1From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to Thaddeus Betts, 15 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have to reply, in his Excellency’s Name, to your Letter of the 10th instant by M. Smith. The two Men mentioned therein Raymond & Silleck were supposed to have been sent in agreeable to my former Letter—but being still found in the provost, Orders have been given to the Comy of Pri s oners, for those two Men by Name, to be sent to N.York as soon as Convenient—no further Mistake I hope will...
2From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to Zebulon Butler, 1 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency directs me to reply to your Letter of the 16th of March—And to inform you that he consents to your request, to be absent from Camp until the first Day of May next—I am &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
3From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to George Clinton, 30 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
His Excy the Comr in Chief directs me to send the inclosed Letter to your Excellency—in the present Situation of Affairs, the Genl is at a Loss in what Light to View persons taken under these Circumstances—and wishes your Excellencys pleasure to be signified respectg such as are Citizens of your State. With highest Respects I am &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
4From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to John Crane, 23 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
By Direction of the Commander in Chief, I transmit you the inclosed Certificates respecting a Soldier of your Regiment—The General thinks, that, if you have the same Ideas of the Man, it is best he should be discharged—Genl Lincoln in his Letter adds that he saw the Man in Boston, & tho’t him quite unfit for Service. I am Yours DLC : Papers of George Washington.
5From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to Elias Dayton, 11 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
Some Convoys are coming on from the Jersies to Dobb’s Ferry—for their Security against the Enemy—you will be pleasd, by Order of the General, to throw out some Parties from your Comand thro’ Springfield to Aquacanack with Directions to scour below towards Newark—& continue till the Convoys are safely arrived. I am &ca P.S. in your Comand you will include the Militia lately arrived. DLC :...
6From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to Elias Dayton, 16 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
Inclose You three Letters for Lord Fairfax & two others for the Reverend Denny Martin of Leeds Castle in Scotland which His Excellency requests You to send to New York by the first Flag. I am Sir Your most Obedt Servt DLC : Papers of George Washington.
7From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to Simeon DeWitt, 8 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
In Consequence of your Letter to me of the 4th instant, I have mentioned to the Commander in Chief your purpose to obtain permission for publishing a Map of the Seat of War in America—& his Excellency directs me to inform you, that the measure is perfectly agreable to him, and the proposition meets his full Approbation; it being his Wish to see it accomplished in an accurate Manner, & at as...
8From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to Antoine-Jean-Louis Le Bègue de Presle Duportail, 26 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am directed by the Comander in Chief to transmitt to you the inclosed Copy of Charges made against Majr Moreman, by Capt. Billings—upon which His Excellency desires you will order Majr Moreman under an Arrest—At the Same Time the General desires that Majr Moreman’s Charges against Capt. Livermore may be transmitted to the Adjutant General, who has Order to have Capt. Livermore put into...
9From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to Antoine-Jean-Louis Le Bègue de Presle Duportail, 18 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency being just setting off on a tour to Albany & the upper posts, when your Letter by Majr L’Enfant arrived, he directs me to thank you for the Respects you are pleased to express for him, and for your tenders of Service—At the same time to inform you, that the object of the Barons Commission is not of such nature, as in his Opinion, required the Assistance of an Engineer; but that...
10From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to Thomas Edwards, 7 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
In Consequence of the late unhappy Irregularities of some of the Continental Troops in Phila. Genl How is directed to march with the Detachments under his Command to that City—where he is to enter into an Investigation of the Circumstances & Motives of this Affair—in Doing this it is probable it may lead to a Crimination & Trial of some Officers & others in the Military Line, which, from the...
11From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to Moses Hazen, 9 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency the Comr in Chief directs me to inform you, that since Writing to you this Morng he finds that Colo. Stewart, at your Application, is going to Pompton, for the purpose of mustering your Regiment. This Opportunity formg a good Conveyance, and as it Will at the same Time save Delay, His Excy has directed a Number of Discharges to be sent by Colo. Stewart, which are to be used for...
12From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to William Heath, 22 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
Your two favors of Yesterday have been received. The General just going to Wapping Creek, directs me to reply, that it is his Desire that, upon the Arrival of Colo. Badlam, you should immediately order him in Arrest, producing such Charges against him as you find can be properly supported—for which purpose it may be well perhaps to examine the Recruits themselves. The Baron Steuben will be...
13From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to William Heath, 8 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency directs me to reply to the several Queries contained in your Letter of this Day—and to inform you that the mode you propose for Officering the four Regiments, is perfectly agreeable to him—or any other method that you shall find necessary to accomodate to the Views of the Officers concerned, so as to make the matter as agreable as possible to them. This he leaves entirely to...
14From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to William Heath, 12 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency the Commander in Chief directs me to inclose you the within Warrant—& Desires you will be pleased to have the Execution carried into effect in such manner as you think proper. I am most Respectfully Sir Your most obedt MHi .
15From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to William Heath, 1 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
Your Favors of this Day are received—His Excellency being this moment going out, Directs me to reply—That the Request of Cap. Summer is complied with for a Short Leave of Absence—It is The Generals Opinion, which he would have you signify, that Colo. Nickola is in the Right respectg his Explanation of the Article for drawg provisions. The laying down of the Chain, may be deferred a few Days...
