Camp near Germantown [ Pennsylvania ] August 10, 1777. Reports that Army has been moved to Coryells Ferry. Discusses desirability of defending Fort Island rather than Billingsport. Asks permission to…
Kingston [New York] 10th August 1777 Dear Sir I was much disappointed at not hearing from you by the return of the express, which I attribute in great measure to…
Camp near Germantown [ Pennsylvania ] August 7, 1777. Notifies Gates that Du Bouchet 1 has been given permission to serve under Gates in the Northern Department.
Head Quarters Camp near German Town [Pennsylvania] 7 Augt 1777 Dear Sir I last Evening had the pleasure of your favour of the 2d. I am with you exceeding anxious…
Camp near Germantown [ Pennsylvania ] August 6, 1777. Notifies Gates that De Malmady 1 has been given permission to serve under Gates in Northern Department.
Philadelphia, August 4, 1777 . Warns of danger of popular attitude toward fall of Ticonderoga and the advance of General John Burgoyne. Does not wish to aid Northern Department by…
[ Philadelphia ] August 4, 1777. Forwards Congress’ appointment of Gates to the command of Northern Department.
City Tavern [ Philadelphia ] August 3, 1777. Orders Nash to hold troops and vessels in readiness.
Philadelphia, August 3, 1777 . Orders De Borre to remain at Bound Brook until enemy arrives at “the Hookâ€� and then to proceed to Peekskill. Condemns De Borre’s execution of…
Kingston [New York] 2d. Augst. 1777 Dear Sir I wish I Could beleive as You do with respect to the Enemies Strenght, but in order to do this I must…