GEORGE WASHINGTON
BICENTENNIAL EDITION
THE WRITINGS OF
GEORGE WASHINGTON
(The Commission expired December 31, 1934)
President of the United States
Chairman
Vice President of the United States
Speaker of the House of Representatives
United States Senate
Simeon D. Fess , * Vice Chairman Ohio
[Note:Deceased. ]
Arthur Carper Kansas
Virginia
Millard E. Tydings Maryland
House of Representatives
Willis C. Hawley Oregon
John Q. Tilson Connecticut
Joseph W. Byrns * Tennessee
[Note:Deceased. ]
Virginia
Presidential Commissioners
Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook Pennsylvania
Mrs. John Dickinson Sherman * Colorado
[Note:Deceased. ]
Michigan
New York
[Note:Deceased. ]
Virginia
Oregon
Albert Bushnell Hart Massachusetts
Joseph Scott California
Executive Committee
The Senate and House Commissioners
Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook
Joseph Scott
Historian
Prof. Albert Bushnell Hart
Director
Representative Sol Bloom
Executive Secretary
William Tyler Page
Dr. J. Franklin Jameson , Chairman
Chair of American History and Chief of Manuscripts Division
Library of Congress
Professor Randolph G. Adams
Librarian William L. Clements Library
University of Michigan
President J. A. C. Chandler *
[Note:Deceased. ]
William and Mary College
President Tyler Dennett
Williams College
Dr. Charles Moore
Chairman United States Commission of Fine Arts
George W. Ochs-Oakes, Esq . *
[Note:Deceased. ]
Editor New York Times
Brigadier General John M. Palmer
United States Army, Retired
Dr. Victor H. Paltsits
Chief of American History Division
and Chief of Manuscripts Department
New York Public Library
1781
Page
To Comte de Barras, August 16
Salt provision and rum to be convoyed by the French fleet. 1
To Deputy Governor Jabez Bowen, August 16
Salt provision and rum to be convoyed by the French fleet. 1
To Philip Schuyler, August 16
Schuyler's safety -- His guard -- Rum. 2
To Governor Jonathan Trumbull, August 16
Impress of wagons. 3
To Brigadier General James Clinton, August 16
Arrival of General Stark -- Cortlandt's companies. 3
To Brigadier General John Stark, August 16
Behavior of people of Vermont -- Want of money. 4
General Orders, August 16 5
General Orders, August 17 5
To Comte de Rochambeau, August 17
Route of march of the French. 6
To Comte de Grasse, August 17
Change of intended operations -- Army to move to the south -- Contingencies that may arise and observations upon them -- Vast importance of Charleston -- Shipping. 7
To the Superintendent of Finance, August 17
Provisions at Head of Elk -- Light vessels needed up the Chesapeake -- One month's pay in specie for the Army -- Specie needed for secret service. 11
To Marquis de Lafayette, August 17
Du Portail will give intelligence. 12
To Colonel Elias Dayton, August 17
A patrol -- Prevention of abuse of the inhabitants. 12
To Brigadier General David Forman, August 17
His account from New York. 13
To the President of Congress, August 17
Value of his communications. 13
To Comte de Barras, August 18
Forwards intelligence. 15
General Orders, August 18 15
To Comte de Rochambeau, August 18
Tarle's flour. 16
To Major General Alexander McDougall, August 18
Boats to be brought to Kings Ferry 16
To Colonel Elias Dayton, August 18
Embarkation of cannon. 17
To the President of Congress, August 18
Promotion of brigadiers. 17
To the President of Congress, August 18
Memorial of Udny Hay. 18
General Orders, August 19 18
To Major General Alexander McDougall, August 19
Change of plan of operations -- Does he wish to go south. 19
Instructions to Major General William Heath, August 19
Instructions for commanding in the Highlands. 20
To Colonel Elias Dayton, August 19
His new location. 23
To the Officer Commanding His Brittanic Majesty's Ships of War, August 21
Severities exercised against American marine prisoners in New York -- Requests leave for an American officer to visit the prison ships. 24
To Comte de Rochambeau, August 21
His march -- American troops crossing the Hudson -- Meeting with Rochambeau. 25
Circular to the States, August 21
Delay of the States -- Transfer of the war to the South -- Troops detached -- Need of militia to defend West Point -- Necessity of filling the State battalions. 26
To the Committee of Conference, August 21
Candor of his communication -- Any change in the Army organization inexpedient -- Reasoning on the war Disadvantages of militia -- Strength of the Army -- Reduction in number of officers at present mischievous -- Length of service of recruits. 28
To Lieutenant Colonel Sylvanus Seely, August 21
Continuance on present duty. 32
To Marquis de Lafayette, August 21
March of the allied armies -- Wagons and horses needed -- To block the escape of the British. 33
Answers to the Questions Proposed This Day by His Excellency Comte de Rochambeau, August 22
Hospital -- Deposit of stores -- Route for money -- Vessels on the Delaware -- Artillery and baggage transportation -- Vessels on the Chesapeake. 35
To Benoît Joseph de Tarlé, August 22
Loan of flour and its replacement. 37
General Orders, August 22 37
To Major General Arthur St. Clair, August 22
Recruits to march south. 38
General Orders, August 24 39
To Comte de Grasse, August 24
Barras to join him -- March of the allied troops. 39
To the Superintendent of Finance, August 24
Loan of flour from the French -- March of the allied troops. 40
To Major General William Heath, August 24
Traveling forges. 41
To Major General William Heath, August 24
Forwarding teams. 41
To Major General Benjamin Lincoln, August 24
His route of march -- Baggage transportation -- Water route -- Horses and oxen to swim the Delaware. 41
To Colonel Elias Dayton, August 24
Need of intelligence from New York. 43
To Marquis de Lafayette, August 24
Major Gibbs to replace Major Galvan. 44
To Brigadier General David Forman, August 24
De Grasse not at Newport -- British fleet at the Hook to be watched. 44
To Brigadier General William Smallwood, August 24
Recruiting the Maryland line. 44
To Lieutenant Abijah Hammond, August 24
Leave of absence. 45
To Jotham Loring, August 24
Refusal of his request. 45
To the President of New Hampshire, August 24 46
To Governor William Greene, August 22 -- 24
Failure of aid from the States -- Detachment ordered south -- Troops remaining under General Heath -- Security of Rhode Island -- Barras -- Militia needed. 46
To Lieutenant Colonel Sylvanus Seely, August 25
To march to Springfield. 48
To Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt, August 25
Clothing, boats, and intrenching tools to be transported to Springfield. 48
To Major General William Heath, August 26
Rank of subalterns. 49
To Comte de Rochambeau, August 27
Halt of the allied armies -- Journey to Philadelphia. 49
To the President of Congress, August 27
Reasons for marching to Virginia -- Arrival in Philadelphia. 50
To the Superintendent of Finance, August 27
Transportation of troops by water to the southward -- Need of vessels -- Salt provisions and rum -- One month's pay in specie for the detachment. 50
