Title: From David Humphreys to John Pray, 4 September 1782
From: Humphreys, David
To: Pray, John

                  Sir

                     Head Quarters Ver Planks Point Septr 4th 1782

                  The Commander in Chief commands me particularly at this time to repeat to you the directions formerly given that the utmost precaution & vigilance should be used to prevent surprize, & to announce instantaneously to him any sudden Movement of the Enemy.  for this purpose you will give the most pointed Orders to the person commanding your guard Boats on duty, & will inform Col. Olney or the officer Commanding at Dobbs’ Ferry of any movement that the concerted Signals may be made accordingly at the same instant you must dispatch a Boat with the intelligence to Head Qrs. The General has particular reasons for giving these Orders at this moment.  I am Sir &


Title: General Orders, 5 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To:

                     Head Quarters Verplankspoint Thursday Sept. 5th 1782
                     Parole Sussex
                     Countersigns EastonBethlehem

                  For the Day tomorrow Major General HeathColonel CortlandtMajor WoodbridgeBrigade Major CushingFor duty tomorrow3d Connecticut & 9th Massachusettsregiments
                  The Quartermaster General will establish such regulations as he thinks proper respecting sutlers and persons who sell Liquors to the army_taking the Licences from such as do not conform to them; and surpressing all tipling houses in the neighbourhood of camp which by their irregularities shall prove detrimental to service.  He will also point out one or more market places at which and no other Boats bring Vegetables and other useful articles to dispose of to the army, will be suffered to land and expose their Cargoes to sale.
                  The Forage master will point out pastures to which the draught & other horses not immediately employ’d may be sent to feed—the Artillery horses must always be brought back to camp in the evening.
                  The Picquets posted at the bridges and on the pass between the heads of the two creeks are to prevent horses or cattle straying out of camp.
                  Captain Vanheers corps of Cavalry, the Commander in Cheifs guard the corps of Light infantry (except a small guard for the security of their Camp) and the several regiments now in camp will be review’d by the Commander in Chief on Saturday next—the whole to be drawn up as shall hereafter be directed and ready to receive the general precisely at seven o’clock in the morning, the Artillery annexed to brigades will form with them.
                  All the Colours presented by Major Genl the Marquis de la Fayette to the Light infantry are to be immediately lodged at the Orderly office.
                  Captain Reily of the Invalid regiment tried the 30th ulto by the General Courtmartial of which Colonel Micheal Jackson is president is acquitted and released from his arrest.
                  The Invalid regiment will furnish a Captn to sit as member of the General courtmartial of which Colonel Micheal Jackson is president_vice Captn Story of the 8th Massachusetts regiment indisposed.
                  After Orders
                  The Order of the 5th July 1781 pointing out the hour for giving out the parole and Countersign—furnishing the Adjutant General with the daily orders, and requiring the attendance of the General officers, Heads of Departments &ca at Head Quarters is revived, and to be punctually attended to untill further orders.
                  The General learns from good authority that many of the soldiers have fallen into a scandalous and pernicious practice of disposing of their cloathing to Country people, for vegetables and other articles—He expects every officer will exert himself to put an effectual stop to this very heinous offence and bring offenders to punishment—when market places are established a Subaltern officer with a small guard is to be stationed at each who will see that no violence is offered to the persons or property of the Country people coming to Market—he must at the same time be very careful to prevent their receiving from the soldiers or women of the camp any article of cloathing in exchange for such wares as they have to dispose of.
                  The first article of 18th section of the rules & Articles for the better goverment of the Troops &ca is to be duly observed and attended to throughout, the army, the General thinks that at or immediately after the Inspections will be the most proper time.
                  Captn Smith is appointed Brigade major for tomorrow vice Cushing ordered this morning.
                  A Corporal and six oarsmen are to be drawn from the Line to man the Quartermaster generals barge untill further orders.


Title: From George Washington to James Craik, 5 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Craik, James

                  Sir

                     Head-Quarters Septr 5. 1782

                   In the absence of Doctor Cochran, Extracts from the Observations of the Auditors upon the Issues of provisions, respecting your Dept. as transmitted to me by the Secretary at War.  I am &c.


Title: From George Washington to John Hanson, 5 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Hanson, John

                  sir

                     Head Quarters Septr 5th 1782

                  I do myself the honor to inform your Excellency, that since my Letter of yesterday, I have received intelligence, that seven British Ships of the Line & three Frigates arrived off the Hook, on the 3d instant, It is said they are part of 14 Sail under the Command of Admiral Hood.  It should seem by a York Paper of the 4th, which I have transmitted to the Marquis de Vaudreuil, that Admiral Pigot with the remainder of the Fleet, that sailed from the West Indies, had parted with Admiral Hood, and was not expected immediately upon the Coast.  I have the honor to be, with the highest respect your Excellency’s Most Obedient Servant

                     Go: Washington

                     P.S.  I have received your Excellencys of the 1st instant.


Title: From George Washington to Henry Knox, 5 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Knox, Henry

                     Dear sirHead Quarters September 5th 1782

                  The arms of the army are daily getting out of repair with out any possibility of remedying it there are no travelling forges here and if there were I am informed they could not be set at work for want of some Articles which are absolutely necessary such as Borax salt &c. can any of the Armourers and necessary materials be spared from West Point to come here with some travelling Forges and repair the Arms whilst we keep this position?  or what other method will it be best to adopt.  I am Dr Sir Your very Obedt servt

                     Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 5 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: La Luzerne, Anne-César, chevalier de

                  sir

                     Head Quarters 5th Septemr 1782

                  I do myself the Honor to transmit to your Excellency, the substance of Intelligence which I have lately sent to the Marquis de Vaudrieul—Vizt.
                  On the 3d Septemr I informed him that "On Friday Evening the 30th of Augst the Warwick of 50 Guns, with 5 large Transport Ships, with 1500 or 2000 Troops on Board, sailed from N. York Harbour, bound for Halifax; and at 10 oClock the next day, six Ships, supposed to be the same, were seen from the Highlands of Middletown near Sandy Hook, standg to the Eastward, with the Wind at West."
                  On the 4th I mentioned to him, "that Signals were Yesterday made at New York for the appearance of more than 10 ships of the line off the Coast."
                  Since sendg off the foregoing I am furnished with a N. York paper of the 4th which gives the followg Intelligence, which I have extracted for your Excellency’s Information—(the Paper being sent to the Marquis)—Vizt.
                  "Yesterday arrived his Majesty’s Frigate Champion of 24 Guns, Capt. Thomas Wells, who proved the welcome Harbinger of a part of the British fleet from the West Indies, under the Command of the Right Hono. Lord Hood—The whole fleet left Jamaica on the 26th of July, protecting the annual fleet of Merchant Ships (with a strong Convoy from that Island) for Great Britain, untill they had passed the Havana—Off the Island of Cuba, some rich spanish Vessels were taken by the British, amounting it is asserted, to a very large Sum—The whole British fleet, consisting of twenty two sail of the Line, came altogether to this Coast: but His Excelly Hugh Pigot Esqr. Admiral of the Blue, & Commander in Chief, in the Formidable, with the rest of this large royal Squadron, is at present on a Cruize, and not immediately expected in port."
                  From Monmouth I am just informed under the 3d of Septemr That "this Day Seven Ships of the Line & three frigates arrived"—The Informant further adds. "that the Capt. of a privateer which had been chased ashore by the above Ships, mentions that they were part of 14 Ships of the Line besides frigates."  I have the Honor to be sir Your Excellency’s Most Obedient and most humble Servt

                     Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from Peter Muhlenberg, 5 September 1782
From: Muhlenberg, Peter
To: Washington, George

                     Sir
                     Richmond Septr 5th 1782

                  Since I had the Honor of addressing your Excellency on the 24th of last Month, nothing material has occur’d—The act pass’d last Session for recruiting the Line, has not yet produc’d any thing for as it was left to the option of each division to furnish a Man, or so much Money, allmost the whole have chosen to pay the Money—I have been in Town severall days, at the request of the Governor to assist in pointing out the officers most proper for the recruiting service—This has been done; The Officers have received their instructions, & a short time will enable us to Judge, what success we are like to have. Of the troops at the Rendezvous forty two will be dischargd this, & next Month, having servd the term of their enlistment, The remaining part are 125 for the war, and about 40, who have from one to three years to serve—The Clothing from Philada is not yet arrivd.  I have the Honor to be with the highest respect Your Excellencys Most Obedt humble Servt

                     P: Muhlenberg


Title: To George Washington from Jeremiah Olney, 5 September 1782
From: Olney, Jeremiah
To: Washington, George

                     Sir
                     Dobbs Ferry 5th Septr 1782. (8 oClock P.M.)

