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27 October 1777
Washington, George (1732-1799)
Letter by George Washington and prisoner list [Decimalized .01-.02]
A letter by George Washington regarding his campaign, and a list of prisoners from General Burgoyne's surrender.
GLC07115
to Landon Carter
Signed twice by Washington. Discusses his campaign, the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Red Bank and Saratoga, and the danger of being captured. "at the same time that I assure you, that, It is not my wish to avoid any danger which duty requires...
GLC07115.01
22 June 1778
Arnold, Benedict (1741-1801)
to Col. Henry Jackson re: British troops marching to Philadelphia
Arnold, who now commanded in Philadelphia, orders Jackson to harass the British who had just evacuated the city (18 June) and were marching across New Jersey. "You will march with the Troops under your command at three O'Clock tomorrow morning and...
GLC07122
1776/12/02
Jay, John (1745-1829)
to Robert Morris re: defending James Duane's loyalty
"I am exceedingly hurt at the wicked attack made on Mr. Duane. Envy Hatred Malice and all Uncharitableness must have conspired in producing it. Whatever suspicions some folks might entertain of his political conduct from his opposition to certain Men...
GLC07130
13 January 1776
Schuyler, Philip John (1733-1804)
Untitled
Manuscript copy of Philip Schuyler letter (probably made for forwarding to Washington), with 4 line endorsement by Washington: "Copy of Genl Schuyler's Letter to the Contl. Congress. 13th Jan. 1776." Schuyler announces the death of Richard Montgomery...
GLC07139
2 February 1775
to Rev. M. Morton re: seeking payment from tardy tenant of George Fairfax
"I could be no neighbor to a person who bore the Character you (justly, or unjustly....) did, there is no reason why Col. Fairfax (a third person) is to have the same Card to play over again next year in pursuit of another tenant." Washington acted...
GLC07143
30 January [1779]
Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804)
to Henry Knox re: Ordinance Department
Preparing for meeting between Washington and Knox. Three collateral engravings of Hamilton with letter.
GLC07167
2 June 1781
to Gov. William Greene re: procuring cannon from Rhode Island for campaign
Getting cannon for use in the New York campaign against the British: "The importance persuaded, induce the state of Rhode Island to comply with this request, especially when it shall be considered that our non success may be attributed to the...
GLC07183
30 November 1777
André, John (1751-1780)
to Louisa Andre
Writes a lengthy letter to his sister about recent events of the war in Philadelphia. "The army has remained encamped before Philadelphia and Mr. Washington has remained about 14 miles off. Our patroles meet and exchange shot every now and then...
GLC07272
1778/08/25
to [Benjamin Tallmadge] re: spy report, setting meeting
Washington wants to discuss a spy report concerning British troop movements in New York: "Knowledge of that circumstance in the enemy might blast the whole design"
GLC07277
1772/09/22
Deed of purchase of 196 acres adjoining Mt. Vernon from John & Catharine West
Signed 12 times in text. Signers include John West Junr., Catharine West, G. Mason, Richard Anell Robert Bogges, and Briant Alliston.
GLC07470
178[1]/03/11
Contemporary copy of Washington's letter to Congress re: Rochambeau
Manuscript written in Tench Tilghman's hand, regarding Rochambeau.
GLC07471
1780/10/02
Scammell, Alexander
to John Andre re: informing Andre of execution time at 12 o'clock this day
"His Excellency Genl Washington has fix'd the Hour 12o Clock."
GLC07472
1776/07/21
to unknown captain re: orders to reinforce Hudson Highlands against attack
GLC07482
22 September 1778
to George Baylor
Advises Baylor to "use every means in your power" to ascertain as much information as possible about the British troops embarking from New York. Also instructs him to keep an eye on the North River and to notify West Point if he sees any British...
GLC07486
14 November 1776
to Charles Lee
Anticipates a prisoner exchange. Worries the British will try to exchange men who are not really continental soldiers, therefore requests Lee to order all officers to make lists of those in their units who are missing or dead. Encloses "a...
GLC07491
25 January 1782
Clinton, Henry, Sir (1738?-1795)
to Lord Germain
Despite the fact that "the Commander in Chief...shall not oppose the reviving Civil Government" for the purpose of meeting "the Rebels on the Ground taken up by General Washington in...the Capitulation of York Town," General Clinton, writing on...
GLC07534
1769/03/17
Partly printed land indenture for 100 acres for Washington and James Wood
For "100 acres of land in the county of Fauquier." Signed in text 21 times by Washington.
GLC07550
[24 June 1782]
to William S. Smith re: consequence of General Knox's application
"In consequence of General Knox's application... not knowing who was to command the forces destined for the invasion of Jamaica, I had to resort to the certificates with which you were furnished." Text loss at top right, with text drawn on...
