Title: To George Washington from Guy Carleton, 12 September 1782
From: Carleton, Guy
To: Washington, George

                            New York September 12th 1782
                        Sir,
                        Lieut. Genl Campbell & Mr Elliot will meet your Commissioners Majors General Heath and Knox on the 18th of this month at Tappan, being the time and place proposed in your letter of the 8th instant, for the purpose of settling a Cartel for a general exchange of Prisoners, they will be attended by two Aids de Camp, a Clerk, and our two Commissaries, of naval and land Prisoners.  I must here inform your Excellency that Mr Elliot is at present ill, tho’ I am told in the way of a speedy recovery, but if this should not happen agreeable to my wishes to prevent delay, I shall send Mr Morgann in his place. Partial tho’ our Suspension of hostilities may be called, I thought it sufficient to have prevented those cruelties in the Jersies (avowed) which I had occasion to mention more than once, but if War was the choice, I never expected this suspension should operate further than to induce them to carry it  on as is practiced by Men of liberal Minds.  I am clearly of opinion with your Excellency, that mutual agreement is necessary for a suspension of hostility , and that without this mutual agreement either party is free to act as each may judge expedient, yet I must at the same time frankly declare to you, that being no longer able to discover the object we contend for, I disapprove of all hostilities both by land and Sea, as they only tend to multiply the miseries of Individuals, when the public can reap no advantage by Success.   As to the Savages, I have the best assurances, that from a certain period, not very long after my arrival here, no parties of Indians were sent out, and that Messengers were dispatched to recal those who had gone forth before that Time, and I have particular assurances of disapprobation of all that happened to your party on the side of Sandusky except so far as was necessary for self defence. I am Sir, Your most obedient and most humble Servant

                            Guy Carleton


Title: From George Washington to Henry Knox, 12 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Knox, Henry

                            Dear SirHead Quarters 12th Septemr 1782

                        As soon as the french Army arrives, which will be on Saturday and Sunday next, I will contrive to know whether the field peices or royal Howitzers, will be most acceptable to Count de Rochambeau, and will inform you—I think with you, that the Inscription had best be in Latin—If the Person belonging to the Artillery can do the engraving, I will send down the proposed Inscription (a Copy of which I enclose) to Phila. and have it translated into elegant Latin. Captain Doughty, is by general Orders, appointed fort Major of West point & it’s Dependencies. With much Regard I am Dear Sir Your most Obedt Servt

                            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to James McHenry, 12 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: McHenry, James

                            My dear Sir,Verplanks point 12th Sepr 1782

                        I am pained to find by your Letter of the 30th Ulto, that you cannot get rid of your fever. Try change of Air—come to the Camp—Any thing to remove a disorder which seems to pursue you with unabating obstinacy, & may, if suffered to run on you any longer, become too powerful for Medicine.The Army has at length taken the Field, and is Encamped at this place; waiting a junction with the French Corps; which will, I expect, take effect in the course of this week.Our prospect of Peace is vanishing—The death of the Marquis of Rockingham has given a shock to the New Administration, & disordered its whole System. Fox, Burke, Lord John Cavendish Lord Keppel (and I believe others) have left it; Earl Shelburne takes the lead as first Lord of the Treasury; to which office he was appointed by the King, in the instant the vacancy happened by the death of Lord Rockingham. This Nobleman—Lord Shelburne I mean—declares that, the Sun of Great Britain will set, the moment American Independency is acknowledged—and that no Man has ever heard him give an assent to the measure. On the other hand, the Duke of Richmond asserts, that the Ministry, of which Lord Shelburne is one, came into Office pledged to each other, and upon the Express condition that America should be declared Independent. that he will watch him; & the moment he finds him departing therefrom, he will quit Administration, and give it every opposition in his power. That the King will push the War as long as the Nation will find Men or Money, admits not of a doubt in my Mind. The whole tenor of his conduct, as well as his last Proroguing Speech on the 11th of July, plainly indicate it; & shews in a clear point of view the impolicy of relaxation on our parts. If we are wise, let us prepare for the worst—there is nothing which will so soon produce a speedy & honorable Peace as a State of preparation for War, and we must either do this, or lay our Acct for a patched up inglorious Peace, after all the Toil, Blood, & treasure we have spent. This has been my uniform opinion, a doctrine I have endeavoured, amidst the torrent of expectation of an approaching Peace to inculcate; the event, I am sure, will Justify me in it. With much truth I am Dr Sir Yr Affecte Hble Servt

                            Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from Peter Muhlenberg, 12 September 1782
From: Muhlenberg, Peter
To: Washington, George

                        Sir
                            Cumberland Old Cthouse Septr 12th 1782

                        Enclosd I do myself the Honor to transmit your Excellency a Copy of the return which was taken in the Mail carried off by the Enemy; together with a Letter from the Commissary of Military Stores, which will explain the return—I receivd no Letters from General Green by the last post, but Captn Scott who is just arrivd from the Southern Army, has brought a proclamation with him Issued by the Commandant of Charles Town, from which it appears beyond a doubt that The Enemy mean to evacuate the Town, as the proclamation directs that all the Inhabitants who chuse to leave the Town with the Army, are to give in their names within four days—All the Officers of the Virginia Line off duty, are now out, upon the recruiting service—The Governor promises himself great success. I have the Honor to be with the highest respect Your Excellencys Most Obedt hble Servt

                            P: Muhlenberg


Title: To George Washington from Timothy Edwards, 13 September 1782
From: Edwards, Timothy
To: Washington, George

                        Sir!
                            Peekes-Kill Sept. 13. 1782

                        Of the thousand barrells of salted provisions, which by contract we were to have purchased and deposited, three hundred are, or in a few days will be, at Poughkeepsey—We have the refusal of four hundred at Springfield on Connecticut river, the property of the Massachusetts—The State of Connecticut have a quantity at Hertford, which if not engaged to our Allies, may be purchased by us—The last time we consulted your Excellency on this head, it was not agreeable, for certain reasons, then to assign a place of deposit—We have now to pray, that such assignment may be made, or we be excused from making the deposit, untill new beef may be safely put up—Should your Excellency order the provisions to be laid in immedeately, we pray, that a person may be appointed to inspect it, agreeable to contract. I have the honor to be, with great respect, your Excellencies most obt humble Servant—for Oliver Pheqest Lt.

                            Tim. Edwards,


Title: To George Washington from John Moylan, 13 September 1782
From: Moylan, John
To: Washington, George

                        Sir
                            Philadelphia 13th septr 1782

                        I had the honnor of Addressing you Excellency by Colonel Tilghman in  Answer to your Letter of the 3d Ulto a Copy of it was Instantly layed before the secretary at War, & application since frequently made to the Superintendt of Finance for the means of  Enabling me to Comply with its Contents. The Distress of his situation, in the present Exhausted State of the Finances—seemed at first to give but little hopes of Success to my Representations but on Reconsidering the Necessity of the Troops, so pointedly Urged in your Excellency’s Letter, for want of Shirts, he finally Agreed to the Purchase of the Linnen, Which  had been nearly Entered upon, When to his great Relief , a Vessel fortunately  Arrived in this part from Amsterdam, Dispatched by Mr Thos Barclay, chiefly with Clothing for the Army the greatest part of this Supply consists of Linnen & as far as I can Judge of the Quantity by Invoice, I compute there will be a Sufficiency to give two shirts to Every Soldier. the Goods will be all Louded in a few Days, & if I am furnished with the means to make them up—I need not, I flatter myself, mention that nothing will be wasting on my part to Complete the Business with all possible Expedition—another Vessel partly loaded with public Clothing sailed under Convoy of this one, for Boston, where we hope to hear of her Arrival by the next post; & Mr Barclay was Still at Amsterdam Endeavouring to forward the Remainder of what public property was in that place—the Indefatigable Zeal of this gentleman, to which we owe this timely Supply—the Sacrifice, itis well known, he has, particularly in this Instance, made of his own private Interest to the Service of his Country, Justly Entitle him to the Thanks & Good Wishes of the Army, & the Continent in general. I shall transmit your Excellency in Course an Acct of the quantity &c. of the goods I receive, with a Return of Such Articles as we still have on hand, & may be Reckuoned upon as part of the next years Supply. Colonel Tilghman is fully Informed of the Distress of my Situation here for the want of Means to Comply with Engagements I have Entered into in behalf of the Public—his Complyance with my Request to Represent it in its true light, will have I flatter myself, fully Satisfyed your Excellency as to the motives of my Detention in this City. I have the honnor to be with the greatest Respect yr Excellency’s most Obedient  Humble Servant

                            John MoylanColonl Genl


Title: From George Washington to Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, 13 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de

                        Dear Sir,
                            Head Quarters 13th Sepr 1782

                        Anticipating with much pleasure, your near Approach, I send Colo. Tilghman one of my Aides D. Camp, to meet & attend your Excellency to my Quarters, where, I presume you will be assured, that I shall embrace you with the highest Satisfaction. With much Regard & Esteem I am Dear Sir Your Excellency’s  Most Obdt St

                            G.W.


Title: To George Washington from Louis-Philippe de Rigaud, marquis de Vaudreuil, 13 September 1782
From: Vaudreuil, Louis-Philippe de Rigaud, marquis de
To: Washington, George

                            MonsieurBoston le 13 7bre 1782
                        Jai recu la derniere Lettre par laquelle Votre Excellence m’informe de l’arrivée de l’Amiral Pigot à Newyork. j’ai fais rétablir les Batteries de cette rade et je fais de nouveaux Ouvrages sur Nantasket pour en défendre l’entrée dans le cas d’une visite des Anglois. Comme il faut un assez bon nombre de troupes pour les garnir et qu’il est essentiel de joindre des soldats disciplinés aux Milices du Pays, j’ai l’honneur de prévenir Votre Excellence que j’ai demandé a M. le Cte de Rochambeau 600 hommes de ses troupes pour former un camp intermédiaire entre votre Armée et Boston a fin d’etre a portée de se rendre ici au premier avis d’embarquement de troupes sur l’Escadre Angloise.  J’ai l’honneur d’être avec les sentimens de la plus haute considération et de respect De Votre Excellence Le très humble et très obeissant serviteur
                            le Mis de Vaudreuil
                        Permettez moi de prier Votre Excellence de faire parvenir les lettres ci jointes a leur Adresse.TranslationSir,Boston 13th Septr 1782I have reced your Excellencys last Letter informing me of the arrival of Admiral Pigot at New York—I have re established the Batteries of this Harbour and have constructed some new Works on Nantasket to defend the Entrance in case of a Visit from the English. As it will require a considerable number of troops to defend these works and as it is essential to join some disciplined Troops to the Militia of the Country I have the honor to acquaint your Excellency that I have asked M. le Cte de Rochambeau for 600 Men to form an intermediate Camp between your Army and Boston that in case of any Embarkation on the English fleet they may be ready to come here. I have the honor to be &c.


