Head Quarters Coryel[l]s ferry [New Jersey] July 30th. 1777. Sir, His Excellency commands me to acknowlege the receipt of yours of the 27th instant. 1 The circumstance of the fleet…
Pompton Plains [ New Jersey ] July 25, 1777. Reports that Philadelphia is probable destination of enemy fleet. Orders Putnam to replace part of Continental troops at Peekskill with New…
Smiths Clove [ New York ] July 22, 1777. Asks for accurate report of British movements on Long Island Sound. Requests information on posts around Kings Bridge and Fort Washington.
Pompton Plains [ New Jersey ] July 12, 1777. Orders Putnam to keep Brigadier General John Glover in readiness to march to Ticonderoga, to send Brigadier General John Nixon’s men…
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 22, 1777. Orders Putnam to prepare for a probable British attack up the North River. States that enemy has abandoned Brunswick and will probably…
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 20, 1777. Discusses General William Howe’s latest movements. Reviews orders to Brigadier Generals John Glover and Alexander McDougall concerning these movements. Orders stand-by preparations…
Head Quarters Camp at Middle Brook [New Jersey] June 9th. 1777. Sir, His Excellency desires you will not open or distribute the Cloathing stopped at your post, ’till a Deputy…
Camp at Middle Brook [New Jersey] June 2d. 1777 Sir, By order of His Excellency, I am to acknowlege receipt of your favour of yesterday. 2 The General is astonished…