1From George Washington to John Hanson, 23 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to transmit the proceedings of the General Court Martial upon Major General Howe. In apology for their being sent in so rude a state, I beg leave to observe that it would take some days to make a fair Copy, which would add so much to the detention of the Officers who composed the Court, several of whom have remained in Town at a very considerable expense and much...
2From George Washington to John Hanson, 14 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have received information that a lurking party of the Enemy is sent out to intercept the mail between Philadelphia & the North River, the place they are to lay in wait for the Post is said to be between Pluckimen & Morristown. I thought it proper to give your Excellency this notice of it (altho I cannot positively be answerable for the veracity of the intelligence) that measures might be...
3From 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...
4From 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...
5From 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...
6From George Washington to John Hanson, 20 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed papers which I have the Honor to transmit to your Excellency, contain a State of Facts, with their Testimonials, respecting the Death of Capt. Joshua Huddy, who after being a prisoner some Days with the Enemy in N. York, was sent out with a party of Refugees, & most cruelly & wantonly hanged on the Heights of Middletown. This Instance of Barbarity, in my Opinion, calls loudly for...
7From 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...
8From 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...
9From George Washington to John Hanson, 4 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to inform your Excellency that the whole Army, the Garrison of West Point and its dependencies, and two Regiments to the Northward excepted, assembled at this place on the 31st ulto—I have appointed Majr General Lord Stirling to the Command of the Continental & State Troops at the northward, and Majr Genll Knox to that of West Point, at which place most part of the Corps...
10From George Washington to John Hanson, 28 November 1781 (Washington Papers)
I feel very sensibly, the favourable declaration of Congress expressed by your Excellency—This fresh proof of their approbation, cannot fail of making a deep impression upon me—and my study shall be to deserve a continuance of it. It is with peculiar pleasure I hear that it is the fixed purpose of Congress to exhort the States to the most vigorous, & timely exertions—A compliance on their...
11From George Washington to John Hanson, 28 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
That Congress may be possessed of such Information as I have been able to obtain from New York at this critical Moment, I do myself the Honor to transmit to your Excellency, the inclosed Extracts from sundry Letters of Intelligence which have been lately handed to me from different Quarters. With great Respect and Regard I have the Honor to be sir Your Excellency’s Most Obedt and most hume...
12From George Washington to John Hanson, 2 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to inform Congress that the detachments, supposed to be destined for Charles–Town left Sandy Hook on Thursday, last. From the best intelligence I have been Able to Obtain, it amounted to about twelve or 1500 Men—the fleet consisted of fifteen square riged Vessels and four Sloops and Schooners, Convoyed by two Frigates and two Sloops of War. With the greatest respect I have the...
13From George Washington to John Hanson, 20 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
Since my letter to your Excellency of the 18th Instt I have been honored with the public & secret Resolves of Congress of the same date, the first empowering me to appoint Commissioners for the purposes therein mentioned, the las t prohibiting the exchange of Lieut t General Lord Cornwallis by composition—which is the only mode by which he can be exchanged, except for a Civil Character, we...
14From George Washington to John Hanson, 6 November 1781 (Washington Papers)
After getting the detachment for the Southward on its March—(which has been delayed longer than I expected on account of a want of Waggons, & other impediments)—and having embarked the greatest part of the Eastern Troops for the head of Elk—getting the whole in readiness for it—and making a distribution of the Ordnance & Stores—I set out yesterday on my return to the Northern Army; but an...
15From George Washington to John Hanson, 9 July 1782 (Washington Papers)
Having found a moment’s leisure to examine myself into the situation of affairs on the frontiers of this State, I have lately made a journey, up the Hudson & Mowhawk Rivers as far as Saratoga & Schenactady—Just before my arrival there a party of three or four hundred of the Enemy, consisting of British, Refugees, & Savages had made an incursion down the Mowhawk, attacked, and captured (after a...
