Title: To George Washington from Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 13 November 1780
From: Lafayette, Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de
To: Washington, George

                            My Dear General
                            Light Camp November the 13th 1780

                        In revolving into My Mind the chances of discovery By the Moon light, and on the other hand the
                            inconveniences of staying longer than you wish under our tents, I have thought if there was some position which might
                            enable us to take the advantage of the first hours in the Night—how far the sending of the pensilvanians towards
                            Aquakanac, and going ourselves to the Hakinsac position may awaken the Ennemy I cannot pretend to say—The most difficult
                            affair in this would be the Article of the Boats—Clel Smith will go tomorrow morning to West point, unless any
                            intelligence receiv’d at head quarters had made it useful that the enterprise be attempted soon, in which case he would go
                            and reconnoitre the place—suppose he was to bring from West point Clel Gouvion who has often examin’d the place with the
                            eye of an Engineer—These ideas, my dear General, are rather started into my mind, but not fix’d, and I thought I should
                            communicate them. Most Affectionately and Respectfully yours

                            Lafayette

                    I have The Marquis de Count Montmorrency one of the Most illustrious families in france is on his Way to Camp—the Chevalier de Chastleaux—a Relation and friend of mine, Major General in the french Army is also coming—I every day expect thy Brother in Law, his friend Coure de Charles only Son to the Marquis de Castries & who brings a great Consideration in france and has won the Battle of Closter Camp—duke of Lauzun has also written to me that he would Come Soon—these five gentlemen may By theyr existence at home be Considered as the first people in the french Army—This little history I give you Before theyr arrival in consequence of what you have desird from me in the Beginning.  I write some letters to the Commanding officers at Fishkills, west point, and king’s ferry, so that the gentlemen may be directed to come By the Best road to my quarters from which I will present them to you. I think the letters ready to be sent as soon as possible.P.S. As gnl heath Commands in all those parts, I think upon Recollection that I had Better write to him alone—you might also send him a line on the subject.


Title: To George Washington from John Ogden, 13 November 1780
From: Ogden, John
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            Newark 13th Novr 1780

                        Yours of Yesterday came by express & have nothing to return in answer, only that a person is gone
                            over for inteligence this day who will not be back again untill Tomorrow evening & if he brings any inteligence of
                            importance Shall communicate it to your Exelency as soon as possible we hear about sixty Sail of the Cork fleet Arrivd
                            yesterday & the day before. The rest which is about half, is given over as Take -. Admiral Rodney has taken out all
                            the Europeans & some Americans from the Prison Ships says they shall serve his Majesty.
                        Should be glad of some instructions how to proceed in case I suspect some Houses between this place &
                            Bergan of harbouring disaffected persons & concealing counterband goods which am well inform’d is done we have
                            Laws but not sufficient in such cases. I am Your Exelencys most Obedt & very Humble servt

                            John Ogden Capt. Comdr


Title: To George Washington from Matthias Ogden, 13 November 1780
From: Ogden, Matthias
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            Chatham 13th Novr 80

                        Col. Dayton requests me to enclose the within from Major Williamson—Your Excellency will observe the
                            information comes from a Person in the Service of the enemy; of course very little weight will be given it, Colonel Dayton
                            supposes, unless it should agree with other accounts.
                        Col. Dayton desires me to present his best wishes, & to inform your Excellency that he is gaining
                            strength tho very slowly. I have the honor to be Your Excellency’s humble servt

                            M. Ogden


Title: From David Humphreys to Timothy Pickering, 13 November 1780
From: Humphreys, David
To: Pickering, Timothy

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters Novr 13. 1780

                        His Excellency requests you will be pleased to send an Express to the Marquis LaFayettes
                            Quar. early tomorrow Morning to go to Kings Ferry—If Lt Col. Smith of the Light Infantry goes, he
                            will carry the Letters, and the Express will be unnecessary. I am Sir Your Most Obedt Servt

                            D. Humphrys A.D.C.


Title: General Orders, 14 November 1780
From: Washington, George
To:

                            Head Quarters Totowa Tuesday November 14th 1780
                            Parole Lebanon
                            Countersigns Luck.
                            Watchword Lookout Loo.

                        For the Day Tomorrow
                        Brigadier General Huntington
                        Colonel Marshall
                        Lieutenant Colonel Newall
                        Major Knapp
                        Brigade Major Moore
                        At the General Court martial of the line whereof Colonel Bailey is president the 10th instant Lieutenant
                            Reeves of the 10th Pennsylvania regiment was tried for "A breach of general orders of the 6th instant in granting a pass
                            to Daniel Quinn a soldier in the 10th Pennsylvania regiment."
                        The court on consideration are of opinion that Lieutenant Reeves signed a pass for Daniel Quinn to pass to
                            the Light infantry camp on which Quinn passed in breach of general orders; but it appears to the court that it was the
                            intention of Lieutenant Reeves the pass should be signed by the commanding officer of the regiment. On this consideration
                            and the custom of the regiment they think Lieutenant Reeves excuseable.
                        The Commander in Chief approves the Sentence and Lieutenant Reeves is released from his Arrest.
                        To prevent accidents of the same kind happening in future, let the commanding officers of companies only
                            recommend the soldiers to the commanding officers of regiments for passes, this will put it out of their power to make use
                            of the writing of which they are possessed before it is properly authenticated.


Title: From George Washington to Philip Burr Bradley, 14 November 1780
From: Washington, George
To: Bradley, Philip Burr

                            Sir
                             14 November 1780

                        You are to take the charge of the Invalids and such other (Detachments of the Connecticut Line, as were
                            mentioned in the General Orders of the 13th as also of such of the Baggage as shall be sent from thence, to the Winter
                            Quarters of the Troops: and proceed to Kings Ferry, keeping the Baggage in front of the Line of march, and causing the
                            strictest regularity and order to be observed in it.
                        You will send forward an Officer to have Boats provided ready at Kings Ferry to receive and transport the
                            Baggage up the River, that the Waggons may be dismissed, and sent back without delay.
                        The Troops are to cross the River at Kings Ferry, and move on the east side to the vicinity of West Point,
                            where you will receive Major Genl Heath’s further Instructions respecting their disposition, having previously given
                            information to him of the time when you shall arrive.
                        You will be pleased to pay the utmost attention, to prevent the destruction of fences, or violation of any
                            other property, of the Inhabitants on the march; as well as to the accomodation of the Troops under your Command. Given at
                            Head Quarters Passaic Falls this 14th Day of Novr 1780.

                            Go: Washington
                            Sent also to William Ballard, with the words "Massachusetts Line" substituted for "Connecticut Line" early in
                                the letter. (DLC:GW).


Title: From George Washington to George Clinton, 14 November 1780
From: Washington, George
To: Clinton, George

                            Dear Sir
                            Head Quarters Passaic Falls 14th Novemr 1780

                        Since my letter of the 5th, on the subject of the number of Men necessary to compleat the Quota of your
                            State, I have recollected a matter in the composition of Colo. Lambs Regt which I wish had been attended to at that time.
                            Two independent Companies of Pennsylvania; consisting at present of only 39 Men, have been for some time past annexed to
                            that Regt and are included in the number of 304 of which the Regt, as it now stands, consists. They have been always
                            returned as part of the Quota of Pennsylvania—have been adopted and supplied by that State—They would have been heretofore
                            annexed to Colo. Proctors Regt but for some difference between the officers on account of Rank. There is a necessity for
                            doing it now, as Lambs Regt has two Companies more than the establishment allows, and procters wants two to compleat it.
                            The inclosed, which is a Copy of a letter from General Knox on the subject, is more full, and to which I would beg Your
                            Excellency’s reference.
                        From the above state, your Excellency will perceive the necessity of your making an addition of 39 Men to
                            your assessment, as Colo. Lambs Regiment will be lessened so many, by withdrawing the Companies before mentioned.
                        I have received your Excellency’s favors of the 5th and 8th By hearing nothing further from the Northward, I
                            am in hopes the advance of the Enemy has been checked. I have the honor to be with very great Regard Your Excellency’s
                            most obt and humble Servt

                            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 14 November 1780
From: Washington, George
To: Huntington, Samuel

