S. 1 p.
Answered Mar. 22. 36, 239
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To [Baron de Kalb,
23 Springfield, New Jersey]. Watchfulness; fitting
of vessels for horses [by British]. Draft. 2 pp.
In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 495
1284 LIBBAKY OF CONGRESS
[1780] [Culper, Samuel, jr.] [New York] To [Maj. Benjamin
[MAR. 23] Tallmadge, Wethersfield, Connecticut]. Intelli
gence. A. L. S. 2 pp. W
This letter was written in invisible ink in between the lines of a poem
in ordinary ink, entitled " The Lady s Dress. A receipt." The
secret portion was brought into view by the chemical "counterpart "
and is now illegible.
1780 Deausenberry, John. Soldiers Fortune [near Morristown].
MAR. 23 Statement respecting James Townsend s affilia
tion with the British. A. D. S. 2 pp. 36, 240
1780 Hay, Samuel. Acquackanonck Bridge [New Jersey]. To
MAR. 23 Maj. Gen. Baron de Kalb, Springfield [New Jer
sey]. British raid on Hackensack. A. L. S.
1 p. 36, 250
1780 Kosciuszko, Thaddeus. West Point. To [Lt.] Col. [Rich-
MAR. 23 ard Kidder] Meade [Morristown]. Sketch-plans
forwarded; need of teams; small force of work
men; shoes needed for his masons. A. L. S.
2 pp. 36, 245
1780 Massachusetts. Legislature. Resolves: Appointment of
MAR. 23 recruiting officers to fill up the State s quota of
Continental troops; bounties. Contemporary
copy. 1 p. Enclosed in Heath to Washington,
1780, Mar. 27. 36, 299
1780 M[eade] R[ichard] K[idder]. [Morristown]. To Maj.
MAR. 23 [Nicholas] Fish [Morristown]. Trouble given the
brigade-majors in distributing general orders.
Auto, draft signed. 1 p. B. XI, pt. 1, 497
1780 Prior, A[bner]. Newark [New Jersey]. To Maj. Gen.
MAR. 23 Baron de Kalb, Springfield [New Jersey]. Brit
ish raid in Hackensack and toward Paramus;
Refugees above Paulus Hook. A. L. S. 1 p.
36, 248
1780 Schaick, G[oose] V[an]. Albany. To [George] Washington
MAR. 23 [Morristown]. Indian attacks on the frontier;
capture of the guard at Skenesborough. L. S.
1 p. 36, 243
1780 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord], Near Morristown.
MAR. 23 Recruiting Instructions for the enlistment of 400
volunteers into the Continental service. Contem
porary copy. 3 pp. Signed by Stirling. En
closed in Stirling to Washington, 1780, Mar. 24.
36, 264
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1285
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Capt. Amos
MAR. 24 Emerson [Danbury, Connecticut]. His resigna
tion. Draft. 1 p- In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. XI, pt. 1, 505
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To Lt. Col. Jere-
MAR. 24 miah Oilman [Danbury, Connecticut]. His resig
nation. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James
McHenry. B. XI, pt. 1, 503
1780 Fossil, Christopher and John La Brun. Albemarle Bar-
MAR. 24 racks [Virginia]. Court-martial for desertion;
sentences. A. D. S. of Francis Taylor, President.
Memo, by Col. J[ames] Wood of infliction of sen
tence on Fossil. Enclosed in Wood to Washing
ton, 1780, Mar. 25. 36, 202
1780 Johnson, Jonathan. Springfield [New Jersey]. To George
MAR. 24 Washington [Morristown]. Leave of absence for
Capt. Josiah Lacey. L. S. 1 p. 36, 261
1780 Kalb, Baron de. Springfield [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAR. 24 Washington [Morristown]. British flat-boats at
Staten Island; indications of British intentions
against the main Army; reports brought by pris
oners. A. L. S. 2 pp. 36, 246
1780 Lincoln, B[enjamin]. Charlestown [South Carolina]. To
MAR. 24 [George] Washington [Morristown]. British suc
cess in getting their ships into the harbor ; efforts
to obstruct the channel; manoeuvers of enemy;
lack of strength to oppose them; weakness of re-
enforcements expected; action of North Caro
lina militia; Congress resolution [of Feb. 15] res
pecting [employment of] [Brig.] Gen. [Lachlan]
Mclntosh [in the Southern Depannent]. A. L. S.
