Dobbs Ferry Letters for the years 1780 thru 1781

Dobbs Ferry, NY - 11 September 1780

I came here this morning, in order to establish signals, to be observed in case the enemy came up the river ; to give some directions respecting the guard-boats ; and to have a beacon fixed upon the mountain

Dobbs Ferry, NY - 10 July 1781

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Dobbs Ferry, NY - 11 July 1781

While I am with the detachment of the army below, you will remain in command here. Your principal attention will be paid to the good order of the camp, and the security of the baggage and stores left in it.

Dobbs Ferry, NY - 13 July 1781

I beg you to be assured, that I never can think your correspondence tedious or troublesome. Duty as well as inclination will always prompt me to listen with pleasure to your observations upon the state of our public affairs

Dobbs Ferry, NY - 15 July 1781

I sincerely congratulate you on the favorable turn of affairs announced in your last, and I hope you will be enabled to maintain that superiority, which you seem to be gaining over Lord Cornwallis.

Dobbs Ferry, NY - 15 July 1781

The distresses of Virginia I am but too well acquainted with ; but the plan you have suggested as a relief for it is, in my judgment, a greater proof of your unbounded confidence in me

Dobbs Ferry, NY - 21 July 1781

I have no doubt but the reasons which induce you to decline the removal of the squadron under your command to the Chesapeake at this time are founded in propriety

Dobbs Ferry, NY - 25 July 1781

I have been honored with your favor of the 10th, announcing your resignation of the chair of Congress and the election of Mr. McKean to that important station.

Dobbs Ferry, NY - 30 July 1781

By our movements in this quarter, and the main army taking a position near New York, and making every preparation for a serious attempt upon that place, we have already produced a happy effect

Dobbs Ferry, NY - 30 July 1781

I am convinced, that your desire to be with this army arises principally from a wish to be actively useful. You will not, therefore, regret your stay in Virginia until matters are reduced to a greater degree of certainty

Dobbs Ferry, NY - 2 August 1781

It seems reduced almost to a certainty, that the enemy will reinforce New York with part of their troops from Virginia. In that case, the attempt against the former must be laid aside

Dobbs Ferry, NY - 2 August 1781

I regret being obliged to inform your Excellency, that I find myself at this late period very little stronger than I was when the army first moved out of their quarters.

Dobbs Ferry, NY - 15 August 1781

I cannot learn that any troops have yet arrived at New York from Virginia. A fleet of twenty sail came in last Saturday with troops, but they are said to be Hessian recruits from Europe.

Dobbs Ferry, NY - 16 August 1781

As the remaining part of Colonel Cortlandt's regiment is now ordered to join the main army, I have given directions to General Clinton to leave with you a small guard of men

Dobbs Ferry, NY - 17 August 1781

Besides the provision necessary at the Head of Elk to carry the troops down the bay, a very considerable quantity will be wanted in Virginia.

Dobbs Ferry, NY - 19 August 1781

The security of West Point and the posts in the Highlands is to be considered the first object of your attention. In order to effect this, you will make such dispositions as in your judgement the circumstances shall from time to time require