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters Passaic Falls 14th Novemr 1780

                        I have just received advice that Admiral Rodney’s Fleet, with the transports which have been sometime
                            preparing, fell down to the Hook on saturday last. The number of troops on board is not yet ascertained. It is said that
                            Major General Phillips commands the detachment, but I have it not sufficiently vouched, to make it a matter of
                            certainty—Their destination is generally believed to be to the Southward—I expect more circumstantial intelligence
                            shortly. I have the honor to be with the highest Respect your Excellency’s most obt and humble Servt

                            Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 14 November 1780
From: Lafayette, Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General
                            Light Camp November the 14th 1780

                        A Man is just Arriv’d at My quarters who says that the Cork fleet Arriv’d in Newyork on Sunday last—his
                            informant saw himself thirty six vessels Coming up—the Man adds that Gnl Smith is gone to the City and suppos’d to
                            embark with this late envoy of troops—But I don’t put a perfect dependance on what he says nor on the inclos’d letter he
                            has Brought me from Mercereau—I am sure that the Ennemy’s force on Staten island is not By far so large
                            as he makes it.
                        My forraging party did not go this Morning, and I am the more glad of it as the weather has been Bad—I will
                            do Myself the honor of dining at head quarters. Most Affectionately and Respectfully Yours

                            Lafayette


Title: To George Washington from Lewis Pintard, 14 November 1780
From: Pintard, Lewis
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            Baskenridge 14th Novr 1780

                        Being from home, I was not favoured with your Excellency’s favour till this Day, otherwise should have done
                            myself the Honor of Answering it sooner.
                        Having been informed that Sir Henry Clinton had given an evasive Answer to your Excelly’s last application,
                            and being fairly worried out with waiting in my disagreable Situation I wrote in for my Family to come out immediately if
                            permission could be Obtained, and have been expecting them for two days past every Tide.
                        on Rect of your Excellency’s Letter, I wrote to my nephew if he had not disposed of my Effects, to give up
                            the design of coming out and that I would immediately prepare for going in agreable to your Excellency’s
                                proposals.
                        I expect to wait for his answer, when if he does not come out will wait on your Excelly without delay, at all
                            events your Excy shall hear from me as soon as possible. I have the Honor to be with great Respect your Excellencys most
                            Obedient Humble Servant

                            Lewis Pintard


Title: From George Washington to Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, 14 November 1780
From: Washington, George
To: Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters Prackness Novembr 14th 1780

                        I have received information from New York, that Admiral Rodneys fleet with the transports which have been
                            some time preparing fell down to the Hook on Saturday last. The number of troops which they have on board is uncertain. If
                            the Admiral with his ships of War, means to form a junction with Arbuthnot, you will soon perceive it by the augmentation
                            of the fleet which keeps off Newport; if on the contrary he is bound to the West-Indies as some say, he will probable
                            convoy the Transports to their place of destination, and then proceed to the Islands. The ships of the Line at New York
                            were The

                                Sandwich

                                90 Guns

                                Terrible

                                74

                                Alcide

                                Adamant

                                Triumph

                                74

                                Intrepide

                                64

                        But whether they will all proceed to sea, I cannot tell. The press was extremely hot in New York previous
                            to the sailing of the Fleet. I have the honor to be With very great respect Your Excellency’s Most Obedient humbe servant

                            Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, 14 November 1780
From: Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de
To: Washington, George

                            Sir,
                            Newport 9ber 14. 1780

                        The Marquis de La Fayette has wrote to the Viscount de Noailles his Brother-in-Law, and shows the Greatest
                            desire to see him. I find his Demand so just, that tho’ I have given Leave to several of Our Colonels to go and wait on
                            Your Excellency, I have added likewise the Viscount de Noailles, and the Marquis De Damas. If Your Excellency does not
                            find a moment to come and see this part of your Army, I am afraid that the whole of it will desert, so great is their
                            desire to see their General, I beg you will be persuaded of the Extreme desire I would have to receive you here, If you
                            can find an opportunity. The Ch. de Ternay has sent back to Day Mr roger Arbuthnot’s Lieutenant, who was here for the 2d
                            time as a Truce flag, he had kept him pretty close confined in his vessel, for three weeks, to weaken a Little his desire of
                            making us a third visit, he sends Likewise a Flag to New-york to carry there some Ladies. I am with respect sir Your
                            Excellency’s Most obedient and most humble servant

                            Le Cte De Rochambeau


Title: To George Washington from Benjamin Tallmadge, 14 November 1780
From: Tallmadge, Benjamin
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            North Castle Nov: 14th 1780

                        I have the honor to forward the inclosed Letters, which have this moment come to hand. I am, with the most
                            profound Respect, Sir, Your Excellency’s most Obedt Hble Servt

                            Benja. Tallmadge

                     Enclosure

                                Dear Sir
                                 12 November 1780

                            Your favour of the 5 Instant is received—And observe the contents—In answer to your
                                first question, I again informe you, That I was at New York—about the 20 of last Month, I there
                                with the advice of C— Jur and others, transmitted you the most accurate account of the
                                embarcation under Genl Mathews, That could possibly obtain, And assured you of their going
                                to Virginia, As also of another embarcation bound to the Southward, then Just in embryo—Which were possitively to Sail
                                three days ago Said to amount to 1300 Men, I then informed you of the severity And
                                watchfullness of the Enemy Several of our dear freinds, were imprisoned, In particular one that hath bene ever
                                Servicable to this corespondence, This Step So dejected the Spirits of C. Jur that he resolved to leave New
                                    York for a time, I earnestly endevourd to prevent it but Could not, So that I have no person there now
                                that I can Send the Experess to that can rely upon—In respect—to the different Corps and numbers that have
                                embarked—and those within these Lines, I cannot ascertain nither do I think it can possibly be done perfectly—for
                                this reason: The Enemy make it a rule to Supply every embarcation almostt with draughts from every Regt in their Army,
                                The before mentiond reasons together with some other dificulties that Attend me at this time, prevents me from makeing
                                the attempt to give you a returne of the Enemy—And hope youll excuse my non complyance Austin Rae
                                returd from New York two days ago, The Cork Fleet Was not then arrived, The Enemy in great fears
                                about them, I think they must fall into your hands for the want of provision if the Fleet Should miscary The last
                                accounts from England Say that 23 line of Battle Ships belonging to the Russians and Danes were at Spithead—what can
                                this mean The 17 Dragons is at Heampsteed, The Hessian Yaugers at Jerico and Oysterbay. Theres Troops at Jamaica and
                                Flushing which is all I can Say—Last Thursday there was a hot press in New York to Man Admiral
                                Rodneys Fleet which is about to Sail Said for the west Indies Thers now 13 Sail of the Line besides Frigets Laying in
                                Gardners Bay at the eastward Thers a very Intelligent Person gone to New York
                                now on the Same account have taken the liberty to direct Caleb Brewster to cross again on the 19
                                Instant When Shall hope to hear from you, after that Shall make one more appointment, As I intend to visit every
                                quarter of the Enemy if Possible and write you fully as I expect the Winter will Soon prevent the communication And in
                                the Spring if needs require by Some means or another will if possible open it again on a better footing, depend on my
                                endevours Shall continue as I hope never to lose Sight of our cause truly Sensible our all is at Stake I greatly
                                desire to See you but little hope of it at present, And Conclude your affectionate freind and Hume Servt

                                Saml Culper

                                    Words in square brackets are translations of code.

