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At the Battle of Yorktown, Edward Antill and Alexander Hamilton each led regiments under
General Moses Hazen, leading to a friendship between the men. After the war, Antill's daughter
Mary married a young New Yorker who had led one of the charges at Yorktown under Hamilton,
Gerrit G. Lansing. When Colonel Antill's wife died in 1785, soon after giving birth to their
daughter Frances, Edward left the baby with the Hamiltons and returned to Canada.
Frances was later married to Arthur Tappan in her sister Mary Lansing's home.
Tappan and his brother Lewis were the cofounders of the Anti-Slavery Society.
In November 1781, Edward Antill's mother Anne, the daughter of Governor Lewis Morris, died at the age of 75 in New York City, then held by the British. |
| George Washington General Orders | 1 Jan 1781 |
| George Washington General Orders | 18 Feb 1781 |
| Edward Antill to William Heath | 11 Apr 1781 |
| George Washington to Edward Antill | 6 June 1781 |
| George Washington General Orders | 27 Sep 1781 |
| George Washington General Orders | 1 Oct 1781 |
| George Washington General Orders | 3 Nov 1781 |
| Edward Antill to Moses Hazen | 4 Nov 1781 |
| Anne Morris Antill's will Proved | 20 Nov 1781 |
| George Washington to James R. Reid | 27 Dec 1781 |
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The George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress, 1741-1799 George Washington, 1 January, 1781, General Orders Head Quarters, New Windsor, Monday, February 18, 1781. At a Court of enquiry ordered by Major General Heath the 27th. of December 1780 in consequence of an order of His Excellency General Washington the 20th. of the same month "To investigate the conduct of Lieutenant Colonel Antill on the day of his Captivity in August 1777 and to report concerning the same." Colonel Putnam, President. Members: Lieutenant Colonel commandant Sprout, Lieutenant Colonel Badlam, Lieutenant Colonel commdt Brooks, Major J. Porter. The Court after due consideration of the circumstances Report. "That Lieutenant Colonel Antill appears to have been captured while in the execution of his duty and that he is not Censurable in any part of his conduct but is deserving the Approbation of every good officer." The Commander in Chief is pleased to accept and Approve the Report. |
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The George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress, 1741-1799 George Washington, 18 February, 1781, General Orders Head Quarters, New Windsor, Sunday, February 18, 1781. The Commander in Chief is pleased to accept and approve the report of a Court of enquiry held by order of Major General Heath the 5th instant "To continue the investigation of the conduct of Colonel Bigelow on the 31st. of december 1775, in the Attack on the City of Quebec in consequence of aspersions against his Conduct on that day by Colonel Lamb. Colonel Hazen, President; Lieutenant Colonels Antill, Newall and Grosvenor, and Major 'Trescot members. The Court report as follows: "The Court after reading and considering the evidence produced in support of the charge, and those in favor of Colonel Bigelow with his own remarks in justification of his conduct are of opinion that Colonel Bigelow's Conduct in the Attack on Quebec the 31st. of December 1775 is not reprehensible but that his behavior was consistent with the Character of an officer." |
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George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress, 1741-1799: Series 4. General Correspondence. 1697-1799 Edward Antill to William Heath, April 11, 1781
Worthy Sir April 11th 1781 Fish Kill
In consequence of your last letter to me about the Provoost, I directed a survey to be made and inclose you
Maj: x's report. I can't help thinking with him thta the Island would be most Eligible as the materials
to compleat this must be brought from the Landing. wait your final directions..... I am with perfect
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George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress, 1741-1799: Series 3b Varick Transcripts George Washington to Edward Antill, June 6, 1781
Sir, Head Quarters New Windsor June 1st 1781 You will proceed immediately with Colonel Hazen's Regiment to Albany and put yourself under the orders of Brigadier General Clinton.
I am, Sir, etc. P.S. Be pleased to deliver to General Clionton, the letter forwarded herewith.
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The George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress, 1741-1799 George Washington, September 27, 1781, General Orders
Dear Sir, Camp before York Town 4th Novr 1781 Head Quarters, Williamsburgh, Thursday, September 27, 1781 Parole Virginia. Countersigns York, Gloscester.
