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Benjamin Franklin to George Washington, June 11, 1777
Paris, June 11. 1777. Sir, I do every thing in my Power to discourage foreign Officers from going over to enter into our Service, knowing well how difficult it is…
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Letters to George Washington
B. 1732 · D. 1799
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.
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Benjamin Franklin to George Washington, June 13, 1777
Paris, June 13. 1777. Sir The Person who will have the Honour of delivering this to your Excellency, is Monsieur le Baron de Frey, who is well recommended to me…
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Benjamin Franklin to George Washington, June 21, 1777
Paris, June 21. 1777. Sir The Gentleman who will have the Honour of delivering this into your Hands, is M. de Bretigny, Captaine d’Infanterie, who has been well and strongly…
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Benjamin Franklin to George Washington, August 24, 1777
Paris, Aug. 24. 1777. Sir M. de Knobelauch, who will have the Honour of delivering this to you, is recommended to me as an Officer of much Experience, and capable…
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Benjamin Franklin to George Washington, September 3, 1777
Passy, near Paris, Sept. 3 1777 Sir, M. Gontier de Biran, who will have the honour of delivering this into your hands, 3 is strongly recommended to me by Persons…
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Benjamin Franklin to George Washington, September 4, 1777
Passy, near Paris, Sept. 4. 1777. Sir The Gentleman who will have the Honour of waiting upon you with this Letter is the Baron de Steuben, lately a Lieutenant General…
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Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, September 21, 1777
[Potts Grove, Pennsylvania, September 21, 1777] Received the above from Capt Gibbs 4 A. Hamilton
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Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, November 2, 1777
Head Quarters Fish Kill [New York] Novemr. 2d. 1777 Dear Sir, I lodged last night in the neighbourhood of New Windsor. This morning early, I met Col: Morgan with his…
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Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, November 6, 1777
Albany, November [6] 2 1777 Dr Sir, I arrived here yesterday at Noon and waited upon General Gates immediately on the business of my mission; but was sorry to find…
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Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, November 10, 1777
New Windsor [New York] Novemr 10 ⟨1777⟩ 2 Dear Sir, I arrived here last night from Albany. Having given General Gates a little time to recollect himself I renewed my…
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Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, November 12, 1777
New Windsor [New York] November 12th 1777 Dear Sir, I have been detained here these two days by a fever and violent rheumatic pains throughout my body. This has prevented…
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Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, November 15, 1777
Peeks Kill [New York] November 15. 1777 Mr. Kennedy’s house 2 Sir I arrived at this place last night and unfortunately find myself unable to proceed any further. Imagining I…
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Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, January 29, 1778
[Valley Forge, before January 29, 1778] 1 There are still existing in the army so many abuses absolutely contrary to the military constitution, that, without a speedy stop is put…
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Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, January 29, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] January 29, 1778. Receipt for payment of $100 by Washington to Hamilton for Hamilton’s expenses at Morristown.
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William Grayson to George Washington, April 4, 1778
[Valley Forge, April 4, 1778] To His Excellency George Washington Esquire, General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America. We, the Commissioners appointed by…
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William Grayson to George Washington, April 15, 1778
[Valley Forge, April 15, 1778] To His Excellency George Washington Esquire General and Commander in chief of the Forces of the United States of America. We the Commissioners appointed by…
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Council of War to George Washington, June 24, 1778
Hopewell Township [ New Jersey ] June 24, 1778 . The council decided against a general action against the British.
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Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, June 26, 1778
[Robins Tavern, near Allentown, New Jersey, June 26, 1778] 1 Sir, The result of what I have seen and heard concerning the enemy is, that they have incamped with their…
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Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, July 20, 1778
[Black Point, New Jersey, July 20, 1778] Sir, Inclosed I transmit your Excellency a letter from the Count Destain. 2 He has had the River sounded and finds he cannot…
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Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, July 23, 1778
Newark [New Jersey] July 23rd. One oclock [1778] Sir, I wrote to your Excellency the evening of the 20th. by Major Neville. I remained in the neighbourhood of Black Point…
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Robert Hanson Harrison to George Washington, December 15, 1778
[Middlebrook, New Jersey, December 15, 1778] Report of Lieutenant Colonels, Robert Hanson Harrison & Alexander Hamilton Commissioners &ca. To His Excellency General Washington— We, the Commissioners appointed by your Excellency…
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Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, June 19, 1779
Williamsburg June 19th: 1779. Sir I have the pleasure to enclose you the particulars of Colo. Clarkes success against St. Vincenne as stated in his letter but lately received, the…
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Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, July 17, 1779
Wmsburg July 17th 1779 Sir I some time ago inclosed to you a printed copy of an Order of Council, by which Governor Hamilton was to be confined in Irons…
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Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, July 23, 1779
Williamsburg July 23. 1779 Sir I take the liberty of begging leave of your Excellency to forward the enclosed by the first flag which may happen to be going into…