                  I have the Honor to inclose your Excellency a pass port (Sign’d by Genl Hazen) in favr of Leiut. Coffield & Servant’s going to New York—it being without the mode prescrib’d in the instructions at this post, is therefore inadmissable, Except I have particular instructions from your Excely, in the mean time I Shall detain the Gentleman & Servant at Mr Laurence’s—The Deserter taken to Head Quarters this morning by Capt. Pray, was discover’d by one of my Sentinells yesterday 4 oClock P.M. on the opposite Shore—on viewing him I perceiv’d he display’d a Flagg, from which I Judg’d he was a Deserter & Sent a Boat over & took him off—he left a Forrage party that day at Phillips’s off about 200—the Letters Recd by Return of Mr Wells for Sir Guy Carleton & Mr Hoakesly I Sent this day by a Flagg & Recd the Inclos’d paper of 4th Inst. the Letters that accompany this Came by Lt Coffield, which I Send for Inspection—I am Rather unfortunate in being perplex’d so often, with Women, last evening I had information that a Mrs Rycker & Mrs Gesner, had lately Came from New York & were in the Vicinity of this post. I Sent immediately & took them into Custody—but on Examination this morning I Could discover very little from them, as to their Real motives in Comeing out, they Say it was only to See their Friends &c. they Came by way of Paulus Hook 3rd Inst. & haveing no permission to Come within our lines, I was led to Suspect their Designs, as I discover’d they Both have Husbands with the Enemy & have themselves been in New York more than Two years—they were formerly Residents off this Neighbourhood & I Can learn nothing favourable of them—I therefore Resolv’d to give them up to the Civil authority for Further Examination & accordingly wrote to Judge Hering & Sent them to Tappan, Expecting he would Take Cognizance of the matter—but he Return’d the Women with an answer that he was not in office at present, and Could therefore take no measures for Calling them to account, & as I knew of no Civil officer at hand, & being Sensible the manner of their Comeing out was highly improper, & persuading them to Remain here would be Equally improper & Injurious to the Service—I have therefore detirm’d to get Rid of these Creatures by Sending them with a Flagg in the morning to the Enemy’s advanc’d Water post—& in Case of Refusal to Receive them on Board the Ship—I shall give the officer orders to Land them on the other Side below Phillips’s, with directions to proceede immediately to the Enimy’s lines & not to Return under the Sevearest Penalty.  I have the Honor to be with much Esteem Your Excellency’s most Obedt Hume Servt

                     J. Olney Lieut. Colo. Comdr
                     post Dobbs Ferry


Title: From George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 5 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Pickering, Timothy

                     Sir,Head-Quarters, Septr 5th 1782

                  I enclose you Extracts from the Observations of the Auditors and Clerks of Accounts, respecting the Issues of Provisions in your Department (transmitted to me by the Secretary at War), and request you to consider them and give me your Sentiments.  I have the Honor to be, Sir, your most obedt Servt

                     Go: Washington


Title: From Tench Tilghman to Timothy Pickering, 5 September 1782
From: Tilghman, Tench
To: Pickering, Timothy

                  Dear Sir

                     Head Quarters 5th Sept. 1782

                  Upon a presumption that the Hospital at New Windsor will be continued there the ensuing Winter, His Excellency desires you will take measures for having the Buildings put in proper repair and for laying in a stock of Fire wood.  I am yr most obt and hble servt

                     T. Tilghman A.D.C.


Title: From Benjamin Walker to Samuel Blachley Webb, 5 September 1782
From: Walker, Benjamin
To: Webb, Samuel Blachley

                  Sir

                     Head Quarters Sept. 5. 1782

                  I have it in command from His Excellency the Commander in Chief to acquaint you of his decision That the same principle which has been adopted for Posting the troops in the line of the Army should also govern in the Light Infantry and that therefore the troops of each State in the light Infantry have the same Geographical positions they have in the line of the Army.  I am Sir Your very Obedt Sert

                     Ben. Walker Aid De Camp


Title: General Orders, 6 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To:

                     Head Quarters Verplanks point Friday September 6th 1782
                     Parole Philadelphia
                     Countersigns Wilmington
                  Chester
                  For the Day tomorrow Major General HoweLieutt Colonel MellenMajor ThroopBrigade Majer WilliamsFor duty tomorrow2d Connecticut & 6th Massachtsregiments
                  The regimental Surgeons to send the returns of the sick every saturday to the flying hospital where on application they will receive a proportion of bandages and digestive ointment.
                  The Commanding officers of Divisions & Wings are desired to meet the Inspecter and Adjutant general at 4 o’clock this afternoon on the grand parade.
                  The Brigade Majors are expected to dine at Headquarters the day they are relieved from duty.


Title: To George Washington from Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron [von] Steuben, 6 September 1782
From: Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron [von],Hand, Edward
To: Washington, George

                        6 September 1782

                  The Commander in Chief having desired our Opinion in what order the Troops composing the Light Infantry of the Army should be Posted.
                  We are of Opinion—That the same Principle which has been adopted for Posting the Troops in the Line of the Army should also govern in the Light Infantry and that the Troops of each State should have their Geographical position the same as is the Line of the Army.  Which is submitted.

                     steuben Maj: Genl
                     Edwd Hand B.& A. Gl


Title: From George Washington to Goose Van Schaick, 6 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Van Schaick, Goose

                  Sir

                     Head Quarters 6th Septemr 1782

                  So much time hath elapsed since I saw you at Albany, that I should suppose you have, ’ere this, made yourself acquainted with the determination of Congress respecting your sollicited promotion.  Whether you have or not, I can no longer look upon myself at liberty to suffer you to remain from your Regiment, under your former plea, and am therefore obliged to call upon you to join without delay.  I am Sir yr most obt Servt.


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

                     Head Quarters Verplank’s point Saturday September 7th 1782
                     Parole Heath
                     C. Signs Howe
                  Steuben
                  For the day tomorrowBrigadier Genl PattersonColonel SwiftLieutenant Colonel ShermanBrigade Majer CushingQuarter Master of the Jersey brigade
                  The appearance of the army to day afforded the Commander in cheif the most sensible pleasure—He cannot too often repeat his thanks to the officers of all ranks for their unremitted care and attention to their respective duties.
                  Untill further orders there shall be a brigade Quartermaster of the day whose duty shall be to see that the duties enjoyned the regimental Quartermasters by the 18th Chapter of the regulations for the order and Decipline of the troops are duly attended to—and that all dead carcasses and every other nuisance in the environs of camp be removed.  He must see that good communications be opened between the guards & picquets of the Camp and have a general superintendence of all fatigues ordered for general purposes in or near camp, he may call on the Adjutant General for such fatigue parties as he finds necessary and draw tools from the Quarter master general occasionally but he must before he is releived return the tools at the place they were drawn from or deliver them to the Quarter master who releives him taking his receipt which is to be lodged at the Quartermaster generals office—the Quartermaster of the day will attend the grand parade every morning and report to the General officer of the day—He is requested to dine with the general the day he is releived from duty.
                  The first Jersey regiment will tomorrow releive the 3d Massachusetts regiment on fatigue at Westpoint; it will also releive the small fatigues from the 2d Connecticut regiment employed at the New hospital if their continuance be necessary—this tour is for seven days exclusive of the day the regiment marches.
                  This days review having prevented the Inspection of the New York brigade, it will be inspected tomorrow and the other brigades in succession a day later than directed by the order of the 3d  instant.
                  A fatigue for cutting wood for the Garrison of Westpoint is to commence on monday—the Quarter master Genl will apportion the quantity demanded and distribute the axes on hand to the several brigades according to their strength—Commanding officers of brigades are requested to have the wood cut, transported to the river and loaded on board of vessels, or boats, if sufficient can be procured or otherwise corded at the landing places in the shortest possible time.  The waggon master general will furnish teams for halling the wood—the Quarter master general will be pleased to make the Quarter masters of brigades responsible for the return of the axes delivered to them, he will also have an officer of his department to see the wood measured before it is put on board the water craft, whose certificates that the full quantity assigned has been procured shall excuse any brigade from further fatigue.
                  Lieutenant Osgood Carleton of the Invalid regiment is appointed Quartermaster to the same vice Lieutenant Honeyman who resigns that office.
                  After Orders
                  A detachment from the 1st New York regiment will releive that from the Rhode island regiment stationed at Stoney point, tomorrow after the inspection, to remain on that duty seven days.


Title: To George Washington from David Forman, 7 September 1782
From: Forman, David
To: Washington, George

                     Sir
                     Freehold 7th Sepr 1782

                  I had the Honr to receive your Excly favr of the third Inst. yesterday—and am Exceedingly oblig’d by the notice your Excly has taken of my request relative to the unfortunate Capt. Huddy.
                  Tewsday Evening 3d of Sepr I had the Honour of communicateing to your Excly the Arrival of a Fleete on this Coast &c.  Immediately on forwarding the letter to Morris Town I mounted My Horse and that Night rode to Shrewsberry that I might be prepared to make my owen observation on them the Next Morning at Sunrising—I was by the fogg and Smoak of a fire from the pines that has Continued to burn with uncommon violance for more than three weeks past prevented from discovering evin the appearance of a ship Untill Ten oClock—I then discovered there rear Turning the point of the High Hills of Middle Town.
                  I Could not get any accts from the observation of the Inhabitants, they alledging that the Smoak from the Burning pines createed so greate a darkness the preceeding afternoon as to prevent them makeing any remarks—would my Health have permited should Immediately have gone to Middle Town High lands more particularly on acct the person Imployed to keep a look out on that Station had in consequence of a Citation been obliged the preceeding day to go to Trentown—I had proposed going from Shrewsberry to Mid. Town on Thursday Morning—but an Express from Mr Dumas D.Q. Mr Genl of the french Army dateed Freehold Wednesday after Noon recalled me to my owen House.
                  Thursday Morning I furnished an Escort of the Horse on duty in this County to attend the Q.Mr Genl to Middle town—on his return he Informed me that he had discovered Elevin Line of Battle Ships beateing in for Sandy Hook Bay—and particularly requested my mentioning his being here and his Jaunt to Middle Town together with his Most respectfull Compls. to yr Excly.
                  Untill last Evening I have not been able to Collect any accts of the force of this Squadron that was Tolerably satisfactory to my self—I think my self now well assured that Adml Pigot commands this Squadron—Consisting of Twenty four sail of the Line—that they Convoyed a large fleete of merchantmen for Europe Clear of the Islands—that off the Havannah they Took several prises—that on this Coast the fleete divided—part Standing for Sandy Hook, and Adml Pigot with thirteen Sail of the line Stood for Boston Harbour—Which occasioned the Van of there fleete to make there appearance on Tewsday Morning to the Southward—and the Second Division to appear not untill Thursday after Noon from the Eastward.
                  Yesterday Afternoon there Whole Squadron (Except Four of the line which are gone up to New York) drew togither within the point of Sandy Hook forming a regular line from East to west about a mile in length—they Count 24 Sail of line Ships in this position and have Three Adml Flaggs a Vice Admls of the red, and Two rear amls—the Lyon of 64 Guns Adml Digbys ship is one of the Two at New York the others name I have not learned.  I have the Honr to be your Excly Most Obdt Humble Servt

                     David Forman


Title: To George Washington from Henry Knox, 7 September 1782
From: Knox, Henry
To: Washington, George

                     Sir,
                     West Point 7th Sept. 1782.

