Title: From George Washington to William Heath, 15 April 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Heath, William,Alexander, William Lord Stirling

                            Newburgh 15th April 1782

                        The Commander in Chief States to the General Officers—
                        That—From the best Information he has been able to obtain, the regular force of
                            the Enemy in N. York, at this Time, including their established provincial Corps, amounts at
                            least to 9,000 Men.
                        That—The City Militia, volunteer Companies, Rangers and some other small Corps in the Town, amounted by a
                            Report made to the Secretary of State in the Winter of 1780 (when the Enemy apprehended an Attack on N. York &
                            were preparing for Defence) to 3,390 Men, exclusive of Sailors & Marines—and that this is the best Criterion, by
                            which he can form a Judgment of their present Strength.
                        That—The Enemy’s force in Charleston, by the last Information & Estimation of it, consisted of 3,300
                            Men.
                        That—The Garrison of Savanna in Georgia, he conceives, cannot be less than 700 Men.
                        That—Even among Men of political knowledge & Judgment, a diversity of Sentiment prevails respecting
                            the Evacuation of the Southern States—that if this Event should take place, & the whole force of the Enemy should
                            be concentered at N. York, it will stand thus—

                                Regular Troops now at N.York—
                                9,000

                                from Charles Town—
                                 3,300

                                Savanna—

                                     700

                                Regulars—
                                13,000

                                Militia &ca—at N. York—

                                    3,390

                                Total
                                16,390

                        Under this state of the Enemys force, the Commander in Chief requests the Opinion of the Genl Officers,
                            separately, & in writing, upon the followg hypothetical Questions.
                        1st—Supposing the Enemys force at N. York to be as above—that they retain possession of the Harbour of N.
                            York—and that they have a naval Superiority upon this Coast.
                        2d—Supposing the same force—that they keep possession of the harbour—but loose their Superiority at Sea.
                        3d—That they shall have the same force in the City—but shall loose the Command of the Water both in the
                            harbour & at Sea.
                        Is there, it is asked, a probability in all or either of these cases, that we shall be able to obtain Men,
                            & Means sufficient to undertake the Seige of N. York? What efficient force will be necessary for the Enterprize,
                            in the Cases which may be deemed practicable? And what Number of Militia ought to be demanded to secure this force?
                        If the Enemy should not reinforce N. York with their Southern Troops—and none should arrive from Europe,
                            their force at that place will then be—

                                Regulars—
                                9,000

                                Militia &ca—

                                    3,390

                                 Total—
                                12,390

                        The Commandr in Chief propounds the same Questions, identically, on this Number, as he does on the larger one
                            (of 16,390)—and requests that they may be answered accordingly—Numbers only making the difference of the Cases.
                        That every Information may be received, which is in the power of the General to give, to form a judgment on
                            these Questions, he adds—
                        That—The Northern Army (as at present) will be composed of the Regiments from New Hampshire to New Jersey
                            inclusive—also of Hazens, Lambs & Cranes Regiments of Artillery, & Sheldons legionary Corps.
                        That—The total Number of Rank & file in the above Regiments of Infantry, by the last Genl Return in
                            his possession, amounts to 8,005—but from this, the Deductions incident to all Services, & peculiar to ours, are
                            to be made, to obtain the efficient force.
                        That—It is not in his power to inform what Strength those Regiments will be brot to in Season for an
                            operation against N. York—he can only say, that every Argument he was master of has been urged to the respective States,
                            to have them Compleated to their full Establishment.
                        That—In Case the Enemy should evacuate the Southern States, the Continental Troops in that Quarter, as far at
                            least as North Carolina, will be ordered to rejoin the Main Army—but their Numbers being small, and the March great, the
                            Support from them cannot be much—2500 Men is the most that can be expected.
                        That—In the Month of March last, he apprised the States from Delaware Eastward, that the plans and Operations
                            of the Campaign might require a considerable aid of Militia; and entreated that the Executive of each might, to prevent
                            delay, be vested with sufficient powers to order them out for three Months Service, to commence on their joing the Army—And
                        That—The french force on the Continent at this Time does not, he believes, exceed 4,000 effective Men—whether
                            any, or what further Succours, are to be expected from our Allies, is as yet unknown to him.
                        The Commander in Chief concludes the above State of Matters with the followg Observations—that offensive
                            Operations, of whatever kind they may be (being generally the result of choice) ought to be undertaken with due
                            Consideration of all Circumstances, & a moral certainty of succeeding—for besides involving the public in a heavy
                            Expence, which the Situation of our Affairs can illy afford, Disgrace & Censure scarce ever fail to attend
                            unsuccessful plans, while the Enemy acquire Spirits by, & triumph at our Misfortune.

                            Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from Nathanael Greene, 15 April 1782
From: Greene, Nathanael
To: Washington, George

                            Dear SirHead Quarters near Dorchester April 15th 1782

                        General St Clair being on the return to the northward affords me an opportunity to inform your Excellency of
                            the safe arrival of Mrs Greene and to return you my sinsere and grateful acknowledgements for your kindness to her. She
                            spent some time at Mount Vernon and was most agreeably entertained. Her journey was disagreeable and beset with many
                            difficulties; but the politeness and hospitality of the people smoothed the ruged path and rendered the passage tolerable.
                            I was happy to hear by Mrs Greene of the health of Mrs Washington. I was apprehensive the loss of her son would have
                            affected it. Mrs Greene likes the Country much better than she expected and was our military situation but tolerable my
                            heart would be much at ease; but alas that is not the case! General St Clair will inform you of our very critical and
                            disagreeable situation. I have never been under greater apprehensions than at present. The temper of our army is by no
                            means agreeable, & the enemy are much superior in force; and the Militia of the Country totally deranged. In this
                            situation I think we have every thing to apprehend, especially as the enemy are arming with great industry a large body of
                            Negroes, not less than 700 are said to be armed and in Uniform at this time. I urged the State to adopt the same measure;
                            but could not prevail I feel for the Country; for I believe Saxony last was not plundered and ravaged with more severity
                            than this. Virginia is doing nothing, North Carolina less; and the efforts of this State and Georgia will be very very feeble. Pennsylvania and Maryland are our only hope, and they are too remote to give
                            seasonable support. You may rest assured I will do every thing I can; but if the enemy act vigirously
                            our prospects are truly alarming. However fortune or accident may dispose of me I confide in your friendship to do me the
                            justice my ententions may entitle me to.
                        Mrs Greene begs her kind complements to you and Mrs Washington with a return of many thanks for your
                            politeness to her. I Beg my complements also to Mrs Washington and to all the Gentlemen of your family. With esteem and
                            affection I am your Excellencys Most obdt humble Ser.

                            N. Greene


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 15 April 1782
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General,
                            Highlands, April 15. 1782.