Title: General Orders, 14 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To:

                     Head Quarters Verplanks Point Saturday Septr 14th 1782
                     Parole Kingston
                     Countersigns Lynn
                  Margate
                  For the day tomorrowBrigadier Genl PattersonMajors spicer & Majr B. PorterBrigade Major CushingBrigade Qr Mastr AppletonFor duty tomorrow2d Connecticut & 9th Massachusettsregiments
                  The 2d Newyork regiment will relieve the men of the first on duty at Stoney point and Kakiat tomorrow.
                  One hundred men from the several Brigades properly officerd to be at the Quartermaster generals office precisely at seven o’clock tomorrow morning for fatigue.
                  The General Courtmartial whereof Col. Micheal Jackson is president is dissolved.


Title: To George Washington from Philippe-André-Joseph de Létombe, 14 September 1782
From: Létombe, Philippe-André-Joseph de
To: Washington, George

                     Monsieur,
                     Boston, 14. Septembre 1782.

                  j’ai reçu le 12. du Courant, à huit heures du matin, Le Courier que Votre Excellence a bien voulu m’envoyer avec la Dépêche de Monsieur Le Chevalier de la Luzerne.  Je rends surtout mille humbles graces à votre Excellence des détails dont Elle m’a honoré.  quant au Zèle dont votre Excellence veut bien me Louer, je Le dois à mon devoir et encors plus à la Vénération, à l’admiration, à Tous mes sentimens pour Vous, Monsieur, Sentimens que Je partage avec l’amérique et la france.
                  J’ai l’honneur de joindre à ma letter trois Pacquets, l’un pour Monsieur Le Chevalier de la Luzerne, l’autre pour Monsieur Le comte de Rochambeau et Le 3e pour Vous monsieur.  Je Vous Supplie de Vouloir bien agréér les hommages du profond Respect avec lequel Je Suis de Votre Excellence Le trés-humble et trés obeissant Servit

                     de Letombe


Title: To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 14 September 1782
From: Lincoln, Benjamin
To: Washington, George

                     sir,
                     War Office Septemr 14th 1782

                  I beg leave to inform Your Excellency that Congress have permitted the Lieutenants Epuilemat, Ferriol, and Boileau to retire from Genl Hazen’s regiment, to be considered on the Invalid establishment—and at present remain with their families.  I have the honor to be, with profound respect, your Excellency’s obedt Servt

                     B. Lincoln


Title: General Orders, 15 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To:

                     Head Quarters Verplanks Point Sunday Septr 15h 1782
                     Parole Louis 16th
                     Countersigns Rochambeau
                  Chattelex
                  For the day tomorrowBrigr General HuntingtonMajor OlneyMajor ReadingBrigade Major CoxBrigade Quartermaster MorrillFor duty tomorrow4th Connecticut & 6th Massachusettsregiments
                  A Feild officer two captains two subs. right serjeants, one Drum, one fife, and one hundred & twenty rank & file to be at the ferry on the right tomorrow morning by sunrise they are to man the boats and assist in crossing the French army—The first Newyork regiment for this duty to be releived by the second Massachusetts regiment tomorrow at sunset.


Title: To George Washington from Henry Knox, 15 September 1782
From: Knox, Henry
To: Washington, George

                     Sir,
                     West Point 15 Sept 1782

                  I communicated to Major Villefranche your Excellency’s idea of making rafts to float the fire wood up to this place.  He is confident that the mode will answer, provided great care is taken not to make them too large in the first instance, and that they be pretty well secured by Winter.  The foundations of the rafts to be the dry timber mentioned, or hemlock.  He says, that great part of the wood which is brought by water to the City of Paris is floated in this manner; frequently so green and heavy as that the upper surface is under water.  One or two tight empty hogheads being fastened to each corner would prevent its sinking.  I hope your Excellency will order the experiment.  If no assistance can be derived from this experiment, I am apprehensive that the probable means of transportation will fall vastly short of the real demand, and that the garrison in consequence will experience much misery.  The season is so far advanced as to demand the utmost exertions of the Quarter Master General.  I have the honor to be with great respect, your Excellencys most obedt servt

                     H. Knox


Title: From George Washington to Joseph Reed, 15 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Reed, Joseph

                     Dear Sir,
                     Verplanks point 15th Sepr 1782.

                  The appeal contained in your letter of the 11th instant, is equally unexpected & surprising.
                  Not knowing the particular changes which are alledged against you, it is impossible for me to make a specific reply.  I can therefore only say in general terms, that the Employments you sustained in the year 1776—and in that period of the year, when we experienced our greater distress, are a proof that you was not suspected by me of Infidelity or want of Integrity—for had the least suspicion of the kind reached my mind—either from observation or report, I should most assuredly have marked you out as a fit object of resentment.
                  While on our Retreat thro’ Jersey, I remember your being sent from Newark, to the assembly of New Jersey then sitting, to rouse and annimate them to spirited measures for our support—and at the same time General Mifflin was sent to Pensylvania for the same purpose.  This Employ was certainly a mark of my confidence in you at that time.
                  Your conduct, so far as it came to my immediate notice during the short period we lay on the West bank of the Delaware, appeared sollicitous for the public good.  and your conduct at Princeton evidenced a spirit & zeal, which to me appeared laudable & becoming a man well affected to the cause we were engaged in.
                  It is rather a disagreeable circumstance, to have private and confidential Letters, hastily written as all mine of that class are, upon a supposition that they would remain between the Parties only, produced as Evidence in a matter of public discussion—but conscious that my public & private sentiments, are at all times alike; I shall not with hold those letters, should you think them absolutely necessary to your Justification.
                  If I have in my possession any such letter as you particularly allude to, it is not at present with me—Being in the Field, perfectly light, I have divested myself of all Papers—public & private—but such, of late date, as I thought I might have occasion, in my present situation, to refer to—The others remain at a considerable distance from me.  I am—Dr Sir Your most Obedt & most Hble Servt

                     Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from Jacob Bayley, 16 September 1782
From: Bayley, Jacob
To: Washington, George

                     Sr
                     Newbury 16th Septr 1782

                  agreeable to your Excelencys Directions I  inported about fifty Savages of the St Francois tribe from November 1778 when in from Hunting which was at least half the time to February 1781 Except the Summer Colo. Hazen was here with his Regt the partys Sent here from Head Quarters, to gain Intiligence from Canada I have Supported and also they wintered with me and returned in the Spring the rations only will come to a Considerable Sum, I never had the command of any Publick Provitions but Supplied them out of my own, where I have been assisted by any they now call I have been obliged to move my papers cannot Exhibet an account, if it is consistant I wish Some gentleman at Boston might be appointed to Settle the account as it is very Expensive for me to go to Philadelphia I have nothing left but my farm, but what I have advanced  for the publick, eaven my time as much as though I had been the whole time in the Army since the present war I have not received any thing for my time (and I think it well Spent if I have done any good) but little for my advancements, I should take it as the greatest favor if in your Excellencys power to give me some assistance, by my Son, who bears this your Excelency will Lay the greater obligation on your Humble Servant

                     Jacob Bayley


Title: To George Washington from Jacob Bayley, 16 September 1782
From: Bayley, Jacob
To: Washington, George

                     Sir
                     Newbury Coos’ Septr 16th 1782

                  The foregoing I had no Saft opertunity to Send without Sending on purpose Since I find General Carltons orders have Taken Effect in Canada they have Desisted from Sending a large party to Distroy us which was Intended I believe Small partys are forbid Takeing any more prisoners, but they mean to keep thier partys amongst us to gain Inteligence and Steal the Hearts of the people, Vermont threaten to Enforce obedience to them by the Sword and I believe they will attempt it Since Britton has in Some measure Dropt the matter I wish I could be Directed what to do, I verily believe the Connection between Vermont and Britton Still Exists Capt. Brakenridge and Lemsing from Barrington has been a month or more at Quebek I have the account from Capt. Martin from St Johns, he came home on parole he also Informs me of the Scituation of my Son he say he is Close Confined in St Johns without cloathing, he was Taken Jest lame from his Saw mill neither Stocking nor Shoes a thin pr trowsers no hat but one Shirt and Small wastcoat in this Scituation he has remained twelve weeks when Capt. Martin left him this he says my Son Suffers because he is my Son I beg your Excelency would give leave for a Flag to go in by way of Coos as it is very Easie with Some prisoners to Exchange him and others Viz. James Bayley Benja. Bayley Luther Bayley Henry Lovewell and John Lovewell all from this quarter and Serjeant Torry of Late Colo. Hazens Regt who was on Command here and taken at my House, or any other meathod that they may be releived, I Cannot Send by Vermont as I rather think thier Suffering is procured by them, nor Can I own Vermont untill Congress, Dos, you will receive Mr Johnsons accounts with this, as we had the greatest reason to Expect a heavy attack from the Enemy in order to avoid the blow were obliged to up Such means as almost Spoilt our line of Inteligence Permit me to Subscribe mySelf Yr Excelencys Most Devoted Humble Servant

                     Jacob Bayley


Title: To George Washington from Jabez Bowen, 16 September 1782
From: Bowen, Jabez
To: Washington, George

