11From George Washington to William Livingston, 16 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
Till now I have not had a moments time to reply to your Excellencys several favors of the 12th 14th and 15th Inst. I find every disposition not only to afford security to the people of Monmouth, and lessen the duty of their militia; but, to prevent the illicit trade and correspondence complained of between the disaffected in that County, and the City of New-York, could it be effected by any...
12From George Washington to Major General Alexander McDougall, 16 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
I duly received your favor of the 9th and am much obliged to you for the several particulars you communicate. The prize gained by Sir Henry Clinton seems hardly to have been worth the trouble of the expedition. I am sorry that Col. Malcolm is not sensible of the necessity which has deprived him of his late command—The very advantageous opinion I entertain of him made me wish it had been...
13To George Washington from Brigadier General William Maxwell, 16 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have not any thing new to inform Your Excellency of, save that I have sent Coll Shrieve with his Regt to New Ark to take the command of that & second River, till further Orders. It seems necessary to lighten this place with respect to finding wood; Forrage, and even Quarters if possable. I have inclosed You a Letter from General Jones to Genl Skiner with Genl Leslies pass to Vanmater; all...
14From George Washington to Officer Commanding Pulaski’s Corps, 16 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am informed by the Qr Mr General that you have returned to Easton with the Horse of Count Pulaski’s and Colo. Armands Corps, not being able to procure Forage at Minisink or in that Neighbourhood. It will not be possible for you to remain at Easton without the greatest inconvenience to the service, as you must consume that Forage which is necessary for the Teams upon the communication and a...
15To George Washington from Richard Peters, 16 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Richard Peters, 16 Dec. 1778. On 20 Dec., GW wrote Peters : “I have the honor of yours of the 16th instant.”
16To George Washington from Jeremiah Wadsworth, 16 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
from converseing with my Deputies I am satisfied I can feed any number of Men with Beef where ever they may be situated, but I can not add any to the supplies of Flower, promised in my Letters of the 16th and 17th Ultamo: except to compleat the Quantity now at, and near, Newbury to One thousand Barrels. my expectations of considerable supplies of flower from Virginia are over, my last advices...
17To George Washington from James Warren, 16 December 1778 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from James Warren, 16 Dec. 1778. GW wrote Warren on 31 March 1779 : “I beseech you not to ascribe my delay in answering your obliging favour of the 16th of Decr to disrespect.”