                  I received your Excellency’s favor of the 5th instant, respecting the repairs of arms in the Army.  The respective brigades have hitherto executed by their own armourers the common repairs; and when the business was industriously pursued, they have been nearly able to keep the arms in order.  This is still, under present circumstances, the only possible mode to be adopted, for there is not one hired armourer in the Army of the United States; and your Excellency must have been misinformed with respect to any armourers at this post, as there are none here.
                  The brigades are in possession of travelling forges, and can have them removed to Verplancks Point.  Three ounces of borax and two quarts of salt will serve a travelling forge for the campaign.  The one can be obtained of the Commissary, and I have sent a person to endeavor to purchase a pound of borax upon ten days credit.  If he succeeds, it shall be instantly forwarded. I sent some time ago to Philadelphia for borax, and I expect it momently.
                  I have pressingly urged to Genl Lincoln the necessity of having a company of armourers at this garrison.  To my first letter, he answered, that the present disorder must be submitted to, for he could not obtain means to pay an armourer.  In another letter, of the 28 ult., he proposes a consideration of the propriety of forwarding some German prisoners, who are armourers and wish to obtain their liberation.  He desires to know whether they can be trusted.  I am of opinion, that principles of propriety preclude employing in this garrison persons of that description.  If any accident should arise, the employing them would never be forgiven by the public.  They might be set at work with advantage either at Springfield or Philadelphia.  I have not yet answered Gen. Lincoln’s letter, and before I do, I pray that your Excellency will have the goodness to transmit to me your sentiments on the subject.
                  A Captain Hunt, of the York levies, acting at Bedford for some time past, has sent to the provost at this place a serjeant Peter Spinosa.  He has forwarded no evidences, but wrote a letter, which the Dy J. Advocate transmitted to Col. Cobb.  It appears that Capt. Hunt gave him prompt punishment for some real or supposed misbehavior, and afterwards, as an additional punishment, ordered him to West Point.  If the man has already been punished, or if he is not amenable to our laws, it appears to be an infraction of the principles of justice to detain him any longer.  It is pretty clear to me, that Hunt is gratifying his own malignity at the expence of our humanity.  I should not have troubled you with reading this, but have discharged him myself, had not the matter been previously before your Excellency.  I have the honor to be with great respect your Excellency’s most obedt servt

                     H. Knox


Title: To George Washington from Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, 7 September 1782
From: Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de
To: Washington, George

                     Sir,
                     Princeton, Septer 7th 1782

                  I have the honor to send to your Excellency a Letter which the chevalier de la Luzerne begs you would send by the Dragoons established on the road to Boston for carrying on the correspondance.  It contains a generous offer made by congress to the King of a 74. gun ship.
                  The News which I have here of the British fleet, are that Admiral Pigot is got into Newyork with very few ships, himself in a bad state of health and that Admiral Hood with the greatest part of the fleet has sailed for halifax.  If your Excellency has the same intelligence confirmed, I beg you would send my Letter to Mr De Vaudreuil.  It is however certain that Mr Dumas D.Q.M.G. has seen yesterday a great part of the fleet under sail before the hook.
                  I expect that I shall arrive with the first division on the 14th at haverstraw, the 2d division will arrive on the 15th and I promise to myself a great pleasure in embracing your Excellency.  I am with respect and personal attachment Sir, your Excellency’s most obedient & humble Servant

                     le cte de rochambeau


Title: From George Washington to William Stephens Smith, 7 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Smith, William Stephens

                  Dear Sir

                     Head Quarters 7th Septemr 1782

                  I, a few days ago, reced your favor of the 28th of Augt from Pompton—You certainly cannot be deemed reprehensible for making use of this time of leisure to pay a visit to your family and friends—after so long an absence.
                  When I mentioned you to the Commander of the combined Forces in the West Indies, in the terms to which you allude, I confess I did not imagine you had any intention of returning to my Family again.  I am persuaded you will attribute the expression to the real motive, that of wishing to recommend you in the strongest manner to a Gentlemen intirely a stranger to me, by acquainting him that you had served in a character of the first importance and confidence.
                  You know too well the difficulties attending the appointment of an officer to a command, who is not of the Line, to wish to interrupt the harmony of the Army by accepting such an appointment—indeed the Light Corps which could afford the only opening is compleated—there is but one thing at present in my nomination which would be worth your acceptance—it is that of Commy of Prisoners—but perhaps you may not think it so, when you see, by the inclosed extract from the new arrangement of the department, that you are not to be allowed a Deputy or even Clerk to assist you—The Official Business will be weighty and will require constant attention and the utmost accuracy.  If, however, you will undertake it upon its present terms—I shall with pleasure confer it upon you.  I shall be glad of your answer without loss of time.
                  If you accept, I think it will be well for you to attend a meeting of Commissioners which is to commence at Tapaan the 18th of this Month—you would there probably gain an insight into the Business of the Office which would be extremely useful to you in future.  I am &a.


Title: General Orders, 8 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To:

                     Head Quarters Verplank’s point Sunday September 8th 1782
                     Parole Alexandria
                     Countersigns Dumfries
                  Colchester
                  For the day tomorrow Brigr Genl HuntingtonLieutenant Colonel VoseMajor TrescotBrigade Major CoxQuartermaster York brigadeFor duty tomorrow2d Jersey and 7th Massachusettsregiments
                  The present mode of encampment, tho’ extremely ornamental and convenient, may, without the utmost care subject us to the loss of our tents by fire—the Boughs of which the Colonade is composed being so very dry, that a spark of fire or a candle falling among them would not fail to set them instantly in a blaze.  The Commander in chief therefore recomends the gratest circumspection to the officers in their Marques and tents, and directs the officers of police to see that the soldiers do not make use of fire or Candles carelessly in theirs.
                  As there is many orders for checking irregularities with which the women, as followers of the army, ought to be acquainted, the serjeants of the companys to which any women belong, are to communicate all orders of that nature to them, and are to be responsible for neglecting so to do.
                  That out posts and guards may be reduced as much as possible, and the expences and abuses attendant upon them reformed—the Commander in chief orders that the public stores of every kind in this state shall be collected and deposited at Westpoint and Newberg, except such as may be indispensably necessary at Albany for the support of the Northern military posts.  If circumstances require the continuance of magazines at any other places than those above mentioned—the Departments concerned are to report, with their reasons at large to the Commander in Chief.
                  A court of inquiry of which Colonel Tupper was president sat at Westpoint by a Garrison order of the 4th instant to enquire into the sufficiency of the reasons alledged by Lieutenant Barber of the Massachusetts regiment of Artillery for overstaying the term of his furlough, and have reported that he produced a certificate shewing that he was detained by sickness which in their opinion exculpates him.
                  The Commander in chief accepts and approves the opinion of the Court.


Title: To George Washington from Samuel Canfield, 8 September 1782
From: Canfield, Samuel
To: Washington, George

                     Sir
                     Garrison near Stamford 8th Septr 1782

                  I have to acquaint your Excellency that a Boat from the enemy’s post at Lloyd’s Neck with seven men on board came into Norwalk a few days past and brought with them one Captain Quintard and his Boat’s Crew who were taken prisoners by the Enemy some time past and permitted to return on Parole, they were secured by some of the Inhabitants (after they came on shore) and brought to this place. They do not pretend that they came under Sanction of a Flag of Truce but say they were permitted by the Commanding Officer at Lloyd’s Neck to bring Capt. Quintard & his People to that place, they are all persons that formerly belonged to this State and joined the enemy a considerable time ago.  I would wish to have your Excellency’s orders respecting them. and have the honour to be with great respect your Excellency’s most Obedient humble Servant

                     Samll Canfield

                Enclosure

                        Sir
                        Salem Sepr the 7 1782

                     Mr Peter Quintard Having Made application for Henery Finch a Prisoner to the State of New York in order to Exchange for William John Warner, and as he will be under the Necesity of Returning to the Prison Ship, I Shall agree that Said Finch Shall be Exchanged for Sd Warner, whome you will Direct to be Delivered up to the Barer in order that Coll Sr John May Send him in.  I am Sir &c. &c. &c.

                        Thos Thomas


Title: From George Washington to Guy Carleton, 8 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Carleton, Guy

                  Sir

                     Head Quarters 8th Septemr 1782

                  I have the Honor to reply to your Excellencys Letter of the 23d of August—& to inform you, that Majors Genl Heath & Knox are nominated by me, to meet Lieut Genl Campbell & M. Eliot, as Commissrs for the purpose of settling a Cartel for a general Exchange of prisoners.
                  I propose Sir! that the Meeting be held at Tappan, as an intermediate and convenient place; and that it commence on the 18th Day of this Month, at which Time my Commissioners will attend, and will be accompanied by our Commissary of Prisoners.
                  Your Excellencys favor of the 29th inclosing a Copy of Governor Livingstons Letter to you of the 10th came in due Time to my Hands.  I am at a Loss to discover for what purpose it was communicated to me; especially, as I have more than once observed to you, that in matters of civil resort, I have ever avoided any, the least, Interference, and have transmitted to you the Approbation of the Sovereign power of these United States, for my so doing; and of this Nature appears to be the Case of Ezekiel Tilton, who is the Subject of your Correspondence with the Governor.
                  I cannot help remarkg that your Excellency has several Times lately, taken occasion to mention, that "all Hostilities stand suspended on your part"—I must confess that to me this Expression wants Explanation—I can have no Idea of a Suspension of Hostilities, but that which arises from a mutual Agreement of the Powers at War; and which extends to naval as well as land Operations: that your Excellency has tho’t proper, on your part to make a partial suspension, may be admitted; but whether this has been owing to political or other motives, is not for me to decide. It is however a well known fact, that, at the same time, the British Cruizers on our Coasts, have been more than usually alert. And while Americans are admitted to understand their real Interests, it will be difficult for them, when a suspension of Hostilities is spoken of, to seperate the Idea of its extendg to Sea as well as Land.
                  I cannot ascribe the Inroads of the Savages upon our North Western frontiers, to the causes from whence your Excellency supposes them to originate; neither can I allow that they are committed without Directions from the Commander in Chief in Canada: for by prisoners & Deserters, it is apparent that those ravaging parties are composed of white Troops, under the Command ofOfficers regularly Commissioned, as well as Savages; and it would be a solecism to suppose, that such parties could be out without the knowlege of their Commander in Chief.  I have the Honor to be Your Excellencys Most Obedient Servant

                     Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to John Hanson, 8 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Hanson, John

                     Sir
                     Head Quarters 8th Sepr 1782

                  The inclosed News-Papers, containg very important Intelligence, came to my Hands this morning. I do myself the Honor to transmit them by Express, for the Observation of Congress.  I am with much Respect Sir Your Excellencys Most Obedient Servant

                     Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from Jeremiah Olney, 8 September 1782
From: Olney, Jeremiah
To: Washington, George

                     Sir
                     Dobbs Ferry 8th Septr 1782.