16From George Washington to John Hanson, 3 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
Herewith I have the Honor to transmit to Congress, the proceedings of a general Court martial on the Tryal of Major General McDougall. The uniform practice which I have heretofore adopted in similar Cases, together with some other Reasons, which Congress will collect from a perusal of the papers, give Occasion for this transmission. With great Respect & Esteem I have the Honor to be for Your...
17From George Washington to John Hanson, 30 January 1782 (Washington Papers)
I take the liberty to lay before Congress the Copy of a Letter from Messrs Wales & Davis of Boston to Major genl Heath with an extract of his Letter which inclosed it. Your Excellency will perceive that it is the intention of the Legislature to take upon them the Cloathing of their own Troops how far this is consistent with the present views & plans of Congress, I will not undertake to say,...
18From George Washington to John Hanson, 10 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to transmit to your Excellency the inclosed pap ers No. 1, 2, 3, 4,: they contain a con tinuance of the Correspondance which has been produced between me, General Robertson and Sir Henry Clinton in the case of Capt. Huddy—that from Sir Henry Clinton did not come to hand till some days after the receipt of General Robertsons Letter and after my reply to the latter . I am...
19From George Washington to John Hanson, 24 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am much distressed at the Languor & Inertion of the several States in sending on the Recruits to the Army, which have been requested. The inclosed Returns will shew the number which have been received from them to the 1st of June. Unless greater exertions are experienced, Congress will easily perceive, that we can have but very little prospect of any serious operations this Campaign. From...
20From 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...
21From George Washington to John Hanson, 17 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with your Excellencys favor of the 14th inclosing the requisitions of Congress upon the several States for the deficiencies of their respective quotas of Men. I shall without loss of time call for the returns which are required and transmit them to the Executives of the States. Your Excellency will oblige me by informing me as soon as possible, whether the Resolves have...
22From George Washington to John Hanson, 25 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have received intelligence, thro’ a good channel, that 19 large Transports sailed from New York, on monday last, for Charles Town; My Informant adds, common Report says that they are only to call at Charles Town, and proceed to Europe; but that it is the opinion of the more Informed that those Transports are sent for the purpose of bringing the Troops off, and that Charles Town will be...
23From George Washington to John Hanson, 3 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to acquaint your Excellency, that proposals have been made by the British Commissary of prisoners, for the exchange of the residue of our Officers taken at Charlestown, for part of those lately taken at York in Virginia. Before I enter upon this Business, I should wish to be informed whether Congress have any objections to the exchange of Lieutenant Genl Earl Cornwallis....
24From George Washington to John Hanson, 15 November 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have had the Honor to receive the Resolutions of Congress of the 29th ulto under Cover from the Late President Mr McKean. and have to beg, that you Sir will be pleased to convey to Congress the high Sense I have of the Honor done me by that August Body, in their Approbation of my Services in the late Operations against the Enemy in the State of Virginia. I shall have particular pleasure in...
25From George Washington to John Hanson, 18 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to inclose Copies of the Reports of the Commissary General of Prisoners, who had just return’d from New York, with Copies of the papers to which he refers. Your Excellency will perceive thereby that the restriction upon the exchange of Lieut. General Earl Cornwallis operates against the liberation of Brigadier General Scot seven Colonels and two Lieut. Colonels, who, upon...
26From George Washington to John Hanson, 30 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have the Honor to transmit to your Excelly Copies of the Minutes of proceedgs & Report of my Commiss ion ers appointed to meet Com mission ers on the part of the British Genl Sir Hy Clinton, for the purposes mentioned in their Instructions (Copy of which is herewith communicated)—A private Letter from my Commissioner, and a Letter from Sir Hy Clinton, both written in Consequence of this...
27From George Washington to John Hanson, 27 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
I have been honoured with the Resolve of Congress of the 20th Inst., directing me to make Inquiry into the powers and conduct of the Board of Directors to the Associated Loyalists in New York. I shall pursue such steps, as will be most likely to promote the ends which Congress have in view. I have taken the liberty, of inclosing the Copies of two letters of the 23d and 24th Instant, from the...