3 pp. Answered Apr. 28. In Sparks, Letters to
Washington, 2, 418. 36, 257
1780 M[eade,] R[ichard] Kpdder]. [Morristown.] To [Lt.] Col.
MAR. 24 [Jonathan] Johnson [Springfield, New Jersey].
Capt. [Josiah] Lacey s furlough. Auto, draft
signed. 1 p. B. XI, pt. 1, 501
1780 McHenry, James. [Morristown.] To Col. [Francis] John-
MAR. 24 ston [Morristown ?]. Permission to send officer to
Peekskill for deserters. Auto, draft signed. 1 p.
B. XI, pt. 1, 499
1286 LJBBARY OF CONGRESS
1780 Stirling, [William Alexander, Lord]. Baskingridge [New
MAR. 24 Jersey]. To [George] Washington, Morristown.
Recruiting measures. A. L. S. 1 p. 36, 262
[1780] Washington, George. [Morristown.] Remarks on defi-
[MAR. 25?] ciency of supplies of flour and forage due from
the different states. Draft. 3 pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. A. V, pt. 1, 261
[1780] Washington, George. [Morristown.] Estimate of forage
[MAR. 25?] necessary for 19,190 horses. Draft. 1 p. In
handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
A. V, pt. 1, 259
1780 Howe, Robert. Highlands. To [George] Washington
MAR. 25 [Morristown]. Requests news of the British
attempt against Paramus; capture of banditti
and Howe s authority to act; uneasiness at not
hearing from Gov. [George] Clinton. L. S. 2 pp.
Answered Mar. 25. 36, 266
1780 Mitchell, John. Philadelphia. To [George Washington,
MAR. 25 Morristown]. Purchase of a chariot for Wash
ington; personal articles L. S. 1 p. 36, 268
1780 Pintard, Lewis. Baskingridge [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAR. 25 Washington [Morristown]. Difficulties of his
position in New York; requests that another be
appointed in his place. A. L. S. 4 pp. 36, 270
1780 Stuart, Christopher. Paramus [New Jersey]. To [George]
MAR. 25 Washington [Morristown]. Report of British
raid on Hackensack; encounter and pursuit of
enemy to New Bridge; behavior of the troops.
L. S. 3 pp. 36, 252
[1780] Stuart, Christopher. [Paramus, New Jersey.] Return of
[MAR. 25] wounded and missing of Continental troops and
[estimate] of British losses [at the Hackensack
raid]. D.S. Tabular statements. Ip. Enclosed
in preceding entry. 36, 254
1780 Wood, James. Charlottesville [Virginia]. To [George]
MAR - 25 Washington, Morristown. Court-martial of de
serters; [John] La Brun a fit object for mercy.
A. L. S. 1 p. Answered Apr. 20. 36, 200
[1780] [Washington, George.] Morristown To Royal Flint
[MAR. 26] [Windham, Connecticut]. His interest in supplies
for the Army. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. XI, pt. 1, 513
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1287
1780 [Washington, George.] [Morristown.] To [Maj. Gen.
MAR. 26 Nathanael Greene, Philadelphia]. Possibility of
moving a detachment to the Southward; trans
portation for that and the main Army; calcu
lations necessary. Draft. 2 pp. In hand
writing of Alexander Hamilton. In Sparks, 6,
492. B. XI, pt. 1, 509
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To [Maj. Gen.
MAR. 26 Nathanael Greene, Philadelphia], Desires to
know sentiment [in Congress] on Southern affairs.
Auto, signed. Ip. In Sparks, 6, 492. P. 11,59
1780 Washington,] G[eorge]. Morristown. To [Maj.] Daniel
MAR. 26 Putnam [Pomfret, Connecticut]. [Maj. Gen.
Israel Putnam s] health; Daniel s resignation.
Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 507
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To John Trumbull
MAR. 26 [Lebanon, Connecticut]. Certificate of value of
his services. Draft. 1 p. In handwriting of
James McHenry. B. XI, pt. 1, 515
1780 Colfax, William. [Morristown.] To [George] Washington
MAR. 26 [Morristown]. Charges against him. A. L. S.
3 pp. 36, 278
1780 St. Clair, Ar[thur], Ed[ward] Carrington and Alexander]
MAR. 26 Hamilton. Morristown. To [George Washing
ton, Morristown]. Account of negotiation with
British exchange commissioners at Amboy. L. S.
