1From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 1 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
, in Tench Tilghman’s writing,
2From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 7 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
, in Tench Tilghman’s writing, : Sullivan Papers.
Tilghman addressed the cover: “To The Honble Majr Genl Sullivan at Princetown ⅌ Light Horseman.”
3From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 11 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
, in Tench Tilghman’s writing,
4From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 12 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
, in Tench Tilghman’s writing, : Sullivan Papers.
A pass written for the express rider on the letter’s cover reads: “Head Quarters Middle Brook 12 June 1777 Permit the Bearer to pass to Princetown Tench Tilghman.”
5From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 14 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
, in Tench Tilghman’s writing, Later on this date GW’s aide-de-camp Tench Tilghman wrote Sullivan at GW’s direction: “His Excellency wrote to you a few hours ago, but lest some Accident should happen to the Express he desires me to give you the Substance. The Enemy have advanced this Morning...
6From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 14 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
, in Tench Tilghman’s writing,
7From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 15 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
, in Tench Tilghman’s writing,
8From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 17 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
, in Tench Tilghman’s writing, : Sullivan Papers.
After sealing the letter Tilghman wrote Sullivan a brief note on the cover: “another of yours just come to hand.”Wayne’s Gap is east of Steele’s Gap and due north of Boundbrook in the First Watchung Mountains. GW’s aide-de-camp Tench Tilghman wrote to Sullivan on 18 June: “Yours from Garrisons Tavern reached his Excellency about Midnight. Genl...
9From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 21 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
On this date GW sent Sullivan another letter, only part of which has been found, and which is in the writing of his aide-de-camp, Tench Tilghman: “As the Enemy have taken their old Station between Brunswic and Amboy I think you had better resume yours at Rocky Hill to which place I shall order the Continental Troops of your Division tomorrow morning. You will...GW’s aide-de-camp Tench Tilghman...
10From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 23 June 1777 (Washington Papers)
, in Tench Tilghman’s writing,