Morristown [ New Jersey ] July 5, 1777. Approves of Rutledge’s and Brigadier General Robert Howe’s decision not to attack St. Augustine. Discusses British failure to move against Philadelphia. Speculates…
Morristown [ New Jersey ] July 4, 1777. Discusses Drummond’s 2 breach of parole.
Kingston [New York] July 4 1777 Dear Sir Your Letter 2 gave me the Pleasure of knowing with Certainty what might be depended upon among the numerous Reports circulated Thro…
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] July 2–4, 1777. Approves of suggested exchange of prisoners, but states that Colonel Elias Boudinot must first be consulted. Refuses request for arms. Discusses probable…
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] July 1, 1777. Reports news of attack on Ticonderoga. Warns of probable attack on Peekskill. Orders Clinton to call out militia to defend the area…
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 30, 1777. Countermands order from Northern Department demanding guns. Discusses disposal of artillery that arrived on the Amphitrite. States that Tousard 1 is to…
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 30, 1777. Discusses disposal of artillery imported in the Amphitrite. 1 Emphasizes need for centralized regulations for procuring supplies.
Head Quarters [Middlebrook, New Jersey] June 30th. 1777 Sir, I wrote you this moment by His Excellency’s order; 2 but he is so anxious you should be acquainted with his…
Head Quarters Camp at Middle Brook [New Jersey] June 28 1777 Dear Sir. Yours of the 25th 2 came to hand last night. Since my last addressed to Mr. Morris,…
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 27, 1777. Appoints Malcom to the command of a regiment. Gives instructions for completion of this regiment. Orders Malcom to the field.