GLC07601
4 June 1779
to Henry Knox
General Washington informs General Knox of the British army's progress (possibly in the Hudson Highlands, New York). States "It would appear from a number of circumstances that they mean to press their operations against the posts on the highlands...
GLC07674
2 January 1781
to Nathanael Greene
Informs Greene of the size of a British expeditionary force of 1600 men under the command of traitor Benedict Arnold. Also mentions conflicting reports of the battle at Blackstock Plantation in South Carolina between Continental General Thomas...
GLC07675
14 August 1780
to Daniel Brodhead
General Washington discusses Colonel Bowman's apprehension regarding British progress with General Brodhead, stationed at Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania. States "what men can be spared from the Garrison of the upper Country- St. Johns- Montreal and Quebec...
GLC07702
22 January 1782
Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de (1725-1807)
to unknown
Indicates that he received intelligence from his correspondent about the British receiving reinforcements from New York in Charleston, he is "of opinion that the reinforcement you have received from General St. Clair, must have put you in a position...
GLC08903
4 November 1775
Thomson, Charles (1729-1824)
[Extracts of resolutions of the Continental Congress]
Resolutions of the Continental Congress recommending that the assemblies of the various colonies to have fire locks and saltpetre manufactured, punish people who harbor deserters, and permit the army to impress vessels for transportation. The...
GLC08921
7 January 1778
Instructions for visiting the hospital
Headquarters, Valley Forge. "The Commander in Chief being informed that many disorders and irregularities have taken place at the Hospitals and in some the sick are not tended with due care thinks it necessary that each Hospital should be visited by...
GLC09246
27 August 1782
Eustis, William (1753-1825)
to Joseph Vose
Hospital surgeon to Vose, requesting an orderly to attend to some wounded men from his regiment. On the verso of the Eustis letter is glued an invitation from General Washington, dated Aug. 12, to bring six officers of his regiment to dinner.
GLC09338.06
12 August 1782
Trumbull, Jonathan Jr.
[Invitation from General Washington to Colonel Vose]
An invitation from General George Washington to Colonel vose to bring six officers of his regiment to dine on the next day. Trumbull served as Washington's secretary from 1781 through 1783.
GLC09338.12
13 February 1776
to Thomas Mumford, Groton, re: begging for gunpowder
Docketed. Containing the comment that gunpowder "will be of the utmost service to the cause of Liberty & America." Free franked "On the service of the United Colonies" (probably not GW's hand), but not signed.
GLC01117
21 January 1776
to Jonathan Trumbull
Written by Washington as commander of the American army around Boston to Trumbull as Governor of Connecticut. Trumbull was the only colonial governor to join the patriot cause. References his hasty dispatch of 19 January 1776. Says he forgot to...
GLC01138
7 February 1777
Heath, William (1737-1814)
to David Wooster
Written by Heath as Major General in the Continental Army to Major General Wooster. Orders a grand forage for the next morning. Mentions complaints about vandalism of local houses by soldiers and asks Wooster to look into it. Requests that...
GLC01139
27 May 1782
Hazen, Moses (1733-1803)
to Benjamin Lincoln
Written by Hazen as commander of prisoners at Lancaster, Pennsylvania during the Huddy-Asgill Affair to Lincoln as Secretary of War. References letters of General Washington from 4 and 18 May 1782, which he received on 25 May 1782. Writes that lots...
GLC01147
9 July 1778
to Francis Barber
Addressed to Barber in Elizabethtown, New Jersey, where he was recovering from a wound received at the Battle of Monmouth. Instructs Barber to obtain intelligence on the British movements across the Hudson river in New York while in New Jersey....
GLC01201
[12 March 1777]
[Orders to submit a regimental return]
A working draft of a clerical copy of a circular letter from George Washington. These, or comparable, orders were given by George Washington on 12 March 1777 to various colonels of the Continental Army. (See Fitzpatrick and the GW Papers at the...
GLC01205.04
30 December 1777
Clinton, George (1739-1812)
to James Duane
Written by Clinton as Governor of New York and a Brigadier General in the Continental Army to Duane as a Continental Congressman. Recipient inferred from the reference to "Mrs. Duane" at the end of the letter. References Duane's letter of 23 December...
GLC01412.21
30 April 1777
Loring, Joshua (1744-1789)
[Permit for prisoner exchange]
Co-signed by General Sir William Howe and his aide-de-camp N. Rose. Permit issued by Joshua Loring, British Commissioner of Prisoners, giving permission to William Taylor to facilitate an exchange of American prisoners Richard McKnight and Thomas...
GLC01412.28
13 December 1780
Pelkin, William (fl. 1770-1780)
to John Lawrence, Esq.
