1901From George Washington to the Board of War, 8 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received a Letter from Colo. Spencer dated at Wyoming the 22d Ulto—inclosing a List of the...
1902From George Washington to Guy Carleton, 6 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
In consequence of a request from the Executive of the State of Pennsylvania, I must beg the favor...
1903General Orders, 29 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
The seamen returned in General Muhlenberg’s, Weedon’s, Woodford’s, Scotts, 2nd Maryland and...
1904From George Washington to John Mitchell, 5 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
By Doctr Craik I send you four half Joes—£6.9.3 of which appears to be the Balle due you,...
1905From George Washington to Brigadier General Charles Scott, 25 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
I recd yours of Yesterday inclosing Capt. Walls Report —Be pleased to direct your Spies who go...
1906From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 12 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have just received your favors of the 10th & 11th Instant. I had always considered you as...
1907General Orders, 29 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
The Commander in Chief congratulates the Army on the Victory obtained over the Arms of his...
1908General Orders, 29 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
For the day Tomorrow Lieutenant Colo. Mellen. Major Trescot For duty tomorrow the 3d...
1909From George Washington to Thaddeus Betts, 11 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am favored with your Letter of the 9th Instant, & much applaud the spirit you have manifested...
1910From George Washington to Brigadier General Edward Hand, 1 January 1779 (Washington Papers)
Since I arrived here, I received Your favor of the 17th Ulto. I am sorry the Country about...
1911From George Washington to Joseph Reed, 15 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
I am much indebted to your Excellency for announcing my election as a member of the Philosophical...
1912George Washington to Baron de Kalb, 8 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 8, 1779 . Asks De Kalb to appoint an officer “ protempore ” to take...
1913From George Washington to Elizabeth Nicholas Randolph, 25 October 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have been favored with your polite Note of yesterday, and beg leave to assure you, that your...
1914From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 8 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
The copy of my Letter of the 21st of April to His Excellency Sir Guy Carleton, with a Copy of his...
1915From George Washington to Oliver Clarke, 29 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received your favour of the 29th of June which a multiplicity of business has prevented my...
1916From George Washington to John Hancock, 21 May 1777 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed I have the Honor to transmit you a General Return of the Forces in Jersey. It is...
1917General Orders, 3 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
The Army having moved to the present ground in Consequence of the Enemy’s dispositions to make a...
1918From George Washington to William Fitzhugh, 17 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 28th Ulto came to my hand by the last Post—Inclosed is a duplicate of my Letter...
1919From George Washington to Colonel Goose Van Schaick, 8 March 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have been favd with yours of the 15th and 26th ulto the first enclosing the proceedings of a...
1920From George Washington to Elkanah Watson, 10 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
The Masonick Ornamts which accompanied your Brotherly Address of the 23d of Jany last, tho’...
1921From George Washington to Brigadier General Edward Hand, 21 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am favd with yours by Genl Clinton. I have furnished Genl Schuyler with the Resolve of Congress...
1922George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 23 June 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 23, 1777. Regrets inability to supply field pieces. Is pleased...
1923General Orders, 25 September 1781 (Washington Papers)
All deserters and persons coming from the Enemys Lines are to be sent in the first instance to...
1924Questions for Captain Allen McLane, 29 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
1st What number of troops supposed to be in Genl Howe’s Army, and how disposed of? 2d What...
1925General Orders, 21 September 1775 (Washington Papers)
Whereas frequent Applications are making to the General, Commander in Chief, by Officers of all...
1926From George Washington to Timothy Dwight, Jr., 18 March 1778 (Washington Papers)
I yesterday received your favor of the 8th Instt, accompanied by so warm a recommendation from...
1927From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Henry Beekman Livingston, 4 May 1776 (Washington Papers)
You will on Receipt hereof give Orders to the Officers of the Battalion of which you are...
1928From George Washington to George Clinton, 14 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
I inclose to your Excellency a Copy of a Letter which I have received by Yesterdays post. As it...
1929George Washington to the Board of War, 21 February 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Valley Forge, February 21, 1778 . Asks that artillery at Farmington and Albany be forwarded to...
1930George Washington to the Board of War, 9 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Smiths Clove [ New York ] June 9, 1779 . Discusses problems concerning rank, enlistments, state...
1931From George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 29 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
You will please to take immediate measures to dissolve the chain of Dragoons, and discharge the...
1932General Orders, 3 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
The works of the New-Line being very carelessly executed in many Parts, and the Representations...
1933George Washington to Brigadier General Louis Le Bèque Du Portail, 1 March 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] March 1, 1781 . Is setting out for Rhode Island. Asks Du Portail to join...
1934George 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...
1935From George Washington to John Jay, 29 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
In mine of the 24th I had the honor to inform Congress that a considerable embarkation of the...
1936From George Washington to Brigadier General David Forman, 19 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have yours of the 17th and am sorry to hear, that the information you have recd of the intent...
1937From George Washington to William Fitzhugh, 25 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 17th Ulto with its inclosures came safe to hand, though a little delayed on...
1938General Orders, 26 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
If any Gentlemen of the army can give information to the General, of shoes, stockings or leather...
1939From George Washington to Major General Joseph Spencer, 22 December 1776 (Washington Papers)
When I wrote to you on the 14th Instant, I had little doubt of receiving considerable support...
1940From George Washington to Colonel Joseph Cilley, Jr., 9 March 1780 (Washington Papers)
A General Court Martial is to be held at Springfeild on the 15th April next for the trial of Mr...
1941From George Washington to John Rutledge, 15 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
Lt Col. Laurens who will have the honor of delivering you this, has served two campaigns in my...
1942From George Washington to Major General Israel Putnam, 14 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
As I am just setting out for West point where I may remain for two or three days, You will take...
1943From George Washington to Brigadier General Thomas Nelson, Jr., 2 September 1777 (Washington Papers)
By Yesterday mornings post, I received Your favor of the 22d. Ulto. It gave me great pleasure to...
1944From George Washington to Lieutenant General Rochambeau, 21 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
In the letter which I did myself the honor of writing to you the 16th I had only time to...
1945From George Washington to Henry Laurens, 21 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
The Chevalier Mauduit Du Plessis will have the honor of delivering you this letter. In...
1946From George Washington to Major Thomas Forrest, 11 March 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am favd with yours of the 9th: I cannot conceive how you can think yourself injured by the...
1947General Orders, 9 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
The Commander in Chief is pleased to approve the following sentences of a General Court Martial,...
1948Instructions to Commodore John Hazelwood, 23 September 1777 (Washington Papers)
The Enemy have cross’d the Schuylkill below the Army & are now on their March for the City of...
1949From George Washington to Major General Lafayette, 15 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
The Marquiss de la Fayette will be pleased to communicate the following Genl ideas to Monsr the...
1950George Washington to William Livingston, 22 February 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Valley Forge, February 22, 1778 . Commends New Jersey’s efforts. States that a change of method...