1From George Washington to John Hanson, 1 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed is Copy of a Letter which I have this day received from Sir Guy Carleton—the only one I have had from him since the 12th of Septemr—I do myself the Honor to transmit it to Congress immediately. With great Respect & Esteem I have the Honor to be sir Your Excellency’s Most Obedt Servant DNA : Item 152, Letters from George Washington, PCC—Papers of the Continental Congress.
2From George Washington to John Hanson, 30 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have the Honor to inform Congress that, the Objects of the Campaign being at an End, and it being of great Importance to the Health, ease & comfort of the Troops, as well as œconomical on many Accounts, that they should be early put into Quarters for the Winter, the Army has removed from Verplanks Point, and are taking their Winters Cantonments. The Connecticut Troops, with the 2d & 3d...
3From George Washington to John Hanson, 25 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
My Intelligence from N. York informs that the British fleet was ready for Sea, and on the point of Sailing—in two divisions—some say one division will go to the West Indies—and the other into Gardners Bay to wait the motions of the french fleet. I cannot learn that any Troops are yet embarked. Some naval prisoners, Come out from N. York, by the Way of Dobbs Ferry Yesterday, inform that the...
4From George Washington to John Hanson, 25 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have the Honor to transmit to your Excellency the Copies of two Letters which were written to me by the Count de Vergennes, sent out in the Packet from England, and have just come to my Hands by a flag of Truce from N.York—they con tain a very pathetic & affectionate Interposition in Favor of the Life of Capt. Asgill. I lose no Time in forwardg them by a special Messenger, to...
5From George Washington to John Hanson, 30 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
That Congress may be fully informed of all that passes between the British Commander in Chief & myself, I have the Honor now to transmit to your Excellency, Copies of all the Correspondence I have had with Sir Guy Carleton since the 18th of August last to the present Time—the preceeding having been communicated up to that Day. I have the Honor to be With the highest Respect & Regard Sir Your...
6From George Washington to John Hanson, 26 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
The following Intelligence I rece’d yesterday from Canada—It being of great importance to the United States and in my Judgement bearing the marks of great Authenticity I think it proper to communicate it to your Excellency and Congress. "Septr 3. 1782—Dispatches are lately received by General Haldiman from the Ministry—the following is what I have collected of the Contents—That a reinforcement...
7From George Washington to John Hanson, 22 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to inclose to your Excellency, for the observation of Congress, the latest Intelligence I have received from New York.It is the most direct & perfect Information I have been able to obtain; much the same Accounts are received from there in different Ways. A Copy of what is herein inclosed, has already been transmitted to the Marquis de Vandreiul for his Information. With...
8From George Washington to John Hanson, 16 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to inform your Excellency, that Wednesday next, the 18th of this month, had been fixed upon for the meeting of Commissioners to settle a General Cartel and for other purposes: But I have been obliged to request Sir Guy Carleton, that it may be postponed a Week longer, as I have not yet been favoured by your Excellency, with an answer to my letter of the 28th of August,...
9From George Washington to John Hanson, 8 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed News-Papers, containg very important Intelligence, came to my Hands this morning. I do myself the Honor to transmit them by Express, for the Observation of Congress. I am with much Respect Sir Your Excellencys Most Obedient Servant DNA : Item 152, Letters from George Washington, PCC—Papers of the Continental Congress.
10From George Washington to John Hanson, 5 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to inform your Excellency, that since my Letter of yesterday, I have received intelligence, that seven British Ships of the Line & three Frigates arrived off the Hook, on the 3d instant, It is said they are part of 14 Sail under the Command of Admiral Hood. It should seem by a York Paper of the 4th, which I have transmitted to the Marquis de Vaudreuil, that Admiral Pigot...