                     Enclosure

                                Dear Sir
                                Fairfield Novemr 13th 1780

                                I Returnd this Eavening from the Iseland I left on Saterday Culper Was not at home and I had to Weight till this Morning
                                for him he has Not Made the Appointment With Me  forrage is at Coram yet
                                in Stack Wheir
                                tavern is kept their Previsions About Ninety Prussigens yet
                                at Mustick on Mr mith place they have Now Cannon Nothing but Muskits I took A prise A Coming
                                Across to Day A fine Large boat from Newhaven Which had bin As Carry passingers over We Run up Long Side of them and Made them believe We Came from Llordes
                                    Neck they Enformd Me Who Secreted the persons in Newhaven four Weaks and their
                                Connections and I Wrote it all Down before they found out their Mis Stake We up Sail and Came of together and they
                                Engaged to pilet us to Agund on the West Side of Newhaven harbour to take them We got two thirds
                                Across the Sound befour they found out their Mistake and I got them Safe under gard. I am Dear Sir your Most obedient
                                humbil Servant

                                C. Brewster


Title: From George Washington to Anthony Wayne, 14 November 1780
From: Washington, George
To: Wayne, Anthony

                            Dear Sir,
                            Hd Qrs Novr 14th 1780

                        The Officer who is to command the detachment from your line, agreeably to yesterday’s orders, will be refered
                            to you for instructions—The inclosed contains the heads of such as have occurred to me—you may possibly think of others.
                        If your old Hutts are too much injured—or if the Wood (for firing) about them is insufficient—there are two
                            places (if my memory serves me) either of which, in point of convenience & situation, would be eligable for your
                            Winters Cantonment—The first, and which I think least liable to be beat up, is between Morristown & Mendham—on
                            the Mountain side right of the Road leading from the first to the latter & about midway—The Second is near Veal
                            Town where the Virginians began to Hutt last winter—either of these, or any place between them, may answer if there are
                            difficulties in the way of the old Hutts.
                        I do not know who the Officer is, that is going upon this command, but as some skill and judgment is
                            necessary in the choice of a position, and in laying out the ground, I think it may not be amiss to send one or
                            two in whom you can confide to make choice of the spot before the detachment arrives to prevent as well delay, as other
                            inconveniences. I am, Dr Sir, Your most Obd. servt

                            G. W—n

                    The portion at the end in square brackets is taken
                                from the letterbook (DLC:GW).


Title: General Orders, 15 November 1780
From: Washington, George
To:

                            Head Quarters Totowa Wednesday Novemr 15th 1780
                            Parole Presburg
                            Countersigns Paris
                            Watchword Hark Perth

                        For the Day Tomorrow
                        Brigadier General Glover
                        Colonel Bradford
                        Lieutenant Colonel Robinson
                        Major Hamilton
                        Brigade Major Van Laer
                        As nothing adds more to the beauty and appearance of a Corps than exact uniformity of dress; The General
                            recommends it thus early to the Field officers newly arranged to fix upon a fashion for the regimental clothing of the
                            officers of their respective corps (if it is not already done) confining themselves to the ground facings linings and
                            buttons already assigned to the states to which they belong: The General sees with concern the difficulties which the
                            officers labor under in procuring clothes; it is not therefore his wish that those who are already furnished should run
                            themselves to the expence of new uniforms if their old are not exactly conformable but that they should in future comply
                            strictly with the regimental fashion, and if possible get their old clothes altered to it—It has a very odd appearance
                            especially to Foreigners to see the same corps of officers each differing from the other in fashion of the facings sleeves
                            and pockets of their coats—An attention to these minutiae has been thought proper in all services it becomes peculiarly so
                            in ours at this time as we shall more than probable take the field next Campaign in conjunction with our Allies composed
                            of the first Troops in Europe, who will receive impressions and form opinions from the first view.
                        This again induces the General to exhort all officers who continue in service to make themselves perfectly
                            masters of everything contained in the rules and regulatons of the Army that there may be a strict uniformity in our
                            manoeuvres and discipline especially in honors paid to officers according to their several ranks a thing scrupulously
                            attended to and expected in foreign service.
                        Strict attention is to be paid to the order of the 18th of June last distinguishing the rank of Officers by
                            their Badges.


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 15 November 1780
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General
                            West Point Novr 15th 1780

                        I am honored with yours of the 13th with one enclosed from the Marquis de la Fayette. I have desired the
                            Officer commanding at Fish Kill, to give me notice, should the Officer mentioned, take that route which I shall
                            communicate; and the Officer at Kingsferry to have an Express ready, in case they pass there, to push forward &
                            give notice of their approach to Head Quarters. If they pass at the latter place, they will be directed on this road, thro
                            Pompton, to Paramus. If they come by Fish Kill & dont pass this way, they will be directed by
                            New Burgh, Chester, & Ringwood to Paramus. Not only duty but inclination, & the warmest attachment will
                            lead me to pay them every attention in my power.
                        The inclosed is coppy of a letter I have just received from General Clinton, & exhibits a
                            disagreeable Future. I have the honor to be with the greatest respect your Excellencys Most Obedient Servant

                            W. Heath


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 15 November 1780
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General,
                            West point November 15th 1780

                        This moment the 1st and 5th New york Regiments arrived here from Albany. this is altogether unexpected to me
                            but it seems by the enclosed Copy of orders from Genl Clinton to Colonel Willet that it is conformable to your Excellencys
                            instructions. As I know not what other instructions you may have given to General Clinton I am at loss what order to give
                            respecting these Regiments, but, if they are to pass the winter at Albany, it will be best for them not to disembark—at
                            least not to take out the Baggage I am told that Gansevoorts Regiment is also on their way to this place. I wish to know
                            your pleasure by the return of the Express. I believe the late alarm was without much foundation.
                        The chain is taken up without the least accident. I have the honor to be with the greatest respect your
                            Excellency’s Most obedient Servant

                            W. Heath


Title: To George Washington from William Livingston, 15 November 1780
From: Livingston, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear Sir
                            Trenton 15th November 1780

                        By a Resolution of both Branches of our Legislature, I am requested to write to your Excellency to assure you
                            that the Legislature of this State are most sincerely disposed to exert their utmost Efforts for drawing forth all the
                            Supplies this State can furnish for the Army under your Command, but at the same time to inform your Excellency that from
                            the Drought of the last Summer, & the large Supplies already furnished, Hay & other forage are so scarce,
                            that it will be necessary to send out of this State, as early this Season as convenient, every horse that can possibly be
                            spared from the Army; & that it will be equally necessary to call upon the Neighbouring States to fill the
                            Magazines upon the Borders of this State, that the Forage near them may be sent on towards the Army.
                        I am further requested by the said Resolution to consult your Excellency on the Subject of guarding the
                            Frontiers of this State during the ensuing Winter & to learn whether any part of the Forces under your
                            Excellency’s Command can, consistently with the Plan of operations laid down by you, be employed in that Service,
                            & what part of the Frontiers of this State may depend on the Protection to be derived therefrom. With the greatest
                            respect, I have the Honour to be Dear Sir your Excellency’s most humble & most obedient Servant

                            Wil: Livingston


Title: From George Washington to William Smith, 15 November 1780
From: Washington, George
To: Smith, William

                        Sir

                            Hd Qrs Passaic Falls 15 November 1780

                        I am particularly indebted to you for the obliging manner in which you have executed the trust reposed in
                            you by the American Philosophical Society. An excuse for the little delay that attended it, could have only found a motive
                            in your politeness.
                        All the circumstances of the election, are too flattering, not to enhance the honor I feel in being
                            distinguished by the fellowship of a Society so eminently respectable.
                        I warmly write with you in the wish that the happy period may speedily arrive which will enable all the
                            members to devote themselves to advancing the objects of this most useful institution. I am—Sir With very great Respt Yr
                            Most Obedt H: Servt

                            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Board of War, 16 November 1780
From: Washington, George
To: Board of War

                            Gentlemen
                            Head Quarters Passaic Falls 16th November 1780

                        Your favor of the 9th did not reach me till yesterday at Noon. I immediately wrote to Sir Henry Clinton for
                            the passport for the Sloop Carolina packet and dispatched the letter to Elizabeth Town this Morning by Express—The
                            passport shall be transmitted to you the moment after I have received it. I have the honor to be with great Respect Gentn Your very hble Servt


Title: To George Washington from Noah Emery, Jr., 16 November 1780
From: Emery, Noah, Jr.
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            Exeter Novr 16th 1780

                        by Order of the Honble Meshech Weare I Inclose your Excellency a return of all the Supplies (that have come to
                            my Knowledge) which the State of New Hampr. have furnished for the Use of the Army from the 1st July to 15th Novr 1780—on
                            Continental Accot. I have the Honr to be your Excellencys Most Obedt Servt

                            Noah Emery Junr A.C. of Purchs.