                     Sir
                     Providence Sepr 16. 1782

                  We have Intelligence thro’ a pretty good Channel, that the Enemy intend paying us a Visit in their way to Boston. I know your Intelligence is good, yet it is possible they may have so Marqued their Designs, that they may deceive you.
                  We Rely on your Excellency, to give us the earliest intelligence of all Military movements with which we may be affected.
                  We have Order’d our Militia to hold themselves in the most perfect Readiness, and should the Enemy move this way in Force, doubt not but you will order on, such assistance as your shall judge you can spare from your Army.  With the greatest Esteeme I am your Excellencys most Humb. Servant

                     Jabez Bowen


Title: To George Washington from Pierce Butler, 16 September 1782
From: Butler, Pierce
To: Washington, George

                     Sir,
                     Philadelphia September the 16th 1782

                  I take leave to trouble your Excellency with the inclosed letter from Mrs Butler to Sir Guy Carleton. It is left open for your perusal—I shall thank you to have it Seal’d: And request the favour of your Excellency to have it forwarded by the first Flagg you send to Sir Guy Carleton.  I have the honor to be, with great respect and Esteem, Sir Yr Excellency’s Most Obedient Humble Servant

                     P. Butler


Title: From George Washington to Guy Carleton, 16 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Carleton, Guy

                  sir

                     Head Quarters 16th Sepr 1782

                  Your Excellency’s Letter of the 12th came to my Hands Yesterday.
                  The Want of some very necessary papers, which were expected from Philadelphia, by yesterday’s post, puts me under the necessity of proposing to your Excellency, that the meeting of the Commissioners may be postponed, until Wen’sday of next Week; at which time, I hope, we cannot fail to be ready to proceed to Business.  I am Sir—Your most Obedient Servt

                     Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Samuel Carr, 16 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Carr, Samuel

                     Head-Quarters Sir
                     Septr 16th 1782

                  Complaint having lately been made to me by the Marquis de Vaudrueil commanding the Fleet of His most Christian Majesty in the Harbor of Boston, that numbers of his Seamen and Soldiers have deserted, and that he has Reason to believe many of them are engaged in the Continental Service.  These are to direct you to make immediate Enquiry among the Recruits which may be assembled at your place of Rendezvous, and if you discover any, either Soldiers or Sailors, belonging to the Service of France you are to send them immediately under proper Guard to Monsieur de la Tombe Consul of France at Boston—and you are in future, on no Account whatever, to pass any Foreigner, except he can produce full and satisfactory proof that he does not belong to the Army or Navy of France.  I am, Sir Your most obedt Servant

                     Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to John Hancock, 16 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Hancock, John

                     Head Quarters Sir
                     16h Sepr 1782

                  The present superiority of the British Fleet upon this Coast, naturally makes the Marquis de Vaudreuil apprehensive for the safety of that under his command in the Harbor of Boston.
                  Should the enemy make an attempt upon him, a land force, superior to what he possesses, will be necessary for his defence, and for that he must depend upon the Militia in the neighbourhood of Boston.
                  I am certain, that to mention this circumstance is all that is wanting, to induce your Excellency to give orders for the assemblage of such a number, as may be deemed necessary, upon the requisition of the Marquis de Vaudreuil.  I have the honor to be with the greatest Respect your Excellency’s most obt and hble servt

                     Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to John Hanson, 16 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Hanson, John

                     Head Quarters
                     Sir
                     16th Septemb. 1782

                  I do myself the honor to inform your Excellency, that Wednesday next, the 18th of this month, had been fixed upon for the meeting of Commissioners to settle a General Cartel and for other purposes: But I have been obliged to request Sir Guy Carleton, that it may be postponed a Week longer, as I have not yet been favoured by your Excellency, with an answer to my letter of the 28th of August, which is so essential, that until I obtain it, I can neither make out powers or instructions to the Commissioners on the part of the United States.
                  Your Excellency can readily conceive, how disagreeable it will be, to be under the necessity of putting off the time of meeting beyond the period which I have now appointed.  I therefore most earnestly request, that I may be furnished with the answer of Congress, so far previous to the 26th of this month, as will afford me time to make out the necessary powers and instructions.  I have the honor to be with the greatest Respect Your Excellency’s Most obt and hble servt

                     Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from Henry Knox, 16 September 1782
From: Knox, Henry
To: Washington, George

                     Sir,
                     West Point 16 Sept. 1782.

                  Agreeable to your Excellency’s request, I have the honor to enclose the nomination of the persons who appear to me to be proper to compose the department of field commissary.  I hope it may meet your Excellencys approbation.
                  I am conscious of no other motive in recommending any, under a view of the circumstances attending them, than a wish to retain those who may best promote the service.  I am, with the highest respect, Your Excellency’s most obedient servant,

                     H. Knox

                Enclosure

                        West Point 16 Sept. 1782.

                     Nomination of persons to compose the department of Commissary of Military Stores.
                     Field Commissary—Richard Frothingham

                        Asa Copeland—Conductor
                        John Hoff—Clerk

                        Deputy at West Point—John Ruddock

                        John Banks—Conductor
                        William Herriot—Clerk

                        Fort Pitt—Matthew Parvin—Conductor.

                        H. Knox, M. General
                        Commandg the Artillery


Title: To George Washington from John Lamb, 16 September 1782
From: Lamb, John
To: Washington, George

                     Sir,
                     West-Point, 16th Septr 1782

                  Inclosed you have the Proceedings of a Court Martial, held in the Brigade of Artillery; which, would have been forwarded to your Excellency, at an earlier period, if I had not been absent, at the time the Court was dissolved, by the Order of Lt Colo. Stevens.  I have the honor to be, your Excellency’s Most Obedient Servant

                     John Lamb


Title: From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 16 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Lincoln, Benjamin

                     Head Quarters Dear Sir
                     16th Septemr 1782

                  Notwithstanding your letter of the 28th of August, in which you mentioned that Congress had taken up the proceedings of the former Commissioners, and a most pressing letter of my own to the President of the 28th of last month, requesting to know whether Congress would confirm Lord Cornwallis’s exchange for Mr Laurens—and whether they would consent to Sir Guy Carletons and Admiral Digbys proposition of exchanging seamen for Soldiers—I have not received a Syllable in answer—This has put me under the disagreeable necessity of requesting that the meeting which was to have been held at Tapan on Wednesday next, may be postponed to Wednesday the 26th—I have written by this opportunity to the President on the subject—But as you know the delicacy which must be used in urging a matter to that Body—I must request you to hint my embarrassed situation to such members as you may have influence with, and request them to push the matters before them forward—It will appear to Sir Guy Carleton and to the World trifling and ridiculous to postpone the meeting again, but this I shall be obliged to do, or send down our Commissioners in no wise prepared, if I do not hear from Congress.
                  Since my letters to you of the 1st and 2d instant I have received dispatches from General Greene of the 12th of Augt in which he informs me that conformable to my orders of the 18th March last, he shall, in case the enemy evacuate Charles town, put in motion towards the Northward, the Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware Lines—the 1st and 4th Regs. of Cavalry and Lees Legion—under the command of Genl Wayne. Remaining himself with the Virginians, north and south Carolinians and Georgians and 3d Regiment of Dragoons—the Virginia Recruits will be ordered to remain in the State—the Force to be left to the southward will upon General Greenes lowest calculation amount to 1500 Infantry 150 Cavalry and 100 artillery all Continental—and supposing the States of south Carolina and Georgia should be fortunate in filling their Battalions to several hundreds more—for at the time of his writing south Carolina had only 60 or 80 men engaged and Georgia about 150.
                  General Greene wishes to know whether this arrangement would be agreeable and as the matter has been, thro’ you, submitted to Congress, I shall be glad to know whether any thing and what has been determined upon, and whether instructions have been forwarded to him.  I am &ca


Title: From George Washington to James Lovell, 16 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Lovell, James

                        sir
                            Head Quarters 16th Sepr 1782

                        I have received your Letter of the 9th instant solliciting my favor for acertain Mr George Joy with the Enemy. Should I be so happy as to enter N. York, so early as you mention is the Expectation of the people of Boston—which Event, to me, I must Confess does, not appear so promising as they seem to imagine—It will not be for me to determine upon the Merits or Demerits of Individuals, who may think proper to remain in that City—this Decision will be left to the  civil power of the several States to which they may belong.

                            I am &c.


Title: From George Washington to Robert Morris, 16 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Morris, Robert

                     Head Quarters Dear Sir
                     16th Sept. 1782

                  Partly for want of answers to my letters to you of the 2d and 4th instants, requesting money for the use of our Commissioners and the accounts for the maintainance of Prisoners, and partly for want of answers to some matters proposed by me to Congress, I have been under the necessity of deferring the meeting, which was appointed on the 18th, to the 26th of this month.
                  It will be extremely disagreeable to me to be obliged again to defer the proposed meeting—I therefore most earnestly request, that so much of the business as depends upon you, may be forwarded to me between this and the 26th as much before as possible.
                  I take the Liberty to inclose to you a Copy of the Contractors Instructions to their Issuers in Westpoint—and to quere, whether they are authorized by you, to take all their Recipts for their Issues, as delivered under the Contract for the moving Army?  I have the Honor to be &.

                     G.W.


Title: From George Washington to John Popkin, 16 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Popkin, John,Banister, Seth

                     Head Quarters Sir
                     16th Sepr 1782

                  Complaint having lately been made to me, by the Marquis de Vaudreuil commanding the Fleet of His Most Christian Majesty in the Harbor of Boston, that numbers of his seamen and soldiers have deserted, and that he has reason to beleive many of them are engaged in the Continental service—these are to direct to you, to make immediate enquiry among the Recruits which may be assembled at your place of rendezvous, and if you discover any, either soldiers or sailors, belonging to the service of France, you are to send them immediately under proper guard to Monsi de la Tombe Consul of France at Boston—And you are in future, on no account whatever, to pass any Foreigner, except he can produce full and satisfactory proof that he does not belong to the Army or Navy of France.

