1General Orders, 26 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
Accurate returns of the Names of the Field Officers &c. in the several brigades agreeable to the annexed form to be sent to the Orderly-Office forthwith. Varick transcript , DLC:GW . The annexed form has not been identified.
2From George Washington to Colonel Theunis Dey and Others of Bergen County, N.J., 26 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received your petition, upon the subject of Nathaniel Brackitt’s remaining where he is, to discipline a party of Horse. I should be very happy to promote a measure of the sort whenever in my power; but Serjeant Brackitt cannot be employed in the business at this time—nor can he be capable, if circumstances would admit, of rendering any material service. I am Gentlemen with respect Yr...
3From George Washington to James and Horace Hooker, 26 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
The distress of the Army for Rum and the impracticability, or at least the difficulty, of procuring a Supply in any reasonable time, has induced me to consent that a quantity shall be drawn from the Hospital Stores, where I have been informed there is much more than can be wanted for the sick. I have therefore to desire that you will deliver to Colo. Wadsworth Commissary General, or to his...
4From George Washington to Brigadier General Jedediah Huntington, 26 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received Your favor—and am much concerned to hear of the uneasiness among the Captains and Subalterns of your Brigade. From the confidence I have in their zeal and attachment to the Interests of their Country, I am persuaded they will not indulge it—or permit it to rise, to an injurious height. They will reflect that there are a Thousand things which we all wish, but which from the...