121. Fryday. (Adams Papers)
Mr. Ingraham and Mr. Merrick dined with me, in the Cabbin.
2To John Adams from Ralph Izard, 21 May 1779 (Adams Papers)
I have received your favour of 13th. May, on the subject of Dr. Franklin’s conduct on the 12th. of last January, for which I thank you. I should have been glad if you had gone more fully into it; perhaps however it is unnecessary, as the principal fact is established. I can have no objection to your communicating our correspondence on this subject to Dr. Franklin; but you will be good enough...
3George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 21 May 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 21, 1779 . Expresses concern over discontent in the Army. Reports steps taken to replenish Gates’s magazines. Criticizes Major General John Sullivan’s method of handling deficiencies in rations. Asks Gates to remedy situation. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
4To Benjamin Franklin from Thomas Digges, 21 May 1779 (Franklin Papers)
AL : Historical Society of Pennsylvania I was in hopes to have given you some tidings as to the bargain I was about to make for the House but as yet I am little advancd. My Brother this day slightly urgd the necessity of another meeting &a. on the business but it was “ a serious matter deserving contemplation & should be attended to ”— I have done the needful as to Mr W——P——s but have not yet...
5To Benjamin Franklin from Dumas, 21 May 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society; AL (draft): Algemeen Rijksarchief Je vous ai parlé dans une de mes dernieres, de 2 Lettres de Change Americaines protestées. Voici ce que les mêmes Amis me marquent en date d’hier. “Par le Courier de Mardi dernier, nous reçumes une Lettre de Mrs. Sellonf. & Perrouteau, nos Correspondants à Paris, avec avis que Mrs. J. Cottin & fils & Jauge avoient offert...
6General Orders, 21 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW . Adj. Gen. Alexander Scammell’s orderly book entry for this date includes the following additional general orders: “The review of General Woodford’s Brigade is postponed ’till Monday next. The General Court Martial whereof Colonel Greene is President is adjourned ’till tomorrow ten ôClock in the forenoon; The Members will give punctual attendance at that time”...
7From George Washington to Colonel Theodorick Bland, 21 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed is an order of Congress of the 7th instant. You will be pleased to take immediate measures for the execution of its objects. I have forwarded a copy to Lt Col. Washington for his government on this occasion. I would suppose it is not intended by the resolve that you should leave the command at Charlotte Ville. I am sir &c. Df , in James McHenry’s writing, DLC:GW ; Varick transcript ,...
8From George Washington to Colonel Daniel Brodhead, 21 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
Your favors of the 3d & 6 instant came to hand the 18th with the papers to which they refer. The irregularity among the troops occasioned by the inhabitants selling them liquor should be stopped by such means as we have in our power. The establishment of military law where the civil prevails, is a measure of extreme necessity, and which I have no authority to recommend. On the present occasion...
9From George Washington to Daniel De Hart, c.21 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : to Daniel De Hart, c.21 May 1779. On this date GW wrote to Israel Shreve enclosing a “letter to Mr Daniel De Hart.”
10From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 21 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
I am duly favored with your letter of the 7th. Immediately on the receipt of it, I forwarded the inclosed packet to Congress and seconded your application. I have since learnt though not from authority that a supply of money must have reached you ere this. I am equally concerned and alarmed at the dangerous spirit which has appeared in the troops under your command from the unfortunate causes...