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30 January [1779]
Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804)
to Henry Knox re: Ordinance Department
Preparing for meeting between Washington and Knox. Three collateral engravings of Hamilton with letter.
GLC07167
2 June 1781
Washington, George (1732-1799)
to Gov. William Greene re: procuring cannon from Rhode Island for campaign
Getting cannon for use in the New York campaign against the British: "The importance persuaded, induce the state of Rhode Island to comply with this request, especially when it shall be considered that our non success may be attributed to the...
GLC07183
30 November 1777
André, John (1751-1780)
to Louisa Andre
Writes a lengthy letter to his sister about recent events of the war in Philadelphia. "The army has remained encamped before Philadelphia and Mr. Washington has remained about 14 miles off. Our patroles meet and exchange shot every now and then...
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1778/08/25
to [Benjamin Tallmadge] re: spy report, setting meeting
Washington wants to discuss a spy report concerning British troop movements in New York: "Knowledge of that circumstance in the enemy might blast the whole design"
GLC07277
1781 ca.
Leizel, Balth Frederic (ca. 1781)
L'arrive Du Prince Quillaume [sic] Henry a Nouvelle York en Amerique
Print from "Collection Des Prospects." Handcolored "Vue d'Optique" depicting a ship at habor, in billowing waves. A view of New York harbor (imaginary?), showing a ship arriving in a stormy sea, but said to be (per imprint) based on a painting by...
GLC07436
1772/09/22
Deed of purchase of 196 acres adjoining Mt. Vernon from John & Catharine West
Signed 12 times in text. Signers include John West Junr., Catharine West, G. Mason, Richard Anell Robert Bogges, and Briant Alliston.
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178[1]/03/11
Contemporary copy of Washington's letter to Congress re: Rochambeau
Manuscript written in Tench Tilghman's hand, regarding Rochambeau.
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1780/10/02
Scammell, Alexander
to John Andre re: informing Andre of execution time at 12 o'clock this day
"His Excellency Genl Washington has fix'd the Hour 12o Clock."
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1776/07/21
to unknown captain re: orders to reinforce Hudson Highlands against attack
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22 September 1778
to George Baylor
Advises Baylor to "use every means in your power" to ascertain as much information as possible about the British troops embarking from New York. Also instructs him to keep an eye on the North River and to notify West Point if he sees any British...
GLC07486
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