Anthony Wayne to Benjamin Franklin, October 3, 1776
Tyconderoga, 3rd Octr: 1776 Dear sir I shou’d have acknowledged the Rect. of your favour of the 28th of Augt. sooner but for want of time; I am glad to…
Anthony Wayne was an American soldier, officer, statesman, and a Founding Father of the United States. He adopted a military career at the outset of the American Revolutionary War, where his military exploits and fiery personality quickly earned him a promotion to brigadier general and the nickname "Mad Anthony". He later served as the Senior Officer of the Army on the Ohio Country frontier and led the Legion of the United States.
Tyconderoga, 3rd Octr: 1776 Dear sir I shou’d have acknowledged the Rect. of your favour of the 28th of Augt. sooner but for want of time; I am glad to…
Anthony Wayne addresses Alexander Hamilton regarding Colonel Williams’s conduct at the Battle of Germantown, recalling Williams appeared intoxicated but attributing it to exhaustion and an empty stomach. Wayne suggests consulting Colonel Stewart for more details and advises Williams to drop the matter for his own benefit.
Anthony Wayne informs Alexander Hamilton that his troops will march from Totowa, New Jersey, at 3 o'clock. He offers to meet with Hamilton if General Washington has any specific instructions or recommendations. Wayne demonstrates readiness to coordinate military movements as directed.