1From Benjamin Franklin to Morel, [after 10 June 1779] (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress It was two Guineas that I gave the Person who brought me your Charts, tho’ you mention to have received but One . This makes me think that he is not a Person to be trusted, or else I should send them back to you by him: for Tho’ I would not undervalue your Labour; yet not being Rich I cannot afford to give you three four or five Guineas as you say other Gentlemen have...
2From John Adams to Arthur Lee, 10 June 1779 (Adams Papers)
I have the Honour of your Letter from Paris of the fifth of this Month, in which you inform me that by Advices from America, your Ennemies are determined to impeach your Attachment to our Country and her Cause, and in which you request my Opinion on that Point from the Knowledge I have had of your Conduct, while We acted together in Commission. At the Same Time that I lament the Necessity of...
3From Alexander Hamilton to Baron von Steuben, [10 June 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
You see the difficulty there is in getting the Majors to serve as Brigade Inspectors. The Board of war have asked the General’s opinion about extending the appointment to the line of Captains. He requests your opinion. Very Respectfully Yr. Obed serv ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City.
4George Washington to George Clinton, 10 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Smiths Clove, New York ] June 10, 1779 . States that militia have already been dismissed. LS , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
5George Washington to Brigadier General James Clinton, 10 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Smiths Clove [ New York ] June 10, 1779 . Asks Clinton to obtain directions for Indian expedition from Major General John Sullivan and to give Colonel Goose Van Schaick whatever is needed to reward the Indians. LS , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
6To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Loring Austin, 10 June 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS and copy: American Philosophical Society I cannot omit the present favorable Opportunity by Capt Thompson, who proposes going himself to Paris, to return your Excellency my most sincere Thanks, for the many Civilities you were pleased to honor me with while in France— The important News I had the Honor of carrying to Passy, which operated so favorably for our Country, the Disposition of...
7To Benjamin Franklin from Demezandré, 10 June 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Les Bontés que ma temoigné votre Excellence Dans le passage que javois demandé Sur la fregatte l’alliance et l’intèrest vif que je prends aux etats unis m’engage à vous donner avis que hiers matin 9. du Courant, il est entré le navire le Sartinne de st. malo Venant de charles Town en trente jours étant Sorty de ce port le 9 may. Un officier de ce Bord de...
8To Benjamin Franklin from [Pierre-Ulric] Dubuisson, 10 June 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Lorsque je publiai, il y a six mois, l’abrégé de la révolution de L’Amérique Anglaise, j’eus l’honneur de vous en porter un exemplaire; n’ayant pas eu celui de vous trouver chez vous, je le laissai, avec mon adresse, à quelqu’un de vos gens, & j’ai toujours attendu depuis que vous voudriez bien me faire savoir s’il vous était parvenu. Quoique cet ouvrage...
9To Benjamin Franklin from William Lee, 10 June 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society; copy: Virginia Historical Society I had the Honor of writing to you the 30th. of March & 2d. of April last, requesting the favor of you to apply to the French Ministry for certain Canon, Arms & Ammunition for the State of Virginia; since which, I have not heard any thing from you on the Subject; you will therefore I hope excuse me for desiring to know,...
10To Benjamin Franklin from Jean de Neufville & fils, 10 June 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society The principall motive of the present is to desire Yoúr Excellency’s Kind assistance in forwarding the annexed Mercantile Letter by the first conveyance from France, it contains the arrivall of Some Vessells with ús; the Independance came to oúr adress from Virginia, which we may reckon we hope de bonne aúgúre. It hath not been possible as yett to gett a...
11To Benjamin Franklin from David Sears, 10 June 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Yesterday came up to Town the Sloop Independance belonging to Mr Isaac Sears & Co of Boston she left Virginia the 16th Apl last and came north about but brings nothing so late as you must be already furnish’d with— I have settled my affairs in Europe and shall now return to Boston in the above mentioned Vessell (at least I shall take passage in her) because...
12General Orders, 10 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
The rum and whisky in the Magazine to be divided among the brigade commissaries and a gill pr man issued to the whole Army this day. Four days flour to be issued to the troops so that the whole army may be served with flour up to sunday next inclusive—Two days fresh beef to be issued to day, and cattle equal to two days supply to be with each brigade commissary, ready to be slaughtered when...
13To George Washington from Brigadier General Jacob Bayley, 10 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
Capt. Goslin is arrived with the Party Sent with him To Canada with two other Canadians one from below Quebeck the other from Saint Nicolate and four American Prisners which Place he left the 26th of may. his account is that no English Vessels had arrived at Quebeck that it was reported that a French Fleet had arived in St Laurance, that two Frigates had been at St Pauls and got Cattle for the...
14From George Washington to George Clinton, 10 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
I am honored with your Excellency’s favour of yesterday by Colo. Malcolm, who has communicated to me the particulars with which you charged him —I beg leave to refer you to my letter of yesterday which I hope you have received. In that, sensible of the inconvenience of keeping out the militia at this season of the year, I anticipated your wish for their discharge, with my warmest...
15From George Washington to Brigadier General James Clinton, 10 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received your two favours of the 28th of May and 6th of June —I hope before this you will have received instructions from General Sullivan, respecting the precise line of conduct you are to observe. Whether your destination shall be up the Mohock River or to form a junction in the first instance with the main body at the Head of Susquehannah, is a point I have left to him to decide and...
16To George Washington from Col. Moses Hazen, 10 June 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Col. Moses Hazen, 10 June 1779. GW wrote Hazen on 20 July: “I have duly received Your favors of the 10th Ult. & 10 Inst.”
17To George Washington from Brigadier General Charles Scott, 10 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
I am Just from Petersburg where We have Colected about thirteen Hundred men Old soldiers included. we wait the arival of the Arms &c. which is hourly expected, when they Come to hand one Battallion will be instantly Put in motion. the remainder of the troops I am Fearfull will be detaind Some time for want of their Clothing Such as Shirts Shoes & Stockings all of which we are very short of. I...
18From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 10 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed I send you extracts of two letters one from Colonel Van Schaick of the 22d & another from General Clinton of the 28th of May —I rely intirely upon you for giving General Clinton the directions necessary for his cooperation; as I could not undertake to do it without hazarding an interference with your views. I am with great regard Dr Sir Yr most Obedt serv. P.S. The enemy remain much...
19To George Washington from Thomas West, 10 June 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Thomas West, 10 June 1779. GW wrote West on 5 July: “Your letter of the 10th Ulto by the Post did not reach my hands till yesterday.”