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.
Philadelphia Decr. 28th. 1778. Sir, The Marquis de la fayette having served with distinction as Major General in the Army of the United States, two Campaigns—has been determined by the…
Philadelphia, December 29, 1778 . Reports that plans for Canadian expedition have been set aside. Wishes Lafayette a safe passage on return voyage to France.
[ Philadelphia ] December 31, 1778 . Asks if Congress is going to continue to employ Brigadier General Du Portail and if it intends to adopt Du Portail’s plan of…
Philadelphia, December 31, 1778 . Asks Schuyler to take command of Northern Department and to investigate Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Whiting’s request for relief of Colonel Ichabod Alden’s regiment.
Philadelphia, January 8, 1779. Discusses clothing situation of Connecticut troops.
[ Philadelphia ] January 8, 1779 . Proposes following points to be discussed with the committee: recruiting; a plan for the next campaign; prospects of further aid from Europe; clothing…
[ Philadelphia, January 13, 1779. ] Discusses in detail points listed in letter of January 8, 1779 to the committee.
Philadelphia, January 14, 1779. Instructs Huntington to supply Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Sherman’s regiment with clothing.
Philadelphia, January 14, 1779. Instructs Beatty to apply to Lord Stirling or to commanding officer at Middlebrook for passports.
[ Philadelphia, January 18, 1779. ] Outlines a “Plan for paying arrearages of Clothing to the troops.�
Philadelphia, January 20, 1779. Discusses officers’ problems and need for immediate relief in order to prevent dissolution of Army. Again recommends half-pay and pension plans.
Philadelphia, January 23, 1779. States need for a permanent system for clothing the Army. Proposes plan to fill this need.
Philadelphia, January 27, 1779. Asks for money to carry on recruiting. States that Major General Horatio Gates has made agreements with Major General William Phillips about Convention troops.
Philadelphia, January 29, 1779. Asks permission to return to Camp.
Philadelphia, January 29, 1779. Apologizes for delay in answering McDougall’s letters.
Philadelphia, January 30, 1779. Explains that Washington’s control of Convention troops extended only to the march to Virginia. Assures Phillips that everything possible will be done to make Convention troops…
Philadelphia, February 1, 1779. Cannot grant furlough requested, but has ordered Hopkins’s regiment to Baltimore.
Philadelphia, February 1, 1779. Orders White to send two troops of his regiment (one being that of Captain David Hopkins) to Baltimore.
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] February 9, 1779 . Discusses problems confronting McDougall in reference to supplies, works at West Point, hard money, clothing, suspicion of trafficking with enemy, Brigadier…
[ Middlebrook, New Jersey ] February 14, 1779 . Encloses passports for ships bound for Hampton Roads.
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] February 14, 1779 . States that Jonathan Burrall is taking money for use of McDougall and Major General Israel Putnam.
[ Middlebrook, New Jersey ] February 15, 1779 . States that British are about to move on Staten Island.
[ Middlebrook, New Jersey ] February 15, 1779 . Thanks Stokes for information and asks for further news.
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] February 16, 1779 . Instructs Burrall to proceed to Peekskill with the money under his care.