To Marquis de Lafayette, August 27
Expects to see him soon -- Transportation of troops down the Delaware -- Need of teams at debarkation point in Virginia -- Lafayette's position. 52
To Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt, August 27
Route for the boats. 53
To Colonel Samuel Miles, August 27
Vessels to be collected at Trenton -- Deception of the enemy -- The Quartermaster General -- Quarters. 54
To Governor Thomas Nelson, August 27
His appointment -- Troops marching to Virginia -- Arrival of De Grasse -- Provisions needed -- Teams. 55
To Governor Thomas Sim Lee, August 27
French fleet's arrival -- Assistance needed in the move against Cornwallis -- Provisions and water craft needed -- The moment is critical. 57
To Comte de Rochambeau, August 28
March of the French -- Meeting at Princeton. 58
Instructions to Major General Benjamin Lincoln, August 28 59
To Brigadier General David Forman, August 28
His intelligence. 61
To Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt, August 28
Route of march to Trenton. 61
To Lieutenant William Colfax, August 28
His absence -- Orders. 62
To the Quartermaster General or Deputy Quartermaster with the Army, August 28
Impress of cattle and horses on the march. 62
To Captain William Dobbs, August 28
Expense of the pilots. 63
General Orders, August 28 63
To Abraham Skinner, August 28
Exchange of prisoners -- Burgoyne's exchange. 66
To Baron Vioménil, August 29
Militia guard for French bakery. 67
To Major General William Heath, August 29
Letters to the several States -- Militia called for. 67
To Brigadier General David Forman, August 29
Thanks for intelligence. 68
To Simeon DeWitt, August 29
Orders to survey the road to Head of Elk. 68
To Major General Benjamin Lincoln, August 31
Lack of water craft -- Heavy cannon, stores, and baggage to be given first chance -- Ford at Trenton -- Troops to march by land -- Embarkation at Trenton -- Speed necessary. 69
To Major General Benjamin Lincoln, August 31
French troops to march from Trenton to Head of Elk -- Their baggage, heavy stores, etc., to go by water -- Knox's idea -- Spare and covered wagons -- Repair of boats. 71
To Marquis de Lafayette, September 1
Movement of the British fleet The march south -- Need of vessels at Head of Elk. 72
To Brigadier General David Forman, September 1
His speedy intelligence -- British troops from the West Indies. 73
To the President of Congress, September 1
Exchange of Colonels Laumoy and Cambray. 73
To Sir Henry Clinton, September 1
Protested bills of British officers who were prisoners -- Requests payment. 74
To Major General William Heath, September 2
Offer of services from the Stockbridge Indians. 75
To Marquis de Lafayette, September 2
Strength of Army sufficient for the project -- Ordnance and provisions and the supply system -- Executives to be impressed with necessity of the States furnishing their quotas of supplies -- The French fleets -- A critically important moment. 75
Instructions to Brigadier General Moses Hazen, September 2
Transportation of ordnance and stores to Head of Elk -- Repair of road. 78
To Brigadier General David Forman, September 2
Destination of the British fleet. 78
Instructions to Lieutenant Colonel Jean Baptiste Gouvion, September 2
His route to Virginia -- To report on condition of the roads. 79
To Major William Goodrich, September 2
Their volunteered service. 80
To the Chief of the Stockbridge Indians, September 2
Has no occasion for their aid at present. 80
Circular to New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland, September 3
Present campaign will be in the South -- Morris's letter calling for the State quota of specific supplies -- Consequences of failure -- Asks for information. 81
To Comte de Rochambeau, September 3
Route of cavalry, carriages, and artillery from Head of Elk to Fredericksburg and beyond. 82
To Joseph Woodbridge, September 3
Purchase of heavy cannon. 83
To the President of Congress, September 4
British reply on treatment of naval prisoners. 83
To Major General Nathanael Greene, September 4
The situation of affairs -- Change of plan of campaign -- De Grasse in the Chesapeake -- March of the allied troops -- British fleet sailed south -- Barras's sailing -- Contingencies -- Cornwallis -- March south. 84
To Major General William Heath, September 4
Apprehension of deserters -- Beef cattle for West Point -- Weekly supply to be sent to Sussex Court House. 86
To Chevalier de La Luzerne, September 5
Arrival of De Grasse in the Chesapeake. 87
To the President of Congress, September 5
Arrival of De Grasse -- The march south. 87
To Brigadier General Henry Knox, September 5
Safety of a box and map. 88
To Brigadier General David Forman, September 6
On the march south -- Intelligence. 89
To the Superintendent of Finance, September 6
Need of pay for the troops. 89
To the Superintendent of Finance, September 6
Expenses of Captain Machin. 89
Certificate to Comte Dumas, September 6 90
To Colonel Daniel Brodhead, September 6
To give up the command at Fort Pitt. 90
To Colonel John Gibson, September 6
To assume command at Fort Pitt -- Mr. Fowler. 91
To Alexander Fowler, September 6
To desist from acting as deputy judge advocate in the case of Colonel Brodhead. 91
To Colonel Timothy Pickering, September 6
To join the Army with all possible dispatch. 92
To Comte de Grasse, September 6
His arrival in the Chesapeake -- Progress of the troops -- Junction in the James River. 92
General Orders, September 6 93
To the Board of War, September 7
Hospital. 94
To the Superintendent of Finance, September 7
Departure from the Head of Elk -- Need of money for the troops. 95
To Major General William Heath, September 7
Arrival of Comte de Grasse -- March of the troops -- Clothing. 95
Circular to Gentlemen on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, September 7
Arrival of Comte de Grasse -- Requests aid in gathering vessels at Baltimore. 96
To Marquis de Lafayette, September 7
Arrival of Comte de Grasse -- Lack of vessels for transporting all the troops -- Hopes to meet him soon. 97
To Major General Benjamin Lincoln, September 7
Memorandums for transportation, stores, etc. 98
To Brigadier General Louis le Bèque du Portail, September 7
Uneasiness on account of Barras and the time set for the departure of the French fleet -- Delay caused by lack of transportation. 101
To Brigadier General Mordecai Gist, September 7
Dispatches for De Grasse. 102
To Brigadier General John Cadwalader, September 7
Importance of transporting troops -- Forwarding watercraft to Baltimore. 102
To Brigadier General David Forman, September 7
Thanks for his intelligence -- Arrival of De Grasse -- The military situation. 103
Instructions to Colonel Henry EmanuaI Lutterloh, September 7
Route of the Army -- Forage. 104
Impress Warrant for Forage, September 7 105
Instructions to Lieutenant William Colfax, September 7
Papers and baggage to go by land -- Baggage and stores to go by water. 105
To Lieutenant Jacob Mytinger, September 7
Orders for escort. 106
