11From 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....
12From 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...
13From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to Samuel Blachley Webb, 15 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
The Salmon came safe & in excellent Order—His Excellency requests your Acceptance of his best Thanks for the favor—The Genl & Lady are this Day engaged to Dine with My Lord Stirling on the other side the River—Upon an Invitation given last Week—The Gentlemen of the Family, who will be at Home, will be very glad to see you this Day—& if you come, you will be so good as to stay till Morrow—when...
14From 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.
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, 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 .
17From 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.
18From 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...
19From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to John Ruddock, 3 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency the Commander in Chief is informed by the Sectry at War, that a Detention of 1000 Stands of Arms which had been ordered by the Comry Genl of Military Stores to be sent to Phila., has taken place—and that you plead his Excellency’s Orders therefor. The Commander in Chief, not recollecting any such Order, will be glad to be informed from you immediately, the particular Order under...
20From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to John Pray, 11 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency the Commander in Chief request the inclosed Letter directed to Sir Guy Carleton, may be delivered at the enemys Post—as soon as opportunity will permit. Your most Obedt Servt DLC : Papers of George Washington.