                        There are reports from below that a general embargo was laid the last week on all shipping at New York—that
                            several merchants who had shipped their effects for England were obliged to land them again, and are murmuring much—that
                            the hands employed on private buildings in the city are stopped working—that general Kniphausen is to embark soon for
                            Europe—that Arnold’s corps is ordered down to embark—the 17th dragoons and some yaugers to come to the lines—that a large
                            fleet has been lately seen on the coast. These are reports; but how much credit is to be given to them your Excellency can
                            best determine.
                        Captain Pray informs me that he expects some intelligence this day through a channel that he thinks may be
                            depended on—with some news-papers. He further informs that there was a firing of cannon yesterday towards New York, from
                            about 2 o’clock P.M. with intervals until near sunset. I have the honor to be With the greatest respect, Your Excellency’s
                            Most obedient servant,

                            W. Heath


Title: To George Washington from Hugh Hughes, 15 April 1782
From: Hughes, Hugh
To: Washington, George

                            Sir,
                            Fishkill April 15th 1782

                        Since I had the Honor of seeing your Excellency I have revisited the Boatyard, and the Undertaker of Repairs
                            tells me that with the Hands he now has, and those engaged, he shall complete the Repairs of all the Boats built last
                            Campaign at Creek and Albany in thirty Days from this Date, provided the Weather does not prevent him. He also adds, that
                            if it should be requisite to have them finished earlier, he will employ more Hands.
                        The other Commands which your Excellency was pleased to honour me with relative to the Conveniency of your
                            Excellency’s Quarters, have had my Attention and shall, as soon as complete, be forwarded.
                        The green Cloth is not to be had in any of the Shops in this Vicinity. I am told there is some at
                            Poughkeepsie, where I shall send to inquire and acquaint your Excellency with the Result.
                        Permit me to inform your Excellency that I am ordered, by the Honourable Major General Heath to attend the
                            Court Martial at West Point, tomorrow, which, with the Disappointment of not seeing your Excellency to Day at
                            Head-quarters, induced me to make this Report of Facts.
                        As soon as I return, I will do myself the Honour of waiting on your Excellency for such further Commands as
                            you may be pleased to confide to me, in the Absence of the Quarter Master General. With the greatest Respect &
                            Esteem I have the Honour to be, Sir Your Excellency’s most Obedient
                        Hugh Hughs


Title: From George Washington to Arthur Lee, 15 April 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Lee, Arthur

                            Dear Sir,
                            Newburgh 15th Apl 1782.

                        I have received your favor of the 2d Instt and thank you for the several articles of European intelligence
                            contained in it. permit me to solicit a continuation of such advices as you may think interesting respecting the Military
                            or political Manoeuvres of foreign powers. such communications will not only be a private gratification, but may produce
                            public good; as a perfect knowledge of these matters will enable me to decide with more certainty & precision on
                            doubtful operations which may be had in contemplation than I possibly can do without. With great esteem & regard I
                            am Dr Sir Yr Most Obt Hble Servt

                            Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from Robert Morris, 15 April 1782
From: Morris, Robert
To: Washington, George

                            Sir.
                            Office of Finance April 15th 1782

                        After a good deal of Trouble the Contract for the moving Army has been Compleated and the Issues under it are
                            to Commence the first day of May next. The Gentlemen concerned in it were so long in agreeing on several points regarding
                            each other, that at last they grew too Impatient to allow the Secretary at War Time sufficient to have the Contract drawn
                            with that precision and Clearness which he intended, it will however be easily understood, and herewith I enclose a Copy
                            for your Excellencys use and Information.
                        You will perceive that I am to appoint a person who is to decide on all disputes and Complaints that may
                            arise on the Contract which differs from the Mode prescribed in the others. This alteration was made in Consequence of
                            some of those Complaints and Observations which were forwarded by General Heath and I shall in due Time make the
                            appointment. The Person so to be appointed must be perfectly Free and Independent of all Connection with the Army, or with
                            the Contractors, so that his decisions may be truly Impartial; and I hope to find such a Person as will save your
                            Excellency from all Trouble or Complaint on this Subject which I know must be very disagreeable and distressing to you.
                        The present Contractors are all Men of respectable Characters, and Combine such an Interest and Influence in
                            the several States from whence the supplies are to be extracted, as will I believe enable them to fulfill their Contract
                            to the Satisfaction of the Army, and so long as they do their part with Integrity, I am sure they will meet with your
                            protection. I shall make it a point to do mine by them therefore they shall have no Excuse on that Score. It will however
                            be a troublesome and hazardous Business, it is an absolutely necessary one, and if the officers of the Army wish to
                            receive regular pay, they ought to Support and second all Systems which have public Oeconomy for their Object, as it is by
                            that means, and by such means only, that America can be enabled to pay them as they ought to be paid, and which it is and
                            shall be my constant Study to accomplish. With the greatest Respect and Esteem I have the honor to be Your Excellency’s
                            most Obedient & most humble Servant

                            Robt Morris


Title: From George Washington to Philip John Schuyler, 15 April 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Schuyler, Philip John

                            Dear Sir
                            Head Quarters Newburgh 15th April 1782

                        The enclosed papers, consistg of a Copy of a Letter from Hon. Robt Morris—Copy of a Contract between the
                            Superintendt of Finance & Mr Duer for supply of the ports Northward of poughkeepsie—Extract of a Letter from Majr
                            Genl Heath respectg Magazines of salted provisions to be laid in for supply of those ports, where necessary, &
                            Letters from Mr Duer on the Subject, I have just received from the Financier, with a Request which
                            you will find contained in his Letter.
                        Your Knowledge of those ports wch are included within the Description of Mr Duers
                            Contract is so perfect, and their relative Situation & necessary provisions so intimately known to you, that I
                            take the Liberty to submit these papers to your consideration, and to request that you will be pleased to make the
                            necessary Determination respecting the Quantities of salted provisions which shall be Kept at any of the several ports,
                            & the periods to which they shall extend—and also to agree with the Contractor & fix upon such
                            Compensation as shall be thout reasonable for the Supplies & Services wch he shall render, in Consequence of your
                            Determination, over & above the Terms of his Contract.
                        If this Business should prove too troublesome for you to undertake, will you be pleased to point out
                            & authorize some suitable person for the purpose? and your Determination and Agreement in either Case, transmitted
                            to me, will be conclusive & Bindg upon the Financier.
                        I am very sorry to give you this Trouble—but the full persuasion I have of your ardent Zeal in, &
                            Readiness to serve the common Cause, I hope will apologize for the Liberty I have taken. With Sentiments of Regard
                            & Esteem I am Dr Sir Your most humbe Servt

                            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to William Heath, 16 April 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Heath, William

                            Dear Sir
                            Head Quarters Newburgh April 16th 1782

                        I have received a Letter from the Secretary at War respecting the complaints which have been made against the
                            Contractors for the Post of West Point, of which the following is an Extract.
                        "The terms of the Contract prescribe the mode of trial in cases of delinquency—it is wished that your
                            Excellency would be pleased to take the matter up, & give the necessary directions for an Enquiry.
                        “Mr Sands (who says he is conscious of having in every instance demeaned himself properly) is willing to
                            submit an investigation of the whole business to any impartial persons, not of the Army, who may be appointed for the
                            purpose.
                        “Mr Morris, who is the Contractor, says it could never be supposed, that an issue of Salt should be made with
                            salted provisions, nor can it be done—so that this will not come under consideration."
                        Altho the Copies of the Letters & Papers which have passed on this subject, have been transmitted to
                            me, the matters in dispute do not appear to be stated together, in a manner sufficiently explicit to found an
                            investigation upon, it is therefore my desire that the Charges against the Contractor may be exhibited in one point of
                            view, in such a manner, as that the question of Duty on his part, and of right on the part of the Public, as grounded on
                            the Contract itself, may be drawn into a fair discussion, & ascertained by an equitable descision.
                        It may not be improper to observe that, at the same time, it should be the great object, to have the
                            Enquiry instituted on such principles as that ample justice may be obtained for the Troops; No Matters unimportant in
                            themselves, or foreign to the spirit of the Contract should be brought into disquisition, as any complaints not well
                            grounded must of course recoil upon those from whence they originate.
                        I need not impress upon you, who are so well acquainted with the matter, the vast Utility of the Contracts to
                            the Public at large, the great advantages which must eventually result to the Army from being subsisted in that Mode, and
                            the necessity of putting the execution of it on a just footing—These are objects of such interesting & momentuous
                            consequences to the service, that I shall spare no trouble or pains on my part, to have the business properly adjusted
                            & executed. With great regard & esteem I am Dear Sir Your Most Obedt Servt

                            Go: Washington

                            P.S. I have just recd your favor of the 15th.


