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Regarding military matters. Met with the Count de Rochambeau and discussed possible attempt on New York rather than Southward because “we had not the command of the water.” Private, with a copy.

Inclosed in Clinton to Germain, June 9, [1781], from the Henry Clinton papers

Regarding military matters, specifically that he has yet to fully accept that “the enemy are about to quit New York altogether” but that should they do so, it would signify that the British expect the war to be nearing its conclusion and that they are trying to quickly gain a firm grasp of the South. Sends his regards for a sick family member.

Inclosed in Clinton to Germain, June 9, [1781], from the Henry Clinton papers

“General Washington presents his compliments to Mrs. Mortier and thanks her for her very polite attention to Mrs. Washington, who has so perfectly recovered as to be able to set out for Virginia in a day or two.” In Washington’s hand.

Washington asks Clinton for additional militia (1800 men) for a proposed attempt to take New York and regrets that he cannot recall regulars from the frontier to assist. Requests that the legislature gives him the power to raise these forces if he doesn't already have the power to do so.

In hand of William S. Smith. Regarding the arrival of Count de Grasse in the Chesapeake; landing of 3000 men to join Lafayette to block Cornwallis’ retreat to the Carolinas. He is marching with American troops and a French army led by Rochambeau to reduce Cornwallis's force, currently stationed in the Virginian towns of York and Gloster. Inquires about the status of Admiral Hood's fleet.

Regarding evacuation of North Carolina, promotion of Colonel Williams, no British reinforcements have been sent from New York to Charleston, expressed disapproval of American retaliation upon British troops and property.

From the Nathanael Greene papers

Requests that Greene “furnish the Executives” of several states with information about their men and send Washington duplicates of the information. In Tench Tilghman’s hand.

From the Nathanael Greene papers

Regarding an embarkation at New York of “three Brithish Regiments and a detachment of Hessian Granadiers.” Indorsed by William Pierce.

From the Nathanael Greene papers

Corrects information from previous letter (31-12-1781): British Regiments did not sail and “the foreign Troops were from five to seven hundred.” Anxiously expecting news from Europe, as no definitive plans for the next campaign can be made until then. Speculates on movements of enemy, possibly around Charleston.

From the Nathanael Greene papers

Partially in code1782 August 6 George Washington LS to Nathanael Greene; Headquarters, Newburgh, [New York]. 6 pages. Regarding negotiations in Europe, speculates on the feeling within the British court, hope of a general peace, remarks on reading a speech made by Gen. Conway published in a New York newspaper in which he proposed American independence under certain conditions, which Washington finds dissatisfactory. Included is extract of Carleton and Digby to Washington,-08-2, 1782.

From the Nathanael Greene papers