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George Washington to William Malcom, June 27, 1777
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 27, 1777. Appoints Malcom to the command of a regiment. Gives instructions for completion of this regiment. Orders Malcom to the field.
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Letters to William Malcom
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Alexander Hamilton to William Malcom, August 17, 1778
[White Plains, New York, August 17, 1778] Sir, You will appoint a genteel sensible Officer to go to Fish Kill the 19th. instant, where he will receive orders from the…
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George Washington to William Malcom, September 7, 1778
[ White Plains, New York ] September [7–8] 1778 . Instructs Malcom and Colonel Thaddeus Kosciuszko to cooperate with Brigadier General Du Portail in examination of fortifications of Highlands.
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Alexander Hamilton to William Malcom, September 25, 1778
[Fredericksburg, New York, September 25, 1778] Dr. Sir, I received your letter of yesterday 1 and have procured a warrant from His Excellency for 2000 dollars, the money for which…
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George Washington to William Malcom, November 20, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 20, 1778 . Asks Malcom to delay trip to Headquarters in order to help guard the Convention troops.
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George Washington to William Malcom, November 30, 1778
Fishkill [ New York ] November 30, 1778 . Will not be able to stop at West Point as intended. States that Brigadier General Alexander McDougall is to assume command…
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George Washington to William Malcom, April 29, 1779
George Washington expresses regret that William Malcom is unable to take command of the newly formed military corps. He acknowledges Malcom's qualifications and the importance of the position during the ongoing Revolutionary War. Washington's message conveys both disappointment and respect for Malcom's circumstances.
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George Washington to William Malcom, May 3, 1779
George Washington addresses William Malcom regarding a recent incident in Malcom’s corps, characterizing the soldiers' refusal to obey orders as mutiny. Washington expresses concern over discipline and the potential impact on the Continental Army’s cohesion during the Revolutionary War.
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George Washington to William Malcom, June 9, 1779
George Washington orders the dismissal of the militia commanded by William Malcom in New York. He directs Malcom to disband his forces as part of military operations during the Revolutionary War.