Title: From George Washington to Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, 5 May 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters Newburgh May 5th 1782

                        Your Excellency’s favor of the 20th of Apl by Baron Closen arrived at my Quarters last Evening.
                        If the Enemy ever had an intention to evacuate Charles Town, that Idea, I believe is now given up—Great
                            revolutions in the British Councils have lately taken place—the particulars which are brought by the March Packet, will be
                            conveyed to you by the inclosed New York Gazette which I send for your perusal—General Robertson who has for some time
                            been governor of New York is lately appointed Commander in Chief in America—this information I have from his own Letter.
                        Port Mahon of the whole Island of Minorca is certainly surrender’d to his Catholic Majestys Arms. this event
                            is declared in N. York but I am possessed of but few particulars of the Capitulation.
                        My most cordial Congratulations attend your Excellency and the Officers of your Army upon the favors which
                            you inform me have with so much Justice been conferred by his most Christian Majesty—Be assured Sir I shall ever feel the
                            most sensible interest and pleasure in every Event which bestows Honor or Emolument on such deserving Characters—The
                            favorable mention which the King is pleased to make of me demand my warmest & most particular
                            acknowledgements—this Honor done me will form an additional Tie to that indelible Gratitude which binds me to the Person
                            & Interests of his majesty.
                        Convinced that the Works at New Port would be of no use to us and they might be of infinite importance to
                            the enemy, should they have an intention to establish a post there, from a bare apprehension of such an event I have
                            requested the governor of Rhode Island to have them levelled, pointing him at the same time to the necessity of preserving
                            and maintaining butt’s hill if possible.
                         The plans for the campaign depend so entirely upon the succour which will be sent by his most Christian
                            Majesty, that I can do nothing more than form opinion on certain hipothesis. If we should have a naval superiority and a
                            force sufficient to attempt New York and you have not a secure mean of transporting your troops by water for their
                            greater ease to the head of Elk, the rout you propose for their march by land, is, I am persuaded the best that can be. It
                            is to be feared that the maneuver your Excellency proposes will hardly have its intended effect, as it will be performed
                            in so short a time as to give no time for its operation, before the deception you propose would be disclosed.
                        If your march should take place before our intended interview, the time of its commencement must be
                            determined absolutely by your Excellency in consequence of the advices you shall receive from your Court, and knowing the
                            Epocha at which the succour may be expected on that Coast; to delay it beyond this point would waste the campaign and to
                            commence it earlier would disclose our plan and prepare the enemy for our approach.
                        Every attention consistent with my means has been bestowed upon the boats and I hope to
                            be tolerably provided with them.
                        I shall by this Opportunity communicate your request for militia to governor Harrison. I
                            persuade myself that knowing how expensive the militia are and with what difficulty they are drawn out, you will
                                be as moderate as possible in your requisition and that you will Leave nothing to their protection which can well be
                                avoided.

                        With the greatest Esteem and personal attachment I have the honor to be Sir Your Excellencys Most Obedient
                            & very humble servt

                            Go: Washington

                            P.S. My letter to Governor Harrison is herein enclosed, under a flying Seal to your Excellency’s
                                care—to be sent when you see cause.

                            G.W.

                    The portions in square brackets are Rochambeau’s translations of code.


Title: To George Washington from Antoine Félix Wuibert de Mézières, 5 May 1782
From: Wuibert de Mézières, Antoine Félix
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            Fort–Pitt 5th May. 1782

                        A tedious Sickness has Confined Mrs Wuibert to her Death-bed for the Espace of near two months. the
                            Impossibility of her paying any attention to my affairs in her present Situation, has deranged them in Such a manner, that
                            I am forced to Implore your Excellency’s permission to Repair To Philadelphia.
                        Should your Excellency think proper to grant me this favour, it Would Restore me and my Dying Wife to the
                            highest tranquility: particularly Should She Want to Communicate to me anything of Importance before it is our Lot to be
                            Separated.
                        But if to the Contrary, your Excellency forbids me to Leave this place, I Can assure you, that, for the Good
                            of the Service, I am perfectly Contented to Sacrifice not only all I am possessed of, but my
                            Life if the Case Requires it: But What Reproaches—What Remorses Would I Undergo, Should I
                            neglect those Duties, Religion and honor Impose on me. I am With the highest Respect Sir your Excellency’s the most
                            obedient humble Servant

                            Lt Colo: Wuibert
                            of the Contal Corps of Engineers


Title: To George Washington from Elias Dayton, 6 May 1782
From: Dayton, Elias
To: Washington, George

                            Sir,
                            Elizabeth Town May 6th 1782

                        General Clinton gave orders three days since to all the troops under his command to desist from any farther
                            offensive operations against the Americans, without his particular and express orders for the purpose. The Accounts from
                            New York say that vessels are detached to order in all those which are cruising upon our coast, but I have not seen any
                            official confirmation of it.
                        A fleet is now preparing for sea sufficient to carry four or five thousand men their destination is very
                            uncertain—by some it is supposed that they are to carry the dissatisfied Hessians to Europe & by others, that they
                            are going to the West Indies—Vessels are likewise prepared, on board of which, any refugee who wishes to go to Europe is
                            permitted to embark.
                        Capt. Lipencut, who directed the murder of Capt. Huddy is now closely confined in New York and if your
                            Excellency should think proper to insist upon his being sent out, it will, I think be attended with very serious
                            consequences; as the refugees have declared very generally that they will put to death any who should attempt to bring him
                            to our lines and will exert themselves in that case to liberate him.
                        General Clinton, as soon as he had heard of the detention of Lieut. Thomas by Gen. Skinner, ordered him to be
                            set at liberty & returned to our lines giving Skinner a very severe censure for his conduct—The officers detained
                            here on account of Mr Thomas, were upon his return immediately liberated.
                        As I am informed that several flags have been sent up the North river, I suppose your Excellency is possessed
                            of the last papers which contain the important debates in Parliament, I therefore enclose one only of the 4th and the last
                            from Europe.
                        General Clinton & Knyphausen will most certainly sail for England in a few days in the Pearl frigate.
                            I am your Excellencys Most Obedient Hbe servant

                            Elias Dayton


Title: To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 6 May 1782
From: Lincoln, Benjamin
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General,
                            War Office May 6. 1782

                        I have been honored with your private letter, which I shall answer when a safe conveyance offers.
                        I beg leave to suggest to your Excellency the expediency of removing the Rhode Island regiment from the vices
                            and follies of the City, by calling Them to Camp. The commanding Officer informs me that a great proportion of them must be
                            committed to the Surgeon’s care before they will be fit to take the field—and that some of them unless they are soon
                            attended to, will be lost to the service for the campaign—The Recruits, who appear to be a good set of Lads, will too soon
                            from the example of the others be led astray.
                        I think we had better submit to the necessity of calling a few Militia to do duty in this City than ruin one
                            of the best regiments in service. I have the honor to be, with the most perfect esteem and respect, my dear General, Your
                            most obedient servant

                            B. Lincoln


Title: From George Washington to William Livingston, 6 May 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Livingston, William

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters May 6/82

                        On receiving information, by a representative from the Inhabitants of Monmouth County, of the Cruel Murder of
                            Captain Joshua Huddy of the Jersey State Troops by a party of Refugees from New York—I immediately informed the British
                            Commander in Cheif, that unless he delivered up the perpretaters of that horrid deed I should be reduced to the
                            disagreeable necessity of Retaliating.
                        In answer to my Letter the British General informed me, that a Court Martial is ordered for the trial of the
                            persons complained of—but at the same time says that those people offer in Justification of the fact—a number of instances
                            of Cruelty committed by us & particularly in Monmouth County—tho’ this is by no means admitted—but on the contrary orders are
                            given to designate and Send to Camp a British Officer who if my demand is not complied with, will be executed—Yet I cannot
                            forbear observing to your Excellency that whilst I demand Satisfaction from the Enemy for the Violences they commit—it
                            becomes us to be particularly carefull that they have not the like claim on us, and I must beg you to make it known to all
                            persons acting in a Military capacity in your State that I shall hold myself obliged to deliver up to the Enemy or
                            otherwise to punish such of them as shall commit any Act which is in the least contrary to the Laws of War—I doubt not of
                            your doing the same with those who come under the Civil power.
                        The Enemy also complain of the detention of Hetfield and Badgely who they say were out, by direction of our
                            Commissary of Prisoners, under Sanction of a Flag—I must beg your Excellency to inform me as soon as possible of the
                            Circumstances attending their Capture and the causes of their detention if those causes are not strictly just I would wish
                            they were sent in.


