1From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [before 29 January 1778] (Hamilton Papers)
There are still existing in the army so many abuses absolutely contrary to the military constitution, that, without a speedy stop is put to them, it will be impossible even to establish any order or discipline among the troops. I would, therefore, propose the following Regulations; submitting to His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, to distinguish such as may be published under his own...
[ Valley Forge, January 29, 1778 .] Discusses proposed changes in military establishment. Submits questions concerning foreign officers, use of Indians to fight British, Colonel Daniel Morgan’s Riflemen, use of Negroes as wagoners, pay for prisoners, and proper gradation of punishments. LS , in the writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress; two drafts in writing of H,...
3Receipt to George Washington, 29 January 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Valley Forge ] January 29, 1778. Receipt for payment of $100 by Washington to Hamilton for Hamilton’s expenses at Morristown. DS , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
4From Benjamin Franklin to Ralph Izard, 29 January 1778 (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft): American Philosophical Society; two copies: National Archives; copy: South Carolina Historical Society I received yours late last Evening. Present Circumstances which I will explain to you when I have the Honor of seeing you prevent my giving it a full Answer now. The Reasons you offer had before been all under Consideration; but I must submit to remain some days under the Opinion...
5To Benjamin Franklin from La Rochefoucauld, [29 January? 1778] (Franklin Papers)
AL : Historical Society of Pennsylvania Le Duc de la Rochefoucauld est chargé par Madame sa mere de demander à Monsieur franklyn cinq ou six Exemplaires de la Lettre du Banquier hollandois , qui fut lue Lundi dernier à l’hotel de la Rochefoucauld; si Monsieur franklyn n’étoit pas engagé Lundi prochain, et qu’il voulût venir y diner, on auroit grand plaisir à l’y recevoir, et on le prieroit de...
6From Benjamin Franklin to La Rochefoucauld, [29 January? 1778] (Franklin Papers)
AL : Bibliothèque municipale, Mantes Mr. Franklin presents his respectful Compliments to M. le Duc de Rochefoucauld. He would with Pleasure send the Copies desired by Made. la Duchesse, if he had them; but he has none. He sends however to M. le Duc an English Copy, and a manuscript French Translation which one of his Friends began to correct but did not finish. If it is thought worth printing...
7John Ross to the American Commissioners, 29 January 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Harvard University Library; two copies: National Archives The present unhappie situation of Mr. Thomas Morris American Commercial Agent, now dangerously ill, and according to the opinion of his Phisician not likely to recover, oblige me to address you Honble: Gentlemen, that the necessary step may be adopted immadiately, to prevent the Worst of consequences to both Public and Private...
8To Benjamin Franklin from Cecilia Davies, 29 January 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I hope you will Excuse the liberty I take in troubling you with this line but being come to Paris with my Mother and Sister on account of the latter’s health, should think myself guilty of an unpardonable neglect were I not to take an opportunity of waiting on the ingenious Inventor of the Divine Armonica. My Sister continually expresses her infinite...
9To Benjamin Franklin from Courtney Melmoth, 29 January 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Will you permit me to withdraw your attention from contemplations of general Calamity, to a Tale of private Woe? It will cost you an half hour of your Leizure, and, perhaps, may procure to me many years of Felicity. I have already said enough to engage the patience of a Man whose Characteristic is Benevolence. The matter, Sir, which I wish to communicate...
10General Orders, 29 January 1778 (Washington Papers)
The Commanding Officer of each brigade is to appoint a Captain daily to visit the sick of his Brigade in or near Camp, to examine whether they have proper attention paid them and are furnish’d with every thing their situation requires as far as circumstances will allow—Likewise an orderly-officer every day to inspect the hutts to see whether cleanliness is observed in the soldiers quarters and...