Here are some letters and notes by George Washington to Berrien's or about Berrien's from the Library of Congress.

Note:
There are two different John Berrien's in these letters, one from Major John Berrien from Rocky Hill, New Jersey and the other Dr. John Berrien from NYC.

The subject on this page is about who is issue passes. John Berrien of NJ

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The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.

Head Quarters, New York, July 9, 1776.
Parole Manchester. Countersign Norfolk.
John Evans of Capt. Ledyards Company Col McDougall's Regiment--Hopkins Rice of Capt. Pierce's Company Col Ritzema's Regiment having been tried by a General Court Martial whereof Col. Read was President and found guilty of "Desertion," were sentenced to receive each Thirty-nine Lashes. The General approves the Sentences and orders them to be executed at the usual time and place.
[Note 99: Capt. Jonathan Pearsee(?). There was a Capt. William Perce of the Dutchess County, N. Y, Minutemen and a Captain Pierce (first name not given) in the Seventh Regiment of Dutchess County Militia.]
Passes to go from the City are hereafter to be granted by John Berrien, Henry Wilmot and John Ray Junr. a Committee of the City appointed for that purpose--Officers of the Guards at the Ferries and Wharves, to be careful in making this regulation known to the Sentries, who are to see that the passes are signed by one of the above persons, and to be careful no Soldier goes over the Ferry without a pass from a General officer.
The North River Guard to be removed to the Market House near the Ferry-Stairs, as soon as it is fitted up.
The Hon. Continental Congress having been pleased to allow a Chaplain to each Regiment, with the pay of Thirty-three Dollars and one third pr month--The Colonels or commanding officers of each regiment are directed to procure Chaplains accordingly; persons of good Characters and exemplary lives--To see that all inferior officers and soldiers pay them a suitable respect and attend carefully upon religious exercises. The blessing and protection of Heaven are at all times necessary but especially so in times of public distress and danger--The General hopes and trusts, that every officer and man, will endeavour so to live, and act, as becomes a Christian Soldier defending the dearest Rights and Liberties of his country.
The Hon. The Continental Congress, impelled by the dictates of duty, policy and necessity, having been pleased to dissolve the Connection which subsisted between this Country, and Great Britain, and to declare the United Colonies of North America, free and independent States: The several brigades are to be drawn up this evening on their respective Parades, at Six OClock, when the declaration of Congress, shewing the grounds and reasons of this measure, is to be read with an audible voice.
The General hopes this important Event will serve as a fresh incentive to every officer, and soldier, to act with Fidelity and Courage, as knowing that now the peace and safety of his Country depends (under God) solely on the success of our arms: And that he is now in the service of a State, possessed of sufficient power to reward his merit, and advance him to the highest Honors of a free Country.
The Brigade Majors are to receive, at the Adjutant Generals Office, several of the Declarations to be delivered to the Brigadiers General, and the Colonels of Regiments.
The Brigade Majors are to be excused from farther attendance at Head Quarters, except to receive the Orders of the day, that their time and attention may be withdrawn as little as possible, from the duties of their respective brigades.

George Washington, July 17, 1776, General Orders

Head Quarters, New York, July 17, 1776.
Parole Georgia. Countersign Hartford.
A working party of fifty Men properly officered to parade to morrow morning, Six OClock, with their arms, near the Laboratory; there Capt Anderson will attend, from whom they are to receive directions; Quarter Master General to supply such Tools as they may want.
John Berrien, Henry Wilmot and John Ray Jun. a Committee of the town are appointed to give passes to Citizens going over the ferries--officers and soldiers who want passes over the ferries are to apply to their own Brigadier General; And the General desires that they will give no passes to officers or soldiers of another brigade; The officers at the Ferry Guards to attend to this order particularly and make it known to the sentries.
The two Companies of Col Van Cortlandt's Regt. at Long Island, to join their Regiment at New York--Capt. Kelsey's Company, and the Company under the command of Lieut. Borden, of Col Newcomb's Regt., to replace them to morrow morn'g 9 o'Clock.
The Court of enquiry upon Col. Ritzema's Conduct having reported, that no other of the Charges made against him was supported, except that of useing disrespectful expressions of Brigadier Genl. Lord Stirling, and his Lordship generously overlooking the personal affront offered him: The General orders that all further proceedings cease, and Col. Ritzema to be discharged from his arrest.
Yesterday the detachment of our hundred and fifty men, ordered for Kingsbridge, to march from the parade at six o'Clock, did not leave it 'till nine, by which they lost the tide, and then much short of the proportion of officers, an evil which is every day increasing: The Brigade Majors will hereafter be deemed answerable for such neglects, unless they report to the Adjutant General, the same day, what Adjutant fails in bringing on his Quota of men, on the parade in time, or put such Adjutant immediately under Arrest, and report it at Head Quarters.
The Adjutants, and Colonels of the New troops, arriving, are to take notice that Weekly Returns of their Regiments, are to be sent in at orderly time, every Saturday--Blank Returns will be given out at the Adjutant Generals Office, to those who apply for them, and an Orderly Book for each company.
A working party of one hundred and fifty Men, properly officered, to parade to morrow morning at Six OClock, with their Arms, near the Laboratory, to take one days provision with them, to relieve the party which went up the 10th. Instant; this party to stay one week, and then to be relieved.