Title: From George Washington to William Greene, 16 November 1780
From: Washington, George
To: Greene, William

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters near Passaick Falls Novr 16th 1780

                        I have been informed that a Certain George Howel, not long since from the Enemy, is apprehended by the
                            Supreme Authority of the State of Rhode Island. Altho such positive proof of his being an Emissary from the Enemy should
                            not be obtained as might convict him capitally; I have some time ago received such information from confidential Persons,
                            as induces me to beleive him to be a dangerous character, and one who ought not to be suffered to go at large.
                        The purport of my information respecting Howel is, "that no man’s character was higher with the Enemy—that he
                            was a particular friend of Tryon—that he kept a regular correspondence with him and Col. Birch while he (Howel) resided at
                            his native place—that he could obtain any indulgence & permission to bring goods to almost any amount from New
                            York, when others could not—that an intimate friend of Howel, within the Enemy’s Lines, told my informant that Howel had
                            twice been out on the Service of Government, and expressed great anxiety for fear he was detected."
                        I thought proper your Excellency should be informed of these particulars—as they may tend to corroborate
                            other evidence; notwithstanding my channel of information cannot be given up to be made use of, for very obvious reasons. I
                            have the honor to be with great respect & esteem Your Excellency’s &c

                            Go. Washington


Title: From George Washington to William Heath, 16 November 1780
From: Washington, George
To: Heath, William

                            Dear Sir
                            Head Quarters Passaic Falls 16th Novemr 1780

                        I have received your favors of the 12th and 13th. The proceedings of the Court of Enquiry, upon Colo. Varick,
                            accompanied the former.
                        I cannot conceive that the Jersey line has received the number of Recruits, which the Cloathing Return
                            specifies, since those which were inlisted last Winter, and they, I presume, must have obtained their proportion of
                            Cloathing with the other Men. You will inquire more particularly into the matter, and if you find it right, you will
                            direct the quantity absolutely necessary to be delivered. I suppose, by the appearance of the Return, that it includes two
                            Shirts and two pair of Stockings for each. Let those intitled have one of each at present, and they will have a further
                            allowance when the general distribution is made. We have no Cloathing of any kind here—They must therefore take such as is
                            at New Burgh.
                        I am in hopes that the Enemy do not mean to advance upon the Northern Frontiers, by their halting so long
                            near the Lake. I am Your most obt Servt

                            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to William Heath, 16 November 1780
From: Washington, George
To: Heath, William

                            (Private)
                            Dear Sir,
                            Hd Qrs Passaic falls 16th of Novr 1780.

                        Your forage will be made to subserve a project I have in view the success of which depending upon a
                            concurrence of things, and upon causes that are unalterable, I have to request that matters may be so ordered by you, as
                            that the detachment employed on this occasion may be at the White plains, or as low down as you mean they shall go, by two
                            oclock on Thursday the 23d Instt. They will remain there that night upon their Arms, and as it is not unlikely but that
                            the enemy (if they are in force at Kings bridge) may attempt to surprize them, a vigilant lookout is to be kept, &
                            small parties of horse & foot employed in patroling the different Roads leading from the enemy’s lines.
                        It is my earnest wish, that you make your foraging party as strong, and have it as well Officered as
                            possible. I am of opinion, that you may trust the several works (as it will be for a few days only, & this body advanced of them) to the Invalids, and such Troops as are rendered unfit for the field on
                            acct of cloathing—The Guard Boats should, upon this occasion, be uncommonly alert—they should proceed as low down as they
                            can, with safety, and so dispose of themselves as, by signals, to communicate the quickest intelligence of any movements
                            on the River. A Chain of Expresses may also be fixed between the Foragers and your Quarters, for the purpose of speedy
                            information of any extra event, or occurrence below.
                        It is unnecessary to be more explicit—your own judgment, and conviction of the precision with which this
                            business—especially in point of time—should be executed, will supply any omission of mine. This, that is, the time of
                            being at the White plains in force, under the appearance of a large forage if you cannot make
                            it real, is the first object to be attended to. I dare not commit my project to writing for
                            fear of a miscarriage of my letter, but it is more than probable that between this and the day appointed for the execution, I shall send
                            an Officer to you with a detail acct of it.
                        So soon as this comes to hand I beg of you to send by water five Boats of the largest size that can be
                            conveniently transported on Carriages to the Slote above Dobbs’s ferry, where I will have them met by Carriages—let there
                            be five good Watermen with their arms and accoutrements—from the Jersey line if they have them—allotted to each Boat
                            under the command of an active intelligent Subaltern (of the same line) who is also to be a good Waterman. If there should
                            be any armed Vessels of the enemy in the River above Dobb’s ferry, let me know it, that I may order the Carriages to Kings
                            ferry. The Officer and Men are to attend the Boats by Land, as well as Water.
                        Sending the Invalids & bad cloathed men of Pensylvania to Morris Town—those of Massachusetts
                            & Connecticut to West point, and the artillerists to New Windsor, thereby mark’d the Cantonments of the Army,
                            & this will be manifested more clearly when Majr Gibbs fixes upon my Qrs, for which purpose he is now gone up to
                            New Windsor. The Detachts from Massachusetts and Connecticut lines now on their March to West
                            point, including ten hearty and well cloathed men from each of their Regiments, amounts to 1400 Men, which will enable you
                            to enlarge your foraging party very considerably.
                        The inclosed for Colo. Govion requires his attendence at Head Quarters. With much esteem and regard I am Dr
                            Sir Yr Most Obedt Servt

                            Go: Washington

                            P.S. The Boats should be of the strongest and best built kind.


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 16 November 1780
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General
                            West Point Novr 16th 1780

                        Capn John Hughes & Lt Joseph Lewis of Colo. Hazens Regiment, who had leave to go to Head Quarters
                            are wanted at the Court Martial now sitting here; I request they may be ordered to return as soon as may be. It is
                            possible that one or both of them will apply to your Excellency for leave to resign—Colonel Hazen this moment informs me
                            that they are both indebted to the regiment. I have the honor to be With the greatest respect your Excellencys Most
                            Obedient Servant

                            W. Heath

                     Enclosure

                                Gentlemen
                                15 November 1780

                            You will be pleased to Attend before the Court Martial now Setting on West Point on Wednesday the Twenty
                                Second day of this Instant at Ten oClock in the Forenoon of the Same Day. To give your Evidence in certain Plaints
                                Exhibitted In behalf of the United against Colonel Moses Hazen on the Part of the Prisoner—Dated this Fifteenth Day of
                                November 1780.

                                By Order of the Court Martial
                                Jno. Strang. Deputy
                                Judge Advocate General


Title: To George Washington from Samuel Huntington, 16 November 1780
From: Huntington, Samuel
To: Washington, George

                            Sir,
                            Philadelphia November 16, 1780

                        Your Excellency will receive herewith enclosed, the Copy of an Act of Congress of the 10th Instant,
                            respecting the Canadian Famalies residing in the State of New York; their Protection and future Support.
                        Also the Copy of an Act of Congress of the 14th Instant, by which you will be informed of the Measures
                            Congress have adopted respecting Colls Armand’s and Lee’s Corps, and the several other Subjects therein mentioned, in
                            Consequence of your Letter of the 7th Instant.
                        Your Excellency will please to note, that a Return is to be made to Congress, of the Officers of the
                            Engineering Department, including those of the Companies of the Sappers & Miners; and distinguishing such as in
                            your Judgement it will be necessary to retain in the Service. I have the Honor to be with the highest Respect your
                            Excellency’s most obedient and very humble Servant

                            Sam. Huntington President


Title: To George Washington from Richard Peters, 16 November 1780
From: Peters, Richard
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            War Office Nov. 16, 1780

                        The Board have been honoured with your Letter of the 7th inst. The Letters transmitted therewith were
                            immediately forwarded agreeably to your Excellency’s Request. We have the Honour to be with the highest respect Your very
                            obed. Servt

                            Richard Peters
                            By order

                            We presume that your Excellency has forwarded to Genl Greene a similar order with the one enclosed to
                                us relating to the officers who are the Subjects of it serving with the Southern Army.


