General Conway has not lately been mentioned in Congress, nor has there been much talk of an Adjutant-General, since it is not certainly known whether Colonel Pickering will accept his new appointment.
I found the bateaux completed, but many of them smaller than the directions given, and very badly built ; of course I have been obliged to order twenty more, to bring on the remainder of the provisions
As the militia can be but illy spared at this busy season, I wish to know, as early as possible, your Excellency's orders respecting them ; if you wish to have them in the Jerseys or on this side the Delaware.
...induces me to present to you my correspondence with Governor Sullivan, in which I have stated the circumstances respecting my conduct on the day of the battle of Lexington, not a syllable of which, to my knowledge, has ever been contradicted
pleased as I am with this proof of your fond affection, I do not wish you to indulge such melancholy thoughts. I know tis difficult to control the mind.
Colonel Harrison yesterday went to Reading to see General Mifflin, being in some doubt whether to accept or not. I hope ardently that he will, because he is a sensible, a diligent, a most worthy, honest man
You will expect that I should say something about this place and the troops here. Not one earthly thing for offence or defence has been done ; the commanding officer has no orders
Immediately on my arrival here, I issued such orders respecting the provisions and stores, (which I found had been most scandalously embezzled or misapplied,) as I hoped would effectually have brought matters into a right train
I have entreated General Greene to remain a day or two longer in town, that I may be able to advise with him on the measures necessary to be pursued to prevent the ill consequences of his being driven to the necessity of a resignation
Inclosed you have a copy of the letter, in answer to mine to Congress, relative to cartridges. As soon as the cartridges come up, they shall be forwarded.
The stores at Dobbs's Ferry I had just given orders to the Quartermaster to prepare wagons to remove. I think the enemy will meet with some difficulty in crossing the river at Dobbs's Ferry. However, it is not best to trust too much to the expected d
the Congress have authorized you to fix on such rewards or sum of money as you may judge proper, to encourage deserters from the enemy, both horse and foot.
The fire-ships were well conducted ; the armed schooner was grappled and burnt ; the Phoenix was grappled for about ten minutes, but got herself clear. The Lady Washington galley and Independence, were conducted with great judgment and bravery.
Abigail Adams letter to John Adams... No one can tell the secret designs of such fellows, whom no oath binds. He may be sent with assassinating designs.
Abigail Adams letter to John Adams... I could not join to-day, in the petitions of our worthy pastor, for a reconciliation between our no longer parent state, but tyrant state, and these colonies.
Abigail Adams letter to John Adams... I was very politely entertained, and noticed by the generals ; more especially General Lee, who was very urgent with me to tarry in town...