16From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to William Heath, 4 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
The General being engaged, directs me to reply to your favor of Yesterday; & to inform you that he approves of your Idea of formg four Regiments of Massachusetts from the Men remaing after the Discharge of those for the War—and requests that you will proceed, agreeable to the General Orders, to form four Corps of Officers by Agreement—If that Mode should fail, then Measures will be directed...
17From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to William Heath, 6 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency desires me to inform you, that he has lost the Hour you mentioned last Evening for the assembling the Officers—But that he is preparing a Reply to their Address, which will be delivered at the Public Building this Day at Levee Hour—at which Time the Officers, if they please, will be present. The General is sorry that a very bad Cold, with which he is much indisposed—and the...
18From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to William Heath, 21 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency requests that you will cause the inclosed to be forwarded to Capt. Pray at Dobbs Ferry—from whence it is to go into N. York with as much Dispach as possible. Most respectfully I am Sir Your most Obed. Ser vant P.S. you will be pleased to give the Flag for the purpose. MHi : Heath Papers.
19From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to William Heath, 1 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
The System lately agreed upon between the Officers & Contractors, for future Issues to the Army, which was transmitted by you to Head Quarters, being by some Means mislaid—The General, having Occasion to refer to it, will be much obliged, if you can furnish him with a Copy.His Excellency will also be glad if you will please to direct, that a Copy of your Orders issued in Consequence of that...
20From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to William Heath, 3 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency the Commander in Chief directs me to inform, that your Letter of Yesterday, inclosing (as you mentioned) a copy of the late System of Issues, with other papers, is not yet arrived. If it has missed the expected Conveyance, the General will be obliged by your Care to forward it as soon as possible—I am Sir Your most Obedt MHi : Heath Papers.
21From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to George Hurlbut, 27 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency, sensible of your merits, and attentive to your wishes, desires me to reply to your Letter of Yesterday: and to inform you that he will take much pleasure in contributing, by any Means in his power to alleviate your Misfortunes; and will most readily comply with your Requests. A few Days will determine whether it will be necessary to obtain from Sir Guy Carleton or Admiral...
22From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to Henry Jackson, 9 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency the Commander in Chief directs me to inform you That Mr Stewart, Brother to Colo. Stewart may be permitted to Land with his Servants & Baggage—& to proceed into the Country, or attend his Brother—I am Sir Your most Obedt Servt PHi : Gratz Collection.
23From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to Henry Knox, 29 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency directs me to express to you his Concern for the Circumstance you mention of the Regts being without their Compliment of Field Officers—It is unlucky, but the Inconvenience must at present remain without Remedy. Colo. Vose is unwell here—Colo. M. Jackson is incapable to perform the Duty—Nothing New has yet arrived from Phila.—tis possible there may not be that Occasion for the...
24From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to Benjamin Lincoln, 23 July 1783 (Washington Papers)
In the absence of the Comr in Chief, I have the Honor to transmit to you, the Inclosed Letter in Behalf of the Officers of Delaware, signifying their Acceptance of the Commutation proposed by the Act of Congress of the of March. With much Respect & Esteem I am &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
25From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to Benjamin Lincoln, 1 November 1781 (Washington Papers)
From some recent Intelligence from the Northward, His Excellency grows very anxious for the Departure of the Troops—The General therefore wishes you as soon as possible to consult with Mr Ross Agent for this State—& the officers of the Vessells offerd for the Service what Number of Men it will be necessary for them to take—& have the Men on Board & the Vessells Dispached, as early as can be....
26From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to Benjamin Lincoln, 27 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
On the 25th instant a Doctr Shields & Mrs Beck from Lancaster arrived at Dobbs Ferry, with Genl Hazens passport to go into N. York—agreable to Genl Orders, they were stopped & reported at Head Quarters—The Genl has ordered them to be detained untill information can be had from you respectg them. As these people are very impatient to go in, you will be so good as to give the Genl Notice as soon...
27From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to Benjamin Lincoln, 18 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
By Command of His Excellency I transmit to you a Monthly Return of the Army—for September. With great Respect I am Sir &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
28From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to Alexander McDougall, 4 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
I am directed by the Comandr in Chief to acquaint you, that Information has been conveyed to Head Quarters that a certain Person is employed by the Enemy to come out in the Guise of a Spiy to make his Observations on the Works at West Point & to obtain Knowlege of our Strength & Situation at that post—The Person is discribed to have a Mould under one of his Eyes & a Scar on one Temple—& will...
29From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to Alexander McDougall, 30 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
A Memorandum was sent you this Morng-- for a Captain 2 Subs-- fifty Men of artillery, with two light Pieces to be sent to this Place—The General now desires you will let one of the Peices be a Twelve Pounder. I am most respectfully sir Your most Obedt Servt DLC : Papers of George Washington.
30From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to Stephen Moylan, 2 November 1781 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency directs me to reply to your Letter of Yesterday—In Consideration of your Health he consents to your going to Phila. where you are to use your endeavours for placing your Regt in the best State for Service—If any Recommendation from him will be of Service, he is willing to second your Application—altho he has but Little Hope of Success from that Quarter. Before your Departure the...