4901From Tench Tilghman to John Pray, 19 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency recd yours of the 17th New York papers inclosed. If you can obtain a giving an account of the actual evacuation of town be pleased to send it immediately up, as it is of consequence to His Excellency to have that matter ascertained. Be pleased to send the inclosed to Major Smith. I am Sir Yr most obt Servt DLC : Papers of George Washington.
4902To George Washington from David Smith, 19 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
In the Afternoon of the 11th instant I relieved Major Oliver at the post of Dobbs ferry, with one compy of my battalion. The 12th rec’d Your Excellency’s order to permit Mr Isaac Ogden of N. York to have an interview with Mr Saml Ogden in the Neighborhood of Dobbs ferry. The 13th recd Mr Isaac Ogden, and a letter for the French Minister at Philadelphia, two for Major Gordon, one for Colo. Wm...
4903From George Washington to William Stephens Smith, 19 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
In conducting the common business, at the Post of Dobbs’ Ferry (of which you have the superintendance), You will cause the Orders & Regulations contained in the several written Instructions which will be delivered to you by the present commanding Officer, to be duly attended to & observed—but I have thought it necessary to give you this private Instruction, hereby authorizing you to take such...
4904To George Washington from Jeremiah Wadsworth, 19 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
Before this reaches your Excellency you will have heard that Col. Duer & Mr Parker have taken the Contract for New York & New Jersey—from my knowledge of the funds they have to carry it on and Mr Parker s abillities to execute the part he has taken (that is to be at the Head of the business with the Main Army.) I am well Satisfied they will execute it to the Satisfaction of all the Parties...
4905From George Washington to Samuel Blachley Webb, 19 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
As Lieut. Col. Smith is to reside near the Post of Dobbs’ Ferry, for the purpose of transacting the business of his Department with more accuracy facility & dispatch; he will of consequence have the charge of sending & receiving Flags—and therefore the presence of the Major of the Battalion of Light Infantry on duty, will not be necessary in future at that Post—You will be pleased to direct...
4906General Orders, 20 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Lieutenant Colonels Barber & Sprout. For duty tomorrow the 10th Massachusetts regiment. Lieutenant Reab of the 7th Massachusetts regiment is appointed Quarter Master to the same from the 14th instant. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
4907From George Washington to Guy Carleton, 20 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellency will have been confirmed, before this reaches you, of the liberation of Capt. Asgill. I am, notwithstanding, directed to recall your attention to that part of your letter of the 13th of August last, in which you say "I have given orders to the Judge Advocate to make further inquisition and to collect Evidence for the presentation of such other persons as may appear to have been...
4908From George Washington to Nehemiah Hubbard, 20 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
I expect as soon as the Huts are compleated, which will be the case in a few days, to relieve the Light Infantry now on the Lines, with a considerable Detachment from this Army—it will therefore be expedient & even essentially necessary that there should be a quantity of hard Bread on hand for these Troops & for the advanced Posts; because the supply of bread will otherwise be precarious, &...
4909To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 20 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to transmit your Excellency two late resolutions of Congress. They have this morning passed resolves respecting the settlement of the pay of the army—and authorising the filling up of vacancies to the first of January next—these I cannot send by this post, as they are yet open to debate and will be read again tomorrow morning. I shall be happy to be informed what encouragement...
4910To George Washington from Lewis Nicola, 20 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
In consequence of Col. Humphreys letter, which I recd last night, I have the honour to recapitulate to your Excellency what I took the liberty to mention in a former letter. I was much surprised when Genl Knox informed me you had not been acquainted with the Minister of wars scheme to dismiss the invalid regt, therefore made bold to trouble you with extracts of two letters from Capt. McConnel...