Wilmington [ Delaware ] September 3, 1777. Discusses possibility of British attack on Maxwell by enemy party sent to Bohemia, Delaware. Orders Maxwell to send information about enemy in that…
Wilmington [ Delaware ] September 5, 1777. Asks if Maxwell is prepared to make a secret foray against enemy. Gives instructions concerning proper guides and return route.
[Valley Forge, May 10, 1778] Sir His Excellency has received yours from Horsam meeting House. 1 He is a good deal surprized that you left your Artillery behind as one…
Valley Forge, May 25, 1778 . Orders Maxwell to secure all available information concerning enemy and to remain in readiness to march.
[ Middlebrook, New Jersey ] February 15, 1779 . States that British are about to move on Staten Island.
Middlebrook , [ New Jersey ] February 16, 1779 . Agrees that John Adam, deputy commissary of prisoners, should live at Elizabethtown. Refuses Maxwell’s request to be present at Pluckamin…
Head Quarters Middle Brook [New Jersey] 25 Feby. 1779 Sir, His Excellency has received a line from Mr. Williamson 2 informing him of the enemy having entered Elizabeth Town. 3…
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 10, 1779 . Regrets that New Jersey officers persist in their complaint about soldiers’ pay. States that “All that the common soldiery of any…
George Washington directs William Maxwell to advance his troops to the camp upon Brigadier General Samuel Holden Parsons' arrival at the Sound. He also informs Maxwell that some clothing supplies for his men are available at Headquarters. This communication coordinates troop movements and logistical support during the Revolutionary War.