                     P.S.  (to Colo. Popkin.) Enclosed are Letters for the officers at Springfield & Wells, similar to yours, which I request you to forward, previously addressing the One for Wells.


Title: To George Washington from Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, 16 September 1782
From: Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de
To: Washington, George

                     Sir
                     Haverstraw 7ber September 16th 1782.

                  I have the honor to send to your Excellency, my Letter for the Mis de Vaudreuil.  My sentiments I am happy to find perfectly coincide with yours, on the objects mentioned in the Letter.  I beg of your Excellency to write to Gor hancock that he may give the proper directions for the Speedily assembling of the militia, in case of a signal from the Mis de Vaudreuil, that he sees the British fleet with transports Loaded with Land troops which there is not the Least probability of.  I am with respect and personal attachment, Sir, your Excellency’s Most obedient humble servant

                     le cte de Rochambeau

                     I send word to the Marquis that you write to Mr Hancock.


Title: From George Washington to Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, 16 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de

                     Head Quarters Sir
                     16h Sepr 1782

                  Agreeable to your Excellency’s request I have written to Governor Hancock to call out the Militia in the neighbourhood of Boston should the enemy threaten the Fleet under the command of the Marquis de Vaudreuil.  I have the honor to be most sincerely yr Excellency’s obt and hble servt.


Title: From George Washington to Comfort Sands, 16 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Sands, Comfort

                     Head Quarters Verplanks Point Gentlemen
                     16th Septemr 1782

                  By my letter of the 25th ulto informing you that the Army was about to take the Feild, and pointing out its disposition—I imagined you would have understood that a proportion of Hospital Stores was as necessary as that of other Species of supplies, and that a magazine of them would have been established in the Vicinity of the main Army, not only for the accommodation of the sick in the Feild, but for that of Officers who may chuse to commute their Rations—I am informed that is not the case, and that the nearest issuing Store of Hospital supplies is at New Windsor.  I am therefore, as I am authorized by the tenor of the Contract, for the moving Army, to desire you to bring down a proper supply of those Articles to a place as near and convenient to the main Army as possible.  I am Gentlemen Yr most obt Servt

                     Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Arthur St. Clair, 16 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: St. Clair, Arthur

                     Head Quarters. Dear sir
                     16th Sept. 1782

                  In reply to your Letter of the 10th instant, which I received Yesterday by post, I send you inclosed, a Copy of my Letter to you of the 8th of last Month—which went to Phila under Cover to the Secretary at War—who was desired to see it forwarded to you,By what misfortune it has failed, I cannot say—but rather suppose it must have been sent into the Country, while you have been absent from Town, & by that means has miscarried.
                  Your Command is waiting your arrival—& I shall be glad to see you in the field as soon as possible.  I am &ca

                     G.W.


Title: General Orders, 17 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To:

                     Head Quarters Verplanks Point Tuesday Septr 17th 1782
                  Morning OrdersFive flatbottomed boats man’d with five men each, from each brigade except the Jersey which will furnish three boats man’d as above to be sent immediately to Kingsferry and there wait for orders.Parole BostonCountersigns NewportProvidence
                  For the Day tomorrowMajor Genl HoweColonel GreatonMajor FishBrigade Major WalkerBrigade Quartermastr WilliamsFor Duty tomorrow1st Jersey & 4th Massachusettsregimts
                  The 2d Connecticut regiment to furnish the releif for the fatigues from the third Massachusetts regiment at the ferry, tomorrow morning at sunrise to consist of a Field officer two captains 2 sub., 8 Serjeants one drum one fife and one hundred & thirty rank & files to be releived by the like number from the 8th Massachusetts regiment tomorrow evening at Sunset.
                  A serjeant corporal and twelve men for fatigue tomorrow to parade at troop beating at the Quarter master generals where they will receive directions.
                  The same number of flat bottomed boats from each brigade man’d as directed by the morning orders of this day to be at the ferry on the west side of the river tomorrow morning at nine o’clock precisely.
                  The Honorable the Congress have been pleased to pass the following resolves.
                  By the United States in Congress assembled
                  September 3d 1782.
                  Resolved
                  That all Resolutions heretofore passed respecting the pay and emoluments of the feeld Commissary of Military stores, his deputies, Conductors, and clerks, be and they are hereby repealed.
                  Resolved
                  That the pay and emoluments of the feild Commissary of Military stores shall be fifty dollars per month two rations per day, forage for two saddle horses and one bat horse—He shall also be allowed six dollars and two thirds of a dollar per month for a servant, for whom he shall be entitled to draw one ration per day and the cloathing allowed to a private soldier.  That the pay and emoluments of a Deputy feild commissary of military stores for the southern Army shall be forty dollars per month two rations for the southern army shall be forty dollars per month two rations per day, forage for two saddle horses and one bat horse, he shall also be allowed six dollars and two thirds of a dollar per month for a servant for whom he shall be entitled to draw one ration per day and the cloathing allowed to a private soldier.
                  Resolved
                  That the pay and emoluments of the Deputy Feildcommissary of Military stores at Westpoint shall be forty dollars per month and two rations per day.
                  That the pay and emoluments of the Conductors or clerks shall be thirty dollars per month and one ration per day.
                  Resolved
                  That there shall be one Feild commissary of military stores and two conductors or Clerks for the Main army in the feild—One Deputy feild commissary of Military stores and two Conductors or Clerks for the southern army and one Conductor for the post at fortpitt who shall be appointed by the commanding officer of the artillery with the approbation of the commander in chief excepting for the southern army in which department the appointment shall be made by the commanding officer of artillery there, with the approbation of the commanding officer of that department.
                  The American officers of every grade will endeavour to make themselves acquainted with the person’s of the general officers of the french army, in order that the honors due to their respective ranks may be paid to them.  Sentinels must be extremely vigilent and attentive on their post and guards very alert in parading—The officers of the day will be pleased to see that all picquets and guards are properly posted and that Sentries when they salute front in the same direction as their Guards; they will also see that the regulations in this Article are strictly attended to with respect to the officers of the French as well as the American Army.  Report is to be made immediately to the Judge Advocate of all prisoners whose crimes are cognizable by a General Court Martial.
                  In consequence of the foregoing Resolve of Congress Major General Knox having appointed
                  Richard Frothingham  Feild Comy of Military stores for     the Main Army.
                  Asa Copeland  conductor
                  John Hoff  clerk
                  John Ruddock  Deputy Comy at West Point
                  John Banks  conductor
                  William Herriot  clerk
                  Mathew Parvin  conductor at Fortpitt
                  The Commander in cheif is pleased to approve the above appointments.


Title: From David Humphreys to Moses Ashley, 17 September 1782
From: Humphreys, David
To: Ashley, Moses

                     Head Quarters Ver Planks Point Sir
                     Septr 17th 1782

                  His Excellency the Commander in Chief has recd your favor of this date, & directs me to signify his approbation of the conduct of Captn Laurence & yourself in communicating the information contained therein—I have further to inform you, that the reference to the Civil Authority was very proper, as it was from the Execution of the State Mr Lott obtained permission to go into N. York, & consequently if he has been guilty of any illicit conduct, to them he is answerable—Should any thing further, be developed by the search after the Portmantua, you will please to give information of it to the General, as well as to the Civil Authority. I am Sir your most Obedt Servt

                     D. Humphrys
                     Aid de Camp


Title: To George Washington from Ann Hawkes Hay, 17 September 1782
From: Hay, Ann Hawkes
To: Washington, George

                     Sir.
                     Haverstraw September 17th 1782

                  I have just heard from New Ark, that the Enimy are medetating a Blow against the Town of Boston, and the Fleet there, they are now busily imployed in embarking Seven thousand Troops for the purpose, and will in a few Days sail—Mr Johnson who is my Informer is now here, and will wait on your Excellency, if you will send him a Permit to cross the Ferry immediately, he then can give your Excellency more satisfaction concerning the Report than I can at present.  I am Sir with great Respect Your Excellency’s most Obt Servt

                     A. Hawkes Hay


Title: From George Washington to David Hopkins, 17 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Hopkins, David

                     Head Quarters Sir
                     17th Septemr 1782

                  I have recd yours of the 1st instant—the steps you have taken to prosecute your claim to the Majority which you say is your due, are totally irregular—If the Vacancy happened at any time previous to the 25th of May 1781—at which time promotions in the Cavalry and Artillery were made Regimental, your Rank with respect to Captain swan or any other should have been settled either from the dates of your Commissions registered in the War office, or by a Board appointed by the Commanding General of the Army in which you and the officer with whom you had the dispute were serving—Neither the State of Virginia or any other could interfere.
                  If the Vacancy happened after the 25th May 1781—you had no claim to it, as by the mode of promotion then instituted the eldest Captain of the 1st Regt would be intitled to it.
                  I have been thus particular to put you in the proper way of prosecuting your claim, should there by any foundation for it.
                  I know not by what authority you have been so long absent from your Regiment, but I should suppose it cannot be without proper leave.  I am Sir yr most obt Sert.


