Manuscript/Mixed Material George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 7, June 24, 1775 - March 13, 1776
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George Washington to Continental Congress, June 24, 1775 To THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS New York, June 24 [25], 1775.24 Gentlemen: The Rain on Friday Afternoon and Saturday the Advice of several Gentlemen of the Jerseys' and this City, by no…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Philip J. Schuyler, June 25, 1775 To MAJOR GENERAL PHILIP SCHUYLER New York, June 25, 1775. Sir: You are to take upon you the Command of all the Troops destined for the New York Department, and see that…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Philip J. Schuyler, June 25, 1775 refer you to that Body for Direction, in Case His Excelly. the Governor should make any Move towards increasing the Strength of the Tory Party, or in arming them against the Cause…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Continental Congress, July 10, 1775 To THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS Camp at Cambridge, July 10, 1775. Sir: I arrived safely at this place on the 3d62 instant;—after a Journey attended with a good deal of Fatigue and…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Continental Congress, July 10, 1775 Intrenchment has been thrown up. At Roxbury General Thomas has thrown up a Strong Work on the Hill, about two hundred Yards above the Meeting House, which with the Brokenness of the…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Continental Congress, July 10, 1775 My earnest Wishes to comply with the Instructions of the Congress in making an early and complete return of the State of the Army, has led into an involuntary delay of addressing…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Continental Congress, July 10, 1775 I should be extremely dificient in Gratitude as well as Justice, if I did not take the first Opportunity to acknowledge the Readiness and attention which the Congress and different committees have…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Continental Congress, July 10, 1775 I find the Army in general and particularly the Troops raised in Massachusetts Bay very difficient in necessary Clothing: Upon Inquiry it appears there is no Probability of Obtaining any supplies in…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Continental Congress, July 10, 1775 expressed on this Subject and the apparent Danger of throwing the whole Army into the utmost Disorder, together with the strong Representations made by the Provincial Congress, have induced me to retain…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Continental Congress, July 10, 1775 Letter. Upon finding the Number of Men to fall so far short of the Establishment arid below all Expectation, I immediately called a Council of the General Officers, whose opinion as to…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Continental Congress, July 10, 1775 up, the public Cause would suffer by an absolute Dependance upon so doubtful an Event, unless some Provision is made against such a Disappointment. It requires no Military Skill to judge of…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Pennsylvania Legislature, July 10, 1775 no certain Account of the Loss of the Ministerial Troops, my best Intelligence fixes it at 500 killed and 700 wounded; but it is no more than Conjecture the utmost pains being…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Pennsylvania Legislature, July 10, 1775- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Philip J. Schuyler, July 10, 1775 To MAJOR GENERAL PHILIP SCHUYLER Cambridge, July 10, 1775. Sir: I received your Favour of the 1st Inst. by Express from New York; but as I am exceedingly hurried in making out…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Philip J. Schuyler, July 10, 1775 Lines and Redoubts between Mystick River and Dorchester Point, to prevent their making Way into the Country, and in a few Days shall be well prepared to receive them, in Case a…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Continental Congress, July 14, 1775 precaution to prevent a Supply: For this purpose I have ordered all the Cattle and Sheep to be drove from the Low Grounds and Farms within their, Reach. A Detachment from General…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, July 18, 1775 To GOVERNOR JONATHAN TRUMBULL Cambridge, July 18, 1775. Sir: It is with no small concern, that I find the Arrangement of General Officers made by the Honble. Continental Congress, has produced much…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Continental Congress, July 20, 1775 To THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS Camp at Cambridge, July 20, 1775. Sir: Since I did myself the Honor of Addressing you the 14th instant I have received Advice from Governor Trumbull, that…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Continental Congress, July 20, 1775 Roxbury Neck. In this interval also their Transports have arrived from New York and they have been employed in landing and Stationing their Men. I have been able to collect no certain…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Continental Congress, July 20, 1775 ordered all the Whale Boats for many miles along the Coast to be collected and some of them are employed every Night to watch the motion of the Enemy by water, in…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Continental