1George Washington to Major General Alexander McDougall, 19 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, June 19, 1779. Orders McDougall to assume immediate command of forts. Gives general instructions. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
2George Washington to James Geary, 19 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, June 19, 1779. Encloses general order for regulating further drafts of clothing. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Geary was assistant clothier.
3General Orders, 19 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
Colonel Morgan being unable to attend the trial of Lieutenant Colonel Pope, Lieutenant Col. Ford will preside in his room. Majr Deane is appointed an additional member. Varick transcript , DLC:GW . The general orders for 18 June had organized this court-martial with Col. Daniel Morgan as president. For the acquittal of Lt. Col. Charles Pope, who was charged with improperly employing a private...
4From George Washington to Major William Goodrich, 19 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
You are hereby authorized & required to engage as many of the Stockbridge & Scatacoke tribes of Indians as you can; and with a few good woodsmen if to be had join the Army under the command of Majr General Sullivan. These men are to have not more than private Soldiers pay unless you should find it necessary to distinguish the chief of each tribe by some little pecuniary, or other...
5From George Washington to Major General Alexander McDougall, 19 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
I am just setting out for Head Quarters; but expect to return on monday and to remain at or near this post for a few days. I have not determined what troops shall be stationary in the Garrison for the present campaign—it will depend partly on future contingencies—at this juncture a change would be inconvenient as it would be attended with a loss of time, and delay the progress of the works. My...