Title: From George Washington to Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, 16 November 1780
From: Washington, George
To: Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters Passaic Falls 16th Novemr 1780

                        Your Excellency’s favor of the 10th reached me yesterday—It gives me great pleasure to hear that your troops
                            have entered their quarters in a manner agreeable to themselves and to the inhabitants. I shall be extremely happy in seeing the Chevalier de Chattelus—Count de Custine—Marquis de Laval—and
                            Count de deux ponts at my Quarters. I will endeavour to render the time, which they spend with the Army, agreeable to
                            them, and when they incline to visit Philadelphia, they may be assured of that permission, which you so politely make to
                            depend upon me.
                        I have heard nothing lately from the Chesapeak Bay. An intelligent person, who is employed to keep a look out
                            upon the Heights of Monmouth, informs me, that on Friday and Saturday the 10th and 11th instants a Fleet consisting of
                            between 52 and 58 sail of which six were Men of War from 40 to 60 Guns came from the southward and anchored within the
                            Hook—My informant is of opinion, that it is the Fleet returned from Virginia which sailed the 16th ulto from the Hook—But I rather think it is the long expected Cork Fleet, and my intelligince from New York announces the arrival of that
                            Fleet on Sunday last. I shall however ascertain the matter very shortly, and I will communicate the result to your
                            Excellency.
                        I had heard a Report of the discovery of a plot concerted by one Ross of Virginia, but I believe it was without
                            foundation. I have the honor to be with very great Respect Your Excellency’s Most obt Servt


Title: To George Washington from Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, 16 November 1780
From: Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de
To: Washington, George

                            sir.
                            Newport November, 16th 1780.

                        There is arrived at Plymouth a Vessel, 300. Four burden, that has been taken by our Frigates, on the night of
                            the 28. last month The same night that they set sail, It was from Portugal, bound to New york, its cargo consisting of
                            Port wine, Brandy & Lemons. The Count de Custine, Brigadier, The marquis de Laval, The Count de Deux Ponts,
                            Colonels & Major Fleury are the Bearers of this Letter, and are exceeding happy to have it in their power to wait
                            on your Excellency. I am with respect Sir, your Excellency’s most obedient most humble servant

                            le cte de Rochambeau


Title: To George Washington from Alexander Scammell, 16 November 1780
From: Scammell, Alexander
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            Camp Totoway Novr 16nth 1780

                        The Honble the Congress having put the Regts in point of numbers & Term of service, on a reputable
                            and permanent footing; and being so much reduc’d in property as not to be able to equip myself properly for the office I at
                            present have the honor to hold; I beg your Excellency would please to grant or obtain leave for me to retire from the
                            staff department and rejoin my Regt, by the first of Jany next: That I might have an early opportunity, to attend to the
                            internal police and recruiting of it; and my Successor of gaining a perfect knowledge of the business of the office
                            previous to the commencement of the next campaign. I Have the Honor to be with the utmost Respect Yr Excelleny’s Most Obedt & very Humble Servt

                            Alexdr Scammell


Title: To George Washington from Peter Gansevoort, 17 November 1780
From: Gansevoort, Peter
To: Washington, George

                            Sir.Albany 17th November 1780

                        I do myself the Honor to transmit your Excellency Copies of Letters received from General Powel Capt Monsell and Major Carleton by Flaggs of Truce from the Enemy, as also of my Letters written in Answer to them; together with Sundry Accounts of our Prisoners in Canada which were inclosed in General Powels Letter.Your Excellency will observe in the former part of my Letter to Genl Powell and which was sent under a flying seal too Major Carleton, I express an Expectation of the arrival of General McDugal to take the command of the Army in this Department, which was inserted for the purpose of impressing them with an Idea that there was an Army equal to a Major General command for which I flatter myself your Excellency will excuse me when I inform you that I had but my own Regiment on the ground and the Enemy exceedid 1500 who were daily expected to make a descent in this Quarter.I have received a Letter from Lieut Scudder of Colo. Van Schaicks Regiment (who was taken at Fort Schuyler short after the Regiment arrived at that place and who is now together with others in close confinement in Quebec) requesting me to solicit an Exchange for him the names of the Officers are contained in the inclosed accounts, besides whom there are 4 Serjeants & ten Privates. I have the Honor to be with great respect Your Excellency’s most Obedient & Hume servant

                            Peter Gansevoort


Title: From George Washington to William Greene, 17 November 1780
From: Washington, George
To: Greene, William

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters near Passaic Falls Novr 17th 1780

                        I have been informed that a certain George Howel, not long since from the Enemy, is apprehended by the
                            Supreme Authority of the State of Rhode Island. Altho such positive proof of his being an Emissary from the Enemy should
                            not be obtained as might convict him capitally; I have some time ago received such information, from Confidential Persons,
                            as induces me to believe him to be a dangerous character, and one who ought not to be suffered to go at large.
                        The purport of my information, respecting Howel is—"That no man’s character was higher with the Enemy—that he
                            was a particular freind of Tryon, that he kept a regular correspondence with him, and Colonel Birch, while he (Howel)
                            resided at his native Place—that he could obtain any indulgence, and permission to bring goods to almost any amount from
                            New York, when others could not—that an intimate friend of Howel, within the Enemies Lines, told my informant that Howel
                            had been twice out on the service of Government, and expressed great anxiety for fear he was detected."
                        I thought proper Your Excellency should be informed of these particulars, as they may tend to corroborate
                            other evidence; notwithstanding my channel of information cannot be given up, to be made use of, for very obvious reasons.
                            I have the honor to be With great respect & esteem Your Excellencys Most Obedt Humble Servant

                             Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from John Hancock, 17 November 1780
From: Hancock, John
To: Washington, George

                            Sir,
                            Boston Novr 17th 1780.

                        I should very frequently have done myself the honor of Writing to your Excellency since the Close of our
                            Correspondence on my leaving Congress, could I have prevailed upon myself to have drawn your Attention from your weighty
                            Concerns, and am confident my Silence will not be attributed to any other cause.
                        I am now called upon by the free Suffrages of my Fellow Citizens to take an active part in a Sphere of public
                            Life quite unexpected to me, which Call upon the principles I first advanced, I could not withstand; one Inducement among
                            many others that led to a Chearful Compliance with this Call, was that it would afford me an agreeable Opportunity of
                            convincing you that no effort of mine should be wanting to promote your Excellencys views with respect to a Permanent Army
                            as my particular Station would lead to a Correspondence on Public Concerns to which I shall always be attentive &
                            Shall be happy on every Occasion to be informed of the situation of the Army and all Occurrencies & to Expedite
                            the measures adopted by this Commonwealth for the Accomodation of the Army.
                        I am now more particularly led to address you in Consequence of a Resolution of our Assembly, which I have
                            the honor to inclose you respecting the Arms & Accoutrements retained in Camp by your Order, which belonged to the
                            Soldiers of this Commonwealth, & at the expiration of their Time were Lodged in Camp for the benefit of the United
                            States, & no Compensation made them. These Soldiers are Constantly making their application to the Assembly for a
                            recompence for the loss of their Arms & accoutrements, alledging they were Ordered to leave them in Camp and the
                            Assembly are at a Loss in what manner to proceed without some further knowledge of the Circumstances—In order that they
                            may Conduct with propriety (as the United States must be Chargeable with the Amount) they have passed the inclosed Resolve
                            requesting me to make application to your Excellency to order a return to be made of all the Arms & Accoutrements
                            that have been taken from men belonging to this Commonwealth, Specifying the Names of the persons from whom such Guns were
                            taken or Detained, & the Regiment, Company & Town to which such men belong, in Order
                            that payment may be made to those who Benefitted the public by leaving their Arms & Accoutrements & have
                            hitherto no Compensation.
                        I am therefore to request that your Excellency will be pleased to give Necessary orders for the Returns to be
                            made that the persons Interested may as speedily as possible meet a Compensation. I am with every Sentiment that Regard
                            & Esteem can inspire Your Excellencys Most Obedt humle Servt

