Samuel Holden Parsons was an American lawyer, jurist, general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and a pioneer to the Ohio Country. Parsons was described as "Soldier, scholar, judge, one of the strongest arms on which Washington leaned, who first suggested the Continental Congress, from the story of whose life could almost be written the history of the Northern War" by Senator George F. Hoar of Massachusetts
Philadelphia June 22. 1776 Dear sir Your obliging Favour of the third of June, has been too long unanswered. I acknowledge the Difficulty of ascertaining, the comparative Merit of Officers,…
Philadelphia August. 3. 1776 Dear sir Your Favour of 24. July is before me. Your Observations concerning the Encouragement We ought to give, to soldiers to inlist I think are…
Philadelphia, 19 August 1776. Printed : JA, Diary and Autobiography description begins Diary and Autobiography of John Adams , ed. L. H. Butterfield and others, Cambridge, Mass., 1961; 4 vols.…
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 1, 1777. Orders all troops not needed for the Long Island expedition to Peekskill, New York.
George Washington directs Samuel Holden Parsons to proceed to Connecticut and assume command of the militia there. He emphasizes the importance of Parsons' leadership in organizing local forces during the ongoing Revolutionary War. Washington's order reflects strategic military coordination in the northern theater.
George Washington praises the conduct and discipline of the militia under Samuel Holden Parsons' command. He expresses confidence in their effectiveness and encourages continued vigilance in their duties. Washington's message aims to boost morale and maintain high standards among the troops during the Revolutionary War.
[ New Windsor, New York ] July 13, 1779 . Requests information of damage done by British raids.
George Washington instructs Samuel Holden Parsons to position his troops between Newark and Perth Amboy to secure the area. He emphasizes the need for vigilance against potential surprise attacks by enemy forces. Washington aims to strengthen regional defense during the Revolutionary War.
George Washington directs Samuel Holden Parsons to relocate to the vicinity of North Castle, New York, and assume command of the troops stationed there. He emphasizes the strategic importance of this position during the ongoing Revolutionary War. Washington's instructions aim to strengthen American defenses against British forces in the region.