George Washington to John Brooks, March 11, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 11, 1777. Transmits commission for William Hull. 2
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 11, 1777. Transmits commission for William Hull. 2
Head Qrs. Morris Town [New Jersey] March 10th. 1777 Dr. Sir, Your letter of the 7th. instant to his Excellency 1 fell into my hands. He has been very much…
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 8, 1777. Instructs Smallwood to order all officers and men not needed for recruiting to repair to camp.
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 6, 1777. Requests a return of troops. Questions validity of some returns and suspects fraud. Orders McDougall to have troops in readiness at Peekskill.
[Morristown, New Jersey, March 6, 1777] The change in my own circumstances and in those of your company of Artillery lately under my command make it necessary I should inform…
[Morristown, New Jersey, March 4, 1777] To Lieutenant Colonel Robert H Harrison. Differences in opinion having arisen, between General Howe and myself, respecting the construction of a proposition, made the…
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 3, 1777. Discusses Woodford’s loss of seniority. Urges Woodford to accept promotion to brigadier general.
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 3, 1777. Accepts Ward’s resignation. Appoints Major General William Heath to succeed Ward.
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 3, 1777. Requests that proposed Rhode Island venture be undertaken only if success is certain. Discusses inoculation of troops.
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 3, 1777. Orders Heath to relieve Major General Artemas Ward.