Alexander Hamilton to Theodorick Bland, July 21, 1777
Head Quarters Galloways in the Clove 2 [New York] July 21st 1777 Sir The intelligence, on which the order given you to join this army was founded, proving not to…
Head Quarters Galloways in the Clove 2 [New York] July 21st 1777 Sir The intelligence, on which the order given you to join this army was founded, proving not to…
Mr. Lott’s [ East of Morristown, New Jersey ] July 26, 1777. Orders Bland to halt at Bristol, Pennsylvania, or Trenton and then proceed to Philadelphia if enemy is in…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 23, 1778 . Sends instructions for marching of Convention troops to Virginia.
Williamsburg June 8th. 1779. Sir Your letter to Governor Henry of the 1st. instant came safe to hand yesterday and I immediately laid it before the Council. It gave them…
Williamsburg, June 18th, 1779. Sir Yours of the 14th inst. , came to hand this day. * * * with respect to Col. Finnie, as a continental officer, [we decline…
George Washington writes to Theodorick Bland in 1779 expressing satisfaction with the condition of the Convention troops. He also approves the proposal to exchange Baron de Geismer. The letter reflects Washington's ongoing management of military affairs during the Revolutionary War.
George Washington informs Theodorick Bland that Congress denies Major General William Phillips permission to dispatch two officers to Canada. He communicates this decision from West Point in 1779 during the Revolutionary War. Washington's message reflects ongoing military coordination challenges within the Continental Army.
Alexander Hamilton writes to Theodorick Bland from Ringwood, New Jersey, reporting his accompaniment of General Washington to address the New Jersey troop mutiny. He indicates that a resolution to the revolt will occur the following day.