561George Washington to Council of War, 17 June 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Valley Forge, June 17, 1778 . Presents probable British plans for evacuation of Philadelphia and relative strength of American and enemy forces. Asks for opinions in writing concerning measures to be taken in the event of evacuation of Philadelphia. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
562George Washington to Major General Philip Schuyler, 22 July 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Smiths Clove [ New York ] July 22, 1777. Is sending Brigadier General John Glover’s brigade to reinforce Schuyler. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Although the partially erased signature of H can be seen on the draft, this is without a doubt a Washington letter.
563From George Washington to Abijah Hammond, 24 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
Congress have been pleased to refer to me a petition from you to them for liberty to go a voyage to sea for the recovery of your Health—To this I consent, and you have leave of absence for six Months, upon the following condition, that you do not go on board any armed Vessel as a marine Officer or in any character which shall entitle you to a share of prize money. I am &c. DLC : Papers of...
564George Washington to Colonel David Forman, 25 March 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Valley Forge, March 25, 1778 . Orders Forman to leave salt works and join Colonel Israel Shreve’s regiment. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
565From George Washington to William Heath, 24 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am this moment setting out for Albany, and shall be absent a few days—I give you this information for the Regulation of your own conduct; and request in the mean time, you will give me any intelligence you may receive, which you shall deem of sufficient consequence for communication by Express. I am Dear Sir With great esteem Your Most Obedt Servt MHi : Heath Papers.
566From George Washington to Robert Stewart, 20 February 1760 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Robert Stewart, 20 Feb. 1760. On 8 Mar. Stewart wrote to GW : “. . . your’s of the 20th Ulto which I yesterday had the infinite pleasure of receiving.”
567From George Washington to Heman Swift, 16 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
On the receipt of your favor of the 5th I enquired whether the public store had been robbed of the Articles you mention as being found upon the Teamsters—I am informed it has not. I am sorry to say that the Recruits from Connecticut yet come in very slowly, and I fear except prospects are much mended since I was at Hartford that few may be expected—You will be pleased to inform me what were...
568George Washington to Richard Henry Lee, 30 April 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] April 30, 1779 . Agrees that troops are needed in southern states. Discusses proposals to procure more men. LS , in writing of H, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California. Lee was a delegate from Virginia to the Continental Congress.
569George Washington to Benjamin Franklin, 9 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Bergen County [ New Jersey ] October 9, 1780 . States that the idea of a tour of Europe with Franklin after the war would be tempting if domestic affairs were not so urgent. Asserts that the American military and political situation is such that the country can only be saved by either peace or money from America’s allies. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
570George Washington to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, 1 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 1, 1779 . Has appointed Wayne “to the command of the light infantry of the line.” Authorizes Wayne to attack enemy if an opportunity arises. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.