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 16 April 1782
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General,
                            Highlands April 16. 1782

                        The field officers of regiments have been convened agreeable to your Excellency’s directions of the 13th
                            instant—An officer was present from every regiment at this post except the 1st and 8th Massachusetts and invalid
                            regiments. Their opinion on the question proposed to them is contained in the inclosed report, copy of which I shall
                            transmit to Mr Phelps by to morrow’s post. All the officers except two, gave theirs voices as expressed in the report, and
                            the two who were of different sentiments, acquiesced with the majority and signed the report. Colonel Shepard of the 4th
                            Massachusetts regiment who commands a brigade was present, but as major Rice at present commands the 4th regiment he gave
                            his vote as commanding officer—Colonel Shepard gave his voice with the other officers, and informed me he was requested by
                            leiutenant colonel Vose, who commands the 1st Massachusetts regiment but could not attend, to express his sentiments—being
                            against consenting to receive fish. I have the honor to be With the greatest respect, Your Excellency’s Most obedient
                            servant

                            W. Heath

                            P.S. I forward Stephen Austin a deserter from Robinsons corps who came here this evening. He is an
                                intelligent lad and relates many particulars.

                     Enclosure

                                    16 April 1782

                            At a meeting of field officers of the regiments in the main army, at major-general Heath’s quarters,
                                April 16 1782.
                            The opinion of the officers being requested, whether it will be agreeable to the army to receive a certain
                                quantity of fish in part of rations.
                            The officers are of opinion, that it will not be agreeable to the army to receive any fish as part of
                                their rations.

                                J. Greaton
                                Coll 3d Masstts Regt
                                Henry Jackson
                                Colo. 9th Massa. Regiment
                                Zebn Butler
                                Col. 4th Conet. Regt
                                Ebr Sprout
                                Lt. Col. Comdt 2d M. Regt
                                J. Brooks
                                Lt Colo. Comdt 7th Mass. Regt
                                Calvin Smith
                                Lt Col. Comdt 6 M. R.
                                Isaac Sherman
                                Lt Col. Comd 5th C. regt
                                Ezra Newhall
                                Lt Coll 5th Mass. Regt
                                John Popkin

                                Lt: Colo. Mass: Regt Ary

                                Moses Knap
                                Majr 10th M. Regt
                                N: Rice
                                Majr 4 M. Regt
                                Jno. P. Wyllys
                                Majr 3d Connect. Regt
                                Thos Grosvenor
                                Lieut. Colo. 1st Connectt Regt.
                                T. Woodbridge
                                Major 2d Conntt. Regt


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 16 April 1782
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General,
                            Highlands April 16. 1782

                        Some of the Regiments have not a Sufficiency of metal to make Buttons for the Soldiers Cloathing Lt Colo.
                            Hull informs me that Mr Ruddock Commissary Military Stores at Fishkill has some Pewter or Block Tin in
                            Store if your Excellency thinks proper to give an order for the delivery of what may be wanting, Colonel Hull mentions
                            Fifteen or Twenty lb. for the Regt which he recommends—I have the honor to be, &c.

                            W. Heath


Title: To George Washington from Henry Knox, 16 April 1782
From: Knox, Henry,Morris, Gouverneur
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            Elizabeth Town 16 April 1782

                        General Forman (who is now on his way to you with a Representation on the Hanging of Captain Hoddy by the
                            Refugees) will have the Honor of delivering your Excellency this Letter. Previous to the Generals Arrival we had heard of
                            this Matter altho not so particularly. We mentioned it to General Dalrymple and Mr Elliott. They seemed to be surprised
                            and wounded at the Information & assured us of their Conviction that the Deed had been perpetrated not only
                            without the Order of Sir Henry Clinton but without his knowledge. We should now make a Representation on the Subject in
                            form but are induced to think that as it will have far greater Weight so it will come with more Propriety from your
                            Excellency to Genl Clinton.
                        We have not in any Instance made a direct and formal written Enquiry as to the
                            Board of Refugees, conceiving that the Event of the Business committed to us would have rendered it
                            unnecessary. In Conversation (however) they have been often mentioned. They are it seems appointed by and correspond with
                            the british Ministry. Their Agents are commissioned by Sir Henry Clinton. They act by their own Authority under Sufferance
                            of the british Commander in Chief but Subordinate to his Authority if he pleases to exert it.
                        We did expect that our Business would have terminated yesterday but it seems that they have Something to
                            propose this Day. Should we not finish immediately Colo. Smith will go hence to Morrow Morning and carry our
                            Proceedings—Should we finish this Day or toMorrow we shall make up our Report as soon as possible and transmit it by the
                            Colo. We have the Honor to be with great Respect Sir your Excellency’s most obedient & humble Servants

                            H. Knox
                            Gouvr Morris


Title: To George Washington from Robert R. Livingston, 16 April 1782
From: Livingston, Robert R.
To: Washington, George

                            Dear Sir
                            Philadelphia 16th Apl 1782

                        I do myself the honor to transmit the enclosed letter which came under my cover from the Marquis de
                            Lafayette. This to me contains nothing of consequence but what I presume he has given to you, nor is there much
                            intelligence circulating in this place that merrits your attention. Cornwallis was recd in England with the strongest
                            marks of applause, as he past thro’ Exeter he was presented with the freedom of the city & was carried from the
                            London tavern to Guildhall upon the shoulders of the populace. Arnold too is to be consulted upon the mode of carrying on
                            the war here, which as far as we can learn they seem resolved to prosecute at all events, tho I can not hear that any
                            troops have yet embarked or even been prepared for embarkation. The Minister of France mentions a circumstance which he
                            learned from the capt. of the Feby packet which was taken & carried into chesapeake that may indicate some change
                            in their measures he declares that Lord George Germain had left administration & was succeeded by Welbore Ellis.
                            If this should be true it would appear, when compared with Lord Georges frequent Declarations, either that he differed in
                            sentiment with the rest of the ministry about the mode of conducting the war, or the expedientcy of carrying it on at all.
                        From the character of Ellis I presume he is only to hold his place till some person of more consequence can
                            be found to take so hazardous a post, in which,  whether the object is peace or war no
                            representation is to be acquired.
                        Notwithstanding the expected assurances which we have from the West Indies of the arrival of Rodney it is
                            rendered problematical by a declaration that the Capt. makes of his not having sailed the 5th of Feby, so that if the
                            Antigua account of his arrival should be true, his passage could not have exceeded 10 days—which tho’
                            possible is hardly probable. I have the honor to be Dr Sir with the greatest respect & esteem
                            yr Excellencys Most ob. Hum: Servt

                            R.R. Livingston


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

                            Head Quarters Newburgh. Wednesday April 17. 82.
                            Parole.
                            C. Signs.

