George Washington to John Hancock, June 2, 1777
Middlebrook Camp [ New Jersey ] June 2, 1777. Encloses news from Northern Department. Deplores deficiency of troops. States that Colonel Elias Boudinot 1 is going to Philadelphia to discuss…
Middlebrook Camp [ New Jersey ] June 2, 1777. Encloses news from Northern Department. Deplores deficiency of troops. States that Colonel Elias Boudinot 1 is going to Philadelphia to discuss…
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 2, 1777. Remonstrates against murder of William Martin. 1
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 1, 1777. Orders all troops not needed for the Long Island expedition to Peekskill, New York.
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 1, 1777. Discusses arrival of Du Coudray. 1 Approves of removal of military stores.
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 29, 1777. Orders Sullivan to send intelligence concerning the enemy as rapidly as possible. Repeats orders for rerouting men and wagons. States that John…
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 28, 1777. Encloses a letter from Major General Charles Lee. 2 States that he (Washington) is on his way to Bound Brook.
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 24, 1777. Encloses copy of plan for establishing a cavalry force.
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 23, 1777. Commends Massachusetts’ exertions, but states that still more effort is necessary. Lists reasons why the invasion of Massachusetts is unlikely. Discusses the…
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 23, 1777. Commends McDougall on his attachment to the cause. Suggests that the needed food can be obtained at Albany. Agrees that uniformity of…
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 14, 1777. Orders Varnum to forward recruits despite the opposition of the Rhode Islanders.