301George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 10 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
White Plains [ New York ] September 10, 1778 . Instructs Gates to march to Danbury. LS , in writing of H, New-York Historical Society, New York City.
302George Washington to Henry Laurens, 12 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
White Plains [ New York ] September 12, 1778 . Transmits a copy of report of “a Board of Officers” on proposed Canadian expedition. Discusses importance of project and problems involved. LS , in writing of H, Papers of the Continental Congress, National Archives.
303George Washington to Major General William Heath, 13 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
White Plains [ New York ] September 13, 1778 . Orders that clothing be forwarded from Boston to Springfield and Hartford. LS , in writing of H, Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston.
304George Washington to Major General Nathanael Greene, 14 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
White Plains [ New York ] September 14, 1778 . States that clothing is to be forwarded from Boston to the Army. Asks Greene to cooperate with Major General William Heath to assure safe and quick delivery of clothing. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
305George Washington to Baron de Kalb, 15 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ White Plains, New York ] September 15, 1778 . Sends marching orders. De Kalb is to be under command of Major General Israel Putnam until Croton Bridge and under command of Lord Stirling thereafter. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
306George Washington to Major General Charles Lee, 15 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ White Plains, New York ] September 15, 1778 . Grants Lee’s request to go to Philadelphia. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
307George Washington to Major General Alexander McDougall, 15 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ White Plains, New York ] September 15, 1778 . Orders McDougall to march to Danbury and put himself under command of Major General Horatio Gates. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
308George Washington to Major General Israel Putnam, 15 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ White Plains, New York ] September 15, 1778 . Orders Putnam to march to West Point to reinforce garrisons in Highlands. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
309George Washington to the Quartermaster General, 15 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ White Plains, New York ] September 15, 1778 . Sends order of the march. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Major General Nathanael Greene, who was quartermaster general, was at this time in Boston. Lieutenant Colonel Udny Hay, deputy quartermaster general, carried out these orders.
310George Washington to Major General Israel Putnam, 19 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, September 19, 1778 . Orders Putnam to camp on east side of the Hudson River, to dismiss Connecticut and New York militia, and to send parties to aid in work on the garrisons. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
311George Washington to Comte d’Estaing, 22 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 22, 1778 . Reports that Major de Chouin will explain to D’Estaing the situation of both the enemy and the American army. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
312George Washington to Major General Nathanael Greene, 22 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 22, 1778 . States that provisions for the French fleet have not arrived. Asks Greene to see “that every possible expedient may be embraced to promote” the forwarding of supplies. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress; LS , in the handwriting of H, Bibliothèque Municipale, Lille, France.
313George Washington to George Measam, 24 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 24, 1778 . Orders Measam to Hartford and Springfield to supervise repacking of clothing that is being forwarded from Boston. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Measam was deputy clothier general of the Army.
314George Washington to Colonel George Baylor, 27 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 27, 1778 . Instructs Baylor to join brigade that Major General Israel Putnam is sending to Clarkstown. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Baylor was a colonel of the Third Continental Dragoons.
315George Washington to Baron de Kalb, 27 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 27, 1778 . Instructs De Kalb to send a brigade to Fishkill to replace a division that Major General Israel Putnam is sending to New Jersey. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
316George Washington to Major General William Heath, 29 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 29, 1778 . Introduces Brigadier General Du Portail who is to examine the fortifications at Boston. LS , in writing of H, Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston.
317George Washington to Marquis de Vienne, 29 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 29, 1778 . Reports that De Vienne’s request for a furlough has been sent to Continental Congress. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Marquis de Vienne was a major in the French army and a brevet lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army.
318George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 30 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 30, 1778 . Sends news of enemy’s movements in New Jersey. LS , in writing of H, New-York Historical Society, New York City.
319George Washington to Comte d’Estaing, 2 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fishkill [ New York ] October 2, 1778 . Sends news of enemy’s movements in New Jersey. Regrets that no reinforcements can be sent to Boston. Df , in writings of John Laurens and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
320George Washington to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, 2 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fishkill [ New York ] October 2, 1778 . Orders repair of road from Bulls Iron Works to Litchfield. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
321George Washington to the Director of Clothing at Hartford and Springfield, 2 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fishkill [ New York ] October 2, 1778 . Orders shoes, stockings, and blankets for Army. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
322George Washington to Brigadier General Jacob Bayley, 3 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fishkill [ New York ] October 3, 1778 . Discusses problem of supplies for expedition against Canada. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Bayley was a brigadier general in the New York Militia.
323George Washington to Henry Laurens, 3 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fishkill [ New York ] October 3, 1778 . Sends information concerning enemy’s movements in New Jersey. LS , in writing of H, Papers of the Continental Congress, National Archives.