Instructions to Colonel Timothy Pickering, September 8
To arrange the teams on the route given -- To join the Army. 106
Instructions to John Pierce, September 8
Payment to the troops. 107
To the Citizens and Inhabitants of the Town of Baltimore, September 8
Reply to their address. 107
To Peter Waggoner, September 9
Militia to repair roads from Georgetown -- Wagons and cattle to use it -- Improvement of Occoquan ford. 109
To Marquis de Lafayette, September 10
Progress of march -- Horse escort. 110
To Brigadier General George Weedon, or Alexander Spotswood, September 10
Repair of roads from Rappahannock falls to Caroline Court House -- Rochambeau and Chastellux at Mount Vernon. 110
To Colonel James Hendricks, September 10
Repair of landings at Georgetown -- Boats needed. 111
To Governor Thomas Sim Lee, September 11
Inability to visit -- Need of supplies for the Army. 112
To Major General Benjamin Lincoln, September 11
Troops to be sent by water and land. 113
General Orders, September 15 114
To Governor Thomas Sim Lee, September 15
De Grasse's victory -- Lack of supplies, particularly bread -- Flour needed. 115
To Comte de Grasse, September 15
Junction with Barras -- Success in driving off the British fleet -- Lack of transports has delayed arrival of the allied armies -- Interview desirable. 116
To the President of Congress, September 15
Arrival at Williamsburg -- Junction of the French fleets -- March of the Army -- State of supplies. 117
To Comte de Custine-Sarreck, or Officer Commanding the Troops at the Head of Elk, September 15
Return of De Grasse to Chesapeake Bay -- Passage of the troops to the James River. 118
To Major General Benjamin Lincoln, September 15
Sailing of troops from the Head of Elk -- Urges coming of Lincoln's troops -- Cornwallis fortifying -- College landing in James River. 119
To Major General Arthur St. Clair, September 15
Pennsylvania recruits to be sent on to Virginia. 120
To Colonel James Hendricks, September 15
Want of provisions and bread -- Flour to be forwarded. 120
To the Virginia Board of War, September 16
Lack of clothing for the Virginia Line -- Forwarding of clothing. 121
General Orders, September 16 122
Questions Proposed by General Washington to Comte de Grasse, September 17 122
To the Officer Commanding the Infantry of Lauzun's Legion, September 20
To take position near Gloucester Court House -- Stores and flour. 125
To Comte de Grasse, September 20
Salt provision convoyed by Barras -- Cordiality of De Grasse's reception. 126
To Brigadier General George Weedon, September 20
Lauzun's Legion. 126
To Brigadier General George Weeden, September 20
Introducing Due de Lauzun. 127
To Comte de Grasse, September 22
Transmitting letters. 127
To the President of Congress, September 23
Conference with De Grasse -- Cooperation -- Embarrassment for want of stores. 127
To the Board of War, September 23
Strength of the British works at Yorktown -- Need of a greater supply of shot and shells. 128
To President Thomas McKean, September 23
Intelligence forwarded to Comte de Grasse. 129
To Major General William Heath, September 23
Interview with De Grasse -- Arrival of troops and stores -- Want of provisions and transportation. 129
To Brigadier General George Weedon, September 23
His embarrassments -- Watchfulness of enemy -- Due de Lauzun. 130
To Major General William Heath, September 24
Enquiry into Major General Howe's conduct in Georgia. 131
To Major General Robert Howe, September 24
Delay in answering his letter -- Regrets his view of the Lincoln's command -- Progress of the siege. 131
To Brigadier General David Forman, September 24
Embarkation at New York -- Progress of the siege. 132
To Colonel Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, September 24
Exchange of Burgoyne. 133
General Orders, September 24 134
General Orders, September 25 135
To Comte de Grasse, September 25
His proposal to leave the Chesapeake -- Urges perseverance in the plan determined upon -- The enterprise against York certain -- To frustrate these prospects would involve disgrace and loss -- Importance of having a fleet in the Chesapeake -- An alternative scheme -- The British admiral does not intend to fight. 136
To Reverend John Hurt, September 25
Chaplains exempt from capture and parole. 139
General Orders, September 26140
To Colonel Alexander Scammell, September 26
His feeling over alteration in his command -- Explanation -- Seniority with Colonel Tupper. 141
To Colonels Ephraim Blaine and Charles Stewart, September 26
Point to which to draw supplies on the eastern shore -- Hides and tallow. 142
To Comte de Grasse, September 27
His intention to stay in the Chesapeake. 143
To Comte de Grasse, September 27
Requests six or eight hundred men to reenforce the force besieging Gloucester. 144
To the Superintendent of Finance, September 27
Need of rum. 144
To Chevalier de Villebresme, September 27
Requests him to cover the debarkation of artillery and stores. 145
To Brigadier General George Weedon, September 27
Application made to De Grasse for marines. 145
General Orders, September 27 146
General Orders, September 28 148
To Major General Nathanael Greene, September 28
Non-receipt of letters -- The move to Virginia -- The siege of Yorktown -- Future operations. 148
To the Board of War, September 28
Doctor Craik's letter regarding the hospitals. 151
General Orders, September 29 152
General Orders, September 30 153
To Brigadier General George Weedon, September 30
Evacuation of British outworks -- Prevention of escape of Cornwallis by way of Gloucester. 155
To Major General William Heath, October 1
His measures approved -- Progress of the siege. 156
To the President of Congress, October 1
The armies before York -- Outposts evacuated by the British and occupied by the Americans -- Investment of the enemy completed. 158
To the Superintendent of Finance, October 1
Colonel Harrison's expenses -- Pay for Lincoln and his aides. 159
To Comte de Grasse, October 1
Station of the French fleet -- Some vessels needed above the enemy's posts on York River -- Objects to be effected -- Chance of Cornwallis escaping -- James River secure -- Little effect of land batteries -- Fire ships -- Hospital at Hampton -- Inability to furnish sailors -- Flour for rum -- Loan of powder -- Thanks for his detachment -- Time limit for the siege. 160
To the Superintendent of Finance, October 1
Return of a bill. 165
General Orders, October 1 165
General Orders, October 2 167
To Brigadier General George Weedon, October 3
Cannon for his side of the river. 169
To Comte de Grasse, October 3
His refusal to send ships above Yorktown -- A letter from Philadelphia. 169
General Orders, October 3 170
General Orders, October 4 171
To Brigadier General George Weedon, October 4
Advantage obtained over the enemy -- Shorter route for his expresses. 173
To Brigadier General Daniel Morgan, October 5
Thanks for his letter -- Wishes for his health. 174
General Orders, October 5 175
General Orders, October 6 177
To Edward Rutledge, October 6
Agrees with his suggestions -- Expulsion of British from the southern States -- Progress of the siege. 186
To Comte de Grasse, October 6
Hulks sunk by the British -- Pilots. 187
To the President of Congress, October 6
Progress of the siege. 188
To President Thomas McKean, October 6
America must depend on her own exertions -- Thinks Cornwallis must fall -- McKean's plan. 188
To James Lovell, October 6
Ciphers. 189
To Major General Nathanael Greene, October 6
Congratulations on his victory -- Good understanding with the marquis -- Little differences of which the world will, he hopes, acquit him -- Baron Steuben. 190
To Major General Nathanael Greene, October 6
Progress of the siege -- Admiral Digby's arrival at New York -- Colonel Morris's communication. 191
To Major General William Heath, October 6
Forage used by the French at Phillipsburg -- Progress of the siege. 192
Memorandums for Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Morris, Junior, October 6
To be communicated to General Greene. 193
To Major General William Smallwood, October 6
Forward fifty recruits -- Nine-months men -- Reenforcing General Greene. 196
To Colonel Roger Enos, October 6
Situation in Vermont -- To consider himself under the command of General Heath. 196
General Orders, October 7 197
To Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Walton White, October 7
Cavalry to reenforce General Greene. 198
General Orders, October 8 198
To Colonel Stephen Moylan, October 8
Cavalry reenforcement for General Greene. 200
To Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Forrest, October 8
His resignation. 201
To Major William MacPherson, October 8
His employment. 201
To Captain John Heard, October 8
His charges against Lieutenant Colonel White. 202
General Orders, October 9 202
To Governor Thomas Nelson, October 10
Pilots for Comte de Grasse. 204
General Orders, October 10 204
General Orders, October 11 206
To Comte de Grasse, October 11
French officers' reconnaissance of York River -- Their opinion -- Destruction of a British vessel -- Pilots -- Enemy's conduct passive. 208
To Governor Thomas Sire Lee, October 12
Thanks for his efforts -- Supplies granted by the State -- Cattle from the eastern shore -- Progress of the siege. 209
To James Lovell, October 12
Enclosures for General Greene. 210
To Francisco Rendon, October 12
Disposition of Galvez -- Cannot propose any operation -- The prospects of carrying the war into South Carolina and Georgia -- Best plan to move against East Florida. 211
To the President of Congress, October 12
The first parallel opened -- The bombardment -- Subsequent operations -- British ships and transports burned -- Assistance received from the French officers -- Greatest harmony exists between the two armies. 212
To Major General William Heath, October 12
Thanks for intelligence sent -- De Grasse's victory -- Bombardment -- Destruction of British ships -- Cornwallis's conduct is really surprising. 213
To Brigadier General George Weedon, October 12
Militia volunteers to act on a French brig. 215
General Orders, October 12 216
To Colonel -- Welles, October 13
Destruction of British earthworks at Portsmouth. 216
To Major Moore Fauntleroy, October 13
Dragoons to march to Richmond. 216
General Orders, October 13 217
To Governor Thomas Nelson, October 14
Need of clothing for the Fourth Continental Dragoons. 220
To Captain Martelli Chautard, October 14
Exchange of Captain Segond. 221
To Major Joseph Greene, October 14
Prisoners taken by Comte de Grasse. 222
General Orders, October 14 222
To Colonel Timothy Pickering, October 14
Flatboats to be mounted on carriages. 222
General Orders, October 15 223
To Colonel Charles Armand-Tuffin, October 15
Recruiting his legion. 224
To Lieutenant Colonel Ebenezer Huntington, October 15
His declination of command -- Mistake in reasoning -- Sorry for his resolution. 224
To Comte de Grasse, October 16
Ships to be stationed above Yorktown -- Protection to small boats -- Number expected -- Intelligence from General Forman -- Probable British design to relieve Yorktown -- Capture of two redoubts. 225
To the President of Congress, October 16
The second parallel completed -- Disposition for an assault -- Success attending it -- Importance of the redoubts captured and the future prospects -- A sortie by the enemy. 227
To Major General William Heath, October 16
Clinton's relief of Cornwallis -- Capture of redoubts -- British diversion at New York -- Heath's move in consequence. 229
To Major General Nathanael Greene, October 16
Bombardment -- Capture of redoubts -- Relief of Cornwallis from New York. 230
To Brigadier General David Forman, October 16
No doubt of Clinton attempting to relieve Cornwallis -- Progress of the siege. 232
General Orders, October 16 233
General Orders, October 17 234
To John Blair, October 17
Use of college buildings for the sick and wounded. 234
To Comte de Grasse, October 17
Flatboats will meet the ships -- Cornwallis's proposal of terms. 235
To Charles, Earl Cornwallis, October 17
Willingness to listen to terms. 236
To Charles, Earl Cornwallis, October 18
General terms on which a capitulation must take place. 237
General Orders, October 18 238
General Orders, October 19 239
To Marquis de Choisy, October 19
Sends copy of the capitulation for his government. 239
To Comte de Grasse, October 19
Regrets at his ill health -- Doubts of the intelligence he has received. 239
To Marquis de Choisy, October 19
The capitulation of Gloucester -- Terms. 240
To the President of Congress, October 19
Surrender of Cornwallis -- Spirit of emulation in the whole Army -- Assistance of the French Army and fleet -- Praise of individuals. 241
To Brigadier General George Weedon, October 19
Strictest guard to be placed over surrendered arms and accoutrements. 244
General Orders, October 20 244
To Comte de Grasse, October 20
Intercepted letters from Sir Henry Clinton. 247
To Comte de Grasse, October 20
Suggests a cooperation against Charleston -- Its capture would terminate the war and dictate a peace -- Wilmington an alternative -- A reenforcement to be sent to Greene. 248
To Marquis de Choisy, October 20
Thanks for his arrangements. 250
To Brigadier General George Weedon, October 20
Arms, etc., to be delivered to Knox. 251
General Orders, October 21 251
General Orders, October 22 252
To Comte de Grasse, October 22
Dispatches for France. 252
To Marquis de Choisy, October 22
Horses surrendered at Gloucester to be delivered to the Quartermaster General. 253
To Charles, Earl Cornwallis, October 22 The British military chest to be delivered to the Quartermaster General. 253
To Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay, October 22
Forward news of the capitulation at Yorktown and General Greene's last action in South Carolina. 253
General Orders, October 23 254
To Comte de Grasse, October 23
Transports for British officers -- Exchange of American naval prisoners. 255
To Doctor James Craik, October 23
Accommodation of the sick at Williamsburg -- Smallpox patients -- Clothing. 256
To David Ross, October 23
Purchase of salt provisions. 257
To Baron Steuben, October 23
Colonel Febiger's officers -- Virginia line troops. 258
To Brigadier General Jethro Sumner, October 24
Success at Yorktown. 258
To Marquis de St. Simon, October 24
His services -- Present of two horses. 259
To Major General Nathanael Greene, October 24
The surrender of Cornwallis -- Number of prisoners. 260
To Colonel Ephraim Blaine, October 24
Provisions for British and German prisoners. 261
To David Ross, October 24
Disposition to be made of slaves retaken from the enemy. 262
General Orders, October 24 262
To Major General William Smallwood, October 25
Forwarding of nine-months men. 263
General Orders, October 25 264
To Mrs. Betty Randolph, October 25
Payment for forage consumed. 265
To Colonel Charles Armand-Tuffin, October 25
Enlistment of men -- Accoutrements taken by Lafayette -- Cavalry to move south. 266
To Comte de Grasse, October 25
Vicomte de Montguyot -- Boats -- British naval preparations. 267
To Comte de Grasse, October 25
Cornwallis's letter to Lafayette -- Relief of North Carolina traders. 268
To Brigadier General Louis le Bèque du Portail, October 26
His request for a leave of absence -- His services. 268
General Orders, October 26 269
Instructions to Colonel Stephen Moylan, October 26
Equipment of cavalry out of captured supplies. 270
To Governor Thomas Nelson, October 27
Recruiting Virginia's regiments -- Fears a relaxation of efforts -- Pleads for assistance to the southern States. 271
To the President of Congress, October 27
Extract of a letter from General Heath. 272
To the Board of War, October 27
Stores and clothing from France -- To be sent to New Windsor -- Stores, arms, etc., to be deposited at Boston. 273
To Comte de Grasse, October 27
Introducing young sons of Robert Morris. 273
To Charles, Earl Cornwallis, October 27
Surprise at British officer's objection to signing the parole. 274
General Orders, October 27 275
To the President and Professors of the University of William and Mary, October 27
Reply to their address -- Removal of sick and wounded. 276
To Richard Peters, October 27
His mode of obtaining intelligence -- Captain McLean. 277
To Major General William Heath, October 27
Inquiry into conduct of General Howe -- Beef cattle. 278
To the Superintendent of Finance, October 27
His sons -- Need of rum -- Morris's exertions. 279
To Philip Schuyler, October 27
A death sentence not confirmed -- Cornwallis's surrender. 280
To the President of Congress, October 27 280
To Brigadier General David Forman, October 27
Thanks for his intelligence -- Surrender of Cornwallis. 280
Instructions to Colonel Timothy Pickering, October 27
Cantonment for French Army -- British hospital to be removed to Fredericksburg -- Troops to join the southern army -- Artillery and stores -- Teams. 281
General Orders, October 28 283
To the Comte de Grasse, October 28
Outline for cooperation next May. 284
To Comte de Grasse, October 28
Disappointment at failure of Wilmington plan -- Water transportation needed -- Naval signals. 286
General Orders, October 29 287
To the Magistrates of Essex County, October 29
Requests aid in removing the British sick and wounded from York and Gloucester. 288
To Governor Thomas Sim Lee, October 29
Plank for the artillery and engineers -- Civil action against Captain Shilds. 289
To Acting Governor Alexander Martin, October 29
Arms for North Carolina. 289
To Chevalier de La Luzerne, October 29
Returns naval signals. 290
To Major General William Heath, October 29
Preparation of winter quarters -- Locations. 290
To Captain Allen McLane, October 29
To reconnoiter the British fleet off the Chesapeake capes. 291
Instructions to Major General Arthur St. Clair, October 29 292
Instructions to Major General Benjamin Lincoln, October 29 293
To the President of Congress, October 27-29 Returns of prisoners and supplies surrendered at Yorktown -- Location of the troops -- Propositions submitted to De Grasse -- Reenforcing of Greene -- March of Army north -- French army to stay in Virginia -- Troops for Greene to go by land. 294
General Orders, October 30 299
To Acting Governor Alexander Martin, October 30
His appeal in behalf of Governor Burke -- Need of exertion by the State legislature -- To fill the battalions. 302
To Governor Thomas Sim Lee, October 30
Terms of Cornwallis's surrender -- British prisoners sent to Winchester and Fort Frederick. 303
To Benoît Joseph de Tarlé, October 31
Repayment of supplies. 304
General Orders, October 31 304
To Governor John Rutledge, October 31
Refusal of Comte de Grasse to stay on the coast. 306
To the President of Congress, October 31
Application of Du Portail to go to France -- Services of Du Portail and Gouvion -- Knox's claims to promotion. 307
Certificate to Du Portail, October 31 308
To Major General Nathanael Greene, October 31
Correspondence -- Wilmington expedition negatived by De Grasse -- Reenforcements for Greene -- St. Clair's instructions -- Virginia and North Carolina urged to fill their battalions -- Returns of captures -- Exchange of prisoners -- Appearance of British fleet from New York. 309
To Colonel Stephen Moylan, October 31
To prepare cavalry and join General St. Clair. 312
To Colonel George Baylor, October 31
To take orders from Colonel Moylan. 313
Instructions to Colonels Ephraim Blaine and Charles Stewart, October 31
Provision supply for troops -- Repayment to the French. 313
To Lieutenant Colonel Jean Baptiste Gouvion, October 31
His services. 314
To Answer the Queries of Mr. Ross, October
Horses and clothing. 314
General Orders, November 1 315
To Major General Horatio Gates, November 1
His entering active service -- Good wishes. 315
To Brigadier General William Irvine, November 1
Courts-martial at Fort Pitt -- Capital sentences. 316
To Colonel Stephen Moylan, November 1
His regiment -- Application to go to Philadelphia. 317
To Colonel Charles Armand-Tuffin, November 1
Drafts to fill his Legion -- Orders to march to Charlottesville. 317
General Orders, November 2 318
To the President of Congress, November 2
Employment of Baron de Frey. 318
To President William Moore, November 3
Requests aid of the legislature in outfitting Moylan's dragoons. 319
General Orders, November 3 320
Instructions to Major General Benjamin Lincoln, November 3
March of troops north. 323
To Governor Thomas Nelson or Lieutenant Governor David Jamison, November 3
March of British and German convalescents from Yorktown -- Those in the hospitals of Gloucester. 324
To Brigadier General George Weedon, November 3
March of British and German convalescents. 325
Instructions to Thomas Durie, November 3
Sailing of paroled officers and others -- Removal of British sick and wounded -- Guards. 326
Instructions to Lieutenant William Colfax, November 3
Transportation of the Guard. 327
To David Ross, November 3
Articles for the general hospital. 328
General Orders, November 4 328
To Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, November 4
Enterprise against Wilmington. 329
To Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, November 4