                            John Hancock

                     Enclosure

                                Commonwealth of Massachusetts In the House of Representatives Novr 16. 1780

                            Whereas many Soldiers who have been in the Continental Army are making Application to the General Court
                                for payment for their Guns & Accoutrements which were taken from them before they left Camp (as they say)
                                & Whereas no regular return has been made of the Guns &c. which have been so taken for the Public
                                Service Wherefore Resolved That His Excellency the Governor be & he hereby is requested immediately to write
                                to the Commander in Chief requesting him to order a particular return to be made into the Secretary’s Office of this
                                Commonwealth of all the Arms & Accoutrements that have been taken from the Men belonging to this Commonwealth
                                & no Compensation made therefor, specifying the Names of the Persons from whom such Guns were taken or
                                detained & the Regiment, Company & Town to which such Men belong, in Order that payment may be made to
                                such Soldiers who have left their Arms & Accoutrements for the Public Service & received no
                                Compensation therefor. Sent up for Concurrence

                                Caleb Davis Spkr

                                In Senate Novr 16. 1780 read & Concurred

                                Jer: Powell Prest

                                Approved
                                John Hancock
                                True Copy Attest
                                John Avery Secy


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 17 November 1780 to 18 November 1780
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General
                            West Point Novr 17th-18 1780

                        I am this evening honored with yours of yesterday, will endeavour to have every thing respecting the proposed
                            forage conducted conformable to your directions. I have ordered five of the best Boats we have to be sent down to morrow
                            morning, the Subaltern and twenty five boatmen I think may be depended on.
                        On monday morning parties will be sent out to empress Teams, beginning at the extreme distances and moving
                            downwards, it is Supposed and intended that they be at North Castle on Wednesday night they will be preceeded and covered
                            by the Troops who are to march in three Columns, one on the Tarry town road, one on the White plains road, and the other
                            on the Bedford road, It is now proposed to forage in Tarry town, Rye, and New Rochel, if the two latter should be thought
                            expedient, which I hope to be informed of tomorrow, each column, will have one light Field piece, the troops will be
                            positively instructed to be at the place where the chain is to be formed at the time mentioned in your Letter. General
                            Stark, the only General officer I have here, will command the men belonging to each Brigade will form a Regt. The Regts
                            will be Commanded by Colonels Shreve, Jackson, and Cilley, Lieut. Colonels Barber, Olney, and Dearborn, Majors Cummings,
                            Wyllys and  not yet determined, and a proper number of Capts. and
                            Subalterns these will be Joined by the Troops on the Lines above croten river, about 100, and by Colol Sheldons Regiment
                            and the Detachment of Infantry with him, about 200 in the whole, the Dragoons divided to the three
                            Columns for videtts &c. a Troop of Militia Light horse, Capt. Delivan for the Same purpose, I
                            shall also order the Connecticut State Troops at Horse neck (which I observe by my Instructions to be under my command) to
                            advance on the Day mentioned to New Rochel, all the precautions you are pleased to mention will be duly observed. If your
                            Excellency should have Objections to any part of the foregoing, as there will be time to change the
                            disposition, I request you would be pleased to signify it.
                        It is expected, that about 200 Teams will be collected, and it is probable that the covering party will not
                            move off the Ground untill Fryday afternoon, or night.
                        Colonel Govion went this afternoon for Head Quarters. I have the honor to be with the greatest respect
                            & Esteem your Excellency most Obedient Servant

                            W. Heath

                            P.S. 18th the Boats are gone down the river, I cannot learn that the Enemy have any vessels above
                                Dobbs’ Ferry.

                            W.H.


Title: To George Washington from Samuel Huntington, 17 November 1780
From: Huntington, Samuel
To: Washington, George

                            sir,
                            Philadelphia November 17. 1780

                        I enclose your Excellency Copy of a Letter of the 10. Instant, just received from Governor Jefferson, with
                            the Copy of an intercepted Letter (referred to in the Governors) from General Leslie to Lord Cornwallis; which in some
                            Measure discovers the Designs of the Enemy at the Time they landed in Virginia.
                        I have this evening received your Letter of the 14th Instant, and shall immediately forward the Intelligence
                            in contains to the Southern States. With every Sentiment of Esteem & Respect I am your Excellency’s most obedient
                            & most humble Servant

                            Saml Huntington.

                                Jefferson wrote the same letter to GW on 10 Nov. 1780, enclosing the letter from Alexander Leslie to Lord
                                    Cornwallis.


Title: To George Washington from Henry Knox, 17 November 1780
From: Knox, Henry
To: Washington, George

                            Sir,
                            Camp at Pracaness 17 Nov. 1780.

                        A doubt having arisen respecting the mode of appointing officers of artillery under the new arrangement of
                            the Army, I beg leave to refer the matter to Your Excellency for decision.
                        The corps of artillery is to consist of four regiments—the officers to rise regimentally to captains, and
                            from that grade to field officers in the line of the corps. This arrangement will render it difficult, if not
                            impracticable, for the States in which the respective regiments are raised to appoint or promote, as in the regiments of
                            infantry. Besides, an artillery officer must have qualifications which are not so necessary in the infantry. He ought to
                            possess some of the principles of the mathematics, which are essentially connected with the knowledge of artillery. He
                            ought to have a prepossession in favor of the profession, and such talents as will by experience render him equal to any
                            exigence of service to which he may be called.
                        These circumstances render it necessary that great circumspection should be used in filling up the present
                            vacancies in the regiments. The future reputation of the corps, and, in some degree, the service in general, may depend
                            upon an attention to the abilities of the persons now to be introduced as officers.
                        I shall be much obliged to Your Excellency to point out, as soon as may be convenient, some fixed mode in
                            which the appointments are to be made in future, that the officers commanding regiments may govern themselves accordingly.
                            I have the honor to be with the highest respect, Your Excellency’s most obedient servant

                            H. Knox.


Title: To George Washington from William Moulton, 17 November 1780
From: Moulton, William
To: Washington, George

                                c.17 November 1780

                        The Information of Captn Moulton, which he gives from hearing the letters read which are referred to, and the
                            discourse of the Convention or assembly &c. at Bennington.
                        That after Major Carlton had returned to Crown Point from his expedition against Forts George & Ann,
                            and that vicinity, he sent a Truce to Colo. Ethen Allen, (who commanded at Castletown upon the Grants) with a Letter from
                            Genl Haldimand directed “to Thomas Chittenden Esqr. Commander in Chief over the State of Vermont,” in answer to a Letter from
                            said Thos Chittenden Esqr. upon the subject of exchanging some Prisoners which had been taken from the frontiers of said
                            Grants, General Haldimand concedes to the proposed exchange taking place upon a principle that Vermont considered a
                            Seperate State have never been guilty of a breach of Faith.
                        A letter also from Major Carlton was directed "to B. Genl Ethen Allen" informing that the Bearer Capt.
                            Sherwood was Authorized with full Power to settle a cartel with said Thos Chittenden Esqr. for the exchange of the
                            Prisoners above refered to, and pledges his faith and honor to said Allen, that a cessation of Hostilities upon the State
                            of Vermont on his part should take place During the negotiations, provided said Allen conceded to the proposal on his
                            part, and notified the detachments that no hostilities might inadvertantly insue from them.
                        Colo. Allen in answer to Major Carlton Writes—"your proposals I concede to but depend on
                            your extending a cessation of Hostilities over the Frontiers of New York,  provided you extend a
                            cessation &c." if my memory serves me Colo. Allen expressed the  which measure I am
                            informed some of their Governor Chittendens Council approved of, but that others with himself highly disapproves of it,
                            arguing the probability of its being an intrigue which the Enemy meant to improve to distress the
                            Frontiers of New York while a cessation of Arms was injoined upon  and would
                            serve to dis the United States, and ing the fate of New York Frontiers
                            would  upon themselves.


