Morris Town [New Jersey] April 21st. 1777 Sir, A number of disaffected persons having been taken up and brought to His Excellency, he ordered an examination into their cases to…
Head Quarters Morris Town [New Jersey] April 29. 1777 Sir, The inclosed was intended to be sent with the prisoners mentioned in the list; but before this could be done,…
Wilmington [ Delaware ] September 1, 1777. Discusses Lieutenant John Troup’s arrest. Has ordered a special court martial. States that under no circumstances is Troup’s sentence to be mitigated. Is…
Philadelphia Sepr. 22d 1777 Sir, I am in Philadelphia on some business of great importance to the army; to execute which I stand in need of a party of about…
[ Pawlins Mill, Pennsylvania ] October 8, 1777 . Asks Livingston to send a large portion of New Jersey Militia to Major General Israel Putnam. States that precarious situation in…
[ Valley Forge ] February 2, 1778. Discusses detection of plot to assassinate Livingston.
[ Valley Forge ] February 16, 1778 . Is sending Lieutenant Colonel Tench Tilghman to Livingston to present picture of distressing state of the Army. Repeats request to Livingston to…
Valley Forge, February 22, 1778 . Commends New Jersey’s efforts. States that a change of method is needed in handling supplies.
Valley Forge, March 25, 1778 . Asks Livingston to have Mr. Jacob Bankson watched as a suspected spy.
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] December 21, 1778 . Reports arrest of John Smith Hatfield on charge of treason.
George Washington informs William Livingston that he will consult the commissary of prisoners regarding the issue of New Jersey prisoners. He explains the regulations governing the exchange of militia members and civilians. Washington aims to clarify procedures to facilitate prisoner exchanges during the Revolutionary War.