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to Frank Stockdale re: dull peace; his request for transfer to Pacific rejected

Written shortly after the rejection of his request for transfer to the Pacific war (now that Germany had surrendered), Patton finds "Life here is very fatiguing, but not very exciting. I am going to... reviews and inspections... which takes a lot of...

GLC06760.11

to Frank Stockdale re: campaigning

(Out of order.) Patton writes that he cannot say where he is (due to confidentiality): "While it is impossible for me to give details... if you look carefully at a map you can guess damn well where it is." With envelope signed by Patton. With...

GLC06760.12

to Renee Stockdale re: news that Patton will be crippled from car accident

Conveying a surgeon's opinion that Patton would survive the injuries suffered in a car accident, although without the ability to walk. Gaffey writes in part "It seems unfair that a man who had gone through as much as he had during the war should be...

GLC06760.13

to Frank Stockdale re: thanks for gift

Expressing his gratitude for a gift from the Stockdales and wishing Renee a "speedy recovery." With envelope signed by Patton.

GLC06760.14

to Frank Stockdale re: tedium of waiting

Patton complains "this waiting has been tedious, but now we are about tot try to carry the ball some more." With envelope signed by Patton.

GLC06760.15

to Frank Stockdale re: unable to visit

Patton promises to come visit, but must delay because "something happened the other day which means that we will keep on fighting violently." With envelope signed by Patton.

GLC06760.16

to Alexander McDougall re: ordering reinforcements to New York area

Writing to McDougall at Fishkill, concerning getting reinforcements for the area about New York, especially in the Hudson Highlands. Washington notes that Americans should not take for granted the help of France in winning independence; he does not...

GLC06767

to Col. Charles Stewart re: requesting provisions for attack on British

Stewart, Commissary to the Army, is ordered by Washington to provide "four days provisions" to enable a surprise attack on the British. General Benjamin Lincoln led the attack down the Hudson River, but the British were alerted, fortified their...

GLC06768

to Tench Tilghman re: requesting employment for his nephew, Corbin

Washington writes on behalf of his nephew, Corbin Washington, who "is inclined to enter into a Mercantile walk of life." Washington says he knows little of Corbin but asks his former aide Tilghman "if it would be convenient for you to take him into...

GLC06769

White House dinner invitation to Gov. Letcher and his wife

Engraved invitation, filled-out with manuscript additions, inviting Letcher and his wife to dinner "at 6 O'Clock. Dec. 19. 1857."

GLC06771.02