1Enclosure: Newspaper Publication, 1779 (Washington Papers)
Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) —, 1779. > Some QUERIES, political and military, humbly offered to the consideration of the Public. The Maryland Journal, and Baltimore Advertiser, 6 July 1779. This anonymous attack on GW provoked an outcry, and William Goddard, publisher of The Maryland Journal, and Baltimore Advertiser, issued an apology in which he identified Charles Lee as the author of the...
2To George Washington from Colonel Daniel Brodhead, 31 July 1779–4 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
I am honoured with your instructions of the 23d of June and 13th Instant. A Complete Stockade fort is erected at the Kittaning and now Called Fort Armstrong and I have Sent orders for the evacuation of Fort Lawrens that the Garrison there might be added to the Troops already Collected for the Expedition against the Seneca Country and if no impediment happens I Shall begin my March the 7th or...
3To George Washington from Colonel Thaddeus Kosciuszko, July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have only two Masons as yet Some from the Main Army, and do not expect any more, the Officers being unvilling to part with them. I applyed to the Detachements here who had a number of them, wrote to the Officers in the most pressing terms shewing the necessity of it but got nonce. I am out of the lime, it is true I have a promise of having some more but when I cannot tele. One of the Justice...
4Thoughts on Defense of West Point, July 1779 (Washington Papers)
The Enemy may operate four ways if they have received any considerable reinforcement—which they will choose, is difficult, at this moment, to decide on. viz. They may attack the Fort, & consequently the Army, which is here for its defence. or, If the Army is their object, it may be struck at as unconnected with, & independant of, the Fort. in any situation, & under every Circumstance. or. If...
5General Orders, 31 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
John Davidson Esquire of the 2nd Maryland regiment and eldest Captain in the 2nd Maryland brigade is appointed Brigade Major to the same ’till further orders, vice Captain Selman whose ill state of health prevents his doing that duty; and is to be obeyed and respected accordingly. The Inspector General is requested to review the levies that have already arrived from the State of Massachusett’s...
6To George Washington from Major Daniel Jenifer Adams, 31 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I am extreamly sorry to inclose you my Commission at this unseasonable time of the Campaign, with a signification of my resignation—I Observe Colonels Howard & Tillard who was Captains in the Flying Camp at the same time I was Brigade Major with the rank of Major from the State, with their promise I should rank Agreable to my Commission, The Board of Genl Officers who your Excellency was...
7To George Washington from Col. Christian Febiger, 31 July 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letters not found : from Col. Christian Febiger, 31 July 1779. GW’s aide-de-camp Richard Kidder Meade wrote Febiger on this date: “His Excellency has received your two favors of this date—Your request in the one to retire for a few days in consequ[e]nce of your indisposition he readily consents to, & wishes you a speedy recovery—the other, setting forth the neglect of your serjts whom you...
8To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 31 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I was honored with yours of yesterday the last evening. shall implicitly obey the Injunctions The Board of General Officers being to Sit at my Quarters this Day to Compleat the arrangment of the Massachusetts line and to dine with me forbids me the honor of dining with your Excellency. I herewith Send the three wounded Dragoons taken by Capt. Hopkins, John Ambler was Born in England, Ezborn...
9To George Washington from Maj. Gen. Robert Howe, 31 July 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Maj. Gen. Robert Howe, 31 July 1779. GW wrote Howe on 1 Aug.: “I received Your favor of Yesterday” ( DLC:GW ).
10From George Washington to George Measam, 31 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I duly received your several Letters of the 6th—7th & 25th Instant. The Batallion Hats mentioned in the first, may remain at Springfield for the present—as I would not wish any more stores to be with the Army than are absolutely essential—and the number is so small that a distribution of them would rather serve to excite uneasiness. It will be well, if you can, to procure more. The Commissary...
11To George Washington from Brigadier General Samuel Holden Parsons, 31 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
last Night I receivd the inclosed Depositions of the Savage Conduct of the British Troops at New Haven; these are but a small Number of many Instances of similar Barbarities in that Town, the Depositions from Fairfield I expect every Hour when they arrive I will transmit them. I am Yr Excellencys Obedt Servt ALS , DNA:PCC , item 152; copy, DNA:PCC , item 169. GW enclosed the ALS in a letter to...
12From George Washington to Isaac Schultz, Moses Gale, and Leonard D. Nicoll, 31 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I was favord with your letter by Esquire Nicoll —It gives me pain at all times, to put the inhabitants of any part of the Country to an inconvenience—nor is it ever done but from necessity & a regard to the Public good—In the present instance—I can only say that if you can point out proper places for the accommodation of the sick—that may be approved by Genl Greene & the director Genl of the...
13To George Washington from Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, 31 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
It was not until 10. OClock this morning that I was honored with your favor of yesterday, (& not as Commanding Officer of the Light Corps, but as your Excellency desires ) I now give my Opinion on the point you require. The Enemy will certainly profit so far by their late misfortune at Stoney point, as to provide for, or guard against a Surprize, & to find out, & Strengthen the most Vulnerable...
14From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Walton White, 31 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
General Washington presents his compliments to Colo. White and thanks him for the Bridle, Stirrups & Spurs which he obligingly presented him with. The workmanship does great credit to the artisan. and is a demonstrable proof of the perfection to which this manufactory is brought. ADf , DLC:GW ; Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
15From Major Benjamin Tallmadge to George Washington, 28–30 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellencys favour of the 25th inst. pr Col. Webb was handed me yesterday—625. [The] Rbcemu [Phials] therein refered to came duly to hand. Previous to which I had 725. [Caleb Brewster] 59̃1. [sent] 440. [over] to 728. [Long Island] for 13̃0. [dispatches] & to convey some 30̃0. as well as 23̃0 [guineas] to 722. [Samuel Culper (Abraham Woodhull)] & 723. [Samuel Culper, Jr. (Robert...
