1Franklin and Madame Helvétius: An Exchange through Cabanis, [August or September 1779?] (Franklin Papers)
(I) Reprinted from Curious and Facetious Letters of Benjamin Franklin Hitherto Unpublished (privately printed, 1898), 15–16; (II) L : American Philosophical Society Since the following two letters are undated, we can do no more than guess that they might answer each other and belong to the early stage of friendship during which the Doctor and the widow corresponded rather coyly through her...
2George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 1 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, August 1, 1779. Describes raid by Joseph Brant and a party of Indians. Informs Sullivan of American attack on Stony Point. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3From Benjamin Franklin to Becker and Saltzmann, 1 August 1779 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress I received the Letter you did me the honour of writing to me, dated the 3d. of July past, but the Pacquet you mention containing the Cloathing of a Soldier never came to hand. Coarse Cloths are always much wanted in America and would sell well if you should send them there, but I have at present no Orders to execute, either for Cloths or Clothing. When I have I Shall...
4To Benjamin Franklin from Samuel Petrie, 1 August 1779 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mr. Petrie presents his Compliments to Dr. Franklin.— He Sets out tomorrow Morning early, with two Friends, on a Tour into Flanders for a few Days; & as it is not improbable but they may wish to cross the Borders before their Return, he will be much obliged to the Doctor to favour him with a Pass. Addressed: Son Excellence le Ministre / Plenipotentiare des...
5General Orders, 1 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
The Honorable the Congress on the 5th of April last were pleased to pass the following resolve. That the regimental clothiers have an allowance of thirty dollars pr month in addition to their present appointment. The board of General Officers appointed by the order of the 23rd ultimo, have reported that the rank & precedence of the regiments in the Massachusett’s line should stand as in the...
6To George Washington from Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Blackden, 1 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
your Excellencys letter of 21st ulto came to hand last evening and I embrace the earliest opportunity of giving my answer according to your directions. I candidly confess to your Excellency, that I feel a Reluctance in quiting the Army after the length of time I have been ⟨in⟩ it, being from the Expedition against Ticonderoga in May 1775, but when the question is, to Retire, or Serve under the...
7From George Washington to Major General Nathanael Greene, 1 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
As there is a charge brought against Col. Hooper and a trial must be the result there would be an impropriety in giving him a discharge, unless he consents to the process taking its course as if he were still in the department under this condition you are left to act as you think proper. I am Yrs &c. Df , in Richard Kidder Meade’s writing, DLC:GW ; Varick transcript , DLC:GW . For the charges...
8To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 1 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
This morning at half past three oClock, I received the enclosed pr Express From Capt. Hopkins—it is probable further Intelligence will come to hand in the Coarse of the Day, if their should it shall be transmitted immediately. can Capt. Hopkins purchase the Horses he has taken for the Use of the Regt? I have the honor to be with the greatest respect your Excellencys most obedient Servt ADfS ,...
9From George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 1 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
I received Your favor of Yesterday. I have nothing to add upon the subject of your command. It was reported to me yesterday morning, that part of the Enemy had crossed the river and were moving towards the English neighbourhood in Jersey, but it was contradicted last night—and the party taken for the Enemy by the Militia, proved to be some of Lee’s dismounted Dragoons. I am Dr sir with great...
10From George Washington to Colonel Stephen Moylan, 1 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
I received Your favor of the 29th Ulto and thank you for the intelligence it contains. General Howe has gone to Ridgefield to take the command of Glovers Brigade and all the Troops in that quarter—and will make such dispositions of them as may appear best. I am sorry it is not in my power to send you any hard money. I have but little—and it is more particularly intended for persons within the...