United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783

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Written from Fredericksburg, NY, Washington orders delay of Canadian expedition, but continued preparation for it; civil treatment of Native Americans; winter weather.

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Instructions on keeping the enemy from crossing the river [Delaware]--plan for a retreat towards Philadelphia if necessary--send a spy across the river--make a show of having fresh troops to gain time--get someone into Trenton for news of boats being built.

Scope and Contents Letter from George Washington, in the hand of Tench Tilghman, to Major Judah Alden. The letter is sent from Washington's headquarters, Passaic Falls, New Jersey. The correspondence lays out an elaborate plan of attack meant to fall into the hands of the enemy. The "misinformation" was a spy tactic in hopes that it would be intercepted and throw off British forces. The body of the letter is in the hand of Tilghman with the exception of one line by Washington's reading, "but are not to make...

Scope and Contents George Washington writes to Lund Washington from his headquarters in Middlebrook, NJ on 1779 April 3; makes arrangements for a shipment of fine Bordeaux claret; discusses financial matters concerning the estate of George Mercer; referenes the exchange of two slaves between Mount Vernon and his mother's home in Fredericksburg; questions Lund on the status of planting and propogating of trees, admonishing him for not answering some of his early queries and questions his management techniques;...

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Mrs. Washington reports that she and the General are in good health. Col. Harrison has not arrived in camp; he is reported to be in Philadelphia. Bought a new doll for Beth. Possibly misdated from 1779.

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Informs Cook of the problems of the army in enlisting new recruits and obtaining arms. Intent of Hessians to leave R.I. winter quarter and Continentals' need to raise more men to protect States. Begs that each state meet its quota of troops.

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William Hooper, away from the Continental Congress to visit his mother, writes to Joseph Hewes and John Penn regarding General Clinton. Hooper was a member in all five North Carolina Provincial Congresses, a member of the Continental Congress, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.

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A translation of a letter, likely written by Ledyard, William(?). Ledyard writes to Destouches supplying intelligence on disposition of the British fleet at Gardiner's Bay including a small map showing the various ships in line relative to the shoreline. The report notes the presence of eight vessels ranging in strength from 50-74 guns. 2 pages.

Scope and Contents Autograph letter, signed by Ledyard dated March 1, 1781. Ledyard writes an eyewitness report on the disposition of "the British Fleet in Gardiners Bay," observing that "there has been more or less of the small ships moving out and in almost every day, have this moment taken a full View of the Fleet in the Bay with a good glass the weather being very clear find there is the same Number of Ships of the Line as there was when I wrote last some of which appear to have altered their Station in...

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D.S. 1 page. List of Slaves Returned by the British Army. The list of slaves shows those who left with the British Ship the HMS Savage after it stopped about Mount Vernon. The slaves are individually described. They were taken from George Washington by Captain Richard Graves in 1781. On reverse: "A list of General Washington negroes that went to the British, 1781." Signed by Lund Washington.

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2nd Company 1st Regiment Connecticut Militia--Lists categories for Capt. Camps's 42 men, shows which soldiers are sick, absent, discharged, dead, or deserted. Return - Connecticut Militia.

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D.S. 1 page. Partially printed document. Loyalty oath, signed at Valley Forge by Moses Greenleaf, captain of a Foot Company. "I Moses Greenleaf Capt. In ... do acknowledge the United States of America to be Free ... ".

Scope and Contents A French Intelligence map of New York Harbor with soundings of the East River, Hell Gate and the western end of Long Island Sound. Additionally the map denotes anchorages, dangerous rocks, shore fortifications as well as several named landmarks including "Red hook Fort", "New York [City]", "gouverneur island", "frogs pte", "White Stone", "Sandy pte", "West chester", as well as "Riviere du nord", "New Jersy", and "partie du ouest Dela Longue isle". Over that section of Long Island is a...

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Map, "Plan of the Operations of General Washington against The Kings Troops in New Jersey, from the 26th of December 1776 to the 3rd January 1777 by William Faden." London, Published according to Act of Parliament 15th April 1777 by Wm Faden, Corner of St Martins Lane, Charing Cross.

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Caesar Rodney, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown recipient, ordering "that the Guard be strengthened with a Captain and twenty four men to be furnished from all the Troops now in town proportion to their numbers". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.

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Petition from Ebenezer Dayton to the Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Dayton confesses how he did "flee from there [New York] as a refugee, leaving his lands in the power of the enemy", and petitions to acquire a "whaleboat". William Floyd, Dayton's neighbor, certifies Dayton's claims. Floyd is a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph , signed, 2 pages.

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This collection of historic maps date from 1675-1971, and primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia. Includes matching editions of maps personally owned by George Washington.

Note: surveys created by George Washington are found in the George Washington Collection.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection of historic maps date from 1675-1971, and primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia. Includes matching editions of maps personally owned by George Washington.

Note: surveys created by George Washington are found in the George Washington Collection.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.

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Color manuscript map by Kosciuszko showing encampments and military positions in the battles of Saratoga.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.

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D. 1 page. An invitation to Canadians to join France in aiding the United States against the British--appeals to their common French blood, recent ties with France asks them to set up their own government and join the confederacy of 13 states. Printed document, laminated, watermark (fleur de lis), printed in French, endorsed in later hand "Sent by LaFayette to Washington Presented to the Assoc. by Mr. Herbert."

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Letter from Caleb Gibbs, commander of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, to Royal Flint, assistant commissary of purchases, requesting a quarter cask of wine for His Excellency George Washington at Head Quarters. Signed by Gibbs with note that the cask of wine was received.

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A.D. 1 page. Return, supplies for Yorktown. "A return of goods purchased for the Navy of France," and shipped to Newport.

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This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.