George Washington to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, May 18, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] May 18, 1778 . Sends instructions.
[ Valley Forge ] May 18, 1778 . Sends instructions.
[ Valley Forge ] May 17, 1778 . Instructs Greene to prepare for possible movement of Army and to set up magazines along routes to North River.
Valley Forge, May 17, 1778 . Instructs Cheever to rush forward arms that are en route from Springfield, Massachusetts, to Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
[Valley Forge, May 17, 1778] Sir, His Excellency is sending a considerable detachment towards the enemy’s lines, which will march tomorrow morning. He desires you to select 50 men of…
Valley Forge, May 16, 1778 . Orders Mease to Camp.
Valley Forge, May 15, 1778 . Discusses Indian relations. Asks Schuyler to stop Lieutenant Colonel Jean Baptiste Gouvion and his party of Indians before they start for Camp. Presents arguments…
Valley Forge, May 12, 1778 . Discusses courts-martial.
[ Valley Forge ] May 11, 1778 . Is disappointed that so few militiamen are available. Asks that a plan be devised to keep the militia in constant readiness for…
[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 8, 1778 . Describes distribution of enemy forces. Discusses possibilities of acquiring reinforcements, ordnance, and provisions.