Title: Instructions for Maneuvers at West Point, 17 September 1782
From: Anonymous
To:

                        17 September 1782

                  The regiments will immediately recieve ten cartridges pr man.  At 7 o’clock precisely the regiments will be on the grand parade formed in battalion according to the plan laid down in the regulations: the light Infantry companies at twenty paces distance on the right of each regiment.  The first part of the manouvre will be performed by motion only without firing.
                  1st  Four discharges by platoons  their ground.
                  2d  Four discharges by Divisions.
                  3d  Four discharges by Battalions— the light Infantry in this instance to fire with the regiments.  The line will then change its front to the right and take it’s former position  the left, then to the left and take it’s former position to the right.
                  The line will then change it’s front to the right about by closing the collumn on the third division of the second regiment, wheel to the right about and display from the centre—The line will take it’s former position by the following evolution.
                  The collumns will close on the third division of the second Battalion—face to the right about—display from the centre and countermarch by divisions.
                  The whole line will then advance as far as the ground will admit and then perform a retreat by an Eschutea in the following manner.
                  The first & third divisions of each Batta. will face to the right about & march to the distance of 80 yards halt & face to the right about—After which the light Company Second & fourth divisions of each Batta. will march thro, the Intervals 80 Paces in the rear, halt & face to the front—After which the division in the front will face to the right about march & fill up the Intervals in the line—when the troops will halt & rest.
                  The troops will then Prime & load by Batta. & wheel by platoons by the right & march by the road leading to Fort Montgomery—After the troops have passed the Camp of the Sappers & miners, a Collumn for an attack will be form’d in the following manner.
                  The three companies of light Infantry in front, followd by the three Battas. formed by all divisions in clos’d Collumn.
                  As soon as the head of the Collumn has passed the defile the light troops under the command of Genl Paterson will advance with a rapid march & display on the high ground in front.
                  As soon as the Collumn has cleared the defile, the light troops will display in a chain, extending from the bank of the river to Majr Villefranchs quarters, advancing slowly & keeping up an irregular & slow fire untill they have dischargd four rounds ing which time the main collumn will break off into three seperate Collumns—each one advancing in a line & preserving the distance necessary to display to the left  of an interval for the light Infantry Companies.  On the signal of a field piece the Collumns will display to the left—And the light Infantry at the same time will fold up to the right of their respective companies when they will halt untill the Battalion move up and form the line—The Battalion will then fire four rounds by platoons except the Infantry, who will not fire.
                  The whole line will then advance as far as the ground will admit and halt—The line will commence a retreat in the following manner.The second Battalion will face to the right about and march, as soon as they have retreated eight paces the light Infantry will display in a chain as before when the line is at the distance of fifty yards the light Infantry will retreat firing irregularly, at the distance of every fifteen yards untill they have expended four rounds—as soon as the line has halted the light Infantry will fold up to the right, face to the right about and march up to their respective intervals—when the line is formed a signal of a field piece will be given for the whole line to advance forty yards in the common step, halt and fire four rounds by platoons except the Infantry.
                  A third signal will be given for the line to advance forty yards in the common step and eighty in the quick step, charge bayonets, halt and fire two rounds by Battalion, in which the Infantry  included—The whole line will then wheel by platoons to the right  by the Genl and march to their quarters.


Title: From George Washington to Henry Knox, 17 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Knox, Henry

                     Head Quarters Dear Sir
                     17th Septr 1782

                  I have received your favors of the 16th Inst.  Things being circumstanced as they are, I consent to the work upon the Magazine being stopped, and the Workmen employed upon the Barracks in the Garrison.  I shall inform the Secretary at War, who seemed to have the completion of the Magazine much at heart, of the reasons which have hindered us from proceeding.
                  I shall approve your nomination of Commissaries &c. of Military stores in the orders of the day.  I am with great esteem Dear Sir Your most Obedt Servt

                     Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Henry Knox, 17 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Knox, Henry

                     Sir,
                     Head Quarters 17th Septr 1782

                  Captain Machin being under arrest there would be an impropriety in his transacting any public business—or in granting him leave of absence from Camp.  His Trial must soon come on in course, if that terminates in his favor I shall then have no objection to granting the leave requested, and if in the mean time any business of the Corps requires that an Officer should go to Philadelphia, leave shall be granted to any other you may think proper to send.  I am Sir Your most Obed. Servt

                        Go: Washington


Title: General Orders, 18 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To:

                     Head Quarters Verplankspoint Wednesday Septr 18th 1782
                     Parole Marseilles
                     Countersigns Ostend
                  Dunkirk
                  For the Day tomorrow Brigr Genl PattersonLt. Col. BarleyMajor RiceBrigade Major ConverseBrigade Qr master RipleyFor Duty the 2d Jersey & 2a Massachusetts regiments.
                  The fifth Connecticut regiment to furnish the relief for the fatigue, from the 8th Massachusetts regiment at the ferry tommow morning at sunrise.
                  A serjeant and ten men to be sent daily on fatigue to the flying hospital untill further orders.
                  At a Brigade General courtmartial held at the park of artillery at Burlington August 8th 1782 whereof Major Bauman was presedent William Salman and John Brown in the 2a regiment of artillery were tried for desertion and attempting to go to the enemy found guilty in breach of Article 1. Section 6 of the rules and articles of war and sentenced to suffer death.  two thirds of the court agreeing thereto.
                  The Commander in chief is under the necessity of disapproving the proceedings on account of the illegal constitution of the court, it being neither held by his order nor by that of a General officer commanding in the state of NewJersey—a new trial is ordered before a proper court.
                  From particular intercession and in consideration of peculiar circumstances attending his crime—The Commander in chief is pleased to remit the punishment assigned to Nathan Potter a soldier in the third Connecticut regiment, and orders him to be released from confinement and return to his duty.
                  The flat bottomed boats furnished by the several brigades to assist in transporting the French army are to be continued untill further orders.
                  There will be a general review on saturday next: no officer (or soldier who has a uniform suit and ought to appear in the ranks) is to be absent. The Commander in chief gives this early notice that the men may appear clean and to advantage.  The general has discovered at some of the late Manoeuvreings in some instances an inattention in marching; for, besides the loss of step, which alone is sufficient to give an awkward movement, to a division or platton, he has remarked that many of the soldiers do not step boldly and freely; but short and with bent knees.  The officers commanding plattons and divisions will see that these defects are remied and that their men while marching by the reviewing officer carry their bodies erect, look well up incline their heads to the right and look full in the face of that officer—this last to be considered as a standing order.


Title: From George Washington to William Duer, 18 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Duer, William

                     Head-Quarters Sir,
                     18th Septr 1782

                  Your Favour of the 13th covering a Copy of yours of the 6th to Mr Morris, is really alarming—I cannot however but hope that he will find means of extricating you from the Difficulties in which you are involved on the public Account—If he cannot, I know of no means of subsisting the Army but reverting again to the ruinous and expensive System of calling upon the States for specific Supplies—I trust you will endeavour to keep the Troops supplied until you hear from Mr Morris—If he does not comply with your Terms, and you throw up the Contract, I must beg of you to give me so much Notice that I may either draw the Troops down here, or stipulate with the State for their Support where they are.  I am, Sir, Your most obedient and very humble Servant

                     Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 18 September 1782
From: Lincoln, Benjamin
To: Washington, George

                     Dear General
                     War office Septr 18th 1782

                  I have been honored with your favors of the 13th & 16 inst.
                  If my memory serves me, the case of Mr Garden was mentioned to me when I was a few weeks since, at York town, I wish him to go to New York—if he goes in he is not to return—in future I will sign the passports—Horses will not be permitted.
                  The matter of the exchange of Lord Cornwallis was taken up this morning, Congress having received the necessary papers from Dr Franklin & Colo. Laurens, It is committed.
                  A committee have reported in favor of appointing two Brigades for the massachusetts line & one for Connecticutt—Friday is assigned for considering the report.
                  I have spoken to a number of members respecting the office of Judge advocate—they have encouraged me to expect that it would be soon taken up.  I have the honor to be My Dr General with the highest esteem your ob. Servant

                     B. Lincoln


Title: From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to John Pray, 18 September 1782
From: Trumbull, Jonathan, Jr.
To: Pray, John

                  sir

                     Head Quarters 18th Sept. 1782

                  His Excellency thanks you for your Intelligence of Yesterday—with the News papers which you inclosed.
                  The General has some very particular Reasons to desire that you would be more than usually active in your Endeavours to obtain all the Information you possibly can of the Enemy’s movements among their fleet, their Transports & their Troops—whether any Embarkation of Troops is makg—and where their probable Destination—Whethere Eastward or elsewhere—Your activity in this will be particularly agreeable to the Genl.  Your most obet Sevt

                     J. Trumbull Jr


Title: From George Washington to William Lord Stirling Alexander, 18 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Alexander, William Lord Stirling

                     My Lord,Head Quarters, 18th Septr 1782

                  I have received your Favours of the 7th and 14th instant.  However desirable the Plan you mention may be, there are insuperable Obstacles to our undertaking it at present, or any other which would require a Transportation of a Magazine of provisions.  Mr Duer has no Doubt informed you upon how precarious a Footing our Subsistence stands, even in a Country full of Supplies.
                  We are as quiet here as you are in your Quarter.  I am, with very sincere Esteem, your Lordship’s most Obedient Servant

                     Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from William Lord Stirling Alexander, 18 September 1782
From: Alexander, William Lord Stirling
To: Washington, George

                     Dear Sir
                     Albany Septr 18th 1782

                  By the enclosed letter from Colonel Willet and the resolve of Congress accompanying it your Excellency will find that Congress mean that the New York State Regiment (there is but one) shall be immediately Cloathed, how the Application came to be directed to me I know not, But I now send the Pay Master of that Regiment to receive your Commands.  The dispute between Colonel Willet and Leiut. Colonel Commandant Reid I have Setled as your Excellency will see by the enclosed order of the 16th both parties seem to be well Satisfied at least I have heard nothing to the Contrary.
                  Capt. Willet in a large Sloop now takes a load of timber and boards from the labatory for west point, where he is to deliver them to the order of Genl Knox or the Commanding officer, an Other Sloop will Sail tomorrow, and daily one, till the whole is sent off.  these would have been forwarded sooner, but when I arrived here there were only three men in the Q.M. department who could assist in the work of takeing down the building, and but ten Soldiers in Town to Supply the guards, I was therefore obliged to draw in troops before I could begin the work.  with great Respect & Esteem I have the Honor to be your Excellencys most Humble Servant

                     Stirling,

                Enclosure

                        My Lord
                        Albany Sept. 16th 1782

                     By the inclosed resolution of Congress of the 20th of last month, your Lordship will perceive that the conditionary clause of the 2d of April 1781 respecting Cloathing two Regiments of Infantry to be rais’d in this State is taken off—In consequence of this act of Congress I am directed by His Excellency Governor Clinton to make immediate application to the commanding Officer of the department for Cloathing for said Troops; the bearer of this Lieut. Ten Eyck, waits on your Lordship with a proper return for that purpose; Lieut. Ten Eyck will likewise exhibit to your Lordship a return for a few musquets and Bayonets, and for Cartridge Boxes, Drums & Fifes, which are much wanted for these Troops.  I have the honor to be your Lordships most Obdt humbe Servant