6 pp. In handwriting of Hamilton. W
1780 St. Clair, Ar[thur], Ed[ward] Carrington and Alexander
MAR. 26 Hamilton. Morristown. To [George Washing
ton, Morristown]. Report on negotiations with
British exchange commissioners at Amboy.
D. S. 2 pp. In handwriting of Hamilton. W
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To [Brig. Gen. Louis
MAR. 27 Le Begue Du Portail, Morristown]. Need of his
presence at Charleston [South Carolina]. Draft.
1 p. In handwriting of Alexander Hamilton.
B. XI, pt. 1, 517
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Nehemiah]
MA.R. 27 Hubbard, Hartford. Providing accoutrements
1288 LJBRABY OF CONGRESS
wanted by Sheldon and Moylan s dragoons.
2 pp. In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 521
1780 Washington, George. Morristown. To [Baron von] Knyp-
MAR. 27 hausen [New York]. Continuance of [Lewis]
Pintard in Amboy and protest against parole
being required of him. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. E. 283
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Col. [Elisha]
MAR. 27 Sheldon [Colchester, Connecticut]. Clothing and
accoutrements for the dragoons. Draft. 1 p.
In handwriting of Tench Tilghman.
B. XI, pt. 1, 519
The same to Col. Stephen Moylan.
1780 Antill, Edward. Flatbush [Long Island]. To [George]
MAR. 27 Washington [Morristown]. Request for his ex
change; situation of his family. A. L. S. 1 p.
Endorsed by Harrison: " Answd. verbally by Lt.
Colo. [Oliver] Towles." ^36, 293
1780 Auchmuty, Mary. New York. To [George] Washington
MAR. 27 [Morristown]. Her departure for England; re
quest that her son [Richard Auchmuty] be
allowed to come to New York on parole. A. L. S.
1 p. 36, 295
1780 Council of War. Morristown. On state of affairs in South
MAR. 27 Carolina; strength of Armies and how distrib
uted; queries of detaching a force to Charleston.
Members: The Commander in chief; Maj. Genls.
St. Clair, de Kalb ; Brig. Genls. Clinton, Maxwell,
Knox, Hand and Gist. 4 pp. In handwriting
of Alexander Hamilton. F. II, pt. 2, 3
1780 Greene, C[hristopher]. Providence [Rhode Island]. To
MAR. 27 [George] Washington [Morristown]. Forwarding
court-martial proceedings on a thief; prevalence
of the crime; suggests transfer of his regiment.
A. L. S. 1 p. Answered Apr. 12. 36, 292
[1780] [Harrison, Robert Hanson.] [West Point]. Memorandum
[MAR. 27] o f number of expired enlistments. A. D. 1 p.
F. II, pt. 2, 7
Used in connection with council of war of Mar. 27.
1780 Heath, W[illiam]. Roxbury [Massachusetts]. To [George]
MAR - 27 Washington [Morristown]. Capt. [Thomas] Cart-
wright s case; resolves of the Legislature for re
cruiting the State Line; plan for managing the
business; want of money for the Continental
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1289
bounty and clothing; capture of British supply
ships. L. S. 3 pp. Answered Apr. 16.
36, 297
1780 Howe, Robert. Highlands. To [George Washington, Mor-
MAR. 27 ristown]. Exchange of regiments between Majors
[Hugh] Maxwell and [William Hudson] Ballard.
L. S. 1 p. 36, 280
[1780] [Tilghman, Tench.] [West Point.] Memorandum of
[MAR. 27] troops. A. D. 1 p. F. II, pt. 2, 9
Used in connection with council of war of Mar. 27.
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Ben-
MAR. 28 edict] Arnold [Philadelphia]. His request for
troops; footing on which matter is placed; leave
of absence. Draft. 3 pp. In handwriting of
James McIIenry. In Sparks, 6, 493.
B. XI, pt. 1, 525
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. Gen.
MAR. 28 [William] Heath [Boston]. Facilitation of re
cruiting; clothing for recruits. Draft. 2pp. In
handwriting of James McHenry.
B. XI, pt. 1, 523
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. To Maj. Gen. [Ben-
MAR. 28 jamin] Lincoln [Charleston, South Carolina].
