271From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 20 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received your favour of the 13th Instant. The situation of affairs would not permit a Court Martial to sit since you were at Middle Brook. You may be assured it is not my wish to delay your trial a single moment; At the same time you must be sensible, that I cannot fix with precision on any day, during the more active part of the Campaign for it to come on. The movements of the Enemy...
272From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 26 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
Our necessities will oblige us to draw down part of the Flour and Rum from West Point—The Commy General of Issues who is fully acquainted with our wants and expectations will be as sparing as possible of his draft upon your Magazine. I have this moment recd yours of the 23d. I will take the Contents into consideration and give you an answer in my next. I am Dear Sir Yr most obt Servt LS , in...
273From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 24 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
General Smallwood informs me that Capt. Winder with about 100 Men of the 1st Maryld Brigade is detained in Philada to do Garrison duty. The line has been so weakened by the expiration of the service of a number of the draughts and by necessary detachments that it is impossible the Men above mentioned can be spared for that duty, I must therefore request you to give Capt. Winder orders to march...
274From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 6 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
Colo. Kosciusko having permission to join the southern Army —Major Villefranche has directions to repair to West point and take upon him the superintendance of the Works. You will, I am persuaded, find this Gentleman fully acquainted with his Business, and I doubt not but he will give general satisfaction to those with whom he will be immediately concerned in the execution of the Works. I am...
275From George Washington to Benedict Arnold, 29 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : to Benedict Arnold, 29 June 1778. On 30 June Arnold wrote GW : “I received your Excellency’s Favour of yesterday.”
276From George Washington to Brigadier General Benedict Arnold, 6 February 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was this Evening favoured with your Letter of the 30th Ulto and am sorry to find the Forces now assembled in Rhode Island are not competent to the projects you have in view. The propriety of the Attack or of the plan, I cannot determine. The Map you sent and for which I return you my thanks, gives me an Idea of the situation of the Island but not so accurately as to pronounce upon the matter...
277From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 2 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
I am sorry to inform You that the Situation of Affairs will not permit a Court Martial to proceed on your Trial at this Time. The Movements of the Enemy make it indispensably necessary, that the Army should at least advance towards the North River, with all practicable Expedition & require that the Officers appointed to compose the Court, should be with the several Commands. The following is A...
278From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 2 April 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was this day favd with yours of the 26th last Month and a few days ago with that of the 11th. It is needless for me to say much upon a subject, which must undoubtedly give you a good deal of uneasiness. I confess I was surprized when I did not see your Name in the list of Major Generals, and was so fully of opinion that there was some mistake in the matter, that I (as you may recollect)...
279From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 4 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed you have the draught of a proclamation addressed to the inhabitants of Canada. You will be pleased to put this into the hands of a printer whose secrecy and discretion may be depended on and desire him to strike off a proof sheet with the utmost dispatch, which you will send to me for correction —We shall want at least 500 Copies—The importance of this Business will sufficiently...
280From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 14 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
Colo. Hay proposes to send down a person into West Chester County to purchase some Cattle which are there, and as he will have occasion to go where there may be danger either from the Enemy or the disaffected, you will be pleased to give directions to Colo. Sheldon to afford a proper party to cover Colo. Hays Agent while in the execution of the business. I am Dear Sir Yr most obt Servt LS , in...
281From George Washington to Brigadier General Benedict Arnold, 14 December 1776 (Washington Papers)
Having recd Advice from Govr Trumbull of the 6th Inst. that a large Fleet of the Enemy’s Men of War and Transports had appeared off New London, without doubt with an Intent to make a Descent either there or some part of the Coast of New England, and he desiring that some General Officers might be sent to take the Command of the Militia who were assembling. I must desire that you would...
282From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 7 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform you that the time of your trial is now finally fixed on the first day of June. If something very extraordinary does not intervene to prevent it, it will certainly come on then; as I am truly desirous that it may have as speedy a decision, as a regard to propriety will permit. I am Dr Sir with much esteem your most Obedt servant Df , in Alexander Hamilton’s...
283From George Washington to Brigadier General Benedict Arnold, 12 January 1776 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 5th ulto from before Quebec incloseing the returns of your detachment—is Come to hand[.] from the account you give of the Garrison & State of the Walls I expect soon to hear from you Within them, which will give me vast pleasure. I am informed that there are Large quantities of Arms—blankets Cloathing & other military Stores in that City—these are articles which we are in...
284George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 7 May 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 7, 1779 . Announces that date of Arnold’s trial is June 1, 1779. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
285From George Washington to Benedict Arnold, 13 November 1778 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Benedict Arnold, 13 Nov. 1778. On 20 Nov., Arnold acknowledged “Your Excellencys favor of the 13th Inst., by General Du Portail.”
286From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 30 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
As we are again in possession of philadelphia and it may possibly happen that in the course of the War, the Enemy may form some design against it, either in reality or appearance, I have sent General Portail to examine what defences may be essential for it’s security and to make his report to me, as soon as the nature of the business will admit. In order to facilitate this, I am to request...