Title: From George Washington to Stephen Moylan, 17 November 1780
From: Washington, George
To: Moylan, Stephen

                             17 November 1780

                        To Colo. Moylan commanding the 4th Regt of Light Dragoons
                        You will immediately send off all your infirm and reduced Horses to Lancaster in Pennsylvania at or near
                            which place your Regiment will be cantonned for the Winter—You will give the Officer, who goes with the party, directions
                            to deliver over, to the Deputy Qr Master Genl in Lancaster County, all the Horses that you are of
                            opinion will not be fit for Dragoon service another Campaign, the remainder you will have recruited and put in good
                            Order in the course of the Winter—You will particularly attend to that part of your former instructions pointing out the
                            number of Horses to be kept by each officer according to his Rank, and see that the number is not on any account exceeded.
                            You will have all the old accoutrements repaired as soon as the Men are fixed in Quarters.
                        As I presume that the State of Pennsylvania is to compleat your Regiment to the establishment of the 3d for
                            21st October (which you have seen published in the General Orders of the 1st Inst.) I would recommend it to you to wait
                            upon the President yourself, or direct an Officer to do it, with an exact State of the Regiment as to Men and Horses and
                            inform him of the deficiencies in both. You will particularly explain to him that the times of a great part of your Men
                            expire in the course of the Winter, lest, in making provision for filling up the Corps, he may count upon them—I do not
                            know the mode that will be fallen upon to procure the Men and Horses: You will therefore govern yourself by the directions
                            which may be given to you by the Executive Authority in consequence of the measures . Neither do I
                            know whether the State or Continent are to provide your accoutrements. You will make yourself acquainted with that
                            circumstance, and apply in season to one or the other for those necessary for a full Corps, as it is to be presumed that
                            the state will fully comply with the requisition of Congress.
                        I shall direct the Officer, with the part of the Regiment which remains here to repair to Lancaster as soon
                            as the Army quits the Field.


Title: To George Washington from John Palsgrave Wyllys, 17 November 1780
From: Wyllys, John Palsgrave
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            West point 17th Novemr 1780

                        Lieutnt Samuel Mears of the 9th Connecticut Regiment being desirous of resigning his Commission in the
                            Continental service, he, having ever served with reputation, is hereby recommended to your Excellency for a discharge.

                            Jno. P: Wyllys Majr Comdr9th Connect. Regt


Title: General Orders, 18 November 1780
From: Washington, George
To:

                            Head Quarters Totowa Saturday November 18th 1780
                            Parole Ostend
                            Countersigns Olney Oxford
                            Watchword Obedience

                        For the Day Tomorrow
                        Brigadier General Huntington
                        Colonel Butler
                        Lieutenant Colonel Johnston
                        Major Alexander
                        Brigade Major Sewall
                        The General requests that particular attention be paid to the order and cleanliness of the Camp: and to the
                            service of the Guards.


Title: To George Washington from Christopher Greene, 18 November 1780
From: Greene, Christopher
To: Washington, George

                            Newport 18th Novr 1780

                        By the Govrs Request I have made Application to Genl Rochambeau for his consent for discharging the Six
                            months Levies the last of this month. He has agreed to it. I hope it will meet your Excellency’s Approbation. It will
                            undoubtedly be a Small Saving to the public, and perhaps forward recruiting. I am with the Greatest Respect Your
                            Excellency’s Most Obt Servt

                            C. Greene


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 18 November 1780
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General,
                            West point November 18th 1780

                        I have been honored with yours of the 16th Inst. The officers of the Jersey Brigade assure me on honor that
                            the Recruits borne on the return exhibited by them were enlisted. Since the month of March last: I have therefore given
                            them an order for the Cloathing, reducing the articles of shirts and Hose to one of the former, and a pair of the latter
                            each.
                        Mr Ludwick has just finished the ovens and this day began baking. An uneasiness is likely to arise which it
                            is necessary to prevent. In the establishment of the Ration the troops are to Receive one pound of Bread or Flour p. day.
                            the former is supposed by many to be hard Bread, Since a pound of Flour will make more than a pound of soft bread, and if
                            the bread is slack baked, still much more therefore to do justice to the Troops, & am informed that General
                            McDougal when he commanded here directed that for one hundred pounds of Flour 120 pounds of bread should be delivered by
                            the Bakers. General Paterson required five pounds more; but the former seems to have been considered as a standing Rule by
                            the Artillery who have Remained at the post the other troops naturally fall in with them, and are forming an opinion that
                            if they receive but one pound of soft bread, or indeed any thing less than what has been the practice, they are injured.
                        The officers have Represented to me that an alteration at this time, when the Troops have so many
                            discouragements to encounter, will be attended with bad consequences to the service.
                        Mr Ludwick informs me that if one hundred and twenty pounds of soft bread is delivered for one hundred pounds
                            of Flour, there will Remain about ten pounds on every hundred towards defraying the expences of baking—for my own part, I
                            am fully of opinion that the 120 pounds ought to be delivered: but as an order published to that purpose by me, may be
                            productive of uneasiness in other parts of the Army. I Request your Excellencys opinion on the matter as soon as may be
                            convenient; in the mean time I have verbally directed Mr Ludwick to deliver Bread as has been before practiced here. in
                            this way ten pounds in the hundred which now go to the private bakers will be saved to the public and uneasiness among the
                            troops avoided.
                        Lt Colonel Antill with his wife and three or four children have just come out of New York. he has applied to
                            me for Relief being unable at present to provide for his family. I have given orders for one Ration of provisions to be
                            issued to his wife and one Ration to the children collectively, making with his own four Rations to be charged to his
                            account until your pleasure is signified. I submit it accordingly. Lt Colonel Antill informs me that many convention
                            Soldiers get to New York from Albermarle in Virginia by a cross Route passing the Delaware below mud Island, and from
                            thence to the Cedar Swamps, near the Sea Shore towards Sandy hook, that provisions are secretly conveyed for them and
                            distributed by the tories, and that not less than Six hundred have come to New York that way, that officers are appointed
                            to receive and muster them, &c. I have the honor to be with the greatest Respect Your Excellency’s Most obedient
                            Servant

                            W. Heath


Title: To George Washington from Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 18 November 1780
From: Lafayette, Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de
To: Washington, George

                            My dear General
                            light Camp November the 18th 1780

                        I have Receiv’d three different Accounts from Newyork, and tho’ the Authorities Are Not unquestionable—I
                            will lay them before you that we May Compare them with other Accounts.
                        A man Sent in By dr Burnet Says that part of the Cork fleet is Arriv’d, betwen twenty and forty Sails—that
                            the Rest is given over for lost—the troops in Newyork about 1500—at Bergen 250—there was an alarm on the 15th at Staten
                            island—Rodney had sail’d the Same day—no troops went with him.
                        A letter from Newyork through Hendricks
                             Says that the troops in the City Consist of the 42d Gal Robertson’s Corps, one Bataïllon of hessians, some of
                            Brown’s Corps—Sir henry Clinton’s Baggage Return’d from long island—one Mr A.B.H. had given intelligence that I was on the
                            15th going to attak Staten island With three thousand Men—the Main part of the Army lays from flushing to domices
                            ferry—Rodney had Not Sail’d, but was to Set out immediately—All Ships of the line fell down the Narrows except the Adament
                            74 Who lays at the Battery and Rides Commodore—Rodney has taken with him about Seventy of Odel’s New Corps, and a draft of
                            hundred And Ninety soldiers from Several Regiments to serve as Marines—A Number of nvalids about 200 are embark’d in the
                            fleet for England which as well as the West india fleet Will Sail With Rodney and on parting from him the first one will
                            be Convoy’d By the Sandwich and Terrible—the Above letter is Brought
                            over By one Wood Ruff whom you know, and whose Account is pretty much the same—he only thinks
                            from some questions which were ask’d that the Ennemy will be out in eight days to forrage—the Number of provisions Carried
                            in from Shrews Bury is above Conception—on this Account the price of Beef much lowered—Bergen
                            refugees about 200. An other Man writes me—that at Paulus Hook they have the 54th and two Compagnies of hessians, in all
                            about 428 men—At fort Washington about 500 all most all Germans—at King’s Bridge does not yet know—in Newyork one German
                            Regiment, Some thing Cecond British which I Can’t Read and Robertson’s New levies—on Staten island one Regiment of
                            Germans, Simcoe’s legion, two Regiments of New levies—the Main part of the Army on long island Some at flatt Bush, Some at
                            Newtown White Stone &c.—theyr winter quarters will, he thinks, be to the North ward of jamaïca where a large
                            Number of hutts is Built—they will Soon go into winter quarters—then the Man Gives me an account of piquets an patroles at
                            paulus hook and staten island—Rodney has not yet Sail’d, But will Soon—he has taken about 228 Soldiers, and Some
                            invalids—the fleet Consists of Men of War and Merchant Men But No embarkation—about ten days ago about 4 or 5 frigats
                            have Sail’d—the fleet fell down to the Narrows.
                        from these Accounts, my dear General, I find that Rodney has Sail’d, or will Soon Set out—that the main Body
                            of the Ennemy Are upon long island—that they have few troops in Newyork—But what Surprises me is to hear that No
                            embarkation takes place—after what you told me Some days Ago, I thought there was certainly a detachement Going to the
                            Southward, and Can’t help Believing it Still in Some Measure.
                        Clel Smith Return’d last Night—I have Sent him this morning to a Man who if he chooses May Give us
                            intelligences—I expect also to hear in a few days from a Gentleman who takes no money—but would like Better to have a
                            letter from Tamage’s friend.
                        inclos’d you will find some news papers wherein the ennemy Announce gal Woodfort’s death—you will find in one
                            of the papers an impertinent performance of Mr Revington’s which however does not want humour. With the Most Affectionate
                            and Respectfull Sentiments I have the honor to be, my dear General, Yours