                  I have the Honor to inClose your Excellency Several Letters Recd yesterday by a Flagg from N. York—the one Recd this Morning for Honble A. Elliot Esqr of N. York shall Send to day in a Flagg that Carry’s Lt Coffield—Lt Shaler was below last Night—he Sent me information, he learnt that admiral Pigott had arriv’d at N. York with Twenty Two Sail of the line a day or Two Since—I have the pleasure to inform your Excellency the State of R. I. have order’d 200 men to be Rais’d for Filling the Regmt, this I have in a Letter (Recd this morning) from his Excellency the Gover. of 26th Ulto the Term & Condition on which they are to be ingag’d is Express’d in the act which I daily Expect by Major Olney when I shall Communicate it to your Excellency—the State have declin’d makeing a Single New appointment, tho’ it was So Essential—I am at a loss to account for their Policy.  I have the Honor to be with Great Esteem Your Excellency’s very Obedt & hume Servt

                     Jereh Olney Lieut. Colo. Comdr
                     post Dobbs Ferry


Title: From George Washington to Louis-Philippe de Rigaud, marquis de Vaudreuil, 8 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Vaudreuil, Louis-Philippe de Rigaud, marquis de

                     Sir
                     Head Quarters 8th Sepr 1782

                  I was last evening honored with your favors of the 3d and 6th instants.  By the inclosed extract from a New York paper of the 7th it appears that Admiral Pigot arrived at Sandy Hook on Tuesday last—with 22d sail of the Line.  I have the honor to be with consideration and Esteem Sir Yr most obt and hble servt.


Title: General Orders, 9 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To:

                     Head Quarters Verplanks point Monday September 9th 1782
                     Parole Charlestown
                     Countersigns Georgetown
                  Savanna
                  For the day tomorrow Major Genl HoweColonel VoseLieutenant Colonel NewhallBrigade Majer HicksQuarter Master 1st Connect. brigadeFor duty tomorrowNew York and 4th Massachusettsregiments
                  The General in visiting the landing places to day was perfectly satisfied with the manner in which the boats are now moored.
                  The regiments warned for duty are to have their Arms accoutriments &ca inspected on the regimental parade before troop beating, so as to march immediately after, to the grand parade.
                  The Inspector General (or in his absence the inspector of the northern army) the Adjutant general, Brigadier General Huntington, Colonel Greaton and Lieutenant Colonel Barber or any three of them are appointed a Board, to examine the pretentions of the noncommissioned officers and soldiers who are Candidates for the Badge of merit—the Board will report their opinion to the Commander in cheif.
                  All Certificates and recommendations will be lodged with the Adjutant General, who will occasionally summon the board to assemble.
                  The Commander in Chief recommends to the officers to pay particular attention to the carriage of their men either upon parade or marching—more especially in the latter at the time of passing the reviewing officer or the officer of the day—nothing contributes so much to the appearance of a soldier, or so plainly indicates discipline, as an erect carriage, firm step, and steady countenance.
                  At the particular intercession of Colonel Putnam, the Commander in chief is pleased to pardon Jason Makepeace soldier in the 5th Massachusetts regiment now under sentence of Courtmartial and order him to join his regiment.
                  The Quartermaster general in compliance with the order of the 5th instant has fixed on the ferry landing at Verplanks point, and the landing on the left of the line a little in the rear of the 1st Massachusetts brigade for market places, at which alone, boats bringing vegitables and other useful articles may dispose of them to the army.  Marketing brought by the Causway on the left of the camp is to be disposed of in front of the 2d Massachusetts brigade, and that brought by the bridge, on the right, at the ferry landing.
                  The officer commanding the guard at the blockhouse on Verplanks point will be answerable that the orders of the 5th instant, so far as they respect the regulation of the markets be complied with at the ferry landing—the officer commanding the Picquets in front of the second Massachusetts brigade will do the same at the market held near his post.  A subaltern will be appointed purposely to attend to that held at the landing on the left, and the noncommissioned officers commanding the contiguous Boat and Commissarys guards are directed to give him the necessary assistance.


Title: To George Washington from Thomas Edwards, 9 September 1782
From: Edwards, Thomas
To: Washington, George

                     Sir,
                     West point Septr 9th 1782

                  It is now nearly four Months since Mr Laurance resign’d the Office of Judge Advocate Genll. since which I have continued to act as a deputy in that department and have been alone in it, except two or three Gentlemen have acted occasionally at one Court, while I have been attending another; thus I have had all the duty of the department to perform, or attend to, without the Emoluments of the Office, this, I hope, cannot but be thought by your Excellency an hardship reasonably to be complain’d of—To say that the duties of the Office are tedious and constant and that they have been more particularly so with in those six Months will not be to your Excellency a matter of Information, yet I find the business increases on my hands, and a great probability of it’s continuing to do so, without some Assistance—May I therefore earnestly request of your Excellency to make such a representation of the situation of the department to the Honble the Congress as will induce them speedily to make an Appointment to the vacant Office.  I have the Honor to be with the greatest Respect Your Excellency’s Most Obedt & Hble Servant

                     Thos Edwards Dy J. Advte


Title: From George Washington to David Forman, 9 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Forman, David

                  sir

                     Head Quarters 9th Septemr 1782

                  I have to acknowlege the Receipt of your two last Favors of the 3d & 7th instant—the last came to Hand about after 10 oClock this morng.
                  I have only to request your watchfull attention to the movements of the fleet—and also your Endeavours to obtain any particular account from N. York since the arrival of the last Packet from England, that may fall within your power.  I am sir Your most humble Servt.


Title: From George Washington to Henry Knox, 9 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Knox, Henry

                  Dear Sir

                     Head Quarters 9th Septemr 1782

                  I have your favor of the 7th—Altho there may be an impropriety in employing a compa. of the German prisoners in the Garrison of Westpoint as Armourers yet I think it may safely be done at Newburgh, where a Buildg may be appropriated for a Work Shop—It seems our only expedient, and I have little Doubt, but if these people were promised their Liberty, upon workg faithfully Twelve Months, or some stipulated time, they would perform their agreement.
                  We cannot constitute a Court for the tryal of Sergeant Spinoza, as one third must be composed of Levy officers—You had best order him to his Corps—If his Captain can prove treasonable practices against him let him turn him over to the civil Authority.
                  I inclose you a Copy of the new Arrangements of the Department of Commissy of Military Stores—will you be pleased to nominate the proper officers, that I may confirm them, and set the System in motion.
                  Will it be possible to get the field pieces directed to be presented to the Count de Rochambeau, engraved with the proper inscriptions here—or must the Secretary at War endeavour to have it done in Philadela—Remember the peices must be of those taken at York Town, I would wish, for particular reasons, that it might be done soon.  With much Regard I am Dear Sir—Your most hume Servant
                  LS, MHi: Knox Papers.


Title: To George Washington from Philippe-André-Joseph de Létombe, 9 November 1782
From: Létombe, Philippe-André-Joseph de
To: Washington, George

                     Monsieur,
                     Boston, 9. 9bre 1782.

                  J’ai l’honneur d’adresser à votre Excellence les Paquets de Messieurs de Vaudreuil et de Choisy et j’ai celui de La Supplier de vouloir bien faire parvenir Le Paquet ci-inclus à Monsieur le chevalier de la Luzerne.  Je uis, avec un profond Respect, de votre Excellence Le très humble et très obéissant Serviteur

                     de letombe


Title: To George Washington from Robert Morris, 9 September 1782
From: Morris, Robert
To: Washington, George

                     Dear Sir
                     Office of Finance Septr 9th 1782

                  The dates of the enclosed Letters will shew you my extreme Reluctance to wound your mind with the Anxieties which distress my own.
                  At the time they were written I was sore pressed on every quarter, but a gleam of Hope broke in upon me and induced me to bear up still longer against the Torrent of demands which was rushing upon me.  These would long since have overwhelmed me had I been supported only by the Revenues drawn from the States.  At length however my other resources which are nearly exhausted have become useless by the total Stagnation of Trade oweing to the expectations of Peace.  There is therefore no other dependance left but the Taxes, and unless these become immediately productive of Funds sufficient to feed our Troops, I need not describe the Consequences.  Already I am in Arrear in spite of all my Efforts.  I am determined however to continue those Efforts to the last moment, but at present I really know not which way to turn myself.  With the most Sincere esteem I am My Dear Sir Your most obedient & most humble Servant

                     Robt Morris


Title: To George Washington from Robert Morris, 9 September 1782
From: Morris, Robert
To: Washington, George

                     Sir,
                     Office of Finance 9th September 1782

                  I received your Excellency’s Letter of the fourth last Evening.  I this Morning sent for Mr Francis, one of the Contractors, and directed him to purchase five hundred Barrels, for which I will pay the Cash, and five hundred more on Credit; and forward it on as fast as procured.  I am, Sir, with great Respect Your Excellency’s most obedient & humble Servant,