324George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 4 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Fishkill, New York ] October 4, 1778 . Requests daily reports on situation in New Jersey. LS , in writings of John Laurens and H, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
325George Washington to Otis and Andrews, 4 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fishkill [ New York ] October 4, 1778 . Orders Otis and Andrews to supply Major General John Sullivan’s troops with coats. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Otis and Andrews, a Boston firm, was appointed collector of clothing for the Continental forces in November, 1777.
326George Washington to Major Richard Howell, 5 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fishkill [ New York ] October 5, 1778 . Orders Howell to check on rumor that British fleet has sailed in search of French fleet. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Howell was a major of the Second New Jersey Regiment.
327George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Smith, 5 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Fishkill, New York ] October 5, 1778 . Regrets that Captain Edward Norwood cannot be reinstated. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
328George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 5 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fishkill [ New York ] October 5, 1778 . Discusses procuring clothing for Sullivan’s men. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
329George Washington to the Committee of Arrangement from Congress, 6 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fishkill [ New York ] October 6, 1778 . Discusses problem of enlisting deserters and prisoners. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
330George Washington to Colonel Goose Van Schaick, 6 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fishkill [ New York ] October 6, 1778 . Thanks Van Schaick for removing boats at Kings Ferry. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Van Schaick was a colonel of the First New York Regiment.
331George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 7 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Fishkill, New York ] October 7, 1778 . Discusses probable British moves. Instructs Gates to repair certain roads to the eastward. LS , in writing of H, New-York Historical Society, New York City.
332George Washington to Baron de Kalb, 8 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Fishkill, New York ] October 8, 1778 . States that “the former directions given you respecting the objects of your division and the conduct you are to observe with regard to the Highland post still continue in force.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
333George Washington to George Measam, 9 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 9, 1778 . Asks that clothing be repacked and delivered immediately. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
334George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 11 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 11, 1778 . Thanks Gates for intelligence concerning sailing of British fleet. LS , in writing of H, New-York Historical Society, New York City.
335George Washington to Comte d’Estaing, 13 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 13, 1778 . Sends British account of naval battle in which Comte d’Orvilliers commanded French fleet. Reports that English fleet is still at “the Hook.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
336George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Eleazar Oswald, 14 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 14, 1778 . Discusses Oswald’s rank and regrets Oswald’s decision to resign. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Oswald was a lieutenant colonel of the Second Continental Artillery.
337George Washington to the Major and Brigadier Generals, 14 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 14, 1778 . Asks for opinions on winter quarters for Army. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
338George Washington to George Clinton, 17 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 17, 1778 . Discusses details of expedition against Anaquaga, New York. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
339George Washington to Brigadier General James Clinton, [17 October 1778] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Fredericksburg, New York, October 17, 1778 .] States that Colonel Goose Van Schaick is to relieve Colonel Peter Gansevoort and that Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt is to make an expedition to the frontier. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
340George Washington to George Clinton, 18 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 18, 1778 . Again sends information of expedition to Anaquaga. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
341George Washington to Comte d’Estaing, 18 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 18, 1778 . Acknowledges receipt of D’Estaing’s letters. Encloses extracts of information concerning the enemy. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
342George Washington to Brigadier General Edward Hand, 19 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 19, 1778 . Orders Hand to Albany and sends details of the proposed expedition against Anaquaga. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress
343George Washington to Brigadier General John Stark, 19 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 19, 1778 . Orders Stark to Providence. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress
344George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 21 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 21, 1778 . Asks Stirling to investigate existing “commerce” between enemy and inhabitants of New Jersey. LS , in writing of H, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
345George Washington to Henry Laurens, 21 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 21, 1778 . Introduces Lieutenant Colonel Mauduit du Plessis, who wishes to leave country. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress
346George Washington to Comte d’Estaing, 22 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 22, 1778 . Sends news of departure of British fleet, which is presumably bound for West Indies. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress
347George Washington to Colonel Charles Mynn Thurston, 22 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 22, 1778 . Regrets that Thruston must resign from Army. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. The draft was first dated October 23 and then changed to October 22. Thruston had been a colonel of one of the Sixteen Additional Continental Regiments.
348George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 24 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 24, 1778 . Reports that troops have been ordered eastward. Orders Gates to area threatened by British in the event of a British landing. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress
349George Washington to Major General Alexander McDougall, 24 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 24, 1778 . Informs McDougall that Major General Horatio Gates has been given instructions about proceeding to the danger area. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress ; LS , in the handwriting of H, the W. Wright Hawkes Collection of Revolutionary War Documents, on deposit at Union College, Schenectady, New York.
350George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 24 October 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 24, 1778 . Asks Sullivan to send news of arrival of British fleet to Major General Horatio Gates and to Headquarters. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress