1General Orders, 5 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] Of the Day Tomorrow[:] Brigadier General Irvine[,] Lieutenant Colonel North[,] Brigade Major Van Laër Varick transcript , DLC:GW . On 1 July, GW had moved the main army from Ramapo, N.J., to the Preakness area of northeastern New Jersey (see General Orders, 30 June and 1 July ). The location of Preakness offered security from sudden attack and allowed the main army to remain in easy...
2From George Washington to the Board of War, 5 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to transmit You the arrangements of Jackson’s—Webbs & Moylans Regiments—and also a List of promotions to be made in Spencers & the Three Regiments belonging to Jerseys. The want of Commissions in these several instances, is a subject of pressing application, & in many of them, of great dissatisfaction and complaint. I entreat that the Board will have them made out and...
3From George Washington to General Henry Clinton, 5 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
In Your Excellency’s absence from New York, I had the honor on the 2d of June to address a Letter to His Excellency General Knyphausen. The final answer to the propositions it contained being referred to Your Excellency, and as I have not been yet honoured with it—I take occasion to inclose You a Copy of the Letter and request that You will favour me with your determination on the several...
4To George Washington from the Committee at Headquarters, 5 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
We inclose your Excellency copies of two Letters to us, this moment receiv’d, One from the Governor of Delaware, and the other from the Governor of Maryland. We are with the greatest respect & Esteem Your Excellency’s Most Obt Hble Servts LS , DLC:GW ; copy, DNA:PCC , item 11; copy, DNA:PCC , item 39. The committee enclosed copies of Delaware governor Caesar Rodney’s letter of 25 June and...
5To George Washington from Lieutenant Colonel Fleury, 5 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
Employed as a field officer in the french army, which as I believe, is to Cooperate with the american forces; I think it my duty, to express to your Excellency, the sense I shall allways entertain of your kindness for me; and how happy I should think myself, to find me under your Command, again. My intention when I left america Last december, was to come back before the beginning of this...
6From George Washington to Major General William Heath, 5 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have been favd with yours of the 20th and 30th ulto. The Ammunition—The Cannon belonging to the Continent, and the other Stores had been ordered to Springfeild, and part had been removed, at very considerable expence, on account of transportation. On the prospect of a safe navigation of the Sound, I directed Major Perkins to withhold the removal of the remainder, but to deposit them in...
7General Orders, 6 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] For the Day Tomorrow[:] Colonel Hazen[,] Lieutenant Colonel Hay—Brigade Major Church Doctor Hagan senior Surgeon in the General Hospital is appointed to do duty in that Capacity in the Flying Hospital. Lieutenant Colonel Barber is requested to undertake the Sub Inspectorship of Hand’s Maxwell’s and Stark’s Brigades. Two Battalions from the Line to manœuvre tomorrow morning;...
8From George Washington to the Board of War, 6 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
As we may now expect that Levies will be coming in from the States in a little time —and we shall have many occasional demands for Arms, I request that the Board will be pleased to order Three thousand Stand compleat, to be forwarded immediately to the North River. For fear of accidents in case the lower communication should be exposed by the removal of the Army—I think it will be prudent that...
9To George Washington from Corny, 6 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
I am just Arrived from Poppisquash, too much applause cannot be given to the Zeal and attention of Doctor Craig; the dispositions relative to this Establishment entitle him to every gratefull Sentiment, and I shall be particularly carefull to acquaint the Count de Rockambeau how much we are obliged to him. This Hospital will be exceeding usefull for Summer, and for the Convalescents, the...
10To George Washington from Major General Nathanael Greene, 6 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
All that I can say, in answer to your Excellency’s letter of the 4th, is, that I see not the remotest prospect of providing anything in the Quarter Master’s Department, but by requisitions to the States. Orders have been given for repairing the Boats, and having them in readiness: I have great hopes this will be effected; but how we are to get the Oars and Boat-hooks, is beyond my conception....
11To George Washington from Major General Nathanael Greene, 6 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
The loss of the garrison of Charles Town, and the return of part of the troops from the Southward to join the Enemy’s force at New York, mate[r]ially change the face and state of things laid before the General Officers at a Council of War held at Morris Town the sixth Ulto; in which your Excellency demanded their opinions on the several questions laid before them in Council. I have frequently...
12To George Washington from Lieutenant Colonel Udny Hay, 6 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
By a letter of your Excellency’s to Mr Dobbs I found you was anxious to know the depth of water from New York up to the Fort, I therefore examined Mr Marling who lives near this and is esteemd one of the best river Pilots within the State, he stands ready to enter into service as soon as your Excellency may desire it—His account of the river is that from New York to Verplanks point there is...
13To George Washington from Lieutenant Colonel Udny Hay, 6 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
The Council of appointment of this State having lately done me the Honour of appointing me State Agent for procuring their Quota of Supplies required by Congress, and the Legislature having not only enacted that none but such as are authorized by me and approved of by the Governor, should purchase within the State, but likewise offer’d Congress to become Security for all the Moneys they may...
14From George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 6 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor by this morning’s Post, to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency’s dispatches of the 25th Ulto which have been presented to me by General Lincoln. The several objects to which they extend, will have my consideration, and I shall do myself the honor of informing Congress of the result. Since the Enemy left Jerseys, their main body has proceeded into the County of West...
15General Orders, 7 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] For the Day Tomorrow[:] Colonel Chambers[,] Lieutenant Colonel Mentges[,] Brigade Major Bradford The manœuvring Battalions which were to have Paraded this Morning are to parade tomorrow morning at four o clock. A Detachment for a Week’s command to parade at 6 o clock this afternoon with two days provisions and 40 rounds ⅌ man. Ensign Bloomfield of the 3d Jersey Regiment is appointed...