                     Robt Morris


Title: To George Washington from Thaddeus Betts, 9 September 1782
From: Betts, Thaddeus
To: Washington, George

                     May it please your ExcellencyNorwalk Sepr 9th 1782

                  The Enemy have industriously promoted a ruinous Intercourse and Commerce with the Inhabitants, and as Flags were perverted to those purposes your Excellencys orders for supprissing them were Received with pleasure and have been the rule of our Conduct, but we beg leave to inform your Excellency that James Quintard Lieutt of a Commission’d Boat with his Boat and Crew were lately Captur’d by the Enemy after a Conflict in which one of their number was Slain.  The Survivors were Conducted on Board the Prison Ship at New York and afterwards sent to Lloyds Neck and from thence all except two persons were sent by the Enemy to this Town in a Boat Navigated by Wm Read, Saml Gorham, Uriah Finch, Nathl Finch, Henry Finch, Selah Betts, and Rice Raymond.  Agreeable to your Excellencys orders they were all taken up as Prisoners of War and Delivered Colo. Canfield at Stamford.  They brought with them a letter from the Commdt at Lloyds Neck proposing and Exchange of Prisoners.  Vizt Lieutt Jas Quintard for Lt Jos: Smith, Joel Smith for Isaac Raymond, Henry Chichester for Thos Selleck, Wm Jr Warner for Henry Finch, John Van Colt for Henry Johnson, David Raymond for John Mills.  As Isaac Raymond and Thomas Selleck are Confin’d at West Point, they have detain’d Henry Chichester and Joel Smith untill they shall be releas’d, the rest of our people are come on Parole a Copy of which is Inclosed.  If they cannot effect the Proposd exchange they must return to the Enemy and Submit to Confinement on board the Prison Ship which they represent as a Noisome Insalubrious Hole—Colonel Canfield thinks he cannot discharge those who bro’t over our People without breach of orders and they think they cannot be exchanged if those who bro’t them Home are held, as Prisoners, they and their Friends have therefore requested us to represent this affair to your Excellency and request (if Consistent with the General Good) that Colonel Canfield may be directed to discharge their Importers.  The Intercourse with the Enemy is not so Effectually prevented as we wish, we beg leave to inform your Excellency what Embarrassments we meet with.  The Enemy who are taken and Paroled on our part come over to answer their Paroles and often bring others with them, Refugees from Long Island, Gentlemen of Eminence come out of the State of Norwalk and Contract with some Boat to set them across the sound.  of this Rank are sundry now at Long Island and by what Authority we cannot tell, our People also on Parole on Long-Island cross the sound and for Excuse say they had no money to Defray the Expences of a Journey by Dobbs Ferry, By these means a Considerable Intercourse is continued, Whether they on any account ought to be so far Indulged as to pass directly from Lloyds Neck to this Shore for the sake of Expeditions or whether those persons in Confinement by Colonel Canfield as mentiond before ought to be releas’d in order to effect the proposed exchange are submitted to your Excellencys Wisdom and better Judgment.  We have the Honor to be with the gratest Respect your Excellencys Mo. Obt Hbe Servts

                     Justices of Peace
                     Thaddeus Betts
                     Stephen St John 2d
                  Eliphalet Lockwood

                     Select Men
                     John Lockwood
                     James Richards
                     Ozias Mervin


Title: To George Washington from Louis-Philippe de Rigaud, marquis de Vaudreuil, 9 September 1782
From: Vaudreuil, Louis-Philippe de Rigaud, marquis de
To: Washington, George

                        Monsieur
                        Boston le 9 7ber 1782.

                     J’ai eû l’honneur de répondre aux deux lettres dont Votre Excellence m’a honoré les 3 & 4 du Ct.  J’ai reçu depuis celle du 5e avec l’avis de l’apparution de l’Escadre Angloise sur la Côte de Newyork, je crois qu’une partie tiendra la mer pour Croiser.
                     Le papier de Newyork que vous avez eû la bonté de m’envoyer annonce les dispositions de l’Angleterre pour la paix prochaine dont elle a autant besoin qu’aucune des parties belligérantes.  Je ne prévois pas cependant qu’elle puisse être aussi prompte qu’on pourrois le désirer parceque le Parlement ayant donné des instructions a M. de Grenville pour traiter avec les Colonies en les qualifiant de Rébelles, La france a exigé l’indépendance pour préliminaire.  Il essentiel qu’un nouveau Parlement réforme cette mesure de l’Ancien et mette M. de Grenville en état de pouvois traiter avec les Etats-unis comme de puissance a Puissance.
                     J’ai l’honneur d’informer Votre Excellence qu’il déserte beaucoup de soldats embarqués sur mon Escadre et on m’a assuré qu’ils parvient au service des Etats-unis.  Il y a ici plusieurs francois établis qui les embauchent pour votre armée et je suis persuadé que c’est contre vos ordres.  Je prie Votre Excellence de vouloir bien ordonner qu’on me renvoye ces hommes qui m’ont été donnés en remplacement de Matelots et qui me sont d’une necessité absolue.  Je paierai toutes les dépenses qui seront faites a cette occasion.  J’ai l’honneur d’être avec les sentimens de la plus haute consideration et de respect De Votre Excellence Le très humble et très obéissant serviteur
                     le Mis de Vaudreuil

                  Translation
                     I have already had the honor to reply to your Excellencys two Letters of the 3d & 4th Inst. since which I have reced yours of the 5th advising the appearance of the English Squadron off New York—part of their Fleet will I immagin keep out Cruizing.
                     the New York paper you had the goodness to Send me announces the disposition of England for peace—which they stand as much in need of as any of the belligerent Powers I however see no prospect of its being so near as could be wished—for the Parliament having given Mr Grenville Instructions to treat with the Colonies considering them as Rebels France required an acknowledgedment of their Independance as Preliminary—it is therefore essential that a new Parliament should alter this measure of the old one and put it in Mr Grenvilles power to treat with the United States as a Soveriegn Power.
                     I have the honor to inform your Excellency that many of my Soldiers desert & I am assured that they enter the Service of the United States—there are many french Men established here who debauch them & persuade them to this conduct. I am persuaded it is contrary to your Excellencys Orders and must beg you would be so good as to give orders that these men may be returned—for having taken them on board thro’ a want of Sailors they are absolutely necessary to me Any expense that may attend returning them shall be paid.  I have the honor &c.

                        le Marquis de Vaudreuil


Title: To George Washington from Charles, marquis de La Rouërie Armand Tuffin, 10 September 1782
From: Armand Tuffin, Charles, marquis de La Rouërie
To: Washington, George

                     Sir
                     Staunton Sept. 10th 1782

                  I have had the honor to receive your letters of the 30th jully & 12th august last.  as your Exellency observe in the former one it does not appears consistant with the present state of public finances to purchasse horses for the complement of the legion—this Expectation which I conceived of getting them I must lay by untill better times—but what give me the most pain is the disapointment of the soldiers concerning their pay—I have taken notice that the best—the easyest to govern & who may be of the most advantage to the country among thoses of command are the most affected by the perpetual denial of their wages—they can not conceive that times even will allow their situation for the better—they love & respect at the utmost the Commandier in chief they are submissive to their officers but have not the least confidance in the government—they can not bear the idea that all officers & others in the civil line are payed Exactly because they have the means into their hands while the military who is the support of the whole have their share only in the trouble some & painfull occasions which have taken & do dayly take place in this contest.
                  I have considered it a point in my duty to mention this to your Exellency not with a view to make any efforts towards obtaining any pay for the legion while the main body of your army has non—but to give you before hand reasons to excuse me in case some irregularity should take place.
                  in the month of april last I took upon me to make an advance of six dollars to every private & eight to the non commissioned officers who were in the legion before the first of January—this I was forced to do in order to inspire them with the confidence I had myself in the new administration of finances who had promissed to pay the army every two months—now I make an advance of 3 dollars to every private & four to every non commissioned officer, This last advance is my Nel plus ultra—but I owe to my own honor to make all efforts in keaping the men upon the footing of discipline their good nature has contributed with my care to establish in the legion—it will depend on your Exellency to place that corps in a light to do me honor when the occasion will offer—happy I shall be if he may answerr the Expectations you had when you ordered him to be raised.
                  the ministre at war has ordered the legion to winshester where I shall march as soon the horses are shod—at the same time I have wrote to general green, that he might know where to send me orders in case of necessity.  I am with the greatest respect your Exellency’s most humble & obdt st

                     C. armand


Title: To George Washington from Richard Butler, 10 September 1782
From: Butler, Richard
To: Washington, George

