Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 31, 1778 . Acknowledges receipt of plan for fortification of Boston. Has forwarded this information to Major General Horatio Gates who will take command…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 31, 1778 . Acknowledges receipt of news of sailing of British vessels. Agrees that seaport towns should be fortified. Is awaiting arrival of John…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 29, 1778 . Reports that British troops that embarked did not sail. Encloses copy of a congressional resolve.
[ Fredericksburg, New York ] October 29, 1778 . Has forwarded to Congress Heath’s requisition for flour.
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 29, 1778 . States that Congress has ordered Gates to Boston to assume command there. Advises recall of militia at Boston.
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 28, 1778 . Orders that all clothing be forwarded to Headquarters.
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 27, 1778 . Is pleased that D’Estaing will soon be able to put to sea.
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 27, 1778 . Instructs Measam to supply Major General Horatio Gates with new clothing.
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 27, 1778 . Speculates on British intentions. Instructs Gates to obtain clothing for men and to return old clothing to deputy clothier general.
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 25, 1778 . Was in error in last letter in that British troops that had embarked were not on board ship that sailed.