                        Copy—

                            M. Willett

                Enclosure

                        Head Quarters Albany Sept. 16th 1782

                     The General having with great attention perus’d the claims in writing of Colonel Willett and Lieut. Coll Commandant Reid—does find that Coll Willett was commission’d by Congress as Lieutenant Colonel of the 3d New York Regiment on the 25th of November 1776—That at the reform of the Army on the 1st of January 1781 he was oblidg’d to retire on half pay—that on the 27th of April 1781 he took charge of a regiment of Levies raised by the State of New York—that on the 7th of April 1782 he was by the same State appointed Colonel Commandant with charge of all their State Troops and a large proportion of their Levies.
                     On the other hand that on the 5th March 1778 a vacancy of a Colonel of the 2d New Hampshire Regiment happen’d, which Lieut. Coll Reid conceives he was entitled to, as eldest Lieut. Coll in that Line—that on the 2d of June 1778 Congress Resolv’d to make no more Colonels, and instead thereof Lieutenant Colonels Commandants to Command Regiments.
                     That sometime about May 1779 Congress among their Commissions for the New Hampshire Line, sent one for Lieut. Coll Reid, appointing him Lieut. Colonel Commandant of the 2d New Hampshire Regiment and to take rank from the 5th March 1778 which was previous to the before mention’d Resolve of 2d June 1778, and therefore Lieut. Coll Reid conceives he was entitled to a Commission of full Colonel from that date instead of Lieutenant Colonel Commandant.
                     However hard it may appear on the part of Lieutenant Coll Reid, yet the fact is that Colonel Willett has a grade in Rank above him, and is now acting in the field as full Colonel and cooperating with the Continental Troops; according to the established practice in such cases, and agreable to the Resolves of Congress he must have right to Command all Lieutenant Colonels or Lieutenant Colonels Commandant cooperating with him.
                     Wherefore the General does determine and order that Colonel Willett is to act as full Colonel in this department, and is to be respected and obeyed as such.


Title: General Orders, 19 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To:

                     Head Quarters Verplanks point Thursday Septr 19th 1782
                     Parole Louis 16th
                     Countersigns RochambeauChattelux

                  For the Day tomorw Brigadier Genl HuntingtonColonel ShepardLieutt Col. SproutBrigade Major SmithBrigade Qr Master Tuckerman
                  For duty tomorrow 1st York & 8th Massachusetts regiments.
                  The Board of officers appointed in the orders of the 9th of Septr to examine the pretentions of the Candidates for the badge of Merit will be pleased to enquire into the grounds on which the badges for long and faithful services have been conferred in the different corps, they will correct any errors they shall discover to have taken place, and ascertain the most unexceptionable rules for introducing uniformity of principal and practice in extending these honorary distinctions to all who merit them and to no others agreeably to the original intention.  The Board will divide any questions that may be referred to them on the subject and report their proceedings from time to time to the Commander in chief.
                  Captain Vanheers troop will give a noncommissioned Officer and four Dragoons only for the Grand parade.


Title: To George Washington from Jacob Bayley, 19 September 1782
From: Bayley, Jacob
To: Washington, George

                     Sir
                     Newbury 19th Septr 1782

                  last night a man who I can depend upon Returnd from St Johns in five Days he was a week at that place he was Eight Days Since at Isle Au noix and Say he Saw two thousand men Imbark at St Johns and proceed up the lake and when at the Island found them Incampted thier that the whole on the Island was between three and four thousand there Destination was not publick but Supposed to Take possession of Vermont that a Flagg from Vermont was Eight days ago at the Island that all the principle Officers was gone to Quebeck that the vessels at Crown point was ordered to be Down before the 10th of October, that the general Informed him by a mesuage that he wanted him or Some one to Come to him from Coos at St Johns before the tenth of October as after that time he could not direct where he Could meet him that all the Small partys and Indians were cald in I have Sent of another man to Day who Doubtless will See genll Halderman and obtain further Inteligence he is to be back in fifteen Days if any thing material occures I will Send Directly.  from one who has made application for leave to go to Canada to her Husband am Informed that She must be at Crown Point before the tenth of October as the vessels will be down the Lake at that time I thot the above Information of Some Importance and as I Sent my Son three Days ago by way of Exeter to your Excellency, I Send this after him and hope it will overtake him before he leaves Exeter.  the Allens are with a number of men armed Takeing up Confineing Judgeing and Condemning those who do not adhere to them in Cumberlain County, they Carry thier Court with them and make Short work.
                  Mr Johnsons line of Inteligence Seems to fail which makes me take another Course for Inteligence which is done without much lost as I make the Enemy hire them my Informant was hired to pilate a Brittish officer to Canada whose name is Arraby who Pased this place undiscoverd, about twenty miles north at a Frontier House and applied to my old Pilate Davise who had got into favour with the Enemy while a prisner the Summer past, to pilate him to Canada which he Did by his Son and is now gone himself with Instructions from me who begs the favour to Subscribe my Self your Excelencys most Humble Servant

                     Jacob Bayley


Title: From Samuel Canfield to David Humphreys, 19 September 1782
From: Canfield, Samuel
To: Humphreys, David

                     Sir
                     Garrison near Stamford 19th Septr 1782

                  I received your favour of the 18th Inst. last evening—Should I obtain Intelligence of any movement of the enemy I will give His Excellency immediate information of it agreeable to his orders.  I am Sir with esteem your most Obedt very humble Servt

                     Samel Canfield


Title: From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 19 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Lincoln, Benjamin

                  Dear Sir

                     Head Quarters 19th Septr 1782

                  I inclose to you Copies of a Report of the Engineer Maj. Villefranche & a Representation of Maj. Genl Knox—respectg the magazine which was proposed to be erected on Constitution Island.
                  Immediately upon the Plan being determined on, Fatigue Parties from the army were ordered to be employed on the Work of Digging & preparing for the foundations as often as they were applied for by the Engineer, which was very constantly attended to till the Work was compleated to its present State—By the Enclosed papers you will see there has been a total failure on the Port of the Q. masters, both in point of masons and materials—by which means, & the advanced Season, the probability of effectg any thing to any purpose this Year, is totally lost.
                  Under these Circumstances, & agreeable to Genl Knox’s Representation, I have directed the Work to cease for this Season—& to apply our attention to preparating for the Accomodation of the Troops which will be assigned to that Garrison, as soon as the army retires to its Winter Quarters.
                  Inclosed you will also find Copy of the Nomination & appointment of Field Commissaries of military Stores—agreable to the late Regulation.I am &a.


Title: To George Washington from John Mitchell, 19 September 1782
From: Mitchell, John
To: Washington, George

                     Dear Sir
                     Philada 19th Septr 1782

                  I had the honor of writing you the 2d Ultimo, informing Your Excellency of my having purchased and forwarded the White & Red Lead to Lund Washington Esqr.  I have since received a letter from Mr Niell of Baltimore that he had received them safe, and wou’d send them on to Alexandria Immediately; the Passage down the Bay was not perfectly safe, as some Refugee Boats had taken several small Craft.
                  when I wrote last I expected to be able to Pass the State money at three for one, but have not been offered more than four for one, therefore have not disposed of it.
                  I have the honor to Inclose your Excellency a State of your Account—I beg leave to assure you that I shall have great pleasure in every opportunity of executing your commands, and will allways do it with that attention which my sincere & respectfull atachment to your Excellency demands.
                  Hope we shall have the pleasure of seeing Mrs Washington here this Winter, we flatter ourselves You will honor this City with your presence for a part of the Winter Season.
                  The unfortunate loss of the Frigate L’Eagle Count de la Touch must have reached Your Excellency in this the money is safe, but the Capt. & crew prisoners of War to the British, he is expected on his Parole to day or Tomorrow, it is expected the British have distory’d the L’Eagle; they tried to get her off, but from the accounts given by the Pillots it was not practable.
                  The Ideas of peace seem to revive a little, but fear it is at some distance.
                  Mrs Mitchell Joins me in most respectfull Compliments & best wishes for your health and preservation—I have the honor to be with the greatest respect Your Excellencys Most Obedt and most huml Servt

                     Jno. Mitchell

                Enclosure

                           c.19 September 1782

                     His Excellency General Washington in accot with John Mitchell
                     To Cash paid for mending your Excellencys Watch  £0:15:0To Ditto for a Loaf of Sugar for Mrs Washington1To Ditto for two pounds Green Tea3.10To Ditto for repairing Mr Mathews’ Harness wch wasborrow’d for Mrs Washington to go to Camp in1779 & not returned for many months2.18:9To amount of two Tierces Oil                     24:19To Freight of Ditto1.10To amount of 200 White & 100 lead grod in oil47.10To Freight of Ditto   14  £82:16:9By amount of your Old Carriage received fromMr Bringhurst 27:10: Ballance due John Mitchell £55: 6:9

                     Note  I have £27:10 State money wch will not pass for more than four for one.


Title: To George Washington from Robert Morris, 19 September 1782
From: Morris, Robert
To: Washington, George

                  Sir

                     Office of Finance 19th September 1782.

                  I have received your Excellency’s Letter of the eleventh Instant enclosing the Copy of a Letter from Colo. Varick.  I enclose herein Notes to the amount of eight hundred Dollars for which I am to pray that your Excellency will take and transmit his Receipt as for so much received of Mr Swanwick for which he Colo. Varick is to be accountable.  I am with Respect Your Excellency’s most obedient & humble Servant

                     Robt Morris


Title: To George Washington from Robert Morris, 19 September 1782
From: Morris, Robert
To: Washington, George

                     Sir
                     Office of Finance 19th September 1782.