The Rolls are to be called with the greatest strictness at retreat beating this evening and again at tattoo in presence of the Field Officers, at which time no Officer or soldier in condition to March is to be absent from his Post in Camp. The General confides in the Commanders of Corps for the punctual execution of these orders. Till circumstances shall render a change of disposition Necessary, the following will be the order of Battle for the Army, the American Troops composing the right Wing will be formed into two Lines, the Continental Forces in the front line, consisting of the following devisions and in the following order viz. Muhlenberghs and Hazens Brigades to form The Division on the right under the Command of the Marquis de la Fayette, Waynes and the Maryland Brigade, the Division of the centre for the present to be commanded by Baron de Stueben, Daytons and Clintons Brigades, that on the Left. The senior Continental Officer will Command the Right Wing and his Excellency Count Rochambeau the Left Wing of which he will be pleased to make his own disposition. |
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The George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress, 1741-1799 George Washington, October 1, 1781, General Orders Head Quarters before York, Monday, October 1, 1781 Parole France. Countersigns Spain, America. A General Court Martial of which Col. Dayton is appointed President will assemble Tomorrow at ten oClock A.M. at the Judge Advocates Marque, about a thousand yards south East of the Bridge over beaver dam Creek for the tryal of Captain Duffy53 of the 4th regiment of Artillery, and such other persons as may come before them. Lt. Colonel Antill, Major Bauman, one Captain from the Artillery, two from Muhlenburghs, two from Hazens, One from Waynes, two from Daytons, One from Gists and one from the York Brigades will attend as Members. |
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The George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress, 1741-1799 George Washington, November 3, 1781, General Orders Head Quarters near York, Saturday, November 3, 1781. Parole Virginia. Countersigns York, Gloscester.
Hazen's brigade to furnish the guards and fatigue in York tomorrow. |
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George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress, 1741-1799: Series 4. General Correspondence. 1697-1799 Edward Antill to Moses Hazen, November 4, 1781
Dear Sir, Camp before York Town 4th Novr 1781 The peculiar situation of this Regiment at present requires your particular attention. Your own Promotion Brig. Brevette is the only one that has taken place with Us in the course of three years hard service. The officers in General are unify and the subalterns Duty in particular Extremely severe- I do therefore, in order to keep harmony in the Corps and Do Justice to Merit request that we may be permitted to exercise the powers by Congress to its Delegates, or fall upon a Method xx. His Excellency the Commander in Chief's approbation of the following promotions taking place in the Regiment as soon as possible. Viz xx Olivie, a man of distinguished merit and an old officer to be Major for the vacany in the Regiment; Captain William Satterlie who has been in actual service June 1775 to the Rank of Major by Brevette Lieut. Germain Deonne to a Company; Ensign McPherson who served under Genl Montgomery at the Reduction of St. Johns to a Lieutenancy. Mr. xx Peasser & xx Thompson worthy Volunteers & Serjeant Dixon to the Rank of Ensigns- The General Orders of June last regarding the filling up the vacancies in the respective Corps as soon as possible with which the Officers are acquainted is alledged as a xx by the Corps to adjust the above arrangement.
I am with respect
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Abstracts of Wills Vol X 1780-1782, Page 342. Anne Morris Antill's Will Proved, November 20, 1781 In the name of God, Amen. I, ANN ANTILL, at present of the City of New York, in North America, being of sound mind but old and infirm, etc. I leave to my son Edward my lands in the County of Bergen, in the Province of New Jersey, left to me by the last Will of John Corbett, Esq. I desire that my money in the hands of Charles Lowndes, Esq., given to me by the Will of my deceased sister, Euphamia Norris, be divided into five equal parts and disposed of as follows, viz.: to my grandson, John Collins Antill, son of John Antill, Esq.; to my granddaughter, Isabella Graham Antill, daughter of my son, Edward Antill, Esq.; to my granddaughter, Ann Cochran, daughter of Richard Cochran, Esq.; to my granddaughter, Sarah Morris, daughter of Lieut. Colonel John Morris; and to my granddaughter, Elizabeth Colden Antill, daughter of my son, Lewis Antill, deceased. As to the money given to me by my late beloved husband, Edward Antill, Esq., and any other money I may die possessed of, I desire it may be equally divided among my children. I make my son, John Antill, Esquire, my sole executor. Dated March 27, 1778. Witnesses, Thomas Davies, Ann Morris, Thos. Skinner, baker. Proved, November 20, 1781. NOTE.--On December 3, 1781, John Antill, Esq., appeared before the Surrogate for the City and Province of New York, and was duly sworn to the true execution and performance of said Will. |
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George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress, 1741-1799: Series 4. General Correspondence. 1697-1799 George Washington to James R. Reid, December 27, 1781
Sir: Philadelphia, December 27, 1781 In reply to your application for leave of absence, I must observe that Genl. Hazen when last in Town signified to me his intention of applying for permission to go to the Eastward about the middle of January, upon business that required his personal attendance, and that Lt. Colo. Antill would also wish to be indulged in Visiting his Family in the course of the Winter. Considering these circumstances should I fully comply with your request the post at Lancaster might be too destitute of field Officers to have the necessary duty properly discharged, I can therefore only grant you leave of Absence untill the Gentlemen above mentioned leave the Post, when upon your being informed of it, I should wish you to join and do duty with the Regt. If these Circumstances should not take place and there will be a sufficient No. of officers with the troops, I have no objections to your Visiting your friends for the Term mentioned. I am etc.(18) Note 18: The draft is in the writing of William Stephens Smith.
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