1From George Washington to Captain Daniel Morgan, 4 October 1775 (Washington Papers)
I write you in Consequence of Information I have received that you & the Captains of the Rifle Companies on the Detachment agt Quebeck claim an Exemption from the Command of all the Field Officers e[x]cept Col. Arnold. I understand this Claim is founded upon some Expression [of] mine, but if you understood me in this Way, you are much mistaken in my meaning. My Intention is and ever was that...
2Orders to Colonel Daniel Morgan, 13 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
The Corps of Rangers newly formed and under your Command, are to be considered as a Body of Light Infantry and are to act as such, for which reason they will be exempted from the common Duties of the Line. At present you are to take post at Van Veighters Bridg⟨e⟩ and watch, with very small scouting parties (to avoid fatiguing your men too much under the present appearance of things) the...
3From George Washington to Colonel Daniel Morgan, 23 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
While you are lying at Hackinsack you may be subject to a surprize by a party of the Enemy from Fort Washington except you keep your Guard advanced to Hackinsack Ferry and the Bridge above. Patrolling Parties may safely lay by day at Fort Lee, from whence they may observe what is doing at Fort Washington, or down the River toward New York. When you move it will probably be at a very short...
4From George Washington to Colonel Daniel Morgan, 24 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
The Enemy’s Fleet having left Sandy Hook & gone to Sea, you are, immediately on receipt of this, to march with the Corps under your Command to the City of Philadelphia & there receive Orders from the Commanding Officer—You will proceed as expeditiously, as you can by the shortest Routs—You will take no Heavy Baggage with you, but leave it to follow with an Officer and a proper Guard. I am Sir...
5From George Washington to Colonel Daniel Morgan, 26 July 1777 (Washington Papers)
If this Letter comes to hand before you have passed the Delaware, you are to halt at Trentown and there remain till further Orders, Unless you should receive authentic information of the arrival of the Enemy’s Fleet within the Capes of Delaware—In which case, you are to proceed to Philadelphia and take Orders from the Commanding Officer there, as before directed. Should you have crossed the...
6From George Washington to Colonel Daniel Morgan, 9 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
You will march to Morrow Morning the Corps under your Command for Maidenhead in the state of Jersey and there halt ’till you receive further Orders. In your March, as well as during your stay at that place, you will take every possible care in your power to restrain every species of licentiousness in the Soldiery and to prevent them doing the least injury to the Inhabitants or their property,...
7From George Washington to Colonel Daniel Morgan, 10 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have just recd an Express from Philada informing me that a large Fleet was seen off Sinepuxent Inlet on the 7th instant. You are therefore desired to halt wherever this finds you, and wait till we hear further of this Matter. Let me know by Return of the Express where you are, that I may know how to direct for you when I have occasion to send you Orders. I am Sir Yr most obt Servt P.S. By...
8From George Washington to Colonel Daniel Morgan, 16 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
After you receive this, you will march, as soon as possible, with the Corps under command to Pecks Kill, taking with you All the Baggage belonging to It. When you arrive there, you will take directions from Genl Putnam, who, I expect, will have Vessels provided to carry you to Albany. The approach of the Enemy in that Quarter, has made a further reinforcement necessary, and I know of no Corps...
9From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Daniel Morgan, [17 May 1778] (Hamilton Papers)
His Excellency is sending a considerable detachment towards the enemy’s lines, which will march tomorrow morning. He desires you to select 50 men of your corps, under good officers, and send them to join that detachment. It will be at White marsh tomorrow afternoon where your party will be expected. A party of Indians will join the party to be sent from your corps, at White marsh and act with...
10From George Washington to Colonel Daniel Morgan, 18 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am informed this morning that the enemy’s rear are evacuating the City. You will immediately send down a small party of horse under a good officer, on this side, in order to ascertain the matter, or to gain intelligence. The result of his inquiry you will transmit as soon as possible, and hold yourself in readiness to join this army on the first orders. I am sir your very hble servt L [S] ,...