Title: To George Washington from Heman Swift, 6 May 1782
From: Swift, Heman
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            Connecticutt Hutts May 6th 1782

                        It is with regret I am obliged to report to your Excellency a mutinous combination which has been carried on
                            among the soldiery of this Division. The time appointed for the execution of the plan was the morning of the 4th at the
                            beating of the reveillee. Happily I had information of the design the morning before, and that they were to meet that
                            afternoon under pretence of playing ball, to concert their operations. As I was obliged to attend Court Martial that day I
                            could only request of the Officers particularly to observe their motions, and send my informant and others who could be
                            relied on to make further critical discoveries, but was unable oppose it by apprehending any as Principals. On my return
                            at evening I found that there had been about 150 collected, and obtained the names of some principal actors. I immediately
                            ordered sixty men properly officered to parade from each Regiment, and apprehended a number from whom I expected to obtain
                            more particular intelligence. After a long examination I found the Committee appointed from the several Regiments to
                            concert and report their plan. On examination they acknowledged their appointment, and that they had agreed to prepare
                            their packs and to sleep on their arms that night, that the Reveillee was to beat at 4 oClock next morning when they were
                            to parade and somebody would appear to take command of them.
                        They were then to march to Fishkill take possession of some field pieces, draw their provisions and march to
                            Hartford. I ordered out large guards in front and rear of the encampment, posted sentinels near together round the camp and
                            kept Officers walking in each Regiment during the night, which entirely prevented any disorders.
                        We have paid constant attention since fully to unravel their design, could find none but Privates who had
                            taken an active part and yet were sufficiently satisfied it did not originate in them. We were under the necessity of
                            treating them as principals and holding up to them those rigors which we were conscious that others deserved. Last evening
                            we were first able to force from them the confessions of those whom we suppose to have been the instigators and were to
                            have taken the command. They are two Serjeants of the 3d Regiment Bunce and Parker. Bunce was to have been their
                                Commander. Parker was much interested in aiding and assisting in the mutiny. Last night I released
                            all but two Serjeants and one Private, those I sent of about 10 oClock to the Provost at West-point.
                        The Division appears to be reduced to order, we shall continiue the guards extraordinary, there had been no
                            appearance of irregularity observed in the line till the day I mentioned, the only cause assigned by any of them but want
                            of pay. I desired Colo. Webb to mention the matter to your Excellency should have been earlier in transmitting my
                            particular report to your Excellency, but I did not suppose we had discovered the principals before and the investigation
                            could not be made sufficiently thorough to be relied on. I have the honor to be with much respect Your Excellencys most
                            obedt humble servt
                        HemanSwift


Title: From George Washington to Heman Swift, 6 May 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Swift, Heman

                            Sir,
                             6 May 1782

                        I have this moment received your Letter of this morning—and am exceedingly obliged to you for your care in
                            preventing the dangerous commotion which was threatned in your line.
                        I have now to desire that you will apply to Major General Heath to appoint a Court Martial for the immediate
                            Trial of the two Serjeants who were the Ring leaders, and report their proceedings to me.


Title: General Orders, 7 May 1782
From: Washington, George
To:

                            Head Quarters Newburgh Tuesday. May 7. 82.
                            Parole
                            C.Signs.

                        The different Brigades and Corps composing the Army in the Highlands and New Jersey, will be Inspected and
                            Mustered on the following days viz. The New Jersey Brigades on the 10th the York on the 12. The first Massachusetts
                            Brigade on the 18th the 2d Brigade and Cranes Regiment of Artillery on the 19th, and the 3 Massachusetts Brigade on the
                            20th—The 10th Massachusetts regiment on the 21st—The first Connecticut Brigade on the 22d, The 2d Connecticut Brigade on
                            the 23d and the Commander in Chiefs Guards on the 24th Instant.
                        The several Corps are to be excused duty on the days they are Mustered, if the nature of the service they are
                            employed on will possibly admit of it.
                        The Artificers and the Water Guard under Captain Pray are to be allowed one ration and a half ⅌ day when
                            Actually employed.


Title: From George Washington to Thomas Bradford, 7 May 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Bradford, Thomas

                            Sir,
                            Newburgh May 7th 1782

                        I am much obliged by the information contained in your Letter of the 30th Ulto—The Negros taken in the Monk
                            do not belong to me, but to Mr Lund Washington, who lives at my Seat of Mount Vernon. on whose behalf I shall be thankful
                            for any services you may render in recovering the Negros Robt Phoenix and—Phoenix—& on whose Acct I will see
                            any expences paid.
                        Instead of giving me any further information on this matter I shall be obliged to you for communicating the
                            result of your negociation to Mr Lund Washington at the above place in Virginia. I am Sir—Yr Most Obedt Sert

                            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Caleb Brewster, 7 May 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Brewster, Caleb

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters Newburgh May 7th 1782

                        I have received the Letters & News Papers you forwarded to me by the bearer and am Sir your Hble
                            Servt.


Title: To George Washington from Thomas Burke, 7 May 1782
From: Burke, Thomas
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            Hillsborough May 7th 1782

                        Mr Edward Winslow of Cross Creek in this State will have the honor of handing your Excellency this. he is an
                            active, Spirited Citizen, who resided in the midst of our disaffected, and has been almost constantly in arms. he is a
                            native of Boston, the son of a clergiman, who early differed with him in politics and retired into New York, where,
                            argeeably to Mr Winslows Intelligence, he has lately paid the last debt of Nature. The Son, apprehensive that his aged
                            mother may Stand in need of his assistance, and Supposing, also, that Some affairs of his family may require his
                            attention, proposes, with your permission, to go within the Enemy’s Lines for those purposes. I take the liberty of
                            recommending his request to your Excellency’s Attention. He is a Sensible Intelligent Gentleman, and a member of our
                            Legislature, and is able to give a pretty good Idea of the State and prospects of affairs amongst us. I have the honor to be with Sincere Esteem and regard as well as the warmest
                            Wishes for your private as well as public prosperity your Excellency’s Most Obedient humble Sevt

                            Tho Burke


Title: From George Washington to George Clinton, 7 May 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Clinton, George

                            Sir
                             7th May 1782

                        I have had the Honor to receive your Excellencys Favor of the 5th Communicatg Intelligence from St.
                            Croix—for which I beg you to accept my acknowledgement & thanks.
                        It seems we are comg to a period when we are exceedgly in Danger of being imposed upon by the Insidious
                            Measures of our Enemy—You have doubtless seen the Intelligence from N. York & the Debates in Parliament upon the
                            American War—which the Country it seems are hatchg at as a prelude to a Speedy peace—upon principles of Independence—I
                            will only mention to your Excelly that I have perused the several Motions which have been Made & the Debates
                            thereon with great Attention, & upon serious Consideration am obliged to say that the whole appears to me merely
                            delusory—calculated to quiet the Minds of their own people, & to lull the Exertions of ours—and that findg
                            themselves hard pushed in other Quarters—they want to amuse us in America, whilst they attend to other parts of their
                            Empire—which being secured they will have Time & Means to revert to this Continent again—with hopes of success.
                        An Idea of American Independence on its true principles dont appear thro the whole Debates—but an Idea of
                            reconnecting us to the British Nation, by disolvg our Connection with France is too prevalent. I am Sir &c.


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 7 May 1782
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General,
                            Highlands, May 7. 1782.