His application for leave of absence. 329
Instructions to Captain William Dent Beall, November 4
Guard of British and German hospitals. 330
Instructions to Colonel Timothy Pickering, November 4
Care of public stores -- Flatboats -- Damage claims. 330
Instructions to Simeon De Witt, November 4
Survey of roads. 332
To Governor Thomas Nelson, November 4
Deposit of captured arms, etc., at Westham -- Laboratory. 332
To the President of Congress, November 4
Captain McLean to recruit a legion. 334
Impress Warrant, November 5 335
To Comte de Grasse, November 5
Friendship -- Gift of horses. 335
To Comte de Grasse, November 5
Delivery of British prisoners who claim to be Americans. 337
To the President of Congress, November 6
March of the southern detachment -- Troops marching north -- A distressing event. 338
To David Ross, November 9
Cherokee Indians. 338
To the President of Congress, November 15
Appreciation of the honor conferred by Congress. 339
To Joseph Reed, November 15
Thanks for his congratulations. 339
To Marquis de Lafayette, November 15
March of the troops -- Death of John Parke Custis -- Delay at Mount Vernon -- Friendship -- Future operations depend entirely upon a naval force -- Congress to determine the force of the American Army. 340
To Thomas McKean, November 15
Congress proclamations for a day of prayer and thanksgiving -- Has done only his duty -- The hand of heaven conspicuous in the result -- The new president of Congress. 342
To Major General William Heath, November 15
State of matters in the north -- Clothing distribution at Newburgh -- Meat and bread supply. 343
To Major General Robert Howe, November 15
Inquiry into his conduct in Georgia. 344
To Lieutenant Colonel Richard Varick, November 15
His writers. 345
To Governor Thomas Sim Lee, November 16
Inquiries for refugees -- Hopes to see him at Annapolis. 345
To Major General Nathanael Greene, November 16
Move of troops north -- French fleet's departure -- March of prisonners -- Hopes to stimulate Congress for the next campaign -- Fear of lethargy -- Anxiety to learn of British reenforcement of Charleston. 346
To Benjamin Dulany, November 17
The sale of Manley's tract -- Reasons why he desires to purchase. 348
To Robert Hanson Harrison, November 18
Despairs of seeing him -- Thanks for his congratulations. 351
To Bartholomew Dandridge, November 19
The Custis estate -- Examination in Mr. Custis's affairs. 352
To the Board of War, November 19
Southern army's clothing -- Straining the finances. 353
To the Superintendent of Finance, November 19
Debt of clothing purchases by officers at Yorktown -- Goods found on a cartel -- Funds of the British military chest. 354
To William Ramsay, John Fitzgerald, Robert Hooe, and the Other Inhabitants of Alexandria, November 19
Answer to their address. 355
To Peter Waggoner and Others, November 20
Administration of the estate of John Parke Custis. 356
To Mayor John Bullen, November 21
Reply to an address. 357
To George Plater and Thomas Cockey Dey, November 23
Answer to an address of the General Assembly of Maryland. 358
To Governor Jonathan Trumbull, November 28
Fears a spirit of remissness on the part of the States -- Policy of European courts -- Ships at New London. 359
To the President of Congress, November 28
Address to Congress. 360
To Philip Schuyler, November 28
Success in Virginia -- Temper of governing power of Vermont. 361
To Major General William Heath, November 28
Winter quarters -- Flour -- Scarcity of money. 362
To President William Moore and the Supreme Executive Council, November 29
Reply to the address of the Supreme Executive Council. 363
To Frederick A. Muhlenberg and the House of Representatives, November 29
Reply to the address of the General Assembly. 363
To Thomas Jefferson, November 30
Thanks for his congratulations. 364
To President John Hanson, November 30
Congratulations on his election -- Mutual communication. 365
To Daniel Carroll, November 30
Meeting with the committee of Congress. 366
To Major General Arthur St. Clair, November 30
Impediments to the march of the Pennsylvania troops south -- Prospects against Wilmington -- Colonel Febiger's return of Virginia troops. 366
To Lord Stirling, November 30
Thanks for congratulations -- Success of military operations in the north. 367
To Comte de Rochambeau, December 2
His condolences on the death of Mr. Custis -- Rochambeau's winter quarters. 368
To President John Dickinson, December 3
Hospital at Wilmington. 368
To the President of Congress, December 3
British proposals for exchange of Charleston prisoners. 369
To the President of Congress, December 4
Promotion of Colonel Williams. 370
To the Secretary at War, December 4
Horse accoutrements -- Swords, caps, breeches, etc. 370
To Major General Benjamin Lincoln, December 5
Recommendation of General Knox -- His promotion. 371
To Abraham Skinner, December 5
Exchange negotiation. 372
To Sir Henry Clinton, December 6
Exchange of prisoners -- Commissioners. 373
To Brigadier General Moses Hazen or Officer Commanding His Regiment, December 6
March to winter quarters. 374
General Orders, December 6 374
To the Superintendent of Finance, December 8
Drafts for goods purchased by officers. 375
To Major General William Heath, December 8
Need of accurate returns for a committee of Congress. 376
To the Secretary at War, December 9
Doctor Shield. 377
To Comte de Rochambeau, December 10
Cartel ship from New York with supplies -- Passports for tobacco ships. 377
To David Ross, December 10
Cherokee chief -- Payment of bills by Mr. Morris -- Passports for tobacco ships. 378
General Orders, December 10 379
To Rear Admiral Robert Digby, December 11
Reception of the cartel New Blessing . 380
To James McHenry, December 11
His entrance into civil life -- To secure a good peace, we ought to be well prepared to carry on the war -- No want of disposition in Congress -- The States must determine future operations. 380
To Lieutenant Colonel David Humphreys, December 11
His plan. 382
To Brigadier General Daniel Morgan, December 12
His offer as to prisoners -- American deserters from the British. 382
To Lieutenant Colonel Moses Rawlings, December 12
Removal of British prisoners to Lancaster. 383
To Baron de Frey, December 12
His resignation. 384
To Captain Benjamin Walker, December 13
Court-martial witnesses. 384
General Orders, December 14 385
To Brigadier General James Clinton, December 14
Huts for winter quarters -- His position in the gorge of the mountain. 385
To Colonel Timothy Pickering, December 14
Collection and preservation of boats -- Articles for the next campaign. 386
To Governor John Rutledge, December 15
Personal. 387
General Orders, December 15 387
To Major General William Heath, December 15
Escort for the mail -- Captain Edgar -- Security of boats. 388
To Major General Nathanael Greene, December 15
Evacuation of North Carolina by the British -- The recommendation of Colonel Williams -- Possible action of the British in the southern States -- Prisoners and retaliation. 389
