George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. As commander of the Continental Army, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War against the British Empire. He is commonly known as the Father of His Country for his role in bringing about American independence.
White Plains [ New York ] September 3, 1778 . Sends news of arrival of four British ships of war at “the Hookâ€� and encloses a New York newspaper stating…
[ White Plains, New York ] September [7–8] 1778 . Instructs Malcom and Colonel Thaddeus Kosciuszko to cooperate with Brigadier General Du Portail in examination of fortifications of Highlands.
White Plains [ New York ] September 10, 1778 . Instructs Gates to march to Danbury.
White Plains [ New York ] September 12, 1778 . Transmits a copy of report of “a Board of Officersâ€� on proposed Canadian expedition. Discusses importance of project and problems…
White Plains [ New York ] September 13, 1778 . Orders that clothing be forwarded from Boston to Springfield and Hartford.
White Plains [ New York ] September 14, 1778 . States that clothing is to be forwarded from Boston to the Army. Asks Greene to cooperate with Major General William…
[ White Plains, New York ] September 15, 1778 . Sends marching orders. De Kalb is to be under command of Major General Israel Putnam until Croton Bridge and under…
[ White Plains, New York ] September 15, 1778 . Grants Lee’s request to go to Philadelphia.
[ White Plains, New York ] September 15, 1778 . Orders McDougall to march to Danbury and put himself under command of Major General Horatio Gates.
[ White Plains, New York ] September 15, 1778 . Orders Putnam to march to West Point to reinforce garrisons in Highlands.
[ White Plains, New York ] September 15, 1778 . Sends order of the march.
West Point, September 19, 1778 . Orders Putnam to camp on east side of the Hudson River, to dismiss Connecticut and New York militia, and to send parties to aid…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 22, 1778 . Reports that Major de Chouin will explain to D’Estaing the situation of both the enemy and the American army.
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 22, 1778 . States that provisions for the French fleet have not arrived. Asks Greene to see “that every possible expedient may be embraced…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 24, 1778 . Orders Measam to Hartford and Springfield to supervise repacking of clothing that is being forwarded from Boston.
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 27, 1778 . Instructs Baylor to join brigade that Major General Israel Putnam is sending to Clarkstown.
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 27, 1778 . Instructs De Kalb to send a brigade to Fishkill to replace a division that Major General Israel Putnam is sending to…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 29, 1778 . Introduces Brigadier General Du Portail who is to examine the fortifications at Boston.
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 29, 1778 . Reports that De Vienne’s request for a furlough has been sent to Continental Congress.
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 30, 1778 . Sends news of enemy’s movements in New Jersey.
Fishkill [ New York ] October 2, 1778 . Sends news of enemy’s movements in New Jersey. Regrets that no reinforcements can be sent to Boston.
Fishkill [ New York ] October 2, 1778 . Orders repair of road from Bulls Iron Works to Litchfield.
Fishkill [ New York ] October 2, 1778 . Orders shoes, stockings, and blankets for Army.
Fishkill [ New York ] October 3, 1778 . Discusses problem of supplies for expedition against Canada.