                     Sir:
                     Carlisle Septr 10th 1782

                  In consiquence of your Excellency’s Order dated 31st July 1782 I ordered a General court martial to sit for the trial of the prisoners at this post & Sincerely regret the too great occasion for Assembling Such Tribunals.
                  I do myself the honour to inclose your Excellency the Proceedings of the court on the cases directed in that order having decided on, & executed all others they not being capital convictions; & am Sorry it is not in my power to say any thing in favour of the unfortunate men which are convicted capitaly—Agreeable to your Excellencys wish the troops have been kept at moderate exercise & are fit for duty in any part of the army as to that, I wish I could say so in all respects, in case of being call’d to the field the arms now on hand are not fit for Service & the troops are almost destitute of Shoes though the supply was Ample but the quallity generally bad.
                  The depredation of the Savages on the frontier of this country has greatly distress’d the Inhabit’s and their frequent applications for Assistance from this post has render’d my Sittuation very uneasy—I wish’d to Afford them such relief as the force here could give but being under marching orders could not think myself justifiable in moving the troops without your Excellencys directions untill the late stroke near the town of Sunbury & along the frontier of this country, The consternation, the prospect of a total desertion of the frontier & the reiterated requisitions of the people at length determin’d me to march about 300 men to their relief in full confidence your Excellency would not disapprove the measure in so Allarming and pressing an Occasion—I advanc’d to a place call’d Cishacoquillas vally about 60 miles from Carlisle, this being a Central position from which I could move East or West at pleasure, & the only place where the troops could be Supplied, I encamp’d & remain’d, till the return of two ranging compys of the millit’a who follow’d the tracks of the Savages to the West branch of Susquehana where they found the Indians had headed toward a Mingo town on the uper waters of the Alegeny river—on their report I judged the Savages had quit the country which of course rendered my Stay unnecessary therefore return’d the 13th day—the apparent necessity of the case & calls of the people I flatter myself will induce your Excellency to Approve my conduct on the occasion, & Should the troops remain here any time will be happy to have your Excellencys directions for my guide in like cases as I am confident there will be Similar calls on the aproach or appearance of Savages.
                  I think it my duty as comd’g officer at this post to inform your Excellency that the late resolutions of Congress for another arangement of the Army is thought very hard of by the officers generally, the chief of those who remaind after the reform of the 1st Jany 81 wish’d to continue to the end of the war, but finding themselves disappointed & like to be sent out of Service in a very distress’d Sittuation without money or Evn the arrears Setled, & some of them much in debt gives great Pain & I find on making inquiry agreeable to the resolve that few or none incline to retire voluntarily.
                  For my own part I must say it will be contrary to my wishes to be oblig’d to put up my rusty blade after wearing it from the first hour of the war till I See it happily & honourably terminated—Indeed my dear General I ever hoped to be one of the faithful persevering few that would have the honour of escorting you to your peaceful home & seeing you set down in ease to Enjoy the fruits of your faithful labours, and to wear the honours & recieve the just applauses of your Country; if I am disappointed in my wishes I shall count it my misfortune, & on this new plan I see no great prospect of continuing unless the recruiting service goes on better as Colo. Brodhead & Humpton are both Older Cols than me This your Excellency is the only judge of from the returns, indeed I doubt there are not  men Suffic’t for three Regts belonging to the State on the present establishment—It will lay me under great Obligations to your Excellency to inform me on this matter as it will put it the Sooner in my power to make some Arangements in my private affairs in case I leave the field which I declare will be with regret for the reasons mentiond—Permit me Sir to Assure you that let me remain a Soldier or retire a Citizen I will ever take pleasure in acknowledging your merits & be happy at every advance of your Honour & Interest, & will with pleasure reflect that I have enjoy’d your confidence & met your Approbation on Several occasions—Also, that I have been hon’d with marks of your Friendship as a man & your good Opinion as a Soldier. I am Sir with the most Sincere Sentiments of respect & Friendship Your Excellencys most Obedt and very Hbl. st

                     Richd Butler Col. 5th P. RegtComd’g the Troops at Carlisle

                     P.S. Icannot close without informing your Excellency that my honest brother Col. W. Butler who is the youngest Col. in the Pennsa line is preparing for his future Sittuation with the same regret that myself & many others will, for no other reason than their wish to have clos’d the Scene of war in company with their great & good General—he requests you will accept his best wishes & rest assured of his Sincere friendship at all times & in all circumstances.

                     R.B.

                     I beg leave to introduce the bearer Lieut. Pratt of the 4th P. Regt to your Excellencys notice, he is very intelligent & his accounts may be depended on. I am Sir your obedt Servt

                     R. Butler col.

                     Inclos’d is A return of the Totals of the Troops at this post the 31st Agst 1782.
                     Some late accts from Philada prevents Lt Pratt from having the hon’r of handing this to your Excellency.


Title: To George Washington from Ebenezer Huntington, 10 September 1782
From: Huntington, Ebenezer
To: Washington, George

                     Sir
                     Connecticut Camp 10th September 1782

                  In adverting to the Resolution of his Excellency Governor Trumbull & Council of Safety, I observe the reason they give for Colo. Grey’s being intitled to the Rank of me is principally on account of Lt Colo. Livingstons being continued on the Muster & Pay Rolls of the late 9th Connt Regt after the 10th of October 1778, the time on which my Commission stands dated, which rolls were signed by me as Senior officer.
                  In August 1778 Colo. Livingston obtained leave of absence for Six weeks, at the expiration of which time he did not join his Regiment nor give any reason therefor, but imputing his absence to sickness of family or himself, or to further Indulgence from the Commander in Chief, he was continued on the Muster and P. Rolls of the regiment agreeable to then practice of the army.
                   In Decr 78 Colo. Livingston wrote to me he had obtaind permission to resign as by the enclosed extract No. 1, but previous to any return after the above referr’d to letter, I received another Dated 8th Jany 79 desiring to be continued on the Muster & Pay Rolls as to the enclosed extract No. 2, which was done till about the June or July following, when Colo. Webb was on a visit to his Regt & informd me that Livingston had resignd (he believd in October 78) as Livingston informd him, & that he ought to be discontinued on the Rolls of the Regt which was done, and his resignation recorded in the regimental Casualty Book, & Mr Beers Pay Master ordered to repay the monies which he had received for Colo. Livingston as Wages due after the 10th day of October 78, as will appear by the inclosed Certificate No. 3.
                  Upon the principle the Governor & Council have taken up the matter, that Colo. Livingston had not resigned in October 1778, he has not yet resigned, as his leave to resign was Conditional; but that in fact he was Superceded, as his Vacancy is registered in the Secretarys Book for discharges to have been on the 10th day of October 1778, and my Commission was filled up at Head Quarters by Colo. Harrison then Secretary on the request of Colonel Webb, in September 79 for Commissions for the officers of his Regiment.
                  I am extremely sorry that the draughting of the resolution of the Council is in the terms that it now stands, for when I was before them in Jany last I informed them that those monies referred to as drawn twice were accounted for properly, & if they would postpone the decision I would obtain the necessary Certificates, but either through design or forgetfulness they have treated the subject as th’o fraught with iniquity, which when investigated will appear otherwise, and that very great care was taken by me to prevent Colo. Livingston from drawing by order the publicks money from the Pay Master of the regt, into whose hands it had been paid, thr’o the duplicity of, & for want of official information from him, & which has never yet been given.  I am with Respect & Esteem your Excellency’s Obedt & very Humble Servant

                     Eben. Huntington Lt Colo.
                     3d Connt Regt


Title: To George Washington from Henry Knox, 10 September 1782
From: Knox, Henry
To: Washington, George

                     Sir
                     West Point 10th Sepr 1782

                  I thank your Excellency for your opinion with respect to the German Armourers, I did not know that a Post was to be kept up at Newburgh, I think they can with great propriety be employed there under the care of some faithful, Superintendant—I will write immediately to the Minister of War on the subject.
                  I shall have the honor in a few days to transmit to your Excellency the names of the persons who appear to be the most proper to be continued in the department of Commissary of Military Stores.
                  Colonel Lamb with the Park have arrived at New Windsor, after they have rested from the fatigues of their march they will with all the Ordnance and stores in their charge be transported to this place, which I expect will be by Thursday or Friday.
                  I am informed that the State of Pennsylvania have had assigned them part of the six pounders taken at York Town, in lieu of some said to have been lost by us, belonging to that State, The remainder being Seven are brought up with the Park.  This renders it absolutely necessary that we should furnish the two to Count Rochambeau ordered by Congress. I have just heared of a Man in the Artilly who can probably engrave them well, I have ordered him from New Windsor here and shall enquire more particularly of himself—The Carriages shall be put in perfect order.  Will your Excellency please to designate the Calibers?  shall they be three pounders, six pounders, or Royal Howitzers that is five and half inch)?  We have some of each with the Park. perhaps the sound of the last mentioned, may have a charm, to a subject of a Monarchy—besides which I am of opinion the Count will think it a greater compliment than the three or six pounders.
                  It will be also necessary that the inscriptions should be forwarded, that the business may be attempted as soon as possible—they ought to be laconic on account of the small field for engraving and perhaps in Latin.
                  I wish your Excellency’s sentiments on the subject of appointing a Fort or Garrison Major here in preference to a Deputy Adjt Genl, I think the first to be absolutely necessary, and the other a piece of useless lumber, if you should be of the same opinion I wish Captain Doughty to act, at least while I am here. I have the honor to be with the highest respect your Excllys Most Obdt Humle servant,

                     H. Knox.


Title: To George Washington from Henry Knox, 10 September 1782
From: Knox, Henry
To: Washington, George

                     West-point 10 Septr 1782

                  I have the unhappiness my dear General to inform you of the departure of my precious infant, your Godson.  In the deep mystery in which all human events is involved the Supreme Being has been pleased to prevent his expanding innocence, ripening to such perfection as to be a blessing to his parents and connecting when by their advanced Years they may find every comfort necessary to sweeten Life rendered bitter by a thousand stings.  I will not by dwelling on my afflictions revive similar sensations in your bosom—I know its sympathy.
                  Mrs Knox by leaning upon the great principles of reason and religion will be enabled I hope to Support this repeated shock to her tender affections.  I am my dear sir with the utmost sincerity of affection Your Humble Sevt

                     H. Knox


Title: From George Washington to Philippe-André-Joseph de Létombe, 10 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Létombe, Philippe-André-Joseph de

                  sir

                     Head Quarters 10th Sept. 1782

                  I have the Honor to forward to you a Letter which came to my Hands last Evening from the Chavalr de La Luzerne.
                  No further Intelligence respectg the Enemy fleets at N. York has been received since that which I communicated to the Marquis de Vaudreuil on the morng of the 8th.
                  I was favored with your Letter of the 6th—covering One of the 3d & another of the 6th from the Marquis—and am much obliged by your Care & Zeal in the transmission of my Letters—the last came to my Hands in thirty seven hours from their leaving Boston.  With much Respect & Consideration I am sir Yours &ca.


Title: From George Washington to Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, 10 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de

                     SirHead Quarters Verplanks point 10th Septemr 1782

                  I had last evening the honor of receiving your Excellencys favor of the 7th from Princetown containing the agreeable intelligence of your approach.
                  I have immediately forwarded your letter to Monsr de la Tombe by our Chain of Expresses.
                  I have constantly kept the Marquis de Vaudreuil advised of Admiral Pigots motions, from the first information of his arrival upon these Coasts to his arrival at the Hook.
                  I very impatiently await the time of welcoming your Excellency upon your again forming a junction with the American Army.  I have the honor to be with the warmest personal Regard yr Excellency’s Most ot Servt.