To Major General Nathanael Greene, December 15
Friendship -- Death of Custis. 391
To President John Dickinson, December 15
Wood and straw needed for the hospital at Wilmington. 392
To Comte de Rochambeau, December 16
Preparations of Congress for the next campaign. 393
General Orders, December 16 393
To the President of Congress, December 17
Requisitions on States for quotas of men -- The southern army. 393
To the Magistrates of the City of Philadelphia, December 17
Reply to their address. 394
To Brigadier General David Forman, December 17
Destination of the British fleet -- Lookout on the seashore. 394
To Abraham Skinner, December 17
Exchange of Jacob Summer -- Officers in Canada -- Returns from the south delayed. 395
To Brigadier General William Irvine, December 18
Disordered matters to the westward -- Failure of the Detroit expedition -- Removal of principal post to be decided by Congress -- Deficient contractors for Fort Pitt -- Exchange of prisoners in Canada. 396
Circular to the States December 19
Quotas of troops -- Necessity of strengthening Army -- Physical standard of recruits. 397
To Major General Nathanael Greene, December 19
Call for State quotas of troops -- Form of return. 399
To Colonel Elias Dayton, December 20
Channel of intelligence. 400
To Abraham Skinner, December 20
Exchange negotiations. 401
To the Secretary at War, December 21
Contract for supply of West Point -- Questions. 401
To Brigadier General William Irvine, December 21
Inexpediency of removing the post of Fort Pitt -- Repair of the fort -- The Detroit expedition. 402
General Orders, December 22 403
To the President of Congress, December 24
Refusal of British to an exchange without Cornwallis. 403
To George Campbell, December 24
Acceptance of the badge of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. 404
To Daniel Carroll, December 24
Difficulty in complying with the instructions of New Jersey to their delegates -- Another meeting with the committee of Congress necessary. 404
To Major General William Heath, December 24
Smallpox inoculation -- Clothing for the Rhode Island regiment -- General Stark's retirement. 405
To Robert Morris, December 24
Friendship -- Christmas dinner. 406
To Lord Stirling, December 25
News from Schuyler -- Invitation to Philadelphia. 406
To the President of Congress, December 27
The Board Associated Loyalists in New York -- Condition of naval prisoners -- Prospects of securing their release -- Results of the want of system. 407
To Major James Randolph Reid, December 27
Request for a leave of absence. 409
To the Secretary at War, December 28
Observations on the plan of inspection. 409
To Doctor Thomas Bond, December 28
Election to the American Philosophical Society. 412
To the Secretary at War, December 29
Difference in his calculations on the strength of the Army -- Paying the Army -- Prisoners. 413
To the Continental Officer Commanding at the Head of Elk, December 30
Surrender of a soldier to the civil power. 414
To the Secretary at War, December 30
Thanks for trophies presented by Congress -- Indebtedness to the officers. 414
To Joseph Gilpin, December 30
Surrender of a soldier to the civil authority. 415
To Major General William Heath, December 31
Disposal of captured clothing -- New York State regiments. 415
To Major General Nathanael Greene, December 31
Sailing of British troops for Carolina. 416
To Comte de Rochambeau, December 31
British regiments sailed from New York. 416
To Lieutenant Colonel Richard Varick, December 31
Employment of a writer -- A working day -- Indexes. 417
To Sir Henry Clinton, December 31
Delay in forwarding passports. 418
General Orders, December 31 419
1782
To Thomas Chittenden, January 1
Sentiments as an individual -- Claims of the Vermont people -- A political manæuvre -- Importance of the question -- Coercion on the part of Congress to be dreaded -- Negotiations with the enemy. 419
General Orders, January 1 422
General Orders, January 2 423
To Lieutenant Colonel Francis Mentges, January 2
His representation of the conduct of the surgeons -- Hospital matters. 423
To Brigadier General David Forman, January 2
Settlement of his account -- Wishes a report on the British at Staten Island. 424
To Comte de Lameth, January 2
His services communicated to the Duc de Broglio. 425
To Duc de Broglio, January 2
Gallantry of De Lameth at Yorktown. 426
To the President of Congress, January 2
Sailing of a British detachment. 426
To Major General William Heath, January 3
British embarkation -- Magazines, etc., under the Superintendent of Finance -- The Connecticut company at Wyoming -- Orders for the Tenth Massachusetts Regiment. 427
To Colonel Elias Dayton, January 3
British sailing from New York -- Case of McMichael. 428
To Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Forrest, January 3
His acquittal. 428
To Chevalier de La Luzerne, January 4
Forwarding letters. 429
To Marquis de Lafayette, January 4 -- 5
Efforts of Congress for a vigorous campaign -- Money and naval assistance wanted of France -- Intelligence -- Resolutions of Virginia. 429
General Orders, January 7 431
To Philip Schuyler, January 8
Vermont matters. 432
To Major General Samuel Holden Parsons, January 8
Asks for exertions with the legislature to obtain full compliance with requisitions for money and men. 433
To Major General William Heath, January 8
Arrangement of Massachusetts captains -- Vouchers for rations. 433
To Governor Thomas Sim Lee, January 8
Need of clothing for sick soldiers at Annapolis. 434
To John Tyler, January 8
Thanks for the vote of the House of Delegates of Virginia. 435
To Comte de Rochambeau, January 8
Expresses badly regulated -- Fire at the hospital. 435
To Governor Benjamin Harrison, January 10
Complaint of Virginia officers as to pay. 436
General Orders, January 10 437
To the Secretary at War, January 10
Servants to officers -- Doctor Ledyard. 439
To Major General Alexander McDougall, January 11
Case of Doctor Ledyard -- Arrangement of the hospital department. 439
To Sir Henry Clinton, January 11
Commissioners to liquidate prisoners' accounts -- Wood for prisoners. 440
To Major General William Heath, January 12
Inoculation of troops. 441
To Brigadier General Moses Hazen, January 12
Detention of British officers. 442
To Colonel Christian Febiger, January 12
Refusal of the Virginia officers to march -- Impropriety of such a step -- Independence not established -- Measures of relief Pay. 442
To Governor William Livingston, January 12 -- 13
British post at Egg Harbor -- Traffic with the enemy -- Moody -- Protection of the mail. 444
To the President of Congress, January 14
Interception of the mail by the enemy. 445
To Comte de Rochambeau, January 14
Exchanges. 446
To Baron Vioménil, January 15
Appreciation of his services. 446
To Governor Benjamin Harrison, January 15
Resignation of Nelson -- Urgent need of supplies called for by Congress. 447
To Brigadier General Elias Dayton, January 15
His promotion. 448
To Captain Thomas Hutchins, January 16
To join the southern army -- The Pennsylvania-Virginia boundary. 448