Introducing Brig. Gen. [Louis Le Begue] Du
Portail; his talent and merit. Draft. 2pp.- In
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton. In Sparks,
6, 494. B. XI, pt. 1, 529
[1780] Culper, Samuel, jr. [New York] To John Bolton [Maj.
[MAR. 28] Benjamin Tallmadge, Wethersfield, Connecticut.]
Intelligence. A. L. S. 1 p. W
Written with the "stain" and now illegible.
1780 Greene, Nathanael. Philadelphia. To [George] Washing-
MAR. 28 ton [Morristown]. The situation; insolvency
of the people; the new plan for the Quarter
master s Department; its effect and intent;
[Thomas] Mifflin and [Roger] Sherman; reality
of the scheme against Washington. A. L. S.
3 pp. 36, 302
1780 Howe, Robert. Highlands. To [George] Washington,
MAR. 28 Morristown. Intelligence from New York;
British troops at Morrisania; spirits of the
Refugees; rumored diversion to be made up the
Connecticut River. A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered
Apr. 1. 36, 304
1290 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
1780 McHenry, James. Morristown. To Dr. [Isaac] Foster
MAR. 28 [Boston]. Lack of clothing and power of Con
gress. Auto, draft signed. 2 pp.
B. XI, pt. 1, 531
1780 Mehelm, John. Readingtown [Pennsylvania], To
MAR. 28 [George] Washington, Morristown. [Obadiah]
Taylor s actions; his latest strategem; specu
lations in hides. A. L. S. 2 pp. 36, 308
1780 Moylan, Stephen. Middletown [Connecticut], To [George]
MAR. 28 Washington [Morristown]. Delay of Washing
ton s letter reason for his not attending Dr.
[William] Shippen [jr] s trial; prospect of cloth
ing for his regiment; Mrs. Moylan s health.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Answered Apr. 5. 36, 300
1780 Richard, P . St. Pierre [Martinique]. To [Chevalier
MAR. 28 de La Luzerne, Philadelphia]. Transmits list of
Comte de Guichen s squadron arrived [at Mar
tinique]. A. L. S. 2 pp. (In French). En
closed in Luzerne to Washington, 1780, May 4.
Memorials. 57.
1780 Schott, John Paul. Wyoming [Pennsylvania]. Muster
MAR. 28 roll of his corps. Tabular statement. D. S.
3 pp. . Attested by Zebulon Butler. Enclosed in
Weltner to Washington, 1780, May 16.
C. C. 152, 8, 557
1780 Steuben, [Baron]. Philadelphia. To [George Washington,
MAR. 28 Morristown]. Delay of Congress in matter of for
mation of the Army ; augmentation of regiments
by the States ; condition of the finances ; critical
state of affairs; anxiety over Southern affairs;
the quarrel between Pennsylvania and Virginia;
need of Washington s presence with Congress;
postponement of French Minister [Chevalier de
La Luzerne] s visit to the Army. L. S. 4 pp.
Answered Apr. 2. In Sparks, Letters to Wash
ington, 2, 420. 36, 306
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown To [Brig.] Gen.
MAR - 29 [Jedidiah] Huntington [Springfield, Massachu
setts]. Detaching officers for recruiting duty in
Connecticut; expenses. Draft. 2pp. In hand
writing of Tench Tilghman. B. XI, pt. 1, 533
1780 [Washington, George.] Morristown. Certificate of service
MAR. 29 ofLt. Col. Pierre Regnier. Draft. 1 p. In hand
writing of James McHenry. B. XI, pt. 1, 537
CORRESPONDENCE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON 1291
1780 Clinton, James. Near Morristown. To [George] Wash-
MAR. 29 ington [Morristown]. Opinion in answer to
queries in council of war of March 27. A. L. S.
3 pp. F. II, pt. 2, 27
[1780] Gist, M[ordecai]. [Morristown.] Opinion in answer to
[MAR. 29] queries in council of war of March 27. A. D. S.
3 pp. F. II, pt. 2, 47
1780 Hand, Edward. Morristown To [George] Washington
MAR. 29 [Morristown]. Opinion in answer to queries in
council of war of March 27. A. L. S. 3 p.
F. II, pt. 2, 43
1780 Kalb, Baron de. Springfield. To [George] Washington
MAR. 29 [Morristown]. Opinion in answer to querie