2701Editorial Note (Washington Papers)
Several observers felt that Smith deserved death for his role in Arnold’s treachery. GW’s aide-de-camp Tench Tilghman wrote Lt. Col. John Laurens, then at Philadelphia, from Orangetown on 27 Sept. 1780: “Surely providence has had a hand in the timely discovery of the hellish plot, of which you have heard the report—the...
2702Editorial Note: Notes on American Medals Struck in France (Jefferson Papers)
...in behalf of Humphreys came two years later when, on surrendering his commission to Congress at Annapolis, the general particularly recommended the two aides who then accompanied him, Humphreys and Tilghman. The recommendation caused some embarrassment. Congress had already authorized swords to be presented to both officers and was puzzled to know what course to take in the face of an...