George Washington to Christopher Greene, October 8, 1777
[ Pawlins Mill, Pennsylvania ] October 8, 1777 . Orders Greene’s regiment and that of Colonel Israel Angell to Red Bank as a special detachment with Greene in command.
[ Pawlins Mill, Pennsylvania ] October 8, 1777 . Orders Greene’s regiment and that of Colonel Israel Angell to Red Bank as a special detachment with Greene in command.
[ Towamencin, Pennsylvania ] October 14, 1777 . Orders Greene to send sufficient men to replace deserters in Commodore John Hazelwood’s fleet and to assist Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Smith.
Head Quarters [Towamencin, Pennsylvania] Octor. 15th. 1777. 11 OClock PM. Sir His Excellency is persuaded by intelligence from different Quarters that the Enemy are determin’d to endeavour, by a speedy…
[ Worcester, Pennsylvania ] October 18, 1777 . Informs Greene that Baron d’Arendt will assume command of Fort Mifflin and that Lieutenant Colonel John Green, with reinforcements, is on the…
[ Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania ] October 24, 1777 . Congratulates Greene on defeat of enemy on October 22, 1777, and orders that all prisoners be sent to Morristown.
George Washington addresses Christopher Greene regarding the organization of Greene’s regiment and confirms the provisions allocated for Captain Thomas Arnold. He provides specific instructions to ensure proper military arrangements and support. Washington’s communication aims to clarify logistical details during the Revolutionary War.
George Washington instructs Christopher Greene to accept orders from Comte de Rochambeau to move to West Point only if Greene takes soldiers who will continue serving under the new army arrangement. Washington emphasizes maintaining troop commitment during this transition.