As the smallpox is now perfectly removed from the army, I shall, in consequence of the intelligence received of the motions of the enemy, immediately assemble my principal strength to maintain this important pass
Upon my leaving Philadelphia, the prospect this way appeared most gloomy, but the severe checks the enemy have met with at Bennington and Tryon county, have given a more pleasing view of public affairs.
As the smallpox is now perfectly removed from the army, I shall, in consequence of the intelligence received of the motions of the enemy, immediately assemble my principal strength to maintain this important pass
If Sir Henry Clinton marches towards Mount Holly, our army will, of course, move directly to Princeton, and hang upon his rear and right flank. If he marches towards Trenton, our army will march to Somerset
As the smallpox is now perfectly removed from the army, I shall, in consequence of the intelligence received of the motions of the enemy, immediately assemble my principal strength to maintain this important pass
Upon my leaving Philadelphia, the prospect this way appeared most gloomy, but the severe checks the enemy have met with at Bennington and Tryon county, have given a more pleasing view of public affairs.
I am sorry for the disgrace we have suffered in the Jerseys; but imagine that the enemy take ad vantage of the supine ness that constantly seizes our people, when they have been long unmolested.
As the smallpox is now perfectly removed from the army, I shall, in consequence of the intelligence received of the motions of the enemy, immediately assemble my principal strength to maintain this important pass
Upon my leaving Philadelphia, the prospect this way appeared most gloomy, but the severe checks the enemy have met with at Bennington and Tryon county, have given a more pleasing view of public affairs.
As to any attack upon New York, I utterly disapprove of it; for, while the enemy's ships of war can act in the North and East Rivers, the taking of that city would be doubtful
Upon my leaving Philadelphia, the prospect this way appeared most gloomy, but the severe checks the enemy have met with at Bennington and Tryon county, have given a more pleasing view of public affairs.
General Lincoln has, in his letter of yesterday, acquainted me that it is your Excellency's desire to know if I wish to take command in the army this campaign.
In obedience to the orders contained in your Excellency's letters of the 1st and 2d instant, I marched the whole of the Continental troops from the State of Rhode Island, and arrived yesterday morning
Upon my leaving Philadelphia, the prospect this way appeared most gloomy, but the severe checks the enemy have met with at Bennington and Tryon county, have given a more pleasing view of public affairs.
I have never entertained the smallest idea that General Burgoyne should be permitted to ex change the port of embarkation, or that the least variation of the spirit and letter of the Convention would be indulged to the troops under his command.
Surgeons, medicines, and attendance, with every comfort imaginable, have been amply supplied to the sick and wounded officers and soldiers, prisoners at Bennington
By the firmness and bravery of the Continental troops, the victory is for from bloodless on the part of the foe they having upwards of five hundred men, with officers in proportion, killed and wounded.
If I can yet render good service to the United States, it will be necessary it should be seen that I have the support of Congress and your Excellency ; otherwise some men may think they please my superiors by blaming me