28From George Washington to John Hanson, 4 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
I take the liberty to enclose to Congress Copy of a letter which I have lately received from Major General Greene, on the subject of the promotion of Colo. Williams of the Maryland line to the Rank of Brigadier. If it is necessary to add any thing to the recommendation of General Greene—I can assure Congress, that Colo. Williams, as an Officer of merit, has ever stood high in my estimation—and...
29From 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,...
30From 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.
31From George Washington to John Hanson, 28 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to inform your Excellency, that in obedience to the Resolve of Congress of the 12th instant, I proposed a meeting of Commissioners, for the purpose of settling a general Cartel, to Sir Guy Carleton and Admiral Digby, which has been acceded to upon their parts, as your Excellency will perceive by the inclosed extract from Sir Guys letter of te 23d instant. Previous to the...
32From George Washington to John Hanson, 5 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have the Honor to transmit to your Excellency the Copy of a Letter which has just now been received from Sir Guy Carleton & Admiral Digby—I do not Delay a Moment to convey it to the Eye of Congress; and beg that I may be furnished with their Directions for my Government. The inclosed passport from the Hono. Henry Laurens accompanied the Letter from the British Commanders—in Consequence of...
33From George Washington to John Hanson, 19 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
Congress have been already furnished with Copies of all letters which had passed between the Commander in Chief of the British Forces in New York and myself, respecting the murther of Capt. Huddy, previous to the last of July. I have now the honor to inclose Sir Guy Carletons letter of the 1st instant, (in reply to mine of the 25 t h ulto) and that of the 13 t h which accompanied the...
34From 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.
35From George Washington to John Hanson, 18 March 1782 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary at War having arrived from the Eastward, I expect to be able to finish my business with him in the course of a day or two; and shall be ready, if Congress see no further occasion for my stay in this City, to set out for the Army on the North River on Wednesday or Thursday next. I request the favor of your Excellency to honor me with the determination and Commands of Congress. I...
36From George Washington to John Hanson, 30 November 1781 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellencys several Favors of the 10th 13th & 24th instant with their Inclosures were handed me while on the Road to this Town, which has prevented my Reply before the present Moment. While I Congratulate your Excellency on your Appointment to fill the most important Seat in the United States—I take the same Opportunity to thank you with great Sincerity for the very polite Maniere in...
37From George Washington to John Hanson, 3 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to transmit to your Excellency, Copies of the Correspondence which has passed between me and Sir Guy Carleton since my return from Philadelphia. I pray you Sir, to lay them before Congress, for their observation & determination, and as they involve objects of Moment, I beg that I may be favord with an early decision on the Subject, for my government in any future...
38From 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...
39From George Washington to John Hanson, 24 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor to inclose Your Excellency the report of the Commissary General of Prisoners who has just returned from Elizabeth Town—As it contains a refusal on the part of the Enemy to proceed in the exchange of Officers except Lord Cornwallis is included, I must request the further instructions of Congress upon the subject. I have the honor to be with the greatest respect Your...
40From George Washington to John Hanson, 15 July 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have the Honor to inform Congress that I arrived Yesterday in this City—That the Occasion of my Visit is to meet & hold a Conference with the Count De Rochambeau, with whom I had made a previous appointment for that Purpose. If Congress have any thing in Charge to communicate to me, I shall be happy to conform myself to their Commands. With great Respect &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
41From George Washington to John Hanson, 6 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have the Honor to transmit to your Excellency, for the Observation of Congress, the inclosed Correspondence, which passed between Sir Guy Carleton and myself, in Consequence of the Resolution of Congress, conveyed to me by the Minister of War, refusing a passport for Mr Morgan to go to Philadelphia with Dispaches from the British Commander in Chief. No mention of his dispatches has been made...
42From George Washington to John Hanson, 21 March 1782 (Washington Papers)
I feel, very sensibly, this fresh assurance of the esteem & confidence of Congress; and thank them most cordially for their good wishes & recommendation of me to the protection of divine Providence. I beg leave to repeat, that nothing within the compass of my abilities, and which depend upon the closest attention, shall be wanting on my part to answer the expectation of Congress the ensuing...