431George Washington to Major General Alexander McDougall, 3 March 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 3, 1779 . Sends one hundred and fifty guineas. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. This money was to be used for secret service.
432George Washington to Diego José de Navarro, 4 March 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 4, 1779 . Thanks Navarro for offer of assistance. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Navarro was Governor of Havana.
433George Washington to Colonels of Artillery, 4 March 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 4, 1779 . Asks colonels to transmit to “Head Quarters a representation of your own claim of rank in the corps of Artillery and of the rank of the Regiment under your command.” LS , in writing of H, New-York Historical Society, New York City.
434George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 6 March 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 6, 1779 . Discusses proposed Indian expedition. Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
435George Washington to Baron de Knobelauch, 7 March 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 7, 1779 . Cannot recommend appointment solicited by Baron de Knobelauch. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
436George Washington to Captain William Galvan, 11 March 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 11, 1779 . Returns Galvan’s plan of instruction for infantry. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Galvan was a captain of the First South Carolina Regiment.
437George Washington to Sir Henry Clinton, 14 March 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 14, 1779 . Proposes a general cartel for exchange of prisoners. Will send commissioners to meet British commissioners “at such time and place as shall be judged convenient.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
438George Washington to William Duer, 15 March 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 15, 1779 . States that Duer needs Governor George Clinton’s permission for an interview with “Mr. Elliot on Staten Island.” Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Duer, who had been a delegate to the Continental Congress from New York, resigned in January, 1779, to attend to private affairs.
439George Washington to John Jay, 15 March 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 15, 1779 . Reiterates request for a congressional plan “which would have a general operation throughout the States for compleating their respective Battalions.” Discusses need to continue Army at full strength and to reorganize clothing department. Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
440George Washington to John Rutledge, 15 March 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 15, 1779 . Introduces Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Rutledge was president of South Carolina.