16General Orders, 30 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
The following officers are to superintend the several works herein assigned them. Lieutt Colonel Howard with Lieutt Hugo as his Assistant, the redoubts assigned to General Smallwood’s brigade. Lieut. Colo. Williams with Captain Gosner Fort Putnam and Fort Webb. Colonel Tupper with Captn Drew the works at the Point. Captn Hall & Captn Tatum the works on Constitution Island. Major Throop with...
17From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 30 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I inclose you a letter for Capt. Clarke late of Col. Greenes Regiment, in answer to one from him, on the subject of the allowance to supernumerary Officers —I have informed him that he is intitled to it and that I should request you on application to order payment. His claim is founded in justice and authorised by a resolve of Congress of the 22d May 79 of which I now send you a copy. Nothing...
18From George Washington to Colonel Christopher Greene, 30 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
A variety of indispensible business has hitherto suspended my answer to your letter of the 7th of May. With respect to the arrangement you propose for your regiment, the matter had been previously determined on the former arrangement and the commissions issued by the board of war. Though I should be happy to do every thing in my power for the relief of a deserving and unfortunate officer; yet...
19To George Washington from Col. Ann Hawkes Hay, 30 July 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Col. Ann Hawkes Hay, 30 July 1779. In the draft of a letter dated 2 Aug. from GW to Hay, which is in the writing of GW’s aide-de-camp Alexander Hamilton, there are struck-out words that read: “your letter dated the 30th of July” ( DLC:GW ).
20To George Washington from Major General William Heath, 30 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I am this moment returned from the Village, I found there John Conolly a Deserter from the Volluntiers of Ir[e]land (who is on his way hither) who deserted the day before yesterday and saies the army have been for Several Days under marching orders their route unknown reports that they are to Cross into the Jersies and take a Circutious march in the rear of our works. While I was at the...
21From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 30 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letter of this day—Capt. Hopkins conduct really deserves applause and shows a spirit of enterprise that does him honour—I beg you, in your next, to present my thanks to him. In what, I said to Col. Harrison respecting a work to be erected in the gorge of the mountains I did not mean to confine you to any particular spot; but to leave it to you to choose the most...
22From George Washington to Major General Benjamin Lincoln, 30 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
Some days since Major Rice delivered me your letter of the 5th of June last—I am sorry to hear that Col. Laurens received a wound so soon after his arrival with you; as it prevented his following the dictates of his zeal and rendering the service for which he is qualified, at a moment very interesting to his Country and to his own feelings. But I am happy to hear it was slight & that it will...
23To George Washington from Major General John Sullivan, 30 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
Dear General, I have the honor to inform your Excellency, that I have at length surmounted every obstacle and shall commence my March tomorrow morning. I have taken the necessary precaution (by duplicates) to apprize Genl. Clinton of this circumstance a copy of which I do myself the honor to inclose you. Your Excellency will be pleased to direct Col. Paulding to begin his march at such time,...
24To George Washington from Lt. Col. John Taylor, 30 July 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letters not found : from Lt. Col. John Taylor, 30 July 1779. GW wrote Taylor on 5 Aug.: “I have duly received Your two favors of the 30th of July” ( DLC:GW ).
25To George Washington from Brig. Gen. Anthony Wayne, 30 July 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Brig. Gen. Anthony Wayne, 30 July 1779. GW wrote Wayne on this day: “Your favor of this date came duly to hand.”
26From George Washington to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, 30 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of this date came duly to hand —I shall certainly not undertake any thing (capital) without your knowledge—I wish for your opinion as a friend—not as commanding Officer of the light Troops—whether another attempt upon Stoney point by way of surprize, is eligible—(In any other manner under present appearances, and information, no good, I am sure, can result from it). Lord Cornwallis...
27Enclosure: Samuel Culper, Jr., to John Bolton, 29 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
Since my last the number of the Enemy within these lines have not been augmented by any arrivals. The Romelus, Daphne & Deleware did not sail as I advised you, owing, I believe, to the unexpected account of your taking the Garrison at Stony point The account was truly alarming to the Torys—However, like true Philosophers, they soon resonated themselves to it by saying that it wou’d tend to...
28General Orders, 29 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
The following is the detail for fatigue agreeable to yesterdays orders as assigned to the several works, to be divided into four relieves: The first to work from gun-firing ’till nine in the morning—The 2nd from nine to twelve—The 3rd from twelve to three & the 4th from three to twilight in the evening. Smallwood. 412—Relief 103— { At the redoubt near } the Maryland line. Gist 300—ditto— 75. {...
29From George Washington to Oliver Clarke, 29 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have received your favour of the 29th of June which a multiplicity of business has prevented my answering before. There can be no doubt that you are entitled to the year’s pay allowed to supernumerary officers—This is expressly provided for by a resolve of Congress of the 22d day of May 1779; agreeable to which I have requested General Gates to order you payment on application — I am only...
30From George Washington to Volckert Pieterse Douw, 29 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I last night received the favour of your letter of the 27th on the subject of the restoration of the Onondaga prisoners. It appears to me that the propriety of giving up these prisoners without an equivalent will in a great measure depend on the proportion of the Onondaga nation now on friendly terms with us. If the body of the nation is with the Oneidas, and they are admitted into our...