Clinton, George, 1739-1812
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Letter, to George Clinton, 1778 October 8
Item — Box 2, Folder: 1778.10.08
Identifier: MSS-469
Scope and Contents
General Washington writes from Fishkill [N. Y.] to New York governor George Clinton. Abuse of citizens in this state by army officers -- ordered boat containing Mr. Cuyler's family and belongings to be stopped short of Fishkill -- those aboard shouldn't be permitted to review the works at West Point -- sends by express packets addressed to Clinton and [government of N. Y.], sent down by flag -- they contain extraordinary Manifesto and proclamation -- if boat with Cuyler's effects is to...
Dates:
1778 October 8
Letter, to Governor Clinton, 1787 June 9
Item — Box 4, Folder: 1787.06.09
Identifier: W-434
Scope and Contents
Advising him that he will discharge the balance owing--Mr. Morris will have his agent in New York pay $840, about £325.6. as per account of January.
Dates:
1787 June 9
Letter, to Governor Clinton, 1790 December 1
Item — Box 5, Folder: 1790.12.01
Identifier: W-789
Scope and Contents
Discusses Gov. Clinton's letter of 26th containing news from Capt. Brant of the expedition against the Indians which was ambushed [Gen. Harmar's expedition] -- sounds true but awaits more news -- our force ought to have been large enough to tackle a force of 1,000 or more -- friendly sentiments of Capt. Brant -- his account of Gen. St. Clair not true nor the account of affairs at Muskingum -- Brant tried to prevent any treaty -- St. Clair wanted no more land than already given -- treaty of...
Dates:
1790 December 1