                        Enclosed are two newspapers which came to hand the last evening—they are the latest I have received. The day
                            before yesterday about eighty recruits arrived from Massachusetts, in general very indifferent—a number of them negroes,
                            some old men and boys—among them are also two french men who confess they were marines on board, and deserted from a
                            french frigate in Boston harbour—How colonel Badlam could muster and forward them, I am at loss to determine. What shall
                            be done with the frenchmen?
                        The boatmen and others on constant hard duty complain that they are reduced to a single ration, which is
                            insufficient to support them on hard duty. Ought they not to receive a ration and half, as usual?
                        Some mutinous intentions have lately been discovered in the Connecticut line—three of the supposed
                            principals are confined in the provost at West point—they will be brought before a general court-martial this day. Two of
                            them I am informed, are serjeants.
                        A very great uneasiness continues among the regimental officers respecting the mode of receiving their
                            provisions. The commissaries will not issue to the field officers, except they draw regimentally—as appears by the
                            enclosed from one of them—similar notes were sent to other field officers. If the officers draw with their men and the
                            whole of the provisions for a regiment are weighed at one draught the provisions will not hold out—a suspicion will arise
                            that the officers not only pick out the best pieces, but also receive their full weight while the deficiency falls on the
                            men. Ought not the provisions according to the usual custom of armies to be weighed in as many draughts as there are
                            companies—and will not the service be promoted, as well as the field officers gratified in drawing their own provisions
                            and for their servants without arms, by themselves?
                        I am informed that the contractors require from each regiment a return specifying the number of men present,
                            and also of those absent; by this means the clerk in the commissaries store will have the most accurate knowledge of the
                            whole strength of the army present, on command, sick, &c. which I think ought to be known by the commander in
                            chief only. Too much care cannot be taken to prevent impositions in the provision returns, but is it not too dangerous for a
                            clerk in a store to be possessed of accurate returns of the strength of the army? I beg leave to submit it to your
                            Excellency’s consideration.
                        Doctor Townsend informed me yesterday, that he had received a signification of your pleasure through doctor
                            Craik, to put a stop to inoculation. I have mentioned it in the orders of this day. I am apprehensive that there may be
                            infection in some of the quarters—have directed, where it is probable, that the men who have not had the small-pox, be put
                            in tents as near their respective corps as may be safe. If your Excellency does not approve of this mode, such other shall
                            be adopted as you may think proper. I have the honor to be, With the greatest respect, Your Excellency’s Most obedient
                            servant
                        W. Heath

                            P.S. Colonel Swift has this moment called at my quarters, & shewn me your letter to him of
                                yesterday, respecting the mutineers.
                            A soldier belonging to one of the Connecticut regiments, some time since transfered to the corps of
                                invalids being recovered, colonel Swift wishes he may be returned to the regiment to which he formerly belonged. Is it
                                admissible?

                            W. Heath


Title: From Theodore Woodbridge to William Heath, 5 May 1782
From: Woodbridge, Theodore
To: Heath, William

                            Dear General
                            Crompond May 5th 1782

                        I have just been honored with your order of this date—& the Letters accompanying—shall furnish a Flag
                            tomorrow morning as early as possible—I shall have no inclination to relax in the least, on account of any favorable
                            intelligence from the enemy, or to omit the use of the precautions you have been pleased to mention.
                        Enclosed is a paper this day brought from below—It reported from below that two Regts of British Troops are
                            embarking. I am Sir with due respect your most Obedt servt

                            T. Woodbridge


Title: From Theodore Woodbridge to William Heath, 6 May 1782
From: Woodbridge, Theodore
To: Heath, William

                            Sir
                            Crompond May 6th 1782

                        Captn Prichard writes me “that he is informed by several people from below De Lancey has in their hearing
                            said he had orders to lay still & not to come out—that he was very lately before this forming an expedition against
                            Bedford.”
                        We shall however be carefull in what manner to put confidence in such a character, untill by his actions he
                            gives a convinceing proof of his veracity.
                        I have the pleasure of enclosing two late papers. I am Sir with due respect your most Obedt sert

                            T. Woodbridge

                     Enclosure

                                Sir,

                                    c.6 May 1782

                            My pointed Instructions are to Issue provisions Regimentally, not to messes, or Companies, if Officers
                                neglect to draw, in their Regts its out of my power to make Compensation—the moment I receive
                                orders from the Contractors to Issue to Messes I shall Chearfully Comply as Im under their Immediate orders Till then,
                                by observing a strict Compliance with their Instructions Im oblig’d to refuse—I am Sr your obd. Servt

                                Wm Bell


Title: To George Washington from William Irvine, 7 May 1782
From: Irvine, William
To: Washington, George

                            Sir,
                            Fort Pitt, May 7th 1782.

                        Since my last letter to your Excellency, Col. Waibert, the Engineer, has been continually teazing me for
                            leave to go to Philadelphia, which I informed him I could by no means grant without your permission. If your Excellency
                            has nothing more in view for him in this quarter than barely to Superintend repairing the works at this Post, his
                            attendance may, without injury to the Service, be dispensed with, Especially as Major Craig of
                            Artillery is on the Spot, whose knowledge of the Executive part I have more dependance on than Col. Waibert’s. This
                            accompanies his letter on the Subject. With perfect respect, &c.

                            Wm Irvine


Title: To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 7 May 1782
From: Lincoln, Benjamin
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General,
                            War Office May 7. 1782

                        I find by the late muster of General Hazen’s regiment that Major Reed is returned absent without leave, and
                            Major Woodson as having overstaid his furlough.
                        Woodson, I am informed by the General, was furloughed by your Excellency at York Town for three months—Reed’s
                            standing with his General and Officers of the regiment is such as gives no hope of his ever re-joining the Corps.
                        General Hazen does not consider those Gentlemen as Officers now in his regiment, and applies for new
                            appointments—I think it would be improper to create any new Majors until it is determined that Reed and Woodson are not in
                            service.
                        I wish your Excellency’s opinion whether those Gentlemen can longer be considered in service—If a doubt
                            arises—whether they are or are not—how the matter shall be ascertained. I have the honor to be, with perfect respect and
                            esteem Your Excellency’s obedt Servt

                            B: Lincoln


Title: To George Washington from Abraham Lott, 7 May 1782
From: Lott, Abraham
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            Camp May 7th 1782

                        The purport of my visit to Camp, Your Excellency will be made acquainted with by the contents of this Letter;
                            And if the request can be granted, which is contained in it, the favor will be gratefully Acknowledged. I suppose Your
                            Excellency well knew that previous to the commencement of this War I was in Copartnership in Trade, with William Kelly,
                            late of London, deceased; Upon whose Death the whole of his estate devolved upon his Executors—Our Affairs at that time
                            were by no means near a close, and large Sums then were, and still are due to the House from different parts of this
                            Continent—A want of intercourse with his Executors hitherto has prevented me from reaping any benefit from the monies due
                            the House as the Surviving Partner; on the contrary a want of it has occasioned many losses, and more may happen to me and
                            his heirs if not timely prevented.
                        Mr Brook Watson, Mr Kelly’s Executor is now in New York and I have thro’ him, obtained a permit for Colo.
                            Livingston and myself to have an interview with him, coming to any part of their Lines. I therefore should be happy if
                            your Excellency will give us your permission to go to New York, by way of Kings Bridge, for this purpose. The Proclamation
                            of his Excellency Governor Livingston Prohibiting all Flaggs from passing within his State, rendered any Application to
                            him useless, unless on account of recommendation, and I hope Your Excellency is to well acquainted with my Political
                            Character, to need any. The Short time given in the passports from the other side will render it impossible to apply to
                            Governor Clinton, as they expire in Six Days from this date; and doubt not his Excellency the Governor, was he acquainted
                            with my wishes, would readily comply with them. I have requested a passport to Kings bridge, being desirous of a certain
                            passage, and but too little pleased with Water Carriages. However any way pointed out by Your Excellency will be
                            agreable—I could urge, did I conceive it Necessary, many Cogent reasons to Justify the Application, but shall only mention
                            that an expensive family and a want of Supplies, renders it absolutely Necessary for the comfort of Sir Your Sincere
                            friend & most humble Servant

                            Abrm Lott


Title: To George Washington from Ezra Newhall, 7 May 1782
From: Newhall, Ezra
To: Washington, George

                            sir
                            West Point May 7th 1782

                        Lieut. Daniel Simonds of the 5th Massachusetts Regiment, who will do himself the Honor of presenting this to
                            your Excellency, has made application to me to use my influence to obtain a Dismission for him from the service. The
                            situation of his Domestic affairs, and a Decline of health are the reasons he offers, and in my opinion are very obvious, if
                            your Excellency thinks these sufficient, beg that Lieut. simonds’s request may be granted. I have the Honor to be sir Your
                            very Hble servt

                            Ezra Newhall Lt Col.


