11From George Washington to Robert Morris, 19 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 14th, with the despatches from Congress, came safe to hand, and those for the eastward forwarded on. I am thankful to you for the information of Captn Bell. Intelligence of the same nature had come to me before, and I had no doubt (if the diversion intended to be made by Genl Heath towards New York, does not withdraw from the Jerseys, or detain part of the Troops said to be...
12From George Washington to the Pennsylvania Council of Safety, 19 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
The readiness which the Militia of Penna have shewn by engaging in the service of their Country at an inclement season of the Year, when my Army was reduced to an Handfull of Men, and our affairs in the most Critical situation, does great Honor to them and to your State: But altho’ they have contributed greatly to the success, which has lately attended our Arms, I must inform you, that with...
13From George Washington to Joseph Reed, 19 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
Your Letters of the 16 & 17th Inst. are both before me. I have come to a Resolution to recall the Protections given by Genl Howe, & am now preparing something by way of Proclamation for that purpose in order that the Country may stand upon the same Footing or friends distinguished from Foes. I have also Issued something in general Orders explaining the former Orders relative to the...
14From George Washington to Captain Edward Snickers, 19 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
We are in want of a Waggon Master Genl to the Army. If you Incline to accept of that Office I will appoint you to it. in this case, do not delay a moments time in repairing to the Army, or to Genl Mifflin, the Quarter Master Genl from whom you will receive your Orders. at any rate, send word by return of the bearer (who comes express to you) whether you will, or will not accept, as the...
15From George Washington to Major General Stirling, 19 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
A report is currt here wch gives me much pain. it is, that in consequence of some Orders of your Lordship, or dispute with the Militia, five or Six hundred of them have gone home in disgust—turn’d others back which were coming on and spread universal uneasiness and dissatisfaction as they travel’d. I hope the report is without foundation; unhappy will it be for us if it is not, when we stand...