51From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 9 October 1776 (Washington Papers)
, in Tench Tilghman’s writing, : Heath Papers.
Tilghman added a concluding paragraph that reads: “While I was writing the above by his Excellency’s Direction he went to Bed. I thought it a pity to disturb him to sign it. I therefore have the Honor to... subscribe myself Yr most obt Servt Tench Tilghman.”
52To George Washington from the New York Committee of Safety, 10 October 1776 (Washington Papers)
We received from Mr Tilghman an Account of the enemies Ships having gone up the River—and have dispatched Expresses to General Schuyler and General Clinton agreable to your Excellency’s request.Tench Tilghman had written the New York committee of correspondence the previous day, informing it that British warships had passed the obstructions at Fort Washington that morning. “How far they intend...
53From George Washington to John Hancock, 11–13 October 1776 (Washington Papers)
Tench Tilghman, who rode with GW to Westchester County on 12 Oct.
54From George Washington to Colonel Thomas Tash, 13 October 1776 (Washington Papers)
, in Tench Tilghman’s writing, Tench Tilghman informed William Duer on this date of GW’s orders to Tash ( : Emmet Collection). Duer replied to Tilghman on 14 Oct. that Tash’s regiment “will be of great service to prevent at least a Revolt, though It will not be strength enough to occupy the Passes through the Highlands” (
55Lieutenant Colonel Robert Hanson Harrison to John Hancock, 14–17 October 1776 (Washington Papers)
Tench Tilghman wrote Duer on 15 Oct. that he had returned to headquarters the previous evening from Eastchester and Westchester and “there was no Alteration in the Situation of the Enemy except that they had thrown up small Works upon Frogs...
56From George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 15 October 1776 (Washington Papers)
Tench Tilghman to William Duer reads: “the most in my power shall be done.” William Duer wrote Tench Tilghman on 17 Oct. that he had been informed “that the Guards who were sent to watch the ships are extremely negligent—All the Coast from Tarry Town to Peeks Kill is I am told destitute of Guards—Several Disaffected...
57Council of War, 16 October 1776 (Washington Papers)
Tench Tilghman wrote William Duer on this date: “I have yours of the 14th, which is principally taken up with pointing out the necessity of securing a proper place of retreat beyond the Highlands, should any accident befall the army...
58To George Washington from Brigadier General Hugh Mercer, 16 October 1776 (Washington Papers)
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The last two sentences and the closing are in Mercer’s writing. Although Tench Tilghman docketed this letter in part “Ansd 18th,” that reply has not been found.
59From George Washington to Colonel Jacob Bayley, 17 October 1776 (Washington Papers)
, in Tench Tilghman’s writing, Tilghman apparently misread the account total “£982.06.5½” as “£982.16.5½.” (see
60From George Washington to the New York Convention, 17 October 1776 (Washington Papers)
: Duer Papers). Tench Tilghman wrote Duer on this date that GW “has had no great experience of the abilities of Mons. Imbert the French Engenier who goes up with your Express, but he thinks it would be of Service to you if... ...Duer replied to Tilghman on the following day: “I observe what you mention with Respect to Mr Imbert, and shall give such hints to the Committee of this Convention who...