Title: From George Washington to Samuel Canfield, 8 May 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Canfield, Samuel

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters Newburgh May 8th 1782

                        His Excellency Governor Clinton having given permission for Mrs Brienckerhoff & Mrs Adriance, attended by
                            Mr Wycoff to visit their relations in Queens County on Long Island: you will therefore be pleased to grant a flag for them
                            to proceed to the nearest Post of the Enemy on Long Island for that purpose. I am Sir your Most Obedt Servt

                            P.S. I should be glad to know the strength & state of the Corps of Connect. State Troops
                                stationed on the Lines.
                             N.B. also Flag for Mrs Close.


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 8 May 1782
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General,
                            Highlands, May 8. 1782.

                        Lieutenant Eli Parker of the Massachusetts line, who has been doing duty as a third officer of a company in
                            the 7th regiment, is to be transfered to the 6th regiment, where a vacancy is open for him, to which he is entitled, and
                            where he will do duty as second officer in the company. Shall the transference take place accordingly? I have the honor to
                            be With the highest respect, Your Excellency’s Most obedient servant

                            W. Heath


Title: To George Washington from Henry Laurens, 8 May 1782
From: Laurens, Henry
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            London 8th May 1782

                        William Woodley Esqr.  of the British Horse in America is now going to New York,
                            should this Gentleman in the course of his enterprizes happen to be captured in our side of the water, suffer this to
                            introduce him to Your Excellency’s notice and favor; and especially I request that Mr Woodley may be
                            supplied with such sums of Money for his support in captivity as shall be requsite, and that Your Excellency will be
                            pleased to point out a proper person for this purpose, assuring such person that Mr Woodley’s draughts on London will be
                            punctually paid. I have the honor to be, With the highest esteem & respect Sir Your Excellency’s Most Obedt
                            Servant.

                        The contents of this Address are with proper deference and respect recommended to the attention of the
                            General Officers and other Officers in general of the American Troops as Mr Woodley’s case may chance to require, and more
                            particularly to the consideration of Lieut. Colo. John Laurens.


Title: From George Washington to Philip John Schuyler, 8 May 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Schuyler, Philip John

                            Dear sir
                            Head Quarters 8th May 1782

                        I have been favoured with your Letter of the 20th April.
                        I should be very happy in an Opportunity to accept your kind Invitation of a Visit to Albany—but my
                            particular Circumstances & Expectations at this Moment, prevent that pleasure at this Time.
                        Mrs Washington joins me in a request that her best Compliments  may, with mine, be presented to Mrs Schuyler.
                            With very great Regard I am D. Sir Your &c.


Title: From George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 8 May 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Trumbull, Jonathan, Sr.

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters 8th May 1782

                        I had the Honor to receive your Excellencys Favor of the 24th of April—inclosing a Copy of your Letter to
                            Congress on the Subject of American prisoners confined in England—with your Sentiments on the Necessity of Retaliation.
                        I am sorry to inform your Excellency, that a Meeting of Commissioners which had, Among other Matters, been
                            concerted for the purposes of a general Exchange, comprehendg that of a release of our Countrymen prisoners in Europe, as
                            well as others, has been unhappily dissolved, without effecting any One of those benevolent purposes, which, on our part,
                            were the Object of their Mission.    This Circumstance I fear, will place any future Exchanges, at a great Distance. no means
                            however in my power, will be omitted to effect so desirable an Event.
                        I have the Honor to concur fully with your Excellency on the Subject of Retaliation—and to inform, that the
                            Circumstances attendg the Death of Captain Huddy, are like to bring that Object to a point.  A Demand hath been made by me
                            for the perpetrators of that horrid Deed—the Reply to this Demand, received from Genl Robertson, is not satisfactory—I
                            have informed him therefore, that Orders are given to designate by Lot, a British Officer of the Rank of Capt. Huddy, for
                            Retaliation—that the Time & place of his Execution are fixed—and that nothing can stay my Resolution from being
                            carried into compleat effect, but a strict Compliance to my first Request—I expect Genl Robertsons next Answer will bring
                            this ungratefull Business to an Issue.
                        I am much Obliged by your Hint respecting the powder—Genl Knox, in whose Department it is, shall be informed,
                            when he arrives from Philadelphia.
                        If the Demands of the Campaign, which is not yet fully decided, shall require the powder of your State, it
                            will be thankfully received. With great Sincerity of Respect & Esteem I have the Honor to be Your Excellency’s
                            Most Obedient and humble Servant

                            Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from Edward Hand, 9 May 1782
From: Hand, Edward
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            New Windsor 9th May 1782

                        Your Excellency having Stated the Enemys force in New York at 9,000 regular and 3,390 irregular Troops Total
                            12,390 in Charles Town 3,300 Savanna 700 Total in Chs Town & Savanna 4,000.
                        and first, supposing the whole force from N. York to Savanna inclusive 16,390 men assembled at New York. That
                            the Enemy retain possession of the harbour and that they have a naval superiority on the coast.
                        Secondly, supposing their force the same that they keep possession of the harbour but loose their superiority
                            at sea.
                        Thirdly, that with the same force in the City, they loose the command of the water both in the harbour and at
                            Sea.
                        you ask the opinion of the Genl officers seperately, and in writing if there be probability in all, or either
                            of these cases, that we shall be able to obtain men and means sufficient to undertake the Siege of New York, what
                            efficient force will be necessary for the enterprize in the cases which may be deemid practicable and what number of
                            Militia ought to be demanded to secure that force.
                        If the Enemy should not reinforce New York with their Southern Troops, and none should arive from Europe,
                            their force at New York will then be 12,390 Your Excellency propounds the same questions eventually as you did on the
                            larger number of 16,390.
                         I must own that from the backwardness already exhibited by the different States in furnishing men and means
                            for carrying on the war with vigour, I am very much afraid they will not this season exert themselves sufficiently to
                            warrant a successful attempt on New York, particularly if the Enemy have a Superiority  the country in genl would (I
                            believe) in that case think the attempt fruitless, as if compelled to leave New York they would be able to remove the
                            Garrison to another place, and (as the saying is) leave us the bag to hold. Yet as it is possible I may be mistaken in my
                            conjectures. I shall proceed to state the number of men I think would be necessary for the undertaking in the different
                            cases your Excellency has started.
                        As it is presupposed their whole force is already at New York and that the Garrison is provided with
                            provision and Stores sufficient to secure it against any bad consequences from a Blockade on our part, I shall make no
                            difference in point of numbers, between their having possession of the harbour with or without a superiority at Sea, in
                            calculating the force sufficient to Operate against New York, for I think that the same number that could reduce the
                            Garrison while the Enemy had the command of the Harbour, would oblige them to evacuate the place tho’ they had a naval
                            superiority on the coast, and that no force, however great, could oblige the troops garrisoning New York to yield
                            themselves prisoners When they had the Sea open to them and Vessels to carry them off.
                        The total strength of the Garrison being computed 16,390 I think I may reasonably conclude that one fourth of
                            the number will be unfit for duty which reduces their efficient force to 12,293, which with the command of the harbour
                            would require four times their number of such men as we can oppose to them, to undertake the Siege, say, 49,172 exclusive of
                            our Artillery and cavalry, of this number we have now fit for duty 6,682 American Regulars in the Regiments Composing the
                            Northern Army French 4000, Militia wanting to complete the force required 38,490, for I will not count on any addition to
                            our present strength from the recruits that may hereafter join the army, or Troops that may arive from the southward, As
                            the number we acquire in either case will only cause a proportionable diminution of the Militia—to have the required
                            number of Militia fit for duty you must have 51,320 in the Field, and as it may reasonably be presumed that not more than
                            two thirds of the number caled for will come into the field, the demand should be for 68,426 Rank and file.
                        On the other hand allowing the garrison of New York to be 12,293 as already stated, and supposing we have
                            the command of the water both within and without the Harbour, I think 36,879 fit for duty I.E. three times their number,
                            would be competent to the enterprize, of these we have 10,682 French and Continental regulars as Already shewn, to enable
                            us to complete the number required by the addition of 26,197 Militia agreably to the former calculation 46,572 Rank and
                            file should be demanded.
                        Supposing no addition to the present stated strength of the garrison of New York—I calculate as I have
                            already done on a larger number, and allow their efficient force to be 9,293 which, admitting them to have the command of
                            the harbour, would require 37,172 men to reduce them, of these we already have 10,682 French and American regulars, and to
                            secure the addition of 26,490 Militia must, agreable to a former calculation demand 47,093 Rank and file.
                        But supposing the garrison 9,293 and that we have the command of the harbour I require 27,879 men to besiege
                            it, of these we have 10,682 French and american regulars and want 17,197 Militia, to secure which Number, I would demand
                            30,572 Rank and file.
                        To suppose no reinforcement to the present garrison of New York Implys a certainty of our having a Naval
                            superiority on the Coast. with the greatest respect I have the honor to be your Excellencys most obedt and most Humble
                            Servt