                  I received yours of the sixteenth Instant yesterday morning.  I trust that your Excellency will have received every Thing relating to my Department in due Season for the meeting of the Commissioners upon the eighteenth.
                  I agreed with Mr Sands that the Issues should be adjusted at the Treasury as made to the moving Army, and that a half Penny per Ration should be allowed to the Public for the Issues at West Point.  The manner of determining the Amount of these Issues I shall leave to Mr Cornell to adjust—He will take your Excellency’s advice on the Subject.  With perfect Respect I have the Honor to be Sir Your most obedient & humble Servant

                     Robt Morris


Title: To George Washington from Robert Morris, 19 September 1782
From: Morris, Robert
To: Washington, George

                     Sir,
                     Office of Finance 19th September 1782.

                  The Bearer of this Letter, Mr Ezekiel Cornell is appointed to be the Inspector of the Contracts for your Army.  I have a perfect Reliance both on his Zeal & Integrity, and am persuaded that your Excellency may repose the utmost Confidence in him.  I write this Letter to recommend him to your favorable Notice, and to pray that he may meet your Excellency’s Aid in performing the Business committed to him.  With perfect Respect I have the Honor to be Your Excellency’s most obedient & humble Servant

                     Robt Morris


Title: To George Washington from Peter Muhlenberg, 19 September 1782
From: Muhlenberg, Peter
To: Washington, George

                     Sir
                     General Rendezvous Septr 19th 1782.

                  I am sorry to trouble your Excellency with a Complaint against Colo. Henry Bell of Buckingham County, relative to an affair lately happened—The inclosed Letters will explain the matter in dispute but lest they should not be explicit enough, I beg leave to add some further circumstances, with regard to Childres, in whose account the dispute arose.John Childres Deserted from Petersburg about May 1780 after having committed several Crimes & having been twice publicly punished; since that time we could hear nothing of him, till within a few Months, but he, knowing that he could be tried for his life if he was taken, took care to keep out of our reach—when I was last at Richmond a Substitute was brought by a Friend of Childres, & was accepted by Colo. Febiger, who was not fully acquainted with the circumstances—The day after the Substitute was receivd, he deserted, & was retaken by a party sent in pursuit of him; in his examination it appeard that the Substitute was a servant to the Father of Childres to the Age of 31—had been forc’d contrary to his inclination to become a Substitute, & that he had been advisd by John Childres to Desert imediately after being receivd, & was directed, to return to the Neighbourhood of Childres, where John Childres promisd to take care of him, until he could carry him to New river—as I lookd on this as a Deception too gross to pass unoticd, I determind to apprehend both Childres & his Substitute, & to have a Court of enquiry upon their conduct—a party was accordingly sent as mentiond in the Letters—Colo. Bell insists that I had no right to apprehend Childres, after his being dischargd, but we have been compelld to do the same thing repeatedly—The derangd situation of the Virga Line—the loss of Muster rolls—the captivity of the Officers—& the importunity of some of the men alledging that the term of their enlistment was adjurd has occasiond us to discharge a number of men, upon their own testimony, but if ever we find that the men have imposd upon us, we do not hesitate a moment to compel them to refund their discharge, & to serve the term for which they really intered.
                  If Colo. Bell was inclind to act the just Magistrate  himself a Friend to his country, he certainly ought not to have suffred Childres to remain so long in his Neighbourhood with impunity.  I have the Honor to be with the highest respect Your Excellencys Most Obedt hble Servt

                     P: Muhlenberg


Title: To George Washington from Jonas Orser, 19 September 1782
From: Orser, Jonas
To: Washington, George

                     verplacks point September 19th 1782

                  The Complaint of Capt. Jonas Orser against Colo. Shelden Capt. Wansworth and Capt. Webb of the Cavelry Certifies that in the Evening of the 17th Instent Capt. Wandsworth & Webb Came to Orsers hous and in a most Unjustifyable manner Quartered their men and horses upon him leaving their men with out an officer to their own goverment in Consequence of which they Committed several abuses such as killing his fowls Distroying his gardings bi nales whiping his Childring and several other abuses Commited in the hous depriving his wife of her Bed by plasing in one of their party whome they said was sick in addission to this behaving in a most riatus and abusive manner, that in consequence of this treetment aplication was made to Colo. Shelden whom promised but did not sind to have the Evils Complaind of redrest but premited them to go on with their abuses.  for the above resons this applaint is presented to the Commander in chief

                     Jonies Orser


Title: General Orders, 20 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To:

                     Head Quarters Verplanks point Friday 20th Septr 1782
                     Parole Rochambeau
                     Countersigns Bourbonnois
                  Soissonnois
                  For the day tomorrow Major Genl HeathLieutenant Colonel J. MillenMajor J. WoodbridgeBrigade Major WilliamsBrigade Quarter Master Appleton
                  For duty tomorrow the Levies of the New York, first and second Connecticut brigades.
                  The second Jersey regiment will releive the first Massachusetts regiment on Fatigue at Westpoint the 22d instant.
                  The Rhode island regiment will releve the men on duty at stoney point and Kakiat at the same time.
                  After Orders
                  The troops are to be peraded and ready to receive the general precisely at nine o’clock tomorrow morning—As the ground between the New York and first Connecticut brigades is very uneven, the latter will not close up to the former untill the general has passed the line—but as soon as he has passed the left of the line the interval left between these two brigades is to be filled up and the line ready to wheel on the signal.


Title: From Tench Tilghman to Stephen Moylan, 20 September 1782
From: Tilghman, Tench
To: Moylan, Stephen

                  Dear Sir

                     Head Quarters 20th Septemr 1782

                  Serjeant Morris of your Regt has applied to His Excellency for a discharge upon procuring another Man in his room—This is a practice that His Excellency would not wish to tolerate, but as Morris seemed much discontented and is of ability to do mischief in the Corps by stirring them up by a frequent recapitulation of their grievances, he thinks it best to get rid of him upon the terms he offers—you will therefore give orders to the Commanding Officer at the place of rendezvous to discharge him upon procuring an able bodied and otherwise good Man in his stead.
                  Be good enough to make my Complements to Mrs Moylan and all the family at Philshill.  I am Dr sir yr &.

                     T. T——n


Title: From David Humphreys to Jonas Orser, 20 September 1782
From: Humphreys, David
To: Orser, Jonas

                     Sir
                     Head Quarters Septr 20th 1782

                  I have laid the Charges contained in your Letter of yesterday before His Excellency the Commander in Chief, who has written to Col. Sheldon on the subject, & I flatter myself the affair will be amicably adjusted.  I am Sir Your most obedt Servt

                     D. Humphrys A.D.C.


Title: To George Washington from Philip John Schuyler, 20 September 1782
From: Schuyler, Philip John
To: Washington, George

                     Dear Sir
                     Albany Sept: 20th 1782

                  Yesterday I recieved a letter from Canada containing the following Information "Sept: 3d 1782 dispatches have been lately recieved by General Haldiman from the ministry the following is what I have collected of the contents—That a reinforcement of between three and four thousand men might soon be expected from England and about fifteen hundred of the foreign troops from New York—That the posts in the upper Country was to be reinforced and the works strengthned—That all the fortifications In this province are to be put in the best state of defince possible—That It was in contemplation to point the whole force of the nation against the French and spanish settlements in the west Indies—That Incursions into your country by Indians and small parties were no longer to be permitted.
                  Since the arrival of these dispatches battoemen are engaging to convey a large quantity of flour and military stores to the westward—Beef and pork they have none to send at present but a fleet from Ireland is daily expected with a large supply.
                  About seventy Chippeways, 200 Otawas and as many of the Six nations Indians left this a few days ago.  they were told by Campbell they must not go to war as the King had compassion on his American Subjects they having expressed their sorrow for what they had done, Cajanquilecta the Seneca Sachem replied that the Americans and French had beat the English, that the latter could no longer carry on the war and that the Indians knew It well, and must now be sacrificed or Submit to the Americans, that It was time to attend to their own concerns and listen no longer to his lies, Campbell tryed to sooth, and make them believe otherwise, but in vain I was present at this conversation which took place in pressence of all the Indians, and many of the Inhabitants the Indians after receiving considerable presents went home little satisfied with their situation."
                  The person who brought me the letter will remain until he is able to march his feet being now swelled, I shall detain him a few days after that. that I may have an opportunity of signifying any thing your Excellency may wish me to communicate to my correspondant, or to require any particular information—bothe the writer and messenger may be fully relied upon.
                  I have enjoyed very little health since I had the pleasure of seeing you but am now so tolerably recovered that I propose doing myself the honor of a visit to you about a fortnight hence.  I am Dear Sir with unfeigned affection respect & Esteem Your Excellencys most obedient Servant

                     Ph. Schuyler


Title: From George Washington to Elisha Sheldon, 20 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Sheldon, Elisha

                  Sir

                     Head Quarters Ver Plank’s Point Septr 20th 1782

                  I enclose you the Copy of a Complaint exhibited by a Mr Orser, respecting some outrages & abuses recd from a part of your Corps.  I need not inform you, it always gives me pain to hear of any misunderstanding between the Inhabitants of the Country & the Army—how well or ill founded the Complaint is in the present instance I do not pretend to determine; should there by any ground for it, I hope you will not fail to have compleat satisfaction made to the Complainant that I may hear no more of it; if otherwise you will please to give me a state of this matter, & take such precautions as to prevent in future if possible the least appearance of uneasiness or disturbance between Soldiers & Citizens—Should you, or Majr Tallmadge obtain any intelligence of consequence from the Enemy, I wish at the same time you sent it to me, that it may be communicated to the Commandg officer of the Legion of Lauzun who will immediately hand it to Count de Rochambeau.  I am Sir &c.