                        At a general Court Martial held at Carlisle by order of Brigadier General Irwin whereof Colonel Richard
                            Butler is President.
                        John Harling Soldier in the 2d Pennsylvania Regiment charged with deserting a Detachment from the same
                            regiment at Lancaster and being since taken in the Service of the Enemy, was Tried and found guilty, in breach of the
                            first second and third Articles, Sixth Section of the Articles of War and Sentenced (more than two thirds of the Court
                            agreeing thereto.) to suffer Death.
                        The Commander in Chief approves the forgoing Sentence.
                        At the same Court William Campton soldier in the 2d Pennsylvania Regiment, charged with Deserting from the
                            same and inlisting in another Corps, was tryed, found guilty and sentenced to receive One hundred lashes on his bare back,
                            to be inflicted in the manner following viz. 50 lashes the first time—25 lashes the second time and the remaining 25
                            lashes the third day—Also Hugh Smith Recruit belonging to the Pennsylvania Line charged with having used Traiterous and
                            disrespectful expressions against the United States tending to promote Desertion among the soldiery,
                            was Tryed and found Guilty in breach of the first Article, second section and fourth Art. 6 Sect. of the Articles
                            of War and sentenced to receive One hundred Lashes on his bare back.
                        The Commander in Chief approves these Two sentences and orders them to be put in Execution at such time and
                            place as the Commanding Officer at Carlisle shall find convenient.
                        Infuture no man is to be discharged from the Army but by the Commander in Chief, when any men either from
                            inability, or any other cause, are to be discharged they are first to be reported to the Inspector who will apply at Head
                            Quarters where proper printed discharges will be given.
                        From this time untill further Orders no furloughs are to be granted but in very particular cases, when such
                            exist, the Commanding Officer of the Regiment will apply through the Brigadier to Head Quarters and will be answerable
                            that the case is extraordinary and absolutely requires the indulgence.


Title: From George Washington to William Fitzhugh, 17 April 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Fitzhugh, William

                            Dear Sir,
                            Newburgh 17th Apl 1782

                        Your favor of the 28th Ulto came to my hand by the last Post—Inclosed is a duplicate of my Letter to Count de
                            Grasse, which I hope will get to his hand, if the original—committed to the care of the Chevr De la Luzerne—miscarried.
                        I am glad to hear your Son William is so well satisfied with the reception given him by Genl Greene—and with
                            the Country he is in. Cloathing has been sent on for the Southern Army, but they got dissipated and lost in the
                            transportation.
                        I have no idea that any number of Men can be obtained at this stage of the contest by voluntary enlistment,
                            and fear we are only deceiving ourselves, and lingering out the war by attempting it. Our Battns I am certain can never be
                            compleated in this way to answer the purposes of the Campaign the consequence of which must be, that instead of following
                            up our blows, we give the enemy time to recover—or, we must, to carry on offensive operations, have recourse to the
                            ineffectual—expensive—and ruinous expedient of calling out Militia—which Never did—nor never will answer any valuable
                            purposes.
                        My best respects, in which Mrs Washingtons are united, attend Mrs Fitzhugh and I am with sincere esteem
                            & regard, D. Sir yr Obedt & Affe Hble Servt

                            Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from David Hall, 17 April 1782
From: Hall, David
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                             17 April 1782

                        From a Letter received by the President of the Delaware State from Genl Green I Stand charged with sundry
                            matters which appear from the manner of the Charge to be weighty, a Copy whereof I have taken the Liberty to enclose; I
                            have to request that your Excellency would be pleased to order, that my Tryal should be held at Philadelphia or Head
                            Quarters for the following Reasons.
                        A Dispute at this time subsisting between an Officer of the Maryland Line and myself concerning Rank, has
                            induced his friends to take this method of making me quit the Service, & from hence this charge has originated
                            & from which I do not entertain the least doubt I shall make it appear I am entirely blameless, provided my judges
                            are impartial but if I proceed to the Southward the most if not all that compose the Court will consist of the Maryland
                            Line, I should consider myself as before a partial Court & that I could not have a fair Hearing. Therefore should
                            (If I am obliged to join the Southern army) think it extremely hard to be obliged to go to Tryal under such
                            Circumstances—The Delay also that must necessarily attend a Transaction of this Nature at such a Distance from the place
                            where the offence is said to have been committed must necessarily be great as the Testimony will be at such a
                            Distance—Your Excellency will therefore much oblige me (as I would wish as speedy a Determination as possible) to order
                            that a Court be held either at Head Quarters or Philadelphia or some other convenient place. I am with the greatest
                            respect Your Excellency’s most Obt hble Servt

                            David Hall

                     Enclosure

                                Sir
                                Camp Jany 14 1782

                            Agreeable to your Orders I hand you a Report of Colo. Halls Conduct.
                            It would be necessary to mention that Colo. Hall left the Regt in the state of New York about the latter
                                end of Septr 1778 since which time he has never appeared at its Head—save about two months the Spring following when
                                he came up with his wife on a party of pleasure to visit her relations & during her stay he visited the
                                Regiment about once a fortnight & returned with her to the state where he has remained drawing his full
                                Rations of Provisions & forage giving furloughs to Deserters from the Regiment & discharging able
                                bodied men & inlisted for the war in Consequence of a reward in Grain—Captn Queenowault took one of his
                                discharges from a Soldier with an Order for so many Bushels of Grain to be delivered his Brother whose receipt was on
                                it for the Grain. this he delivered To the president of the State—I have in my Possession one of his furloughs
                                & Copies of other papers which were sent me by one of the Legislature of the State of Delaware. I am Sir Your
                                most Obt & hble Sert

                                W. McKennan


Title: From George Washington to William Heath, 17 April 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Heath, William

                            Dear Sir
                            Head Quarters Newburgh April 17th 1782

                        The enclosed state of Queries I transmit for your consideration, and beg to have your observations thereon as
                            soon as may be convenient; an early period will be most agreeable, as it is impossible for me to say how soon I may be
                            obliged to make use of them—You will be pleased to communicate the same to Major Genl Howe, & Brigadier Genl
                            Patterson, that I may also be favored with their opinions on the subject. Let me add also Baron De Steuben, who I believe
                            is at West Point.
                        I have not yet seen the Contract for the moving Army, but am told by the gentlemen concerned, that the Places
                            for the Deposit of Magazines, are to be determined by me; as also what are to be deemed the Dependencies of West
                            Point—That I may be enabled to decide on these two points, I shall be much obliged by your opinion & that of the
                            general Officers above mentioned. In giving your sentiments on the former, many contingencies of the Campaign are to be
                            taken into consideration—The latter may be ascertained with precision. I am Dear Sir With very great regard Your Most
                            Obedt Servant

                            Go: Washington

                            P.S. It is necessary to premise that, the Contracts for West point & its Dependencies, and the
                                other, for the moving Army, are indifferent persons, which creates the distinction, & the necessity of
                                determining; which I am called upon to do.

                            G. W——n


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 17 April 1782
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General,
                            Highlands April 17 1782

                        The stores are now fitted for the safe depositing the powder, a part of which has for some time been in
                            places by no means secure at Fish-kill. Colonel Crane has examined the bomb-proofs at Westpoint and the other stores which
                            have been fitted—He informs me four or five hundred barrels can be deposited at Westpoint—the places dry and good, from
                            this time to the next winter—in which season only the bomb-proofs contract a dampness—Mrs Hosbrook’s store below your
                            quarters, and the magazine at Fish-kill. These several places will contain the whole. Colonel Crane will execute the
                            business immediately, if your Excellency has no objections. I have the honor to be With the greatest respect Your
                            Excellency’s Most obedient servant

                            W. Heath


Title: From George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 17 April 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Lincoln, Benjamin

                            Dear Sir
                            Head Quarters Newburgh 17th Aprl 1782

                        I have been favord with yours of the 9th.
                        The same Observations I think will apply to Colo. Sheldons Requisition, as were made to you in mine of the
                            12th—respectg Colo. Armands Corps—If the Circumstances of the Campaign (wch are yet to be known) should require the full
                            Compliment of Horse, we shall be as able perhaps to procure them some Time hence as at present. I am &c.

