George Washington to John Hancock, July 25, 1777
Ramapo [ New Jersey ] July 25, 1777. Introduces Monsieur D’Avout.
Ramapo [ New Jersey ] July 25, 1777. Introduces Monsieur D’Avout.
Ramapo [ New Jersey ] July 25, 1777. Expresses sympathy with Franklin’s request to see sick wife. Regrets that commanding general cannot supersede a congressional resolution, but has forwarded Franklin’s…
[ July 25, 1777. On July 29, 1777, Hamilton wrote to Livingston: “I have the pleasure of your favour of the 25th.� Letter not found. ]
Ramapo [ New Jersey ] July 24, 1777. Orders Sheldon to Headquarters.
Ramapo [ New Jersey ] July 24, 1777. Is disappointed in number of militia sent to Schuyler. Regrets inability to send Schuyler more Continental troops, but believes Schuyler will be…
Smiths Clove [ New York ] July 22, 1777. Is sending Brigadier General John Glover’s brigade to reinforce Schuyler.
Smiths Clove [ New York ] July 22, 1777. Asks for accurate report of British movements on Long Island Sound. Requests information on posts around Kings Bridge and Fort Washington.
⟨Smiths Clove, New York, July 22, 1777⟩ 2 Dear Sir, Your favour of the 18th 3 ⟨from Saratoga reached me⟩ yesterday. Your pronouncing Fort Edward 4 among the other forts…
Head Quarters Galloways in the Clove 2 [New York] July 21st 1777 Sir The intelligence, on which the order given you to join this army was founded, proving not to…
Smiths Clove [ New York ] July 18, 1777. Requests Smallwood to join Army at Headquarters.