To Comte de Rochambeau, January 16
Preparation for a combined operation -- Birth of a Dauphine. 449
General Orders, January 18 449
General Orders, January 19 450
To the Secretary at War, January 20
Filling up the Army and supporting it -- Rousing the legislatures -- Sending an officer -- Projected circular to the States -- Clothing supply -- Provisions-Forage -- Teams-Proclamation to deserters. 452
To Major General William Heath, January 22
Returns of troops -- Pardon for deserters -- Music -- Clothing. 456
To Lieutenant Colonel Marinus Willett, January 22
Alteration in the establishment of the Army. 457
General Orders, January 22 457
Circular to the States, January 22
Supplies from abroad inadequate -- Congress' call for money from the States -- Trouble caused by lack of pay, clothing, and food -- Bringing the war to an end -- Wishes these sentiments laid before the legislature -- Returns of troops. 458
To Governor William Livingston, January 22
Forwarding a paper. 461
To the President of Congress, January 23
Court-martial of General Howe. 461
To Captain John Francis Hamtranck, January 24
His suggested enterprise. 462
General Orders, January 24 462
General Orders, January 25 464
To the Superintendent of Finance, January 25
Captain Hutchins -- Officers to be sent to the New England States to urge on the legislatures -- Meeting of the exchange commissioners. 464
General Orders, January 26 465
To Major General Nathanael Greene, January 26
The force sailed from New York -- Efforts for next campaign. 465
To Brigadier General Elias Dayton, January 26
Colonel D'Hart's resignation -- Abuse of flags of truce -- Uneasiness of the company at Wyoming. 466
To Lieutenant Colonel Richard Varick, January 28
Powers and instructions of exchange commissioners. 467
To Philip Schuyler, January 29
Guard for Schuyler -- Affairs in the Grants -- British shipping in the ice on Champlain. 467
To Major General William Heath, January 29
Court-martial of General McDougall -- Tenth Massachusetts Regiment -- Ration allowance of a colonel commanding a brigade -- Pardon of deserters -- Colton. 468
To the Superintendent of Finance, January 29
Captain Hutchins needed with the southern army. 470
General Orders, January 29 471
To the President of Congress, January 30
Clothing of the Massachusetts troops. 471
To Governor George Clinton, January 30
Exchange of Cedars prisoners -- Affair of the Grants before Congress. 472
To Major General William Heath, January 31
Returns of eastern troops. 473
To the Secretary at War, January 31
Promoting the recruiting service. 473
To the Superintendent of Finance, January 31
Major Macpherson's status. 474
To Brigadier General Jedidiah Huntington and Lieutenant Colonel Jeremiah Olney, January 31
Letters for the Governor -- Completing their regiment -- Collecting and forwarding recruits -- Supplies. 474
Circular to the States, January 31
Returns of men in service -- Compliance with the requisitions of Congress -- Need of strengthening the Army -- Victory in Virginia may, lull the country into lethargy -- Indispensable duty to make use of our means -- Need of a powerful army -- Emulation among the States to comply with requisitions. 476
To Abraham Skinner, February 1
Arrest of persons who came out with a flag -- Intercourse with New York. 480
To Brigadier General Elias Dayton, February 1
Confinement of persons who came out with a flag. 481
To the Superintendent of Finance, February 2
Officers' clothing. 481
To Major General Alexander McDougall, February 3
Dispute with General Heath -- Charges against McDougall -- Court-martial. 482
To Baron Steuben, February 4
Assistant inspectors -- Combining inspection and mustering departments -- Queries. 483
To the Virginia Senate, February 5
Its vote of thanks -- Will convey the sentiments to the officers and men of the Army. 484
To the Mayor, Recorder, Aldermen, and Common Council of Williamsburgh, February 6
Reply to their address. 485
To Governor Benjamin Harrison, February 6
Distress at the embarrassed state of finances in Virginia -- Contracts for feeding the Army -- Need of vigorous preparations for the next campaign. 485
To Philip Schuyler, February 6
His letter to Stark -- His ardent wish to conciliate all contention -- Cannot recommend particular modes of accommodation -- Vermont sends agents to Philadelphia. 487
To Comte de Grasse, February 6
Slaves taken from Colonel Fitzhugh by the British. 488
To Baron Steuben, February 8
Duties of assistant inspectors -- Case of Colonel Williams. 489
To William Fitzhugh, February 8
His letter forwarded to Comte de Grasse. 490
To Colonel Timothy Pickering, February 8
what Arrangements Has He Made For Next Campaign. 491
To President William Moore, February 8
Recruiting of Von Heer's and Armand's corps. 491
To Colonel Christian Febiger, February 9
Delay of Virginia troops to march to General Greene. 492
To Comte de Rochambeau, February 9
March of the legion to reinforce Greene -- Presentation of two field pieces by Congress -- Virginia's gratitude -- Exchange of Lord Rawdon. 493
To Colonel Timothy Pickering, February 10
Purchase of ox-teams -- Wagons. 494
General Orders, February 11 495
General Orders, February 12 495
To David Ross, February 12
Passports for tobacco ships. 496
To Comte De Rochambeau, February 12
passports For Tobacco -- advances To The British Hospital At Gloucester. 496
To Ezekiel Cornell, February 13
Promotions of brigadiers and colonels -- Excess of major generals and brigadiers -- His plan. 497
To Colonel Charles Armand-Tuffin, February 13
Exchange of Colonel Ternant -- Supplies through Colonel Carrington. 499
To Lieutenant Colonel Richard Varick, February 13
Pay for his writers -- Index. 500
General Orders, February 13 501
To Colonel John Lamb and Lieutenant Colonel Ebenezer Stevens, February 15
Officers' pay -- Clothing -- Arrangements for goods. 501
The following symbols have been used to denote the place of deposit of Washington letters not found in draft or letter-book form in the Washington Papers in the Library of Congress: Indicating that the letter is in Washington's own handwriting Chicago Historical Society Clements Library, University of Michigan Connecticut Historical Society Harvard College Library Haverford College Historical Society of Pennsylvania Huntington Library John Carter Brown Library, Rhode Island Maine Historical Society Maryland Historical Society Massachusetts Historical Society J.P. Morgan Library New Hampshire Historical Society New York Historical Society New York Public Library New York State Library Rhode Island Historical Society Rhode Island Society of the Cincinnati Society of the Cincinnati University of Chicago Library University of Pennsylvania Library Virginia Historical Society Virginia State Library
*
[CH. H. S.]
[C.L.]
[C.H.S.]
[HV.L.]
[HD. C.]
[H. S.P.]
[H.L.]
[J. C.B.]
[M.H.S.]
[MD. H. S.]
[MS. H. S.]
[M.L.]
[N. H. H. S.]
[N. Y. H. S.]
[N.Y.P.L.]
[N. Y. S. L.]
[R. I. H. S.]
[R. I. S. C.]
[S.C.]
[U. C.L]
[U. P.]
[V.H.S.]
[ V. S. L.]