                            G.W.


Title: To George Washington from John Moylan, 17 April 1782
From: Moylan, John
To: Washington, George

                            Sir.
                            Philadelphia 17th April 1782

                        I had the honor to Address your Excellency before your Departure from this City on the subject of the
                            Clothing of the Troops, to which I now beg leave to refer you.
                        I have Since been favored with the perusal of Your Letter of the 10th Instt to the Secretary at War,
                            & Sincerely Lament that it has not been in my power Earlier to provide Against the Distress of those Corps you
                            Allude to—Conscious that nothing on my part has been omitted to prevent it, & to Remove those Difficulties wch
                            have marked my first onset in the Departure I am honored with the Direction of but as Your Excellency is pleased justly to
                            observe, System & Regularity coud not at once take place of the long series of Confusion wch had unfortunately
                            prevailed.
                        of the Several Articles of Clothing I was Deficient in, that of Hats was one I found it Necessary particularly
                            to Attend to—but the great Scarcity of Wool, & the Want of Workmen make me apprehend that I shall not be Able to
                            procure a full Supply of that Article & other Caps must in Such case Supply the place of Hats & of these I
                            hope to provide a Quantity Sufficient to make up the Deficiency.
                        The present scarcity of shoes has Unavoidedly Arisen from the Late change in our Ressources
                            for the Supply of that necessary Article of Clothing—Contracts were Immediatly Entered into, & a
                            considerable Quantity I daily Expect to fall in. There will be about 20,000 pairs lodged in the Store at Newburg in the
                            Course of the next Month, to be Succeeded by such Supplys Every Ensuing Month as will, I flatter myself prevent any Impediment Accruing to the service from the want of that Article.
                        In my Letter of the 27th Ulto I had the honor to Inform You that an Estimate had been
                            layed before the Superintendent of Finance for the Summer Clothing—no provision has yet been made, but measures are to be
                            Instantly taken for that purpose when I am furnished with the Means, Every Endeavour of mine shall be Exerted to Expedite
                            the Supplies wch they are Intended to procure.
                        The Metal, & other Materials called for to complete the Woolen Cloths must before
                            this be Arrived at Newburg, & in a few Days I shall forward a Sufficient quantity of Thread to make up the Cloth
                                now in that store it for Summer overalls. I have the honor to be with the
                            Greatest Respect & Esteem Yr Excellencys most Obedt Hble Servant

                            John Moylan
                            Clor Genl


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

                            Head Quarters Newburgh. Thursday. April 18. 82.
                            Parole
                            C. Signs.

                        The repairs most necessary at the post of West Point (agreeably to the report of Major Villefranch Commanding
                            Engineer there) are to be sett about immediately and executed with the greatest dispatch.
                        The Company of Artificers lately raised under the directon of the Quarter Master General is immediately to be
                            employed in this duty except such men as may be indispensible for other services.
                        The Artificers from the line now with the Engineers are to remain with them till further orders—such others
                            and the number of Fatigue men which may be necessary to Complete the works with dispatch Major Villefranch is to apply to
                            the Adjutant General for.
                        As it is essentially necessary that these repairs should be done before the Army assembles in the field the
                            General desires and expects that the Commanding Officers of Corps will be particularly attentive that the Artificers they
                            furnish are good, allowance is to be made to the Corps that have already furnished.
                        The Quarter Master General will furnish the Timber, boards and Nails called for by Major Villefranche.


Title: To George Washington from Ezra Badlam, 18 April 1782
From: Badlam, Ezra
To: Washington, George

                            Sir,
                            Boston April 18. 1782.

                        I had the pleasure of hearing of your Excellency’s safe arrival in Camp by Colonel Putnam, who informed me
                            that your Excellency had made some Enquiry about the mode adopted by the Massachusetts respecting the raising their Quota
                            of Troops—I have the honour to Enclose to your Excellency the Resolve of the state of Massachusetts dated the 1st of March
                            last for raising Fifteen hundred Men.
                        The honble secretary at War previous to his departure for Philadelphia appointed me together with one
                            Commissioned Officer as an Assistant to muster and send forward the Recruits from the Post of Boston.
                        I have received particular orders from General Lincoln to reject all such who are improper Subjects for your
                            Excellency’s Army and likewise all those who are not actually effective for immediate service in the Field. And as it is
                            much to be lamented that Desertions too frequently prevailed amongst the Recruits raised for this Line of the Army in the
                            Course of the last year, I beg leave to assure your Excellency that I shall strictly adhere to the pointed order of the
                            hble Secretary and likewise to the Letter of the Resolve. And shall send forward in the most Collected and Expeditious
                            manner possible the Parties of Recruits in as few days after Muster as the nature of it will admit of accompanied with
                            accurate Descriptive Lists directed to the Honble Major General Heath or the Eldest Officer of the Massachusetts Line.
                        I have herewith Enclos’d for your Excellency’s perusal a Copy of the orders of Major General Lincoln of the
                            5th March last to me respecting this business. I have the honour to be with profound respect Your Excellency’s most obedt
                            hble servt

                            E. Badlam Lieut. Colo.


Title: From George Washington to William Heath, 18 April 1782
From: Washington, George
To: Heath, William

                            Dear Sir
                            Head Quarters Newburg 18th Apl 1782

                        I have received your three several Letters of Yesterday.
                        I do not certainly recollect the report of M. Genl Lincoln on his Return from Boston, but have supposed that
                            he took the necessary Measures to forward the recruitg service in that State. Indeed this appears to be the Case by Majr
                            Pettingells Letter to you; who says that Lieut. Colo. Badlam was appointed, by Genl Lincolns orders, to superceed him, as
                            Superintendant for that State.
                        I inclose for your Information, a Copy of the Resolutions of Congress respectg the recruitg Service, which
                            were regularly forwarded to Masstt—What Resolutions that State have taken in Consequence, I am
                            unacquainted with; not having been favored with a Line from Govr Hancock since the transmission of the Resolves of
                            Congress.
                        By the Doings of Congress you will see that the States are to point out the Rendezvous at which the Recruits
                            are to be collected, and that Mustering Officers from the Army are to be sent to muster, receive & forward them—I
                            cannot think that Genl Lincoln has made any omission in any part of so important a Service—but least any Mistake may have
                            happened, I think it will be very well for you to write to Colo. Badlam, & give every Instruction that may be
                            needfull to compleat the Business—the Recruitg Service is a point of too great Importance to suffer any Delay, or to be
                            obstructed by any Impediment in our power to remove.
                        If Capt. Bannister is not retained as a Mustering Officer, I think it will be well to order him to join his
                            Regiment.
                        The powder may be removed, under direction of Colo. Crane as soon as possible. With much Regard &
                            Esteem I am Dear Sir Your most Obedt Servant

                            Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 18 April 1782
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General,
                            Highlands April 18. 1782.

