Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 15, 1777. Approves of McDougall’s decision to order troops to Forts Constitution and Montgomery instead of to Peekskill, New York. Approves stationing of Colonel…
[Morristown, New Jersey, March 14, 1777] Since writing the within, 1 The General received your letter, respecting the innoculation of your regiment, and permission for yourself to go home. He…
Head Quarters Morris Town [New Jersey] March 13. 1777 Dr. Sir If General Knox has not passed through on his way here, and gotten out of your reach, you will…
Head Quarters Morris Town [New Jersey] March 13. 1777 Sir, In a letter Just received from Colonel Ward, 2 there appears to be an objection made against innoculating his regiment,…
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 12, 1777. Requests exact return of troops. Orders men who have had smallpox to the Army, others to Philadelphia to be inoculated. Instructs colonels…
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 12, 1777. Requests exact return of troops. Orders recruits to Peekskill. Instructs colonels to remain behind to complete their regiments.
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 12, 1777. Requests exact return of troops. Orders colonels to send all their men to join the Army. Instructs colonels to remain behind to…
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 12, 1777. Discusses necessity of concentrating forces. States that Philadelphia is enemy’s object. Weighs advantages of centralizing forces at Peekskill as against Ticonderoga.
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 11, 1777. Discusses British naval feints. Is not apprehensive of an attack on Connecticut and, therefore, refuses to send requested detachments.
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 11, 1777. Orders preparations for approaching campaign.