Title: To George Washington from Benjamin Tallmadge, 10 September 1782
From: Tallmadge, Benjamin
To: Washington, George

                     Sir
                     Fairfield Septr 10th 1782

                  I have been duly honored with Your Excellency’s favor of the 3d inst. & in Consequence thereof have been over to Long Island on the business mentioned in my last Letter, & have just returned from thence to this place.  I have had an Interview with several Characters who have been serviceable in the way of Intelligence, particularly S.C. & have enclosed the Substance of the Intelligence they Communicated.  Being prevented, by bad Weather, going over to L.I. so soon as I appointed, the Person of whom I last wrote Your Excellency had returned to N.Y. & of Course I did not see him; however I trust I have taken the necessary Steps to make him useful in the way proposed.  I have the Honor to be, With the highest Esteem, Sir, your Excellency’s most Obedt Servt

                     Benja. Tallmadge

                Enclosure
                                    Purport of Intelligence Communicated by S.C.—S.G.—H.I. &c. &c.Septr 9th 1782

                     "On Friday Evening, the 6th inst., the British & Hessian Troops which have been stationed at Flushing, Newtown, Hemstead &c. on Long Island began to Cross over to York Island at Hell Gate, & continued crossing all Night.  It is given out that they are going over Kingsbridge, some say a foraging, others to drive Genl Washington from his Ground.  Neither of those last Stories obtain much Credit at N.Y.”
                     “The Number of the British Fleet which have arrived at N.Y. under Sir Saml Hood, has not been accurately ascertained.  It is said that 22 Sail of the Line have arrived, & thus much is certain that Adml Digby has ordered his Contractors for the Navy to purchase Beef for 24 Sail of the Line immediately—Sir S. Hood is very ill at N.Y. & for my own Part, I have seen just 4 Sail of the Line which arrived with him.”

                        “Cornwall, Youngs & Jackson Beef Contractors for the Fleet, & Gilbert & Camp, Wood Contractors for the Troops at N. York, are now down the Island, & more than 200 Head of Cattle have already been purchased by them in Suffolk County & sent to N.Y.  Some think this a Proof that the Enemy are not about leaving us, but many suppose that those Contracts are only designed as Stores for their Voyage.  The Quantity of Wood which they want to contract for, (& when ready they engage to send a Convoy down the Sound to bring it up to N.Y.) is from 6 to 800 Cord.”
                     “Within a few days there has been great Confusion at N.Y. on accts of the Refugees.  Whole Corps of them have been on the point of a Mutiny.  The Genl has been obliged to harrangue them himself, & some Attempts have been made by them to come off in Large Bodies, & to bring certain officers with them.  It is said that Col. Delancy had like to have been Carried off to Genl Washington.  Some of the officers belonging to the new raised Corps are in close Confinement for such mutinous behaviour.”
                     “Important Intilligence has undoubtedly arrived by the last Packet, but we cannot get the particulars.  It is said at N.Y. that some of the leading Characters in the new Administration have resigned, which has caused Great Commotions in England.  We were told at N.Y. that orders had gone to Charlestown, since the arrival of the last Packet, not to evacuate that Place, but many suppose this to be a Court Manoeuvre to deceive the People.”
                     “The Hessian Troops which embarked some time ago, bound for Quebeck, about 1000 in Number, have not yet sailed.  A number of Refugees are going in the Fleet, some to Penobscot, & some to Canada.”
                     “The Inhabitants of the City have refused to do military Duty any longer, & You may depend on it if an attack was made on the City, they would not assist the British Troops.
                     “The Transports take in both Wood & Forage, & have large Stores of provisions put on board.
                     “The Sale of the heavy baggage of the Army, officer’s furniture &c. yet continues, & is ordered to go on ’till all is sold off.”
                     “Within a few days the Spirits of the Tories have been much raised. They say the War is now to be carried on with greater Vigor than ever, & that an Evacuation of N. York or Charlestown may not be expected.
                     “We have Reports that the British have suffered some considerable Damage both by Land & Sea in the E. Indies, but they have kept this & all other matters of Intelligence which came by the last Packet, from being revealed to the People.  It is said that the Dutch Fleet has joined the Combined Fleet in the Channel, & that an Invasion was expected in some Part of G. Britain.  Private Letters from England mention that there has been a greater Droughth in England, the Season past, than ever was known before."


Title: General Orders, 11 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To:

                            Head Quarters Verplanks point Wednesday September 11th 1782
                        Parole  Dartmouth, Countersigns Eaton, Fairfield.For the Day tomorrowBrigadier General HuntingtonLieutt Colonels Johnson, & HuntingtonBrigade Major ConverseBrigade Qr Mastr Williams

                        For duty  tomorrow1st Connecticut regiment &5th Connecticut for 8th Massachusetts

                        Captain John Doughty of the 2d regimt of Artillery is appointed Fort Major for the Garrison of West Point untill further orders and is to be obeyed and respected accordingly.


Title: From George Washington to Samuel Canfield, 11 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Canfield, Samuel

                        Sir
                            Hd Qrs VerPlanks Point Septr 11. 1782

                        I have recd your favor of the 8th respecting the Boats Crew which came from Long Island to bring certain of our Prisoners to Norwalk. As this is the first instance I have heard of of the kind, & may perhaps have been fallen upon inadvertently for humane purposes, you will be pleased therefore to let the People return & at the same time inform the Commandg Officer at Loyds Neck, that you have recd the most positive Orders to prevent all kind of intercourse by flag, or otherwise, except thro’ the Channel of Dobbs’ Ferry, and that you shall rigidly carry them into execution, by confining & holding as Prisoners, every Persons or discription of Persons, you shall find attempting to deviate in future from the spirit of those Orders.I have left open the Letter to the Executive Authority of Norwalk for your inspection; and Am Sir Your Most Obedt Servt.


Title: From George Washington to Thaddeus Betts, 11 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Betts, Thaddeus

                        Gentlemen
                            Head Quarters VerPlank’s Point Septr 11. 1782.

                        I am favored with your Letter of the 9th Instant, & much applaud the spirit you have manifested to assist in cutting off all kind of intercourse with the Enemy except at Dobbs Ferry.With respect to the Persons who lately came without a Flag from Loyd’s neck to Norwalk, I have to observe, that as this is the first instance that has come to my knowledge, I have not thought it absolutely necessary to detain them, but have advised Col. Canfield to write in the most pointed terms to the Commandt of Loyds Neck, that in case any other instance of this kind shall happen, or if any flag should in future be sent to that quarter under any pretext whatever, the Persons coming from the Enemy will be considered & held as Prisoners of War.And with regard to Leiut Quinton & the other Prisoners who came out on Parole I must inform you, Gentlemen, that at the same time, I do not consider myself authorized to interfere immediately, in Naval Exchanges, I cannot object to the exchange of the Persons in question thro’ the usual & proper channel—If the two Persons you mention are now in the Provost at West Point, they will soon be sent in with some other Prisoners to be accounted for.As to the intercourse you speak of, between Civil or other Characters & the Enemy on Long Island, I think it essential to acquaint you explicitly, it is my fixed opinion, that no reasons of oeconomy or expediency can warrant the Measure; and that every judicious & practicable plan should be devised to prevent it. I am Gentlemen with great consideration Your Most Obedt Servt.


Title: To George Washington from William Duer, 13 September 1782
From: Duer, William
To: Washington, George

                            Sir,Albany Sept. 13th 1782.

                        I do myself the Honor of transmitting to your Exellency a Copy of my Letter to Mr Morris of the 6th Sept. from which you will observe the Embarassments I am under to Supply the Troops under this Contract.Since Writing the Letter to Mr Morris, I have received one from him of the 29th August, in which he informs me that he had requested Your Excellency to forward Eight thousand Dollars in Specie, Exclusive of Ten thousand Dollar in his Drafts remitted to me by Mr Stewart: but I learn from this Gentleman that the Sum Mr Morris Expected had not yet come to your Excellencys hands. The Drafts remitted by Mr Morris (though Useful to Anticipate Supplies) will not Answer to satisfy past Engagements.Circumstanced as I am, I am reducd to the Necessity of requesting the favor of your Excellency, to appoint some Person to supply the Troops under this Contract from the first day of October next, in Case I shou’d not receive the monies due, and such Assurances as will Enable me to Continue the Supplies, without utter Ruin to myself.The Want of Exertion in the States in collecting Taxes has put it out of Mr Morris Power to fulfill his Engagements with that Punctuality which is essential to the Execution of Contracts, Especially one at so low a Rate as the Northern Contract. I lament it sincerely; I do not wish to relax in my Exertions to supply the Troops, and however arduous the Task would Continue in the Execution of the Contract, provided it is placed on an Equitable Footing; but as it is Uncertain what may be the Decision on my Application. I think it Incumbent on one to acquaint your Excellency with the painful Determination I have been Compelled to Enter into, that measures may be adopted in Season for Continuing the Supply of the Troops.I have the Satisfaction of knowing that hitherto I have been able to Execute a difficult and disadvantageous Contract, with some Degree of Reputation to myself, and If am redouced to the Necessity of Surrendering the Contract, I can without the least Apprehension of Censure submit it to be determined by a proper Tribunal, whether the public, or myself are the Defaulters. I have the Honor to be with great Respect Your Excellency’s most Obedt and most Hble Servt

                            Wm Duer for Self and Co.