Title: From Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. to Benjamin Tallmadge, 20 September 1782
From: Trumbull, Jonathan, Jr.
To: Tallmadge, Benjamin

                  D. SirHead Quarters 20th Sepr 1782

                  His Excellency thanks you for the Intelligence communicated by the Dragoon, who arrived this Morng, & renews his Request, that you will keep him as often informed, as is in your power.  I am &a

                     J. Trumbull Jr


Title: To George Washington from Goose Van Schaick, 20 September 1782
From: Van Schaick, Goose
To: Washington, George

                     sir
                     Albany septr 20th 1782

                  Being out of Town when your Excellency’s Letter arrived, I had not the Honor to receive it untill yesterday, I have many thanks to render you for the indulgence I have experienced, and since your Excellency does not deem — yourself at liberty to extend it farther, persuaded that no Man of Honor will entertain any unfavourable impression, considering how distressing and delicate my situation is, I shall immediately repair to my Regiment, in the hopes that Congress will decide on my well grounded pretensions to the promotion I have solicited, and afford me that justice which I conceive my services and Rank in the army entitle me to.  I Have the Honor to be your Excellency’s most Obedient Humble servt

                     G.V. Schaick


Title: To George Washington from Louis-Philippe de Rigaud, marquis de Vaudreuil, 20 September 1782
From: Vaudreuil, Louis-Philippe de Rigaud, marquis de
To: Washington, George

                        Monsieur
                        Boston le 20 7bre September 1782

                     J’ai reçu la lettre que Votre Excellence m’a fait l’honneur de m’ecrire le 16 du Ct.  M. le Gouverneur hancock en a recu une de la même date du gouverneur de Providence et du Commandant des Milices qui l’informent que les Anglois se disposent a embarquer des troupes a Newyork et que leur dessein est d’attaquer Newport ou Boston.  J’ai peine a croire que l’Amiral Pigot fasse une pareille entreprise dans cette saison, les Batteries de cette rade que j’ai fait rétablir sont en état de le recevoir et on s’occupe a faire les ouvrages de Nantasket.  Je crois pouvoir dire a votre Excellence que je ne vois pas sans quelque plaisir ce mouvement des Anglois qui donneront de l’activité aux troupes de cette province; l’eloignement de l’Ennemi commun leur donne une sécurité qu’il est bon de ne pas laisser trop augmenter.
                     Je prends la liberté de joindre a la presente une Lettre pour M. le Chev. de la Luzerne qui m’a envoyé la resolution du congrès rélative au présent que font au Roi les Etats unis pour remplacer le Magnifique perdu—Rien dans cette circonstance ne pouvoit être plus agréable a S.M. que cette marque do l’Amitié de nos alliés.  J’ai l’honneur d’être avec les sentimens de la plus haute consideration de Respect De Votre excellence Le très humble et très obeissant serviteur

                        Le Mis de Vaudreuil

                  Translation
                     Boston 20th Septr 1782I have had the honor to receive your Excellys Letter of the 16th and Governor Hancock reced one of the same date from the Governor of Providence & from the Commandant of the Militia informing that the English are about embarking some Troops at New York and that their design is either against Newport or Boston, but I can hardly believe that Admiral Pigot will undertake such an Enterprize at this Season—the Batteries in the Harbour are compleated & the Works are going on at Nantucket, and I think I may say, that it is not without some pleasure I hear of these movements of the Enemy, it will put the troops of this province in Activity—their distance from the common Enemy has left them in a security which it is not good to carry too far.  I take the liberty to inclose a Letter for M. le Chev. de la luzerne who transmitted me the Resolution of Congress relative to the present that Congress have made to the King to replace the Magnifique which is lost—nothing, at this Juncture could have been more pleasing to His Majesty than this mark of the friendship from his Allies.  I have the honor &c.

                        Vaudreuil


Title: General Orders, 21 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To:

                     Head Quarters Verplankspoint Saturday Septr 21st 1782Parole  Luzerne
                     Countersigns  VaudreuilVeomenil

                  For the day tomorrow Major General HoweColonel OgdenLt Colonel ShermanBrigade Major CuishingBrigade Qr Mr MorrillFor duty tomorrow2d New York & 5th Massa. regiments


Title: To George Washington from David Forman, 21 September 1782
From: Forman, David
To: Washington, George

                     Sir
                     Freehold Saturday 21st Sepr 1782

                  Allthough I have had Accts from N.Y. several times since I had the Honour of Writing to your Excly I did not think any of them of Importance to Warnt the Expence of forwarding—This Morning I have Accts from  and I think may engage Your Excly full confidence that Sixty Transports most of them very large were all prepared to sail for Charles Town under the Convoy of four Frigates, for the purpose of bringing the troops and stores from that place to New York.  34 sails of Transports and Three Frigates Actually went out of Sandy Hook last Evening other wise coming down—Whether they went to Sea or come to Anchor the coming on of Night prevented the discovery and This Morning I have not heard.
                  As it is possable Your Excly may not have the printed Accts of the Naval force from the West Indies have enclosed it.
                  A Variety of Estimates that have come to hands induce me to beleve the British Army at New York and its dependencies are about 11500 Including those lately from Savannah—They are very Sickly. General Carlton had last Friday Weeke 26 large Flat botomed Boates fixed on Carrages—and there then were 96 Transports engaged in Governments Service.
                  I am this day allso Informed That some persons in New York of Inteligence are of opinion that an Attack is More than Medidateed on Boston—boath by Sea and land—I am well informed That a Number of Frigates and all the Transports not applyed for bringing the Garrison of Charles Town to New York were hawled round into the East River Near Hill Gate and That it is Expected the Troops will go through the Sound—Since the arrival of the West India Fleetes my greater industery has been used in Overhauling all These Rigging Masts, Spars &c. 24 Sail of the line are now Compleatly fit for Sea and lay at the Watering place under Stratin Island—The line Ships if they do go  to Boston must sail out of Sandy Hook. I have the Honr to be Your Excly Most obedt Humble Servt
                     David Forman


Title: To George Washington from William Lord Stirling Alexander, 21 September 1782
From: Alexander, William Lord Stirling
To: Washington, George

                     Sir
                     Albany Sep. 21, 1782

                  I have had the honor to receive your Excellencys Letter of the 18th Instant—that part of my letter of the 11th Instant relative to the boundaries between Canada and The United States must have been misunderstood, for I had not the most distant idea of an attempt of that kind under our present circumstances, it was only meant to give my idea’s of some consequential points that should hereafter be attended to in settling the boundaries of those Countries, I am sorry I have intruded so much on your Excellencies time on the subject.
                  I have hitherto avoided saying any thing about the Troops or the Posts in this department, because till very lately I could obtain no accounts of them; I have lately found that westward of Shenectady and up the Mowhawk River there were 26 Posts occupied by our Troops, a list of which is herewith—some with 5, 12, 20 Men and so on, in short they were in such a position that on any sudden attack of the Enemy they could neither join nor defend themselves.
                  I have now reduced the whole to six Posts to wit forts Herkemer, Ranselaer, Dayton Schoharie Johnstown & Hunter, the four first will be possess’d by the State Troops and Levies the 2d New Hampshire Regt will be at Johnstown where there are excellent and roomy quarters, they will have a Sergeants Guard at Fort Hunter and a Scout towards Sacondago—they will have nothing to do but attend to these disciplines,  the first regiment (except the Light Infantry Company at this place) will be compleat at Saratoga, as they have a Company of State Troops to do detach’d duties and scouting; the whole shall be kept in order to move on the shortest notice; Inclosed are the Orders issued yesterday for these purposes.
                  The Ordinance building is taken down a Sloop is already sailed for West Point, the remainder will go by tomorrow—all the Stores in the hands of the Commissary of Millitary Stores and public Store proper will be shiped next week, these offices need no longer to Exist.  I am with great respect and esteem your Excellencys most Obdt humbe Servant

                     Stirling,


Title: General Orders, 22 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To:

                     Head Quarters Verplankspoint Sunday Septr 22d 1782
                     Parole  France
                     Countersigns Paris
                  Brest
                  For the day tomorrow Lieutenant Colonel OlneyMajor B. ThroopBrigade Major CoxBrigade Qr Mastr Bulkley
                  For duty tomorrow 1t Connectt and 3d Massa. regiments.
                  By virtue of the powers vested in the Commander in chief by the resolve of the honorable the Congress of the 24h July last, Lieutenant Colonel Wm S. Smith is appointed Commissary of prisoners to the Army in this quarter and is to be respected as such.


Title: To George Washington from Henry Knox, 22 September 1782
From: Knox, Henry
To: Washington, George

                     Sir

                        22 September 1782

                  Yesterday There arrived at this place twenty two women & Children, who have been sent by the Enemy from Canada to Vermont.  The  forwarded there to Albany,  my lord stirling has sent them down the Country, with a view, of them having an oppertunity of going to Philadelphia on the way to their respective homes.  These unhappy people, were inhabitants of the frontiers of Virginia and Pennsylvania.  Their husbands and fathers have been murdered by the savages and themselves taken into captivity to Canada.  After having experienced horrors unutterable, they are now endevoring to return to the places where they are known.  They drew provisions at Albany and I have provisioned them with some here.  I pray your Excellency will direct the Qr M. Gen. to give them permission to go to Philadelphia in some return Waggons & I hope the Minister of war will take measures to enable them to go with a degree of comfort to the places of their destination.  I am Sir with the highest respect your excelly Obedient Sevt

                     H. Knox


Title: From George Washington to Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 22 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: La Luzerne, Anne-César, chevalier de

                  Sir

                     Head Quarters 22d Septemr 1782

                  I have the Honor to forward to your Excellency a Letter which I have this Moment received from the Marquis de Vandrieul.
                  At the same Time I transmit to you a Copy of the late Information with which I have furnished the Marquis—altho I cannot vouch for the perfect authenticity of this Intelligence, yet the Channel thro’ which I obtain it, is a very good one.
                  I have constantly kept the Marquis informed of every particular I could procure relative to the marine Movements of the Enemy at N. York; which have been pretty frequently tho I have not thot it necessary to transmit every Circumstance to your Excellency, as tho Communication between this & Philadelphia is not so convenient or safe, as the other.  With perfect Respect & Esteem I have the honor to be Your Excellencys Most Obedient and Most humble Servant

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