287From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 7 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
I imagine that since Genl Schuylers departure from Philada you command there. I therefore inclose you the Evidence of a person very lately from N. York, from which as well as from other information it appears that a Fleet is upon the point of sailing from New York —If Philada should be the place of destination they will make their appearance in Delaware Bay soon after they leave the Hook. I...
288From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 28 April 1779 (Washington Papers)
I informed you in a short line of the 26th that your trial was postponed, with a promise to explain the reason at another opportunity. I had received a letter from the Council, representing that the period appointed for the purpose, and the previous notice given, were too short to admit of the necessary witnesses being produced in time. One of the most material they inform me is in Virginia...
289From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 26 April 1779 (Washington Papers)
I find myself under a necessity of postponing your trial to a later period, than that for which I notified your attendance —I send you this information in a hurry lest you should set out before it might arrive if delayed to an hour of more leisure—In a future letter I shall communicate my reasons and inform you of the time which shall be finally appoin⟨ted⟩. I am Dr Sir Your most Obed....
290From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 2 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
Having received intelligence, that the Enemy are in preparation for some important movement, I thought it adviseable that you should be apprised of it—Because it is uncertain (if the information should prove true) whether their object will be an attack on the Main Army or an attempt on the Posts in the Highlands. I wish you therefore to put the latter in the most defensible state, which is...
291George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 26 April 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] April 26, 1779 . Announces postponement of Arnold’s trial. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Arnold was in Philadelphia at this time waiting to be tried for his “Conduct … during his command in the City of Philada.” See George Washington to Joseph Reed, February 9, 1779 ( GW John C. Fitzpatrick, ed., The Writings of George...
292From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 11 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 8th inst. affords me peculiar satisfaction by informing me that your wound begins to wear a favorable aspect, & that you are recovered from the disorder in your stomach—The left wing of the army is advanced four miles from this place, & 19 miles from Kings ferry—the other two divisions are moving on after it with proper intervals—the enemy since quitting the Jerseys have...
293From George Washington to Brig. Gen. Benedict Arnold, 24 January 1777 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Brig. Gen. Benedict Arnold, 24 Jan. 1777. On 7 Feb. Arnold wrote GW that “Your favour of the 24th Ulto I had not the pleasure of receiveing untill the 3d Inst.”
294From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 13 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
Upon my arrival here I found your favor of the 5th: Your own letter communicated the first hint that I ever recd of any representations or reports made by the Board of War to Congress respecting you or your command in Philada. The Board some little time ago applied to me for a Regiment or two to be stationed at Philada and Trenton to do the Town Duties and guard the Stores, alledging that the...
295From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 20 April 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have your favr of . I have, in obedience to the Resolve of Congress, ordered a Court Martial to sit at this place on the 1st May, to try you on the 1st 2d 3d and 5th Charges exhibited against you by the Council of the State of Pennsylvania. It would have given me great pleasure to have endulged you with a Court at Philada but such is the weak state of the line in respect to General and Feild...
296From George Washington to Major General Benedict Arnold, 23–27 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
I was favoured with your letter of the 11th Instant. I am sorry at the destruction of property at Egg harbour—but in attending to the general objects of war, we must at times submit to such losses, or depend on the exertions of the militia for their prevention. No doubt you have been informed of the progress of the enemy’s embarkation at New-York—The 19 & 20th Inst. about 150 sail of vessels,...
297From George Washington to Colonel Benedict Arnold, 5 December 1775 (Washington Papers)
Your Letter of the 8 Ultimo with a Postscript of the 14 from Point Levi, I have had the pleasure to receive —It is not in the power of any man to command success, but you have done more—you have deserved it, & before this I hope, have met with the Laurels which are due to your Toils, in the possession of Quebec—My thanks are due, & sincerely offered to you, for your Enterprizing & persevering...
298From George Washington to Jonathan Arnold, 4 February 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have received the Letter you was pleased to address to me on the 28th of Janry. I beg you will be persuaded, Sir, that I have not accustomed myself to form opinions upon partial representations, or reports of any kind whatever, until the characters concerned have had an opportunity of contradicting & refuting them—it was not because I gave implicit credence to that part of Capt. Macomber’s...
299From George Washington to Jonathan Arnold, 5 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter of the 11th february. The detail I gave in my letter to you of the 5th february respecting the transmission of Captain Maccombers Report was not occasioned by any thing contained in your Letter of 28 Jany but only from a Wish that my proceedings in the matter might be perfectly understood by you. I now inclose you Copy of the Answers of Cap....
300From George Washington to Thomas Arnold, 31 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have received your Letter of the 18th instant. No alteration in the Corps of Invalids has taken place, since your being with them—The Secretary at War, had in Contemplation to make some Reform, but nothing is yet effected—and it is doubtfull, whither any thing will soon be done. In consideration of your peculiar Misfortune, & the Situation of Affairs at the present conjuncture—you will...