721To 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...
722From 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...
723To 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...
724From 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 .