1Abigail Adams to John Adams, 26 March 1777 (Adams Papers)
I this morning Received yours of March 7 favourd by Dr. Jackson. I rejoice to hear you are so comfortable. Col. Palmer informd me a Sunday that he is going to morrow as far as the Jersies being one of a Committe sent by our assembly to know of the General what proportion of Continental Troops will be allowed to this State; and does not know but he shall be obligd to proceed as far as...
2From John Adams to James Warren, 26 March 1777 (Adams Papers)
There are two ingenious Artificers, here, who have made a beautifull Field Piece of Bar Iron. The Barrs were not bound together with Hoops, like that which was made in Boston: But weldered together, and afterwards bored out. It is very light. It is a Three Pounder and weighs, no more than two hundred and twenty four Pounds. It has been tried every Way, and has stood the fullest Proof. It has...
3To Alexander Hamilton from Gouverneur Morris, 26 March 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
By unavoidable Incidents this Letter is delayed beyond the usual Time for which I assure you I am extremely sorry. Your Favor gave great Pleasure as well to the Committee as to several Members of the House who are much pleased with your judicious Caution to distinguish between what you sport as your private Opinion and the weighty Sentiments of the General. No Circumstance could have more...
4George Washington to William Shippen, Junior, 26 March 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 26, 1777. Discusses the problem of soldiers dismissed from hospitals. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Shippen was chief physician of the Flying Camp. On April 11, 1777, he became director general of hospitals.
5To Benjamin Franklin from Jean-Jacques Caffiéri, 26 March 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society M. Caffieri a l’honneur de soiter [souhaiter] le bonjoure a Monsieur franklin et Le pris de lui faire dire quel jour il voudra bien lui donné, pour La derniere séance. Addressed: A Monsieur / Monsieur franklin / A Passy For the famous sculptor see the Biographie universelle . He was making the monument to Gen. Montgomery that Congress had commissioned, and...
6To Benjamin Franklin from La Rochefoucauld, 26 March 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Mr. Dean vient de me dire, Monsieur, que vous alliez demain à Versailles; ainsi je n’irai point vous chercher à Passy, comme je l’avois compté; mais, comme je pars demain pour aller passer quinze jours à Rouen où est mon Régiment, je vous serois bien obligé, si vous avez bien voulu jetter les yeux sur la traduction de la Constitution de Delaware, de vouloir...
7General Orders, 26 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
Various opinions prevailing in the 9th Virginia Battalion, respecting the Rank of several of the officers in it, Major Genl Stephen will inquire into their respective claims, and state their Ranks agreeable to justice and seniority; of which he will make report. Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
8To George Washington from Brigadier General Benedict Arnold, 26 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
I was made very unhappy a Few days since by hearing your Excellency was exceeding Ill with a feaver, soon after had the pleasure hearing by Mr Learned you were so farr recovered as to be able to ride Out. my fears have not Intirely subsided I am still Anxious for your safety, and, Apprehensive your zeal for the Publick service will Induce you to exert yourself, before you are perfectly...
9From George Washington to John Hancock, 26 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday a letter, of which the inclosed is a copy, came to my hands. The account is confirmed by a Countryman who is since come in—but nothing distinct has yet been received. The aid required of me in Colo. Hay’s Letter cannot be given. I have no men to oppose the Enemy’s designs in any one quarter, altho’ called upon from every Quarter. All that was possible for me to do towards collecting...
10To George Washington from John Hancock, 26 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have the Honour of transmitting such Resolves of Congress as have passed since my last, which are either relative to your Department, or necessary for your Information. The Congress have authorized you to proceed in the Exchange of Prisoners agreeably to the Cartel at present existing, or such other Regulations as you may think proper to make in the Matter, provided the Enemy will relax in...