                        I am honored with yours of the 16th covering copy of a letter from major-general McDougall.
                        Lest your Excellency might think I have been unreasonable, I beg leave to observe—necessity and duty compelled me to arrest major-general McDougall, and to exhibit
                            charges against him—these I endeavoured to make as specific as is usually practised in our army—When he demanded the
                            charges being made more particular, I informed the deputy judge-advocate, that if the charges were not as particular as
                            was usually practised in the martial courts, they should be made so; if they were, I declined making a precedent; as it
                            might open a door to unnecessary trouble in the army: but if, when the court convened, they thought a further
                            specification necessary, it should be made; as in such case the precedent would be theirs, and
                            not mine.
                        As major-general McDougall has a right, so I have no objection to his making such representations to your
                            Excellency, respecting the execution of my command, as he may think proper—I have only to lament that after a long
                            winter’s almost incessant application to a variety of business, some of which has been of an intricate nature, and in
                            which I needed the aid and assistance of every officer I have had the honor to command, to
                            render my task tolerable—beside the trouble and vexation which has attended me, my health has been impaired for the want
                            of exercise and relaxation—and some private concerns peculiarly interesting to my family have loudly called for a moments
                            attention; but I have not entertained an idea of absence until the court on general McDougall was over if it could be
                            accomplished in a reasonable time—I have sacrificed much for my country—I am willing to sacrifice more; and it will be my
                            misfortune, if I am called to do it under any particular disadvantages, or with loss of health.
                        The arrangement of the captains of the Massachusetts line has been made under your Excellency’s authority,
                            and upon the principles prescribed by you to the former board. More than a year ago, you were pleased to order a board for
                            the purpose; their report, although given in, had not been published—On the 30th of December last I represented to your
                            Excellency the uneasiness of the captains, and requested the arrangement might be published, if it had received your
                            approbation. In your letter to me of the 8th of January you were pleased to observe, that you had no papers of a late date
                            with you, and pointed me to colonel Varick for the arrangement—and further observed, "If it appears complete and such an
                            one as gives satisfaction, I have no objection to its being acted upon"—Upon my receiving it, I found it was incomplete;
                            as several officers had been promoted, others had resigned, and some had died. This I represented to your Excellency in a
                            letter of the 23d of February; and that I had desired the former board, vizt general, and field officers commanding
                            regiments in the line of the state, to complete the arrangement by putting the whole forward as they stood, closing the
                            intervals occasioned by the different casualties; and being so completed, it has been presented to your Excellency. I have
                            the honor to be, With the highest respect, Your Excellency’s Most obedient servant,

                            W. Heath


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 18 April 1782
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General
                            Highlands April 18th 1782

                        Enclosed is Just come to hand with the person who was Sent up a few Days Since a Deserter from the Enemy on
                            their late excursion to Haverstraw. I have the honor to be with the greatest respect your Excellencys most Obedt Sert

                            W. Heath


Title: To George Washington from Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 18 April 1782
From: La Luzerne, Anne-César, chevalier de
To: Washington, George

                                Monsieur.
                                APhiladelphia le 18. Avril 1782.

                            M. le Comte de Beniowski m’a remis à mon retour ici un plan, qu’il auroit desiré soumettre à Vôtre
                                Excellence pendant Vôtre sejour à Philadelphie, mais comme cet Officier m’etoit particulièrement recommandé par la
                                Cour, il n’a pas voulu faire cette demarche avant mon arrivée. Il ne veut rien proposer au Congrès avant d’avoir pris Vos
                                conseils et obtenu Votre approbation et c’est dans cette vue qu’il se rend à Votre armée. Je n’ai pas besoin de
                                rapeler à Votre Excellence les services et les actions qui rendent M. de Beniowski recommandable. Sa personne Vous est
                                bien connue et je suis bien persuadé que si Vous jugés qu’il puisse être utile aux Etats unis, il n’aura pas de
                                soutien plus sincerement porté pour l’execution des vues qui l’ont amené dans ce Continent. J’ai
                                l’honneur d’être avec un respectueux attachement Monsieur De Votre Excellence Le très humble et très obéissant
                                Serviteur,

                                le che. de la luzerne

                        TranslationSirPhiladelphia April 18th 1782
                            On my return to this place, Count Beniowsky deliverd me a plan, which he wished to have communicated to
                                your Excellency before your departure from Philadelphia, but as he was particularly recommended to me by my Court he
                                deferred taking that Step till my arrival—He will not make any proposition to Congress without first consulting your
                                Excellency & obtaining your approbation, and it is with this view, he now goes to the Army.
                            I need not recall to your Excellencys mind the Services and Actions which have recommended Count
                                Beniowzky—His person you are acquainted with, and I am persuaded that if you think he can be usefull to the United
                                states no one will more sincerely support him in carrying into execution those Views which brought him to this
                                Continent. I have the honor to be with a respectful attachment Sir Your Excellencys most humble and most Obed. Servt

                                Signed le Chev: de la Luzerne


Title: To George Washington from Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 18 April 1782
From: La Luzerne, Anne-César, chevalier de
To: Washington, George

                                Monsieur
                                 A Philadelphie le 18. Avril 1782.

                            Je m’empresse à mon retour ici de Vous presenter les hommages respectueux que les
                                principaux officiers de notre Armeé m’ont chargé de Vous offrir lorsque j’en aurois l’occasion. J’ai fait passer à
                                Votre Excellence une Lettre dont Mr le Comte de Rochambeau m’avoit chargé. J’ai trouvé des Lettres de la Cour à mon
                                arrivée ici; elles sont du mois de fevrier dr et n’annoncent aucune vue pacifique de la part de nos ennemis. La
                                mediation des Cours de Vienne et de Petersbourg n’a fait aucun progrès et la Cour de Londres paroit encore determinée
                                à risquer le fort d’une nouvelle campagne, dans laquelle elle deployera toute la rigueur qui lui reste. Les plans de
                                la campagne n’etoient pas encore definitivement arretés parequ’ils devoient dependre de quelques arrangemens à
                                prendre avec la Cour de Madrid et de quelques nouvelles qu’on attendoit des Isles Antilles, néanmoins on paroissoit
                                dans l’intention d’agir activement pour l’assistance des Etats unis et quoique l’on ne put donner d’assurance précise
                                à cet égare, il est probable d’après ce qu’on me mande, que Newyorck ou Charleston et peut être ces deux places seront
                                l’object des efforts de la campagne prochaine. Je dois Vous confier, Monsieur, qu’en même tems qu’on m’annonce ces
                                vues générales on me marque qu’il est facheux que les armées Americaines soient aussi peu nombreuses qu’elles le sont
                                et qu’on paroit craindre qu’elles ne soients hors d’état de seconder nos efforts lorsqu’il sera question de porter des
                                coups decisifs et d’entreprendre des operations qui demandent d’aussi grands moyens qu’un siege. Je prie Votre
                                Excellence de me mettre en état declavier ma Cour sur un point aussi important. Je ne suis point curieux de connoitre
                                les details relatifs à Votre Armée, qu’il peut être nécéssaire de tenir secrets, mais les operations militaires de la
                                France et des Etats unis sont si intimement liés, qu’il est indispensable que nous connoissions Vos
                                forces actuelles et Vos moyens pour pouvoir calculer avec quelque probabilité la nature des entreprises que nous
                                pouvons former. L’ignorance où nous sommes à cet égard ne peut qu’être préjudiciable aux affaires parceque si d’après
                                de faux raports nous considerons Votre armée comme plus foible qu’elle n’est en effet nous serons detournés de former
                                des entreprises d’une execution possible et si nous la croyons plus forte qu’elle n’est nous courrons risque de former
                                des plans dont l’execution se trouvera impraticable. C’est d’après ces considerations que je Vous supplie de vouloir
                                bien me confiet ce que Vous jugerés que je puis connoître sur cette matiere
                                soit à l’egard de Vos forces actuelles dans les differentes parties de ce Continent soit à
                                l’egard de ce qu’elles feront probablement dans le courant de cette campagne: il est egalement interessant de
                                connoitre celles des Ennemis soit regulieres soit milices et je Vous prie d’être assuré de la discretion avec laquelle
                                je ferai usage de ces communications.
                            Je ne puis me refuser au plaisir de Vous informer, Monsieur, des sentimens que les raports des officiers
                                François de retour à Versailles ont inspirés à la Cour et à la nation touchant Vôtre Excellence. Leurs temoignages ne
                                peuvent rien ajouter à l’opinion universelle sur les grands services que Vous avés rendus à Votre pays; mais à
                                l’estime et à l’admiration des François se joint desormais un sentiment d’affection et attachement qui est le juste
                                retour des attentions que nos militaires ont eprouvées de Votre part et des progrès qu’ils ont faits dans leur metier
                                en faisant la guerre sous Vos ordres. J’ai l’honneur d’etre avec les sentimens du plus respectueux et inviolable
                                attachement Monsieur De Votre Excellence Le três humble et três obéissant Serviteur,

