George Washington

Commander in Chief, Continental Army. Live tweeting from this date in 1781. For reasons unknown, I'm able to converse with fellow presidents and colleagues.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

I have returned and I look forward to continuing my correspondence.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

The Jersey Troops arrived at Dobbs’s Ferry agreeable to orders. Some French Frigates made an attempt on the Enemy’s Post at Loyds Neck but without success not being able to Land in the Night.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

Captain Timothy Remick of the first Massachusett’s regiment is appointed to do the duty of Inspector of the first Massachusett’s Brigade and is to be obeyed accordingly.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

In Wethersfield, lodging at the Webb House, owned by Col. Joseph Webb and his wife, Abigail Chester Webb. Webb’s brother, Samuel Blachley Webb served as my aide-de-camp from June 1776 to Jan. 1777.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

Cornwallis is playing a bold game, and should General Greene luckily draw together the force which that Country ought to afford him, his Lordship may repent his hasty advance.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

I have written Antoine-Jean-Louis Le Bègue de Presle Duportail and requested his presence in Newport as his advice and council will be most valuable at this moment, when the French fleet prepares to depart and face the enemy.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

I have arrived in Newport, RI, having departed HQ on March 2nd. Some unexpected events occurred that demanded my attendance here.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

In my absence from HQ and proximity to the army, I have given notice to the Militia of the neighbouring Counties near New Windsor and subsequently New Jersey to hold themselves in perfect readiness. It’s not unlikely the enemy will endeavor to make an incursion.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

I feel it appropriate to mention again to my excellent, devoted 1916 followers that I am live tweeting from here in 1781, sharing my own words with accuracy and authenticity, thus illuminating my experiences for whatever value may result. I remain, your humble, obt servant, &c.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

I have instructed the officers in charge of the New Jersey troops after posting a Captains Command at the entrance of Smiths Clove—and another at Pompton or Ringwood to protect the Country, secure the stores & cover the Communication—To march the remainder to Morris Town.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

The Cloathiers of the New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Jersey Lines, the Artillery and Hazen’s Regiment will call upon the Cloathier General for their respective proportions of Blankets.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

From a thorough knowledge of Col. Hamilton, there are few men to be found, of his age, who has a more general knowledge than he possesses—and none whose Soul is more firmly engaged in the cause—or who exceeds him in probity & Sterling virtue.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

I felt for his situation. His anxieties & fatigues of mind, amidst such a scene, I can easily conceive.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

As it was troops from. Gen. Anthony Wayne’s line that recently participated in the mutiny, he is rightly concerned regarding his responsibilities in the matter.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

Today I have reassured him that I am satisfied that every thing was done on his part to produce the least possible evil from the unfortunate disturbance in his line, and that his influence had a great share in preventing worse extremities.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

Returns of all the men who have not had the small pox are to be given in to the Orderly Office by Brigades as soon as possible.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

@WashXingPark While I feel myself unworthy of such attentions, I am honored by your efforts and would like to express my appreciation. As I am otherwise engaged at New Windsor planning our upcoming movements, I am unable to attend but wish you all success. I remain, &c.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

They made a long march over mountainous roads, and through a deep snow with the greatest patience, and obeyed every Order with brisk readiness. The army, indeed the country, is indebted to them.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

I must give credit to the Detachment which was sent to quell the mutiny. They showed fidelity, obedience, disapproval of the mutineers behavior and a conviction of the necessity of bringing them to submission, and punishment.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

Today I have written to my friend and fellow soldier, François-Jean de Beauvoir, marquis de Chastellux. I wish I had expression equal to my feelings, that I might declare to him the value I set upon his friendship.

[George Washington @GenWaashington]

It will be the wish & happiness of my life to merit a continuation of our friendship & to assure him upon all occasions of my admiration of his character & virtues, and of the sentmts and esteem of which I have the honor to be his humble and obedient servant.