                            Edwd: Hand


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 9 May 1782
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General
                            Highlands May 9th 1782

                        Enclosed your Excellency will find a receipt of the delivery of the letter you were pleased a few days since
                            to direct to me to forward to the enemies lines—and two newspapers brought up by the Officer who went with the flag—They
                            are not of so late a date as some I have before sent, but as they contain some debates in the british house of commons
                            probably not inserted in the other papers sent, I forwarded them. I also take the liberty to enclose a letter which I have
                            received this morning from Major Woodbridge who commands on the lines, which contains some intelligence. I have the honor
                            to be With the greatest respect Your Excellencys Most Obedient Servant

                            W. Heath

                     Enclosure

                                Morris House 7th of May 1782.

                            Received from Captn Hopkins, with a Flag, a Letter directed to His Excellency General Robertson Newyork,
                                from His Excellency General Washington.
                            By Order of Major General de Gosen

                                Chrstopr de Westphal
                                Aid de Camp

                     Enclosure

                                Dear General
                                Crompond May 8th 1782

                            Captn Hopkins who went with the Flag to the British Lines, has just returned. He was received by Baron
                                    Syuttzingstoewen, Captn in a Regt of Lorsberg, who treated him with great politeness &
                                attention—sent the letter to General Gosen & procured the enclosed receipt.
                            He said it was with pleasure he could inform, that the commander in chief had on that day last, published
                                an order forbidding all parties whatever, going without the Lines, on any pretence, untill further orders—on pain of
                                the severest punishment—He also informed that General Carlton arrived this week, to take the command—Sir H. Clinton
                                & General Nyphausen were to sail for Europe tomorrow—That it was the general opinion of the officers—peace
                                with America would immediately take place—he expected permission within a few days to ride out & have a
                                pleasing indulgence of his curiosity—in a view of our Country particularly N. England.
                            He said that a Court of enquiry had been held at N.york in the case of Captn Huddy by order of the Comdr
                                in Chief, who was determined that the strictest should be made—The result of the enquiry was
                                not made publick—but it was his opinion, the party who were active in his execution, would be sent out.
                            Captn Hopkins saw some of DeLanceys Corps at Kings Bridge who appeared not a little disconcerted on
                                account of the prohibition of their trade, which cut off their living—They wished to know whether
                                their Country would pardon them, should they make a trial of its clemency.
                            He was not able to obtain papers of a later date than those which have been forwarded—The enclosed note
                                from Captn Prichard gives all the knowledge I have concerning the prisoners. I have the honor to be with due respect Sir
                                your most obedt servt

                                T. Woodbridge


Title: To George Washington from John Pray, 9 May 1782
From: Pray, John
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General
                            Nyack May 9th 1782

                        A Flag from Sir Guy Carleton arriv’d at this place last night. the dispatches of which Lieut. Givens the
                            barer of this has the Care of to Your Excellency. Brigade Major Scott who has charge of the dispatches is Very anxious to
                            wait on Your Excellency, as he was Order’d to deliver them him self.
                        I shall ditain him till I have Your Excellencys Orders for discharging him, as he Expects an answer from Your
                            Excellency. I have the Honor to be with Every Sentiment of respect and Esteem Your Excellencys most Obedient and Very
                            Humble Servant

                            Jno. Pray Capt.


Title: To George Washington from Benjamin Tallmadge, 9 May 1782
From: Tallmadge, Benjamin
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General
                            Worthington May 9th 1782

                        I have just received a Letter from Mr Silas Deane, which at the request of its Author, I beg leave to present
                            to Your Excellency for perusal, after which I shall thank Your Excellency to return it. I have the honor to be, With every
                            Sentiment of Esteem & Regard, Your Excellency’s most Obedt Servt

                            Benja Tallmadge


Title: From George Washington to William Burnet, Sr., 10 May 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Burnet, William, Sr.

                            Sir,
                            Newburgh 10th May 1782

                        Your letter of the 12th of April was long on its passage to me—I have endeavoured to recollect every
                            circumstance respecting my employing ---- Hatfield for the purpose of obtaining intelligence, while the Enemy were at
                            Elizabeth Town in the spring of 1780.  what follows is the result.
                        The Morning after I marchd the Troops from their Hutts near Morris Town, to oppose the advance of the enemy;
                            & while we lay at the pass near Springfield; a person of the name of Hatfield (I suppose, & believe it was Moses)
                            was brought to me (either by Colo. Dayton, Colo. Ogden or the deceased Mr Caldwell, or perhaps Colo. De Hart) with
                            intelligence of the enemys strength, & what he had seen of their movements the preceeding day; adding that it was
                            in the power of him, (Hatfield) to go into, or communicate with People in Elizabeth town & bring me further
                            information. being suspicious of the name, I expressed my apprehension to the Gentleman who introduced him to me, that he
                            was rather sent by the enemy to our Camp for, and would carry
                            intelligence, that bring such as would be servicable to us: but having my fears quieted on this head, by assurances that
                            he wished us well; & had it more in his power (by means of his connections) to be useful in this way than most others.
                            I engaged him to get into the enemys rear (for at that time We supposed them to be at the Connecticut Farms) and
                            ascertain more particularly their strength and designs, either from observation or enquiry. Whether any particular mode
                            was pointed out to him by which he was to attempt this.  Whether it was proposed by, or expected of him at the time, to go
                            upon Staten Island, I do not recollect, nor can I charge my memory with having had any transaction with him since.
                        I wish most sincerely, that in a matter which nearly concerns the essential interests of any individual, I
                            could be more explicit, but what I have heard said is the substance of my best Recollection. I am Sir—Yr Most obt Hble
                            Servt

                            G. W——n


Title: From George Washington to George Clinton, 10 May 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Clinton, George

                            Sir.
                            Head Quarters Newburgh May 10th 1782

                        I have given the most peremptory Orders, that no Flags from the Enemy shall be received at any other place,
                            or post, but Dobbs’s Ferry, on any business or pretext whatever,and that no Flags from us to them, shall (for any reason
                            however pressing) be permitted to pass to the Enemies Lines, except from the same place.
                        This I thought essentially necessary for many Reasons, which I doubt not will occur to your Excellency, and
                            therefore request your Aid in carrying the Measure into effect, and that you will be pleased to communicate your orders,
                            to all persons who may have occasion to be acqauinted with the matter, in the State over which you preside.
                        These Orders, are given to all officers commanding on the lines, in the several States contiguous to Posts
                            occupied by the British, which I shall cause to be rigidly obey’d, and hope for the concurrence of the civil Power in
                            preventing all other intercourse with the Enemy. I have the honor to be with great respect your Excellency’s Most Obedt
                            Servt

                            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Elias Dayton, 10 May 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Dayton, Elias

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters Newburgh May 10th 1782

                        I have given the most peremptory Orders, that no Flag from the Enemy shall be received at any other place or
                            post but Dobbs Ferry, on any business or pretext whatsoever—and that no Flag from us to them shall, (for any reason
                            however pressing) be permitted to pass to the Enemies Lines, except from the same place.
                        You will take measures for carrying this Order effectually into execution, so far
                            as relates to the Posts in Jersey within the limits of your command, and the Places at, & from which Flags have
                            been received & sent, by immediately putting in arrest any Officer who shall presume to contravene the intention
                            of this Order on our side; and by detaining as Prisoners all Persons who may come from the Enemy with Flags, after this
                            regulation has been announced in such a Manner as that the British Commander in Chief may give directions for the
                            prevention of this practice in future—I have written to Sir Guy Carleton on the subject, & presume the Letter will
                            reach him by the time this is delivered to you. a copy of this, “I have also communicated to Governor Livingston, whose concurrence
                            & assistance in the execution of the measure, I have solicited.” I am Sir &c.