                                le che. de la luzerne

                        TranslationSirPhiladelphia 18 Apl 1782
                            I embrace the first moment after my return from Virginia, to comply with the request of the principal
                                officers of our Army, in tendering you their sincere respects.
                            I have already forwarded to your Excellency a Letter from Count Rochambeau—On my return here; I found
                                Letters from my Court dated in february last—They do not announce any thing pacific on the part of our Enemies—no
                                progress is made in the mediation of the Courts of Vienna and Petersburg—and the Court of London seems determined to
                                risk the event of another Campaign, in which they will employ all the Strength they have left—The Plan for the
                                Campaign was not yet finally decided—it depending, on some arrangements which were yet to be made with the Court of
                                Madrid, and on some advices which were expected from the Antilles—it nevertheless seem’d to be the intention, to act
                                vigorously for the assistance of the United States, and tho’ no particular assurances could be given me on this head,
                                yet from what they write me, it is probable that New York or Charles Town, or perhaps both, will be the object of
                                their Efforts next Campaign.
                            I think it  however proper to inform you, that at the same time they announce to me their general
                                Views, they observe, that it is an unhappy circumstance that the American Army is so weak as it is, and they seem to
                                fear that it will not be in a condition to second their Efforts, when it shall be necessary to Strike a decisive
                                Stroke, or to undertake operations, in which such extensive means are required, as in a Seige.
                            I beg your Excellency would enable me to give my Court the necessary information on a matter so important
                                as this is—I am not curious to know any of the particular details relative to your army, which it may be necessary to
                                keep Secret—but the Military Operations of France and America are so intimately connected, that it is indispensable
                                for us to know what is the actual Force and Means which you have, in order to calculate with any degree of probability
                                what Enterprizes can be undertaken—The ignorance we are in in this respect cannot but be very prejudicial to our
                                affairs, because, if from false information we consider your army as weaker than it really is—it will prevent our
                                forming Plans which it would be possible to Execute, and if on the contrary we are led to believe it stronger than it
                                really is, we run the risk of forming Plans impracticable in their Execution—It is from these considerations that I
                                beg you to confide to me, such information on this head as you may think proper both with respect to the actual force
                                you have at the different parts of the Continent, and what it will probabily be in the course of the Campaign. It is
                                equally interesting to know the Force of the Enemy both in Regulars and Militia. I beg you to rest assured of the
                                discretion with which I shall make use of these communications.
                            I cannot refuse myself the pleasure of communicating to you, the Sentiments with which our Court and the
                                nation at large are inspired, from the reports of the French officers, respecting your Excellency, on their return to
                                Versailles their testimony could add nothing to the universal opinion of the Great Services you have render’d your
                                Country but to the esteem and admiration of the French is now added a Sentiment of affection and attachment which is
                                the just return for that attention our Military experienced from you, and the progress they made in their profession
                                by Serving under your Orders. I have the honor to be with sentiments of the most respectfull & inviolable
                                attachment Sir Your Excellencys most humble & most Obed. Sert

                                signed le che. de la luzerne


Title: To George Washington from Jeremiah Olney, 18 April 1782
From: Olney, Jeremiah
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            Providence 18th April 1782

                        I had the Honor to address your Excellency the 19th Ulto on the Subject of Recruiting &c., which at
                            that time had not answer’d my Expectations haveing then muster’d only 40 Levies. I have now the pleasure to acquaint your
                            Excellency we have Since had great Success (the Bounties haveing Risen to 80 Dollars & upwards) the men were
                            Induc’d to Inlist fast 200 are now muster’d—159 of which have already march’d for Head Quarters—Remainder will follow as
                            fast as I Can possibly Procure Blanketts &c. for them—I Flatter myself the Levies from this State will be of a
                            Superior Quality in general to those Sent from any other, as I have been on the Spott and taken measures as far as in my
                            power to guard against impositions, & am Induc’d to hope (after they have acquir’d the habits of Discipline) they
                            will Fully answer the public Service—I Regret they Could not have been ingag’d for a longer period—I am Sorry to inform
                            your Excellency the £6,000 Continental Tax I mention’d in my last order’d to be paid into the General Treasury on the
                            first Inst. is not in Such forwardness as I Could Wish a Small part only has been paid in—Taxation haveing mett with great
                            obstructions through out the State in the present Exertions for Raising money to Discharge the Bounties given the Levies
                            however as this Seams nearly at a Close. I am Induc’d to hope the £6,000 will Shortly be Collected and paid in to the
                                Treasury, Capt. Hughes will have the Honor to deliver this, he has been Detain’d with Intention of
                            Conducting on a Detachment of Levies—but Since the Two Subalterns parties have march’d, I find it almost impossible to
                            procure Blanketts &c., for more than Twenty men at a time which I Shall Send on under the
                            Charge of Non Commsd officers—he will therefore Sett out in the morning for Head Quarters—In my last I
                            mention’d my Intentions of Remaining in the State for the purpose of forwarding the public Service, ’till I Recd your
                            Excellencys Instructions when to Joyn—but as I have not Receiv’d your Directions, I shall Joyn the army as Soon as I Can
                            possibly Collect & Send on the Remaining Levies—previous to my Departure I Shall wait on his Excellency the Govr
                            for his Dispatches. I have the Honor to be with great Esteem Your Excellencies Obed. Hum. Serv.

                            Jereh Olney


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

                            Head Quarters Newburgh. Friday April 19. 1782.
                            Parole.
                            C. Signs.

                        The Commander in Chief, requests the General Officers, Commanding Officers of Brigades and regiments will
                            assemble at Major General Heath’s Quarters at 12 oClock this day or as soon after as may be, before 3 oClock on business
                            of very interesting Concern to the Army.


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 19 April 1782
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General,
                            Highlands, April 19. 1782.

                        I have been honored with yours of the 17th covering several queries, &c.—copy of the queries I have
                            given to major-general Howe and brigadier-general Paterson; should have done the same to baron de Steuben, but he left
                            West-point yesterday afternoon. If your Excellency should not communicate the queries to him before his return I will do
                            it afterwards. I will also state to, and obtain the opinion of the abovementioned officers on the other questions. I have
                            the honor to be With the greatest respect, Your Excellency’s Most obedient servant,

                            W. Heath


Title: To George Washington from William Heath, 19 April 1782
From: Heath, William
To: Washington, George

                            Dear General,
                            Highlands, April 19. 1782.

