181From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 5 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
As every thing, in a manner, depends upon obtaining Intelligence of the Enemys motions, I do most...
182From George Washington to Brigadier General Hugh Mercer, 5 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I have been favoured with your Two Letters of the 3 Instt and observe what you have done in...
183To George Washington from Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 5 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
Since my last to You I have received Intelligence that since our Troops retreated from the West...
184To George Washington from Abraham Yates, Jr., 5 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I am directed by the Convention of this State to transmit to your Excellency a Copy of a...
185General Orders, 6 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
David Henly Esqr: is appointed Depy Adjt General until further orders, and is immediately to...
186To George Washington from Nicholas Cooke, 6 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
The Necessity which caused the unexpected Evacuation of Long-Island hath alarmed the General...
187From George Washington to John Hancock, 6 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I was last night honored with your favor of the 3d with sundry Resolutions of Congress, and...
188From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 6 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
The present posture of our Affairs, the Season of the year, and many other reason’s which might...
189To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 6 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I have to acknowledge the Honor of the receipt of your favor of yesterday I was in Hopes this...
190To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 6 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
Since Enclosing my other Letter I am informed that several Houses are left with large Quantities...
191To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 6 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
Colonels Nicoll DuBois & Drake are just come in and give the following Information vizt That one...
192From George Washington to Major General William Howe, 6 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
By a letter from Majr Genl Sullivan, while on Long Island, & which he acquainted me was wrote by...
193From George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 6 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with your favor of the 31st ulto and am extremely obliged by the measures you...
194From George Washington to Abraham Yates, Jr., 6 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I have now before me your letter of the 4th Instt inclosing the report against ordering out any...
195General Orders, 7 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
John Davis of Capt. Hamilton’s Company of Artillery, tried by a Court Martial whereof Col. Malcom...
196From George Washington to John Hancock, 7 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
This will be delivered you by Captn Martindale & Lieutt Turner who were taken last Fall in the...
197To George Washington from Brigadier General Hugh Mercer, 7 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I have been confined two days by a fever which has not left me—it is a great mortification that I...
198To George Washington from Robert Morris, 7 September 1776 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Morris, 7 Sept. 1776. On 12 Sept. GW wrote to Morris : “I have been...
199General Orders, 8 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
Alexander McIntire of Capt. Newall’s Company, James Butler of Capt: Dalley’s Company and John...
200From George Washington to Brigadier General James Clinton, 8 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I have this day wrote to the President of the Convention of New York requesting that an Aid of...
201To George Washington from Brigadier General James Clinton, 8 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed I Send you A Return of the Number of men at Each of the Fortifications in the Highlands...
202To George Washington from Benjamin Franklin, 8 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
The Congress having appointed Mr Adams, Mr Rutledge & my self, to meet Lord Howe, and hear what...
203From George Washington to John Hancock, 8 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
Since I had the honour of addressing you on the 6th Instt I have called a Council of the General...
204To George Washington from John Hancock, 8 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I am this Minute honored with your Favour of the 6th Inst.; and am to acknowledge the Receipt of...
205From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 8 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I have lately reciev’d information (on which I can in some measure rely) that it is impracticable...
206From George Washington to Brigadier General Hugh Mercer, 8 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letter by Genll Roberdeau of the 8th of Sept., and am sorry to hear of your...
207To George Washington from Major General Philip Schuyler, 8 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday I was honored with your two Favors of the 20th Ultimo and 4th Instant, the former Mr...
208From George Washington to Abraham Yates, Jr., 8 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I have just reciev’d the resolve of your Convention respecting the removal of the bells belonging...
209From George Washington to Abraham Yates, Jr., 8 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I wrote you this Morning by your Express, but forgot to mention a Matter of Consequence. It being...
210General Orders, 9 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
Elias Matthew appointed Quarter Master to Tyler’s regiment. Gardiner Carpenter appointed Pay...
211To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 9 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
By Two Persons who Came from Long-Island this morning (who we have Employed for the purpose of...
212To George Washington from Major General Philip Schuyler, 9 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
At half after ten this Morning I received a Letter from General Gates, Copy whereof I inclose...
213From George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 9 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor of your favor of the 5th instant and am sorry to say that from the best...
214To George Washington from Abraham Yates, Jr., 9 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellency’s letters of the 8th instant this moment arrived, and we are happy to inform you...
215General Orders, 10 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
Major Popst of Col. Kackleins Battalion having been tried by a Court Martial whereof Col....
216To George Washington from Brigadier General James Clinton, 10 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
Yours of the 8th of this Inst. I just Receiv’d and am Glad to hear your Excellency has Ordered a...
217To George Washington from Joshua Davis, 10 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I tak liberty to Inform your Excy of my Safe arival Into Norwick last Evning, With two Sea...
218To George Washington from John Hancock, 10 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
Your Letter of 8th Inst. is now under the Consideration of Congress; as soon as they have come to...
219To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 10 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I have just returned from Frog’s Point, Hunt’s point & Morrisania—I find the Enemy have been all...
220To George Washington from Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 10 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
When Your Excellency was pleased to request the Militia of this State to be sent forward with all...
221General Orders, 11 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
Robt Williams of Col. Glovers Regiment is appointed Pay Master to said regiment. William Arnold...
222From George Washington to the Continental Congress Committee of Conference or Edward Rutledge, 11 September 1776 [letter … (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to the Continental Congress Committee of Conference or Edward Rutledge, 11...
223To George Washington from the Continental Congress Committee of Conference, 11 September 1776 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from the Continental Congress Committee of Conference, 11 Sept. 1776. In a...
224To George Washington from Certain General Officers, 11 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
The Situation of the Army under your Excellency’s Command is in our Opinions so critical &...
225From George Washington to John Hancock, 11 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I was yesterday honored with your favor of the 8th Instt accompanied by Sundry Resolutions of...
226To George Washington from Lieutenant Colonel Henry Beekman Livingston, 11 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
Since my last by Lieutenant Smith I have been able to collect no assisstance, the Malitia of...
227From George Washington to Brigadier General Hugh Mercer, 11 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
I have received your favour by Colo. Weedon. As it seems every day more Probable that the Posts...
228To George Washington from Edward Rutledge, 11 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
Your Favour of this Morning is just put into my Hands —in Answer I must beg Leave to inform you...
229General Orders, 12 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
The difficulty of procuring Milk, and other proper Food for the sick, has induced the General to...
230Council of War, 12 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
At a Council of War held at Gen. McDougals Qua⟨rters⟩ Sept. 12. 1776. Present His Excelly Gen....