Title: From George Washington to William Heath, 10 May 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Heath, William

                            Dear Sir
                            Head Quarters Newburgh May 10 1782

                        I have enclosed to your care Letters for Col. Canfield, and Major Woodbridge (the letter under a flying seal)
                            forbidding Flags of Truce to be sent or received except by way of Dobbs Ferry. Similar instructions are given to the
                            Commanding Officer in Jersey—And you will perceive that the same prohibition is announced to the Army in the Orders of
                            this day. I am Dear Sir Your Most Obedt Servt

                            Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 10 May 1782
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General,
                            Highlands May 10. 1782.

                        I have just received a letter from colonel Humphrys, in which he observes that your Excellency wishes to be
                            informed whether brigadier-general Glover is absent at this time by my permission, and if not, whether I know the reasons
                            of his absence. To which I beg leave to reply, that general Glover is not now absent with any permission of mine, nor do I
                            know the reasons of his absence. The 10th of December last (five months ago this day) he called at my quarters and
                            informed me he had general McDougall’s leave of absence if it met with my approbation, which I gave verbally, without
                            mentioning any particular time. I do not recollect a general officer at any time having a written furlough; or if it had
                            been the case the present year, I should suppose your Excellency’s order for all officers to be with the army by the 10th
                            of April superseded all other orders or permissions, and that every officer would think himself bound thereby. I should
                            have thought so for myself had I been absent, and pointedly obeyed the injunction. Some few who have exceded that time,
                            and have imagined that they had reasons which would justify their so doing, for the honor and preservation of discipline
                            and good order, have been tried by court-martial, mulcted and reprimanded, and have bowed to the stroke of justice. These
                            must feel keen sensations, although they suffer a just punishment for their neglect, if others of more elevated rank
                            should transgress with impunity. I have the honor to be With the greatest respect, Your Excellency’s Most obedient servant

                            W. Heath


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 10 May 1782
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General,
                            Highlands, May 10. 1782.

                        A general court-martial has been sitting since monday on the trial of two serjeants and a soldier of the
                            Connecticut line—they have not yet closed the trial. I am informed they find it difficult to get the evidence necessary to
                            convict them, except the soldier—the moment I receive the proceedings they shall be forwarded to Your Excellency. There is
                            a great jealousy among the officers that there is yet something in agitation among the troops, particularly among the
                            noncommissioned officers. Every possible means is in exercise to discover it, but nothing can be developed. The guards at
                            the Point, magazine, &c. have for several nights been doubled.
                        It is with pain that I hint this to your Excellency; for it is cruel even to doubt the fidelity of any of the
                            troops: but there is certainly something very particular in their meeting and conversing frequently together—and should
                            any thing extraordinary happen, it may be thought strange that it was never noticed or mentioned to those whom I conceive
                            should be acquainted with every interesting occurrence. I have the honor to be With the greatest respect, Your
                            Excellency’s most obedient servant

                            W. Heath


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 10 May 1782
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General,
                            Highlands,, May 10. 1782.

                        I was the last evening honored with yours of the 8th.
                        As your Excellency by your letters of January last committed the case and direction of the recruiting service
                            in the eastern states to general Lincoln, Huntington, colonel Olney, &c. I have never had any official knowledge
                            of the regulations which have been established, or what methods have been pursued, nor have I ever written to the
                            authorities of the respective states on that subject, or received a line from either of them—supposing that those who were
                            particularly interested with the business would take such measures as the importance of the object required. From transient reports which I have heard, I have felt an anxiety that matters were not in that regular way I
                            could wish; which I took the liberty to hint to your Excellency and enclosed some letters I had received from captain
                            Banister. In yours of the 18th of April with which I was honored, your Excellency seemed to be of opinion that general
                            Lincoln had not made omission in any part of so important a service; but advised me to write lieutenant–colonel Badlam on
                            the subject: I accordingly wrote him on the 22d of the same month. I expected to have heard from him by the last post, but
                            did not. I wrote him again this week respecting the party of recruits which he had sent on, that such stuff—for I could call them neither men or soldiers—could be of no benefit to the service.
                        As lieutenant-colonel Badlam was fixed at Boston and instructed by general Lincoln, who was authorized by
                            your Excellency for the purpose, I doubt the propriety of my calling him away. If you should think proper to order him on,
                            another field officer can be sent—and I think the service will be promoted by sending one to Springfield. Captain
                            Banister continues there at present, and I believe transacts the business with fidelity; but the committee men and others
                            who hire the men are so importunate with the superintendent to get such passed as they present, that very great resolution
                            and decision are necessary to stem impositions. I think it will be necessary, also, from the tenor of the resolutions of
                            the commonwealth, to have an officer (a captain) at Worcester, and another at Wells, and that five or six subalterns, and
                            as many trusty serjeants should be immediately sent from the army to march on the recruits. This I beg leave to submit to
                            your Excellency’s consideration.
                        I am sorry to hear that the difficulties complained of in the issues of provisions, are in the contract. The
                            uneasiness of the army is very great, and cannot fail to prove injurious to the service. Inclosed is a letter which I
                            received yesterday from lieutenant-colonel Fernald, in which he requests me to represent the matter to your Excellency. I
                            think the contractors weighing the provisions to regiments in one, or as few draughts as possible, is really injurious; it
                            is not practised in any service. This mode was adopted by them early in the winter, but by a peremptory order I obliged
                            them to weigh in as many draughts as there were companies., Colonel Swift informed me yesterday that the Connecticut line
                            meet with great difficulty in obtaining their provisions—sometimes they draw at West-point, and sometimes at the landing
                            below their cantonments—Nor do they know certainly where they are to draw until they send to see; this uncertainty
                            occasions delay, inconvenience and irregularity.
                        Another detachment of recruits called here this morning on their way to Philadelphia for the Rhode–island
                            regiment. The whole of those I have seen for that regiment are fine fellows as ever I saw—neither old
                            country men, negroes, old men, or boys, among them.
                        I know not what can be done with the two french deserters, unless they are sent on to Philadelphia by some
                            party going on—if it should meet your Excellency’s approbation. I have the honor to be With the highest respect, Your
                            Excellency’s Most obedient servant,

                            W. Heath

                     Enclosure

                                Dear Sir
                                Highlands April 22d 1782

                            Captain Banister who has for some time been employed in superintending at Springfield to receive and
                                forward Recruits, has lately written me, that the new Recruits were coming in, and that he had received no
                                instructions respecting them nor did he know of any other Officer being appointed for the purpose. I apprehend Major
                                General Lincoln, when he was at Boston, gave every necessary order & instruction, for the execution of this
                                important business in the several parts of the Commonwealth; I am the more confirmed of this, as I am informed, that
                                he had fixed you at Boston. I have never seen the resolutions of the State respecting the raising the Recruits. If
                                General Lincoln has given you the necessary orders, you have only to pursue them with the utmost attention, and push on
                                the Recruits as fast as possible. If Officers are not appointed at the other places of Rendezvous, nor you instructed
                                on that head, please give me the earliest intimation of it, that such measures may be immediately adopted as the
                                service may require. the necessary steps may have been taken altho Captn. Banister was not apprised of it when he wrote
                                me. I hope care has been taken in the act of the State to prevent old men, Children, Prisoners of war, or deserters
                                being sent on—the engageing and sending on such is only throwing away the money & often with the addition of
                                cloaths and arms by desertions to the enemy. I am with great regard Dear Sir Your Obedt Servt

                                W. Heath

                        P.S. please inform me what mode is adopted for marching on the Recruits to the Army.