                        The inclosed from major Oliver, came to hand the last evening.
                        Inclosed is also a note which I received yesterday from major Maxwell. What encouragement the man wishes or
                            expects, or how far advantage may be derived from him, I cannot say, further than that major Maxwell informed me, before
                            the late attack upon the mail, that he had received information that persons were employed to do it, and were gone out. I
                            submit the matter to your Excellency.
                        The last evening I received a letter from the secretary at war dated the 8th instant, in which is the
                            following paragraph.
                        "I have conversed with mr Morris respecting the clothing belonging to the state of Massachusetts—He will take
                            it and credit the state for it. This is the best thing we can do; for our troops must have a great part of it—and if it is
                            issued under the order of the state it will be lost to the commonwealth. I have therefore to request that you would order
                            the state-clothier to deliver the clothing into the hands of the continental clothier, who will have orders to receive it,
                            and issue to the Massachusetts line in the first instance, until they are on a par with others. Indeed, by this clothing
                            he is to put all the regiments, with respect to quantity, on a footing. The remainder will be for the recruits—they will
                            be clothed as they come in. I shall write to our state fully on the subject."

                        I have written to major Lunt to deliver the clothing over to the continental clothier accordingly, and hope
                            my doing it will meet your approbation.
                        Inclosed is also a letter which I received last night from colonel Tupper—by which it appears, the taking the
                            kidney suet from the beef is at length introduced by the contractors at the northward—and its being done here is plead as
                            a precedent. This is the first complaint I have heard from that quarter—I conceive it to be my duty to transmit the letter
                            to your Excellency. I have the honor to be With the greatest respect, Your Excellency’s Most obedient servant,

                            W. Heath

                     Enclosure

                                Sir
                                Albany April the 13th A.D. 1782

                            Since I last wrote I have been Informed there has been a considerable of a toomult among the soldiers of
                                the first Newhampshire Regt at Saratoga, but by the exartions of the officers their dissobidence were carried to no
                                great length.
                            The Grevances they complain of are the want of Money, and the Contractors taking from the hind Quarters
                                of Beves all the kidney fat, I waited on the Contractor on the Subject he Informed me he understood it was allowed of
                                at the army at head Quarters, if any rule of that nature has been established should be glad to know it, A party of
                                Indians & Refugees still continue to Infest the coast of the Mohawk River skulking from
                                place to place but cannot be found by our parties they have since my last killed another Inhabitent. I have the Honour
                                to be your Honors most obedent huml. Servt

                                Benj. Tupper Colo. Comr

                     Enclosure

                                Dear Genral
                                Stamford April 16 1782

                            There is a certain Man, the Same who brought out the News of the post being to be way laid, in the Rout
                                from philadelphia; whom Capt. Fitch Recomend as a
                                proper man to be encouraged that way. I would beg leave to Sugest to you, to Considr the Matter;
                                and if thought propper please to employ him. I think it is best not to mention his name in this for fear of accident.
                                I am Most Respectfully yours

                                Hugh Maxwell Major

                     Enclosure

                                Sir,
                                Aprile 17th 1782

                            I cannot at Present send you a Deteal of Matters such as I Could wish altho it will be in my Power in the
                                turn of a few days I Expect to see my Corespondent with more Purticlers but this I can informe you. that Arnold Core
                                of horse and foot have left the lines and gone to New york a fleet of 150 Sail of Transports all Empty areve at york
                                last week it is said from Charles town no Person is to be Permited to Pass Kings Bridge on any Pretence what ever
                                after sauterday next. all Buldings in the City are stopt ambargo is laid on all Marchants Vasels not to leave the
                                Harber. General Kniphausen and Prince William Henry is about to Embark for England it is said that Pairt of the
                                Seventeenth Regt Dregoons is to lay on the lines it only being a Report they are not there yet what Ever Comes to hand
                                shall be transmitted to you.
                            N.B. the Refugees on long Island have gone abord the fleet avery boat Press at new york. I am Sir yours
                                &c.

                                Whig

                     Enclosure

                            Honod Sir
                                Wards House Thursday 1 oClock April 18th 82

                            Have the pleasure to enclose intelligence, which if true, may be matter of importance, received 2d handed
                                from Esqr. Honywell—true or false shall not relax in disapline but keep a good look out. Have the honor to be with
                                respect your most obedt Hume Servt

                                R. Oliver
                                Major Comg on the Lines


Title: To George Washington from Oliver Phelps, 19 April 1782
From: Phelps, Oliver
To: Washington, George

                            Sir,
                            Sheffield 19. April 1782.

                        We have appointed William Bacon Esquire our principal agent to receive and deliver such flesh as may be
                            necessary for the consumption of the army under your Excellencys immediate command He will be on the ground in sufficient
                            season, to receive and execute such orders as your Excellency may be pleased to give respecting our business.
                        There are now in the county of Berkshire about 550 barrels of salted provisions, belonging to this
                            Commonwealth, lying at Great Barrington and Richmond and about 450 barrels at Springfield. One Gentleman belonging to the
                            company is now gone to Boston, to purchase these provisions. If this should be effected we wish to be informed of your
                            Excellency’s pleasure where these stores should be deposited—If it may be of public utility that those at Springfield
                            should be deposited any where on the banks of Connecticut river, it will save a very considerable expence, in
                            transportation, thro’ a road always uneven and mountainous, and now extremely deep and miry. We have the
                            honor to be with every sentiment of respect and esteem Sir Your Excellency’s most obedt and most hume Servts

                            Oliver Phelps & Co.


Title: To George Washington from William Lord Stirling Alexander, 19 April 1782
From: Alexander, William Lord Stirling
To: Washington, George

                             April 19th 1782.

                        In order to answer the several Questions Stated by your Excellency on the 15th it will be necessary to fix
                            some Certain Number to the strength of the Regiments that are to Compose the Northern Army this Campaign; at the time of
                            its begining to operate; and I hope we shall be safe in Calling them. 12000.
                        And that if the Enemy evacuate the Southern States

                                we may expect from thence
                                2000

                                And suppose the french troops

                                     4000

                                Our regular troops will then be

                                    18000

                                S.I.v624000In order to Undertake the Seige of New York in the first supposed Case I think it will be necessary to have of
                                    Militia at least

                                    20000

                            W6v61400038000

                                In the Whole

                                    38000

                        In the Second Supposed Case.

                                I think it ought not to be undertaken

                                SIv620000with less than
                                32000

                                W6v612000our regular force will be

                                    18000

                                32000Millitia necessary to be Called

                                    14000

                        The third Supposed Case.
                        Can only result from the Second and therefore I conceive no allowance ought to be made for it, in the
                            preparations: However when the Case happens, it may perhaps be proper to dismiss apart of the Militia, but this will
                            depend on Circumstances.
                        On the Supposition that the Enemy, should not reinforce New York with their Southern Troops, and that none
                            should arrive from Europe, I am of Opinion that the Seige in the first Supposed Case should not be undertaken

                                SIv620000with less than
                                30000

                                W610000Our regular force in that Case will be

                                    16000

                                30000Militia Necessary to be Called

                                    14000

                        In the Second Supposed Case.

                                SI.v616000I think it will be necessary to have
                                26000

                                W610000our regular force will be

                                    16000

                                26000Militia Necessary to be Called

                                    10.000

                        the third Suppose Case.
                        as before can only result from the Second and for the same reason no Allowance for it in the preparations
                            ought to be admitted.
                        As to the probability of obtaining the Militia, I should have no doubt of it. and more especially if the
                            States of Pensilvania and Maryland, be brought to Contribute their Quota, indeed it would be more Natural and Easy for
                            them to operate on the side of Jersey than to bring the Militia from New England over the North River. Most respectfully
                            Submitted by Your Excellency’s Most Obedient Humble Servt

                            Stirling, M.G.