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

                            Head Quarters Verplanks Point Friday Septr 13th 1782
                        Parole Kendall,Countersigns Leeds,Malden
                        For the day tomorrowMajor General HoweLt Colonel CochranMajor PittingallBrigade Major WilliamsBrigade Qur Master TuckermanFor duty tomorrow3d Connecticut &regiments3d MassachusettsAt a General Courtmartial of which Colonel Micheal Jackson is president.Lieutenant Boss of the Invalid regiment charged with conducting himself in a manner unbecoming an officer and gentleman on the 29th June last and since by being repeatedly drunk for two or three days at a time, reflecting on the American service and treating the officers with very insolent and abusive language was tried September 3d 1782.The Court on consideration are of opinion that, that part of the charge against Lieutenant Boss “being repeatedly drunk for two or three days at a time” is not fully supported yet they think he has been repeatedly drunk They are of opinion that the other parts of the charge are supported and that he is guilty of conducting himself in a manner unbecoming an officer and gentleman in breach of Article 21st section 14 of the rules and articles of war, and sentence that he be discharged from the service.The Commander in Chief approves the opinion of the court.By the same General court martial Ensign Bloodgood of the first New York regiment was tried for behaving in a scandalous and infamous manner in the latter end of January or the beginning of February in taking money out of the Drawer in the Bar room of the widow Charity Jacobus in a Clandestine manner and when publicly charged therewith, not to clear up his Character to the officers of the regiment when brought to an account for such conduct—The Court on Consideration are of opinion that Ensign Bloodgood did take some money from the Widow Jacobus without her knowledge and consent and though they do not think he took it with an intention ultimately to defraud her of it yet they think his conduct highly reprehensible and unbecoming the Character of an officer; On the other part of the charge the court are of opinion that Ensign Bloodgood took the measures that were in his power to clear up his Character to the officers.The Court sentence Ensign Bloodgood to be repremanded by the Commander in chief in General orders.From a consideration of the circumstances the Commander in chief cannot but think Ensign Bloodgood is much indebted to the lenity of the court for the mildness of their sentence he hopes this will prove a warning against practices of the like nature in future which tho perhaps committed without a criminal intention have too much the appearance of it.Ensign Bloodgood is released from his arrest.By the same General courtmartial Captn McFarland of the Invalid regiment was tried for “Disobedience of orders” in not joining his regiment ‘till the 26th of July last although he had the following order sent him for that purpose from Colonel Nicola.Fishkill April 21st 1782.In consequence of his Excellencys the commander in chiefs order communicated to me by Majr Genl Lord Sterling I am to direct you to march all the Invalids under your command to this place, and expect you will commence your march in forty eight hours after the receipt of this.Fishkill 19. June 1782.As your disobedience a second time upon express order to march here will probably be much construed to your disadvantage and when inquired into which it certainly will when you arrive your reasons may not be thought valid—you must be mustered and returned absent without leave and that I may not be censured am under the disagreable necessity of ordering you to join the regiment immediately.The Court on consideration are of opinion that Captn McFarland is not guilty of the charge against him and do acquit him.The Commander in chief approves the opinion of the court.Captn McFarland is released from his arrest.At the same Genl courtmartial Nathan Potter a soldier of the 3d Connecticut regiment was tried for “Desertion”—The Court upon consideration are of opinion that the prisoner is guilty of a breach of Article 6th Section 6th of the rules and articles of war and do sentence him to receive fifty lashes on his naked back.The Commander in Chief approves the sentence of the Court and directs that Nathan Potter receive his punishment at the head of the regiment he belongs to at such time as the commanding officer of it shall direct.The first Massachusetts regiment to releive the first New Jersey regiment now on fatigue at West point on sunday next the 15th instant for seven days exclusive of the day it marches.After Orders.At half after seven o’clock tomorrow morning the several Brigades will parade in front of their respective encampments, wheel to the right by platoons, & (except the second Jersey regiment which is to stand fast) march to the right in open Columns untill they have their distances, when they will halt; Order firelocks, and wait for orders.As the intention of drawing out the troops tomorrow is to complement his Excellency the Count de Rochambeau—The troops as he passes them will pay him the honors due the Commander in chief—On this occasion the tallest men are to be in the front rank.


Title: To George Washington from Jonathan Forman, 11 September 1782
From: Forman, Jonathan
To: Washington, George

                            Dobbs Ferry Septemr 11th 1782

                        I do myself the honor to enclose for your Excellency the receipt for a letter sent the 8th inst. address’d for Sir Guy Carleton, togeather with eleven private letters receiv’d last evening ⅌ flagg from New York, one directed to Mr. Bray concerning four parol’d seamen, who were landed which was all the business of the flagg. Also a pasport from Brigadier Genrl Hazen for Mr Garosens passing to New York who I have ordered to remain att Mr Lawrence’s near this post untill I am informed of your Excellency’s pleasure respecting him. And have the honor to be with the most profound respect. Your Excellency’s Most devoted humble Servt

                            Jona. FormanMajor Comdg


Title: To George Washington from John Hanson, 11 September 1782
From: Hanson, John
To: Washington, George

                        Sir
                            Head Quarters 11th Sept 1782

                        I do myself the Honor to transmit to your Excellency, for the Observation of Congress, the Return of Recruits which have joined the Army up to the 31st of August last. I have the Honor to be sir Your Excellency’s Most Obedient and Most humle Servant

                            Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from Henry Knox, 11 September 1782
From: Knox, Henry
To: Washington, George

                        Sir
                            West Point 11th Sepr 1782

                        I cannot omit, informing your Excellency, of the conduct of the Contractors, in issuing provisions to this Garrison. It appears very extraordinary, and yet it has been practiced since the 20th of July. When I first received the information, I supposed it must have originated in a mistake, but upon examining Mr Forsyth, the issuing Commissary here, he says the probability of a mistake on the part of the Contractors is precluded, as all his receipts of the deliveries the last Month, have been long since given to them, without any intimation of the impropriety respecting  the vouchers; and that he has acted in conformity to the enclosed orders.If there has been any alteration in the Contract for this Garrison made last December, and an explanation in January, it would have been proper to have communicated the matter to your Excellency. I have understood, that the price of a Ration for the moving Army is greater than for West Point, but I do not know exactly how-much—I beg your Excellency’s speedy direction as I shall not venture to take any Steps without having the fullest information. I have the honor to be with the highest respect, Your Excellency’s Obdt servt

                            H. Knox


Title: From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 11 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Lincoln, Benjamin

                            Head Quarters 11th Sepr 1782sir

                        I inclose to you, Copy of a Letter from the Day Judge Advocate.
                        If the Appointment of a Judge Advocate has not already been made, I wish it may be speedily attended to—Mr Edwards’s Duty, since the Resignation of Judge Lawrence, has been severe—& it may justly be deemed a Hardship for him to continue to discharge the Duty of the whole Depart. upon his present pay & Emoliments.Your Letters of the 2d & 3d of Septemr with their Enclosures, have been  recd, & will be attended to.Genl Knox informs me that he thinks he shall find a person here, who will be able to put the Emgravgupuon the two pieces to be presented to Count de Rochambeau,  if he should find himself disappointed, you will be informed, as soon as I am made acquainted with the Circumstance.
                            I am &c.


Title: To George Washington from Comfort Sands, 11 September 1782
From: Sands, Comfort,Livingston, Walter
To: Washington, George

                            Sirat Rhinebeck Seper 11th 1782

                        The Critical State of the Army with Respect to Supplies has Occasioned a meeting of the  Parties in the Contract, at which the most of the Gentlemen Concern’d have attended. From the Inclosed Copy of our Letter to Mr Morris, which we Consider it our Duty to transmit to Your Excellency, You will see the present state of Supplies; what our future Prospects are, and the Determination we have been Oblidged to enter into. From the pain we have felt in write’g; we Judge what Your feelings must be in reading, our Letter to Mr Morris, but we Owe it to the Public and Ourselves, and in a perticular manner to Your Excellency—rather to run the Hazard of giving pain, than to Expose ourselves hereafter, to the Imputation of a want of Candor, and Your Army to the fatal Consequences which might Result from it. We are with Great Respect Your Excellencys Obedeint & most humble Servant

                            Comfort SandsWalter LivingstonWm. DuerDan Parker


Title: To George Washington from Jean-Louis-Ambroise, chevalier de Villefranche de Genton, 11 September 1782
From: Villefranche de Genton, Jean-Louis-Ambroise, chevalier de
To: Washington, George

                        sir
                            West point 11th sept. 1782

                        it is some time since the foundation of the Magazine has been diged, but the masonery has not been begun by want of Masons & others articles which have not been furnished by the quarter master General.Colonel pickering has given me to understand that he would send me twelve masons in a few days. the season is however so far advanced, that if all the materials were now on the spot, it would be impossible to finish it this fall; and I think raising the sides will be the utmost that Can be done, which if i am enabled to accomplish, will prove of the greatest advantage, as the walls will be properly settled and Consolidated, in order to have the arch turnd the next spring. i am sir with the greatest respect your most humble and most obedient servant.

                            Villefranche Majr of Engr


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

                            Head Quarters Verplanks point Thursday Septr 12th 1782
                        Parole  Gorport Countersigns Darnford, Alford,For the day tomorrowMajor General HeathLieutt Colo. GrayMajor GrahamBrigade Major SmithBrigade Qr Mr Ripley

                        For duty  tomorrow5th Massachusetts &8th Massachusetts for 5th Connt regt
                  The post for the Southward will set out every Thursday morning at 11 o’clock and return from thence every sunday at one o’clock P.M.The post for the Eastward and Northward will set out every wednesday morning at 11 o’clock, and return from thence every Thursday at Twelve.


Title: From George Washington to Thomas Bee, 12 September 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Bee, Thomas

                        Sir:
                            Head Qrs., Verplanks point, September 12, 1782.

                        Mr. Brailsford did me the honor to present your favor of the 21st. Ulto. and I thank you for introducing so agreeable and well informed a Gentleman to my acquaintance.I am happy to hear that Mrs. Bee and you prepose to honor Mount Vernon with a call on your return to Carolina. I wish I could be there to give you a welcome. Mrs. Washington will be more fortunate, and I am sure will enjoy the pleasure. I have only to wish that your stay may not be confined to a day or two; I am certain the length of it will add to the pleasure.I pray you to present my best respects to Mrs. Bee and to be assured that I am etc.