                     Enclosure

                                Sr

                                    Hampshire Hutts 9th May 1782

                            Necessity obliges me to look up to your Honor as the patron of the Officers and soldiers under your
                                immediate command in particular the Regiment which I am at present so unhappy as to command—the matter which I would
                                begg leave to lay before your Honor is with respects to their sufferings for the want of Provisions, I wrote to My
                                Lord Stirling some days since but have receiv’d no answer from his Honor nor redress and the complaints of the Regt
                                are increasing hourly, I cannot say that the methods now taking are not the best in a systematical way to redress
                                past Grevances; but in the present sufferings it is somewhat simmilar to the preaching a philosophical Lecture to an
                                Audience on the quality and effects of cold water when the Church is in flames; however trifleing these matters may
                                appear in themselves, they are essential in the scale, the Commisary will not weigh provisions to
                                Companies nor any other way than to whole Regiments and in as few Draughts as possible and allows no Fret (or wastage)
                                and takes out all the Tallow or kidneys tallow at least, which leaves the greater proportion of bones, which as the
                                beef is commonly drove from the eastern States must be poor at best by the time it arrives here and consequently the
                                proportion of bones is very considerable allowing the kidneys to be delivered as beef that by the time the soldier
                                receives his allowance he does not receive more than half a pound of meat and can your honor suppose that a soldier
                                can live on that allowance with nothing to eat with it but bread except he steals it? it would make an essential adds in the allowance in case it was fat beef for Instance if a fat ox weighs
                                one thousand Pounds allowing a proportion of two hundred weight of bones the proportion of bones is but one fifth
                                part; but supposing the same ox weighs but six hundred Pounds there the proportion of bones is one third part; I would
                                wish not to be too tedious but would pray your honor to represent the matter to His Excellency and would begg the
                                favor to use your influence that some method may be adopted for a temporary relief till some General plan may be
                                pointed out. I suppose that when the proposition was made for a regular representation of those matters
                                that the present complaints did not exist—the 10th Regt are out of Provision nearly half their time and inasmuch as
                                they are very patient at present it affects my feelings more than if they were clamorous—The Issuing Commisary at the
                                Village will Issue in no other than to whole Regts and at one draught if in his power—I sent my own order to him which
                                he refused to deliver upon and wrote me on the back of it as your honor will see if you will be
                                pleased to read it—I am obliged to suspend the drilling or Disciplining the Regt for want of provisions to suport
                                nature.
                            I begg your Honor to excuse interlining as I had not time to Copy. I am with every sentiment of esteem and
                                Respect your Honors Most Obedient servant

                                Tobias Fernald Lt Colo.


Title: To George Washington from Louis Marie, Vicomte [de] Noailles, 10 May 1782
From: Noailles, Louis Marie, Vicomte [de]
To: Washington, George

                            General
                            May 10th 1782

                        Give me leave to express your excellency how unhappy I am not to Serve this campaign in America. I was
                            removed from the Soipormois regiment to the King’s light horse and have the Sorrow to think that I will not be able to
                            See the glorious end of the war. I wish with all my heart America happy and independant for ever and france as intimate
                            friend of her as we are with Some individuals. the bounds of friendship and gratitude diminish So much the more the
                            distance that it will be in the futur a perpetual intercourse between the two Nations. I ask your excellency’s permission
                            to repeat Sometimes the expression of my most tender and respectful Sentiments. I have the honour of being your excellency
                            most obedient and humble Servant

                            Count de Noailles


Title: From George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 10 May 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Trumbull, Jonathan, Sr.

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters Newburgh May 10th 1782

                        I have the honor to enclose to your Excellency, the Copy of a Letter of this date to Colonel Canfield,
                            prohibiting the practice of sending Flags from, or receiving them at any place except the Post of Dobbs’ Ferry—This I
                            thought essentially necessary for many reasons, which I doubt not will occur to your Excellency, and therefore request
                            your aid in carrying the measure into effect; and that you will be pleased to communicate your Orders to all Persons, who
                            may have occasion to be acquainted with the matter, in the State over which you preside.
                        Orders similar to those of Colonel Canfield are given to all the Officers Commanding on the Lines, in the
                            several States contiguous to Posts occupied by the British; which I shall cause to be rigidly obeyed; and shall hope for
                            the concurrance of the Civil Power, in preventing all other intercourse with the Enemy as far as possibly can be done. I
                            have the honor to be With great esteeem & respect Your Excellencys Most Obedt Servant

                            Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 11 May 1782
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General,
                            Highlands, May 11. 1782.

                        I was the last evening honored with yours of the 10th covering letters to colonel Canfield and major
                            Woodbridge—these I forwarded immediately by express,Major Woodbridge was relieved yesterday by major Clift: I therefore
                            directed the letterto the latter, with directions for a most pointed observance of its injunctions. I think this regulation of the
                            flags will have very salutary effects.
                        Brigadier-general Paterson informs me that the men of the first Massachusetts brigade are growing sickly, and
                            it is the opinion of the surgeons that it will be best to remove them into tents as soon as the season will possibly allow
                            it with safety. I beg leave to submit it to your Excellency’s consideration.
                        The quantities of new whiskey now drank by the troops, I fear will injure their health. I have not seen the
                            new contract. By the first contract, the secretary at war or your Excellency have a right to discontinue a part of the
                            ration of rum or whiskey, and order bread or vegetables in lieu thereof. During the past months, I ordered one jill of
                            whiskey to be stopped every fifth day, and an equivalent in bread to be issued—And at the northward, I ordered two jills
                            to be stopped weekly; the troops received an equivalent in bread for one, for the other peas,The officers of the 3d
                            Massachusetts brigade informed me the last evening, that they wished a part of the whiskey might be stopped and peas
                            issued in lieu thereof; and requested me to mention it to your Excellency. I am confident it will be agreeable to the
                            troops in general if peas can be obtained, and much more for their health than the whiskey.
                        I wish to be informed, whether by your Excellencys order of the 30th ultimo, the Connecticut line third
                            Massachusetts brigade and the 10th regiment were not meant by the troops at the posts on the eastern side of the river in
                            the vicinity of Westpoint, who were to be supplied by the contractors under the former contract; and who were meant by "the
                            remainder of the troops to be supplied under the contract for furnishing the moving army." I am informed a distinction is
                            made in the issues which I think was never meant, and ought not to be allowed. I have the honor to be With the highest
                            respect, Your Excellency’s Most obedient servant,

                            W. Heath


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 11 May 1782
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General,
                            Highlands, May 11. 1782.

                        The enclosed proceedings of a general court-martial were handed to me this evening, and are submitted to your
                            excellency’s determination. I have the honor to be With the greatest respect Your Excellency’s Most obedient servant,

                            W. Heath


Title: To George Washington from Benjamin Tupper, 11 May 1782
From: Tupper, Benjamin
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            Albany May 11th 1782

                        Inclosed is the proceedings and result of a Court Martial, for the trial of Shem Kentfield by enquiry, I find
                            his character to be such that I cannot suggest the least hint in his favour, The deposition annex’d was brought inclosed,
                            by an Officer, and no doubt is genuine, if your Excellency is disposed to approve of the sentence and order it put in
                            execution, would humbly suggest, whether he had not best be removed, and executed in presence of the first New Hampshire
                            Regiment (into which he had inlisted,) which is now at Saratoga. I am with every sentiment of the most profound respect
                            your Excellency’s most obedient Humble Servant

                            Ben. Tupper Colo. Comt


Title: General Orders, 12 May 1782
From: Washington, George
To:

                             sunday May. 12. 82.
                            Parole
                            C. Signs