16From George Washington to David Brearley, 7 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have to request that You will be so obliging as to inform me by the earliest opportunity, at what time You accepted the appointment of Chief Justice of this State. My reason for this request is, A Board of General Officers have determined on a late occasion, that Several Officers in the Jersey line ought to take rank from that time—and that reference should be had to You to fix it. I have...
17To George Washington from Colonel Elias Dayton, 7 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
Their is not the least doubt but that the British in New Yrk have certain accounts of the Approch of a french fleet, as A number of large Ships Are now Moored between the east and west bank for the purpose of Sinking to stop the passage or render it as difficult as possible. I have a boat laying up North River I propose to direct A man to run away with her to New York and get into the servuce...
18To George Washington from Major General Nathanael Greene, 7 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
I inclose your Excellency a copy of a letter from Colo. Biddle, containing a short state of the forage department; the train things are in; and the prospects that lay before us. This article is so necessary in all offensive operations, that nothing can be undertaken without it. I am sorry to find, that very few are impressed with its importance; and many entertain an opinion that it may be had...
19To George Washington from Brigadier General Edward Hand, 7 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
In answer to your Excys Commands of the 6th Ultim: I can only Say that— As it is as yet a matter of uncertainty how far your Excys expectations of reinforcements may be answered it will, (in my Opinion) be impossible to determine any point relative to the Operations of the opening Campain with precision. However, taking it for granted that in a Short time our Operating regular force will...
20From George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 7 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
I recd your favr of the 3d with the Returns, to which it refers, inclosed. Colo. Gouvion—anxious to prepare Fascines, Gabions and sleepers for platforms, wishes a reinforcement of fatigue Men, to be kept constantly down towards the Village upon that service. I know not how such a measure may interfere with your present arrangements, and I can therefore only recommend to you to spare as many...
21To George Washington from Colonel Francis Johnston, 7 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
Lieutt McKinney who carries this to Your Excelly, has in charge another Detachment of the new Levies consisting of Ninety five men—The Route he will shew to Your Excelly, wh. probably will answer the several Detachments that are to be sent in future—Two hundred and thirty men including Captn Hubley’s Party have already been sent on, the present Detachment, together with those I shall be...
22From George Washington to Brigadier General Samuel Holden Parsons, 7 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
I am pleased to hear by yours of the 4th that the State of Connecticut have directed one thousand Men to be added to the number for compleating the Continental Battalions. I have only to repeat my directions to have the Levies forwarded from Danbury to West point as fast as they arrive —that we may lose none of the little time allowed for arranging and training them. By a late letter from...
23From George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 7 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
I am informed there are two Regiments of State Troops, amounting to six hundred men posted at Stanford, under the Command of Colo. Willis; to which place Major Murnon has been sent, for the purpose of cutting fascines, and will stand in need of every assistance, which can be afforded him: If Your Excellency will give directions that such of these Troops, and of the Militia which may be...
24General Orders, 8 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] Of the Day Tomorrow[:] Colonel Humpton[,] Lieutenant Colonel Conway[,] Brigade Major Ross A Corporal and four light dragoons from Major Lee’s Corps to attend the Grand Parade tomorrow morning seven o Clock. Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
25From George Washington to the Board of War, 8 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed is a letter from Brgr Gen. Knox on the subject of an instant provision of shot and shells, and proposing the employing of Feash’ and Ogden furnaces for this purpose. As the matter is of the utmost importance, and requires an immediate decision, I intreat it of the Board. And should no arrangement have been made on this head I think these furnaces would answer the intention, and should...
26To George Washington from Major General Nathanael Greene, 8 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
Inclos’d is an Estimate of the number of Tents and other articles wanted for the Army intended to be employed, exclusive of what we have on hand. I have stated the cost, and proportioned the number of each article upon the Sea-port Towns. I am confident, if your Excellency will address the Merchants, they may be got by their interest and influence; and unless this or some similar mode is...
27To George Washington from Major General Robert Howe, 8 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellency’s Orders respecting the new Levies shall be punctually complied with —about ninety arrived yesterday—some of them could not rendezvous at Springfield without going sixty miles out of their Way, so that Genl Fellows forwarded those under such Circumstances directly to this Post. Two Corporals & nine Privates of the Hessian Horse deserted from the Enemy with Arms, Accoutrements,...
28To George Washington from Major General Robert Howe, 8 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
The Enemy both with Horse and Infantry in all as Capt. Sackett Writes me, about One Hundred and Fifty of Delancys Corps were up the other day into our Settlements—a Party of this State Troops attach’d to this Command who were Posted on the lines under Captain Sackett, turn’d out to Oppose them, but the Captain finding them Double his number and the Ground he possess’d not very Defensible, he...
29To George Washington from John Mercereau, 8 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
Strength of the Navy within the hook the Russel 64 Uropia 64 Renown 50 Rainbow 40 Vigelent 40 Romeles 40 Guns Each I am told the Belflour of 50 is at the hook but I Believe it is a frigate of 36 guns She has Not been up yet Besides those there is two Indiamen of 40 Guns Each the Sea horse and Lord townsen and all the Carpenters at work fitting an and old fixe Ship the Strength of Our Land...
30General Orders, 9 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] Of the Day Tomorrow[:] Colonel Shreve[,] Major Thayer[,] Brigade Major Van Laër A General Court Martial of the Line to assemble the day after tomorrow to try such Persons as shall come before them Colonel Richard Butler is appointed President Lieutenant Colonel Olney Major Edwards; two Captains from the 1st and 2d Pennsylvania Hands and Maxwell’s Brigades and one from Stark’s to...