Congress, July 20, 1775 has agreed to serve under Putnam, rather than leave the Army entirely. I have heard nothing from General Pomroy; should he wholly retire I apprehend it will be necessary to supply his…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Continental Congress, July 20, 1775 of Opinion that they not only conduce to Order, Dispatch and Discipline, but that is a Measure of Oeconomy. The Delay, the Waste, and unpunishable Neglect of Duty arising from these Offices…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Continental Congress, July 20, 1775 if it is thought proper to repose such a Trust in me, I shall be governed in the Discharge of it, by a strict regard to Oeconomy and the public Interest. My…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Continental Congress, July 20, 1775 You will please to present me to the Congress with the utmost Duty and respect, and believe me to be, Sir, etc. P. S: Capt: Darby's stay in England was so short,…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Hancock, July 21, 1775 To COLONEL JOHN HANCOCK Cambridge, July 21, 1775. Dear Sir: I am particularly to Acknowledge that part of your Favor of the 10th instant, wherein you do me honor of determining to…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Continental Congress, July 21, 1775 To THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS Camp Cambridge, 5 o'Clock p.m., July 21, 1775. Sir: Since closing the Letters which accompany this I have received an Account of the Destruction of the Light…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Continental Congress, July 27, 1775 To THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS Cambridge, July 27, 1775. Sir: Nothing material has occurred in either Camp since I had the Honor of Addressing you on the 21st inst. by Express. But…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, July 27, 1775 forward it to the Southward or take any other step which they may judge proper. Since Writing the above 3 more Deserters have come out, which makes 4 in 24 Hours. their…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, July 27, 1775 Colo. Trumbull will advise you to what Place it is to be addressed and to whose care. Agreeable to your Intimation, I have ordered the Express to wait on you and shall…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Philip J. Schuyler, July 27, 1775 To MAJOR GENERAL PHILIP SCHUYLER Cambridge Camp, July 27, 1775. Sir: Yesterday a Deputation from the Provincial Congress of New Hampshire, attended me with a Request that three Companies raised in their…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Philip J. Schuyler, July 28, 1775 of any Consequence since I wrote you last. Our Army is in good Health, and Spirits, well supplied with all Kinds of Provisions. The Situation of the Enemy is directly the Reverse,…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Philip J. Schuyler, July 28, 1775 to engage in this unnatural Contest; but I am persuaded you will not abate in the least your Vigilance to expedite every Movement in that Quarter, notwithstanding their present pacifick appearances. I…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Philip J. Schuyler, July 28, 1775 and Connecticut has been very unpopular, indeed I may say injudicious. It is returned to the Congress for farther Consideration and has much retarded my Plan of Discipline. However we mend every…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Philip J. Schuyler, July 28, 1775 compleat at first; but I must beg your Attention to reforming them as soon as possible: and I beg leave to add that I would have you scrutinize with Exactness into the…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to New Hampshire Safety Committee, August 4, 1775 I must therefore request you will exert yourselves to forward what ever can be spared from your Province as soon as Possible. The Necessity is great, the cause is of the last…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Nicholas Cooke, August 4, 1775 To GOVERNOR NICHOLAS COOKE Camp at Cambridge, August 4, 1775. Sir: I am Yesterday favored with yours of the 31st July; We have yet no certain Accounts of the Fleet which Sail'd…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Nicholas Cooke, August 4, 1775 Bermuda, where there is a very considerable Magazine of Powder in a remote Part of the Island and the Inhabitants well disposed not only to our Cause in General, but to assist…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Nicholas Cooke, August 4, 1775 possible, favor me with your Sentiments and the Steps you may have taken to forward it. If no immediate and safe Opportunity offers you will please to do it by Express. Should…- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1775-06-24
About this Item
Title
- George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 7, June 24, 1775 - March 13, 1776
Names
- Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author)
Created / Published
- June 24, 1775 - March 13, 1776
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- - United States
- - Manuscripts
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- Manuscripts
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- series: Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799
- MSS 44693: Reel 007
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- George Washington papers
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