                        A board Consisting of Major General Lord Sterling, Brigadier General Hand and Colonel Nicholas will assemble
                            at such time and place as may be agreed by them, to examine into the principles of the late Arrangement of the Subalterns
                            in the Connecticut Line and to report their Opinion whether the principles are Consonant to those pointed out as the basis
                            of such settlement by the board of General Officers convened at Dobbs ferry in August last, and whither the said
                            Arrangement ought to be conclusive or not—The papers relative to this business at Head Quarters will be laid before the
                            board and all persons concerned are notified to exhibit such other representation and Testimony as they shall think
                            proper.
                        A state of all the guards and Detachments from the different Regiments is to be delivered in at the orderly
                            Office by Wednesday next, in order to observe whither any alteration of the position and strength the guards &ca
                            is Necssary, and to make provision for doing duty by Corps.
                        The regimental Surgeons are desired to make regular Weekly returns of the Sick of their respective regiments
                            to Doctor Craick Chief Physician with the Army.
                        After Orders
                        At a General Court Martial held at West Point by order of Major General Heath whereof Colonel Greaton is
                            president, the following Prisoners were Tryed.
                        George Willson a soldier belonging to the late 12 Massachusetts Regimentt charged with deserting from a
                            Detachment when on Command at White Plains.
                        The Court adjudge the prisoner guilty of the charge against him in breach of Article 1st sect. 6 of the rules
                            and Articles of War, but as the prisoner surrendered himself under the Proclamation of his Excellency the Commander in
                            Chief offering pardon to Deserters they are of Opinion he should be excused from punishment and released from confinement.
                        Elijah Kelly a recruit raised for the Massachusetts Line charged with desertion, found Guilty in breach of
                            the above mentioned Articles of War and sentenced to receive One hundred Lashes on his bare back.
                        Serjeant Gerred Bunce and Wyman Parker of the third Connecticut Regiment and Lud Gaylord soldier of the first
                            Connecticut Regiment charged severally with endeavoring to excite a Mutiny in the Connecticut Line and also not
                            discovering an intended Mutiny to their Officers when they knew a plan was laying and a Combination forming to carry it
                            into execution.
                        The Court having Considered the Charges and Evidence against the Prisoner serjeant Gerred Bunce are of
                            Opinion that the charge of endeavouring to excite a Mutiny in the Connecticut Line is not supported and do acquit him of
                            it.  They are also of Opinion that the Evidence respecting the Charge against him of not discovering an intended Mutiny to
                            his Officers when he knew a plan was laying and combination forming is insufficient to Convict him of
                            it and they do acquit him of it.
                        The Court respecting the Charges against serjeant Wyman Parker are of the same Opinion that they are of
                            respecting serjeant Bunce and do acquit him of the Charges against him.
                        The Court having considered the Evidence respecting the Charges against Lud Gaylord are of Opinion that he is
                            Guilty of endeavouring to excite a Mutiny in the Connecticut Line, and that he is also guilty of not discovering an
                            intended Mutiny to his Officers when he knew a plan was laying and Combination forming to carry it into execution, which
                            is in breach of the latter part of Art. 4. section 2d of the rules and Articles of War and the Court upwards of two thirds
                            agreeing) do sentence him to suffer Death.
                        The Commander in Chief approves the Opinion of the Court Martial and orders the execution of Lud Gaylord on
                            Monday the 13th of May instant.
                        Serjeants Jerred Bunce and Wyman Parker and George Willson to be released from Confinement.
                        Elijah Kelly to receive his punishment at such time and place as shall be convenient to the Officer
                            Commanding the regiment he belongs to.


Title: To George Washington from Samuel Canfield, 12 May 1782
From: Canfield, Samuel
To: Washington, George

                            Sir,
                            Garrison near Stamford May 12th 1782

                        I received your Excellency’s orders of the 10th instant, & you may rest assured that your directions
                            shall be punctually complied with. I have the honor to be with respect Your Excellency’s most obdt humble servant

                            Saml Canfield


Title: To George Washington from Samuel Canfield, 12 May 1782
From: Canfield, Samuel
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            Garrison near Stamford May 12th 1782

                        Since I wrote your Excellency this morning, I have received your favour of the 8th Instant by Mr Wyikoff.
                            But, as I look upon it that your orders of the 10th countermand those of the former date I have deferred granting a Flag
                            till I shall hear further from your Excellency.
                        Agreeable to your desire I enclose a Return of the Troops under my Command. I have the honour to be with
                            great respect your Excellency’s most Obedient Humble Servant

                            Saml Canfield

                            tabular return of Canfield’s Conn. Battalion not transcribed


Title: To George Washington from Tobias Fernald, 12 May 1782
From: Fernald, Tobias
To: Washington, George

                            Sr
                            Hampshire Huts 12th May 1782

                        I hope your Excellency will pardon me for being so troublesome with respect to my repeated requests when I
                            inform your Excellency that nothing but absolute necessity would induce me to do it, what I would begg leave at present to
                            introduce is with respect to the rank of two Officers in the 10th Massts Regiment, viz., Capt. Lieut. Jonathan Cary,
                            & Lieut. Nathaniel Coit Allen Paymasters of said Regiment, and the reason why the matter has not been settled ‘till
                            this late period is that Mr Allen was ordered to Boston in April 1781 and was on business for the Regiment till the 26th
                            of March Last—Mr Allens pretentions to rank appears to be prior to Capt. Lieut. Cary’s as the Board have allowed Mr Allen
                            to rank as a Lieut. from Jany 1777 at which time he was appointed a Pay Master, and it appears that at that time Mr Cary
                            was a serjeant, and was not promoted til the 10th of August in the same year—Mr Allen applied to me and I wrote to the
                            Board appointed to settle the vacancies the Board refered him to General Heath and General Heath has directed him to apply
                            to your Excellency with a representation from me. I would therefore pray your Excellency to point out some mode whereby
                            Justice may be done. I am with every sentiment of esteem and respect your Excellencys most obedient servant

                            Tobias Fernald Lt Col.


Title: From George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 12 May 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Pickering, Timothy

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters 12th May 1782

                        You will be pleased to settle with the Engineer what Number of plank & other materials will be
                            necessary for the proposed Operations of the Campaign—and as soon as this is ascertained you will make immediate &
                            effectual provision for obtaining them in the earliest & best Manner.
                        You will also take Measures to inform your self what Number & kinds of public Boats there may be
                            remaing in any part of Connecticut & on the Sound—of those which were provided in that Quarter in the year 1780—or
                            at any Time since—& make your Reports to me as soon as possible—I am &c.


Title: From George Washington to Jean-Louis-Ambroise, chevalier de Villefranche de Genton, 12 May 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Villefranche de Genton, Jean-Louis-Ambroise, chevalier de

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters Newburgh May 12th 1782

                        After making the proper Estimate of Plank which will be necessary for Platforms to the Batteries in case of
                            the Seige of New York I have to request you will without loss of time arrange that business with the Quartr Mastr Gen. or
                            his Asst with the Army, and that you will inform him in writing specifically, of all the Articles which will be required
                            of that Department, that measures may be instantly taken for Providing them.
                        You will be pleased to advise me as soon as may be, of the result of this arrangement. I am &c.


Title: General Orders, 13 May 1782
From: Washington, George
To:

                            Head Quarters Newburgh Monday May 13. 1782
                            Parole
                            C. . Signs.

                        Mr Nathaniel Sackett has obtained permission from the Commander in Chief to suttle to the Army
                            untill further orders, upon conforming to the regulations for Conducting that business which will be pointed out to him by
                            the Quarter Master General.


Title: To George Washington from Maurice-Auguste de Beniousky, 13 May 1782
From: Beniousky, Maurice-Auguste de
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            Philadelphia 13. may 1782

                        I have the honour to acquaint Your Excellency with my arival here on the 3. instant. My Proposals have been
                            presented to the honourable board of Congress together with Your Excellency’s Observation’s of them and I Am in Daily
                            expectation of Receiving a finale Resolution; I would not Delay a moment to thanck Your Excellency for Your Politness and
                            Kindness to me and pray Your Excellency will be so good as to present my best Respects to Your Lady, and to believe that I
                            am on all occasio. as I have the honour to Subscribe myself Respectfully Your Excellency most humble, and most Obedient
                            servant

                            C. Bieniowsky

                            I expect Your Excellencys Letter and Cypher .