Countersigned vertically by Samuel Wyllys. Instructions to pay Colonel Elysha Sheldon five hundred continental dollars out of the public treasury for the expense of an express to General Washington. Numbered 5737 on verso. Endorsed by Sheldon on the...
GLC01412.64.01
May 1780
Sevier, John (1745-1815)
[Indictment of Samuel Tate for damning Continental money]
Endorsed by Sevier on verso and signed by Edward Dunlap as the state's attorney on the front. North Carolina authorities bring charges against Tate for exclaiming "Damn this money it has ruined me and I will have none of it."
GLC01422
24 June 1775
Caldwell, Noble (fl. 1775)
to Andrew Caldwell
Remarks that he hopes Andrew had a pleasant trip to New York with General George Washington. Also hopes that the war between Great Britain and [the colonies] comes to an end. Would like to see him in the fall and sends complements to his family....
GLC01450.011.01
6 February 1776
Rice, John (fl. 1776)
Petition cosigned by Charles Alexander, John Hamilton, James Montgomery, Richard Eyres, Alexander Henderson, James Blair, Gibbs Jones, Benjamin Thompson, and John Chutham. Signers notify Caldwell that William Duncan, gunner of the Washington (a ship...
GLC01450.011.03
23 April 1776
Dougherty, H. (fl. 1776)
Petition cosigned by John Hamilton, James Montgomery, James Davison, Alex Henderson, Hugh Montgomery, Thomas Houston, and Richard Eyres. Signers inform Caldwell that promotions of men from lieutenant to captain are being given by order of seniority...
GLC01450.011.04
1773-1783
Savage, Gideon (1751-1833)
[Revolutionary war journal & accounts]
On pages 55 to 65, there are brief daily entries from 1 June 1777 to 1 March 1778, a period in which Savage served as a Corporal of Artillery and Artificer for the Connecticut Continental Line in the Continental Army. These entries record troop...
GLC01450.013.01
26 March 1777-18 June 1778
Vanderslice, Henry (1726-1797)
[Diary of Henry Vanderslice, wagon master in the Continental Army]
Daily entries detail Vanderslice's duties as wagon master and his travels with the army through Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Vanderslice reached encampment at Morristown, New Jersey in late March 1777. He writes about wagons and carters under his...
GLC01450.018
8 May 1781
Lovell, James (1737-1814)
to Samuel Holten [incomplete]
Author inferred due to content and handwriting. Recipient inferred from content and from comparison to other items in the 1450.020 collection. Praises Massachusetts but laments the failure of the states to contribute to the common cause. States...
GLC01450.020.14
20 November 1781
Putnam, Enoch (1727-1796)
to Samuel Holten
Remarks that he is in good health. States that many in the county of Essex Massachusetts thought that the militia were no longer needed at West Point but they were mistaken. His Excellency (George Washington) took a great many troops to the south...
GLC01450.020.17
20 July 1781
Irvine, Charles (1756-1819)
to Alexander Irvine
Writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that he has arrived safely in New York. The boat was frequently chased but out-sailed any danger. Informs that he is now with the 57th regiment and everything is going well. Praises the officers....
GLC01450.023.06
2 July 1778
Adams, Samuel (d. 1788)
to Sally Adams
Gives his wife a day by day account of the Continental troop's movements leading up to the Battle of Monmouth, 28 June 1778. States they crossed the Delaware 21 June at Coryell's Ferry, camped at Hopewell, went on to Princeton, Kingston, Longbridge...
GLC01450.026
28 June 1780
Home, James (fl. 1780)
to William Home
James, a British soldier aboard the Europe, writes to his father. Discusses the mail. States he has been a week in [New] York and Long Island. Mentions that German mercenary General Wilhelm Knyphausen took Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Comments that...
GLC01450.045
17 July 1776
Noyes, John (1740-1784)
to Mary Noyes
Writes his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts about how much he misses her and how he thinks about her all the time. Relays that the British sent a truce flag but that the colonies have declared independency. He believe George Washington would be glad...
GLC01450.056.08
19 November 1779
Claiborne, Richard (fl. 1779)
Informs that the Carolina troops have been ordered to South Carolina and lists every city along their route from New Jersey to South Carolina. States that the troops will sail immediately. The Pennsylvania Division will move early tomorrow and the...
GLC01450.058
6 December 1778
Burnet, Ichabod (fl. 1778-1782)
to Clement Biddle
Addressed to Colonel Biddle. Encloses a bill from the tavern in Bound Brook that Biddle promised to settle. Reports that General Nathanael Greene directed him to inform that General George Washington will be at his quarters tomorrow evening....
GLC01450.117
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