                            Lafayette


Title: To George Washington from William Malcom, 18 November 1780
From: Malcom, William
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            Wall Kill Novr 18th 1780

                        I am Honord with your Excellencys Letter of the 12th Inst.—Altho’ part of the State Troops which were under
                            my Command have to Serve untill about the middle of next month General Clinton give me permission to come down on some
                            bussiness of my own, & also to expedite Supply, especially of Beef for the department which Co. Hay informs me will
                            very soon be done—I shall return next week to have the Troops Mustered & Regularly dissmissd.
                        Being of Opinion that you have a very considerable dependence on the armoury at Albany, I took some pains to
                            Know the State of it ,and, think it my duty to Recomd that the Commanding officer there be instructed to inspect it
                            Occasionally—And to See that every thing is furnished to carry it on—Shepherd the manager (although of a doubtfull
                            Political Character) appears to be a very Honest & most certainly a Capable man—and I am well convinced if
                            properly Supported could furnish & retain the necessary Quantity of arms, at present he is destitute of either Men
                            Money or Material—If I judge right that your Excellency depends upon it—no doubt but you will give orders on the
                            subject—if I am mistaken, a very considerable expence is thrown away. At present Mr Shepherd has every thing in very
                            compleat order, & only wants to be properly Supported to do great things in this Material branch—A letter to
                            General Clinton and a standing order to the Qr Master General at Albany to furnish Materials, is immediately
                            necessary—Although the damage done by the Enemy on the Frontiers is very considerable Yet from an Estimate which I have got
                            made it is not so very great as was at first imagined.I have the Honor to be with the greatest respect Your Excellencys
                            Most Obd. & very Hbl. ervt

                            W. Malcom

                     Enclosure

                                Sir,
                                Albany 9th Novr 1780

                            I have for four years past had the Direction of the Armourers at this place, and have the Happiness to
                                believe that the Works have been Managd to general Advantage and Satisfaction. But I am, at present, so embarass’d on
                                many Accts, that unless Some immediate attention is paid to this Usefull branch, I am persuaded, that the Works must
                                Soon Cease—The men have got no money for a Considerable time past, very often no Provision, or Rum; and Such as are
                                Citizens are call’d out on every Idle Alarm, notwithstanding the damage which the Public Suffers thereby.
                            We also, want a number of Articles for the Business, which I do not See any means of procuring, nor any
                                endeavour for the purpose. The Building where we work and keep our Stores, is in so unfinished and incomplete a
                                Condition, that the men will be idle on that account for the Winter, even if every other Difficulty were remov’d. As
                                I am very Anxious to carry on this Usefull Branch to the Greatest advantage to the Country, and for my Own Credit also,
                                I beg that you will report our Situation to the Comr in Chief and Genl Knox, and by that means, I hope, we will be put
                                on a proper establishment. I have the Honr to be, Sir, Your Most Obt Hble Servt

                                Wm Shepherd


Title: From George Washington to Francisco Rendón, 18 November 1780
From: Washington, George
To: Rendón, Francisco

                            Sir,
                            Head Quarters Passaic Falls 18th Novr 1780

                        I have been honoured with your favour of the 10th Instant, which only came to my hands the last Evening.
                            Admiral Rodney with five or six Ships of the Line sailed from the Hook the 15th Instant; whether bound to the Eastward to
                            form a junction with Admiral Arbuthnot; to the West Indies, or to the Southward is not ascertained. He took under his
                            Convoy a number of transport Ships, but whether they had any Troops on board, I am not yet informed. It is conjectured
                            they had, and that they are intended as a further reinforcement to the Southern Army. I have thought proper to communicate
                            the above intelligence to you, as a knowledge of the enemy’s movements from this quarter may be beneficial to His Most
                            Catholic Majesty’s Commanders in the West Indies and upon the Continent.
                        I am anxious to hear the result of the Expeditions which you were pleased to inform me were in agitation, as
                            I feel myself much interested in whatever concerns the advantage or honours of your Court. I have the honour to be,
                            &c.

                            G. Washington


Title: To George Washington from Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, 18 November 1780
From: Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de
To: Washington, George

                            sir
                            Newport November the 18th 1780

                        I have had the honor to write to your Excellency, by the favor of the Viscount de Noailles, and the Count de
                            Custine But as it may happen that this Last may arrive before the one I have given to the Count de Custine, I have the
                            honor to tell your Excellency that our frigates have sent into Plymouth a Prize of 300. Tons burden, which they took in the
                            night of the 28th, that they set sail. That ship came from Portugal, was loaded with Port wine, Brandy and Lemons. We have
                            no other news of any kind whatsoever. Our Courier is very near arrived by this time. at least I hope so. the two other
                            frigates are cruising untill further orders, and Arbuthnot seems earnest to pass the winter in Gardner’s bay. I am with
                            respect Sir Your Excellency’s most obedient most humble servant

                            le Cte de Rochambeau


Title: General Orders, 19 November 1780
From: Washington, George
To:

                            Head Quarters Totowa Sunday November 19th 1780
                            Parole Roxbury
                            Countersigns N: R.
                            Watchword Rest

                        For the day Tomorrow
                        Brigadier General Glover
                        Colonel Tupper
                        Lieutenant Colonel Mentges
                        Major Tudor
                        Brigade Major Ashley
                        After Orders
                        Lieutenant Colonel commandant Butler is appointed Officer of the day for tomorrow vice Colonel Tupper ordered
                            on command.


Title: To George Washington from James Clinton, 19 November 1780
From: Clinton, James
To: Washington, George

                            Sir,
                            Albany Novr 19th 1780

                        In my last of the 12th inst. I had the Honor to inform your Excellency that Col. Weissenfels had marched for
                            Fort Schuyler, and proceeded as far as the little Falls, where the Ice has obliged him to collect Teams to transport his
                            Baggage by Land; but the Provision which had previously been sent on with a Detatchment under Captain Dunscomb,
                            fortunately arrived at the Garrison safe before the River closed. But as the roads will require considerable repairs, the
                            Colonel in all probability has not reached the Fort yet.
                        As the Time of Service for which the Levies have been inlisted will expire by the first and middle of next
                            Month, it is necessary that proper Steps should be taken to have them replaced as speedily as possible. It will
                            require three hundred Men to keep a Line of Communication open between Schenectady and Fort Schuyler, and maintain those
                            necessary intermediate Forts, which otherwise must be evacuated. Col. Gansevoort I have stationed at Saratoga &
                            Fort Edward to the Security of the northern Fronteir.
                        We have not yet been able to procure any Quantity of Provision, altho’ the State-Agent
                                flatters me with the Arrival of a Drove of Cattle in a few Days But we are so
                            deeply indebted to the Inhabitants both for Beef and Flourr that I can expect but a temporary Relief from it. However at
                            all events I am determined to throw a full Proportion of them into the Garrison as soon as they arrive. I am with the most
                            perfect Respect Your Excellency’s Most obedient and Humble Servant

                            James Clinton