George Washington, July 21, 1776, General Orders

Head Quarters, New York, July 21, 1776.
Parole Philadelphia. Countersign Quebec.
William Baker of Capt. Johnsons Company, in Col. McDougall's Regiment, charged with "absenting himself several days from the Camp without permission," having been tried by a General Court Martial, whereof Col Webb was President, and found guilty, was sentenced to receive Twenty Lashes. The General approves the sentence, and orders it to be executed, at the usual time and place.
[Note 82: Capt, John Johnson, of the First New York Regiment.]
Sergt. Ballard, late of General Lee's Guard, now in Custody, for having presumed to give a pass to a person to cross the East River; appearing to have done it more thro' Ignorance than Design:--The General is pleased to discharge him, but if any inferior officer shall hereafter take such a liberty, he will be severely punished: It being again declared that Passes to Citizens, or Country People, are only to be granted by John Berrien, Henry Wilmot and John Ray Junr. or one of them--Passes to officers and soldiers only by a Major General; the Brigadier General of the Brigade to which the person belongs; the Adjutant General, or General's Secretary, or Aide-de-Camps.
The General has great pleasure in communicating to the officers, and soldiers of this Army, the signal success of the American Arms under General Lee at South Carolina. The Enemy having attempted to land at the same time that a most furious Cannonade for twelve hours was made upon the Fortifications near Charlestown; Both Fleet and Army have been repulsed with great loss by a small number of gallant troops just raised. The Enemy have had one hundred and seventy two men, killed and wounded, among whom were several officers; Two capital Ships much damaged; one Frigate of Twenty-eight Guns entirely lost being abandoned and blown up by the Crew and others so hurt that they will want great repair before they can be fit for service; And all with a loss on our Part of ten killed and twenty-two wounded. The Firmness, Courage and Bravery of our Troops, has crowned them with immediate Honor. The dying Heroes conjured their Brethren never to abandon the Standard of Liberty, and even those who had lost their Limbs, continued at their posts: Their Gallantry and Spirit extorted applause from their enemies, who dejected and defeated, have retired to their former station, out of the reach of our troops.
This glorious Example of our Troops, under the like Circumstances with us, The General hopes will animate every officer, and soldier, to imitate, and even out do them, when the enemy shall make the same attempt on us: With such a bright example before us, of what can be done by brave and spirited men, fighting in defence of their Country, we shall be loaded with a double share of Shame and Infamy, if we do not acquit ourselves with Courage, or a determined Resolution to conquer or die: With this hope and confidence, and that this Army will have its equal share of Honour, and Success; the General most earnestly exhorts every officer, and soldier, to pay the utmost attention to his Arms, and Health; to have the former in the best order for Action, and by Cleanliness and Care, to preserve the latter; to be exact in their discipline, obedient to their Superiors and vigilant on duty: With such preparation, and a suitable Spirit there can be no doubt, but by the blessing of Heaven, we shall repel our cruel Invaders; preserve our Country, and gain the greatest Honor.
A working party of one hundred and fifty men, properly officered, to parade to morrow morning on the Grand parade, six O'Clock, with their Arms and one days provision, to go up to Kingsbridge by water, to relieve the party which went up the 15th. Instant; to apply to General Putnam for boats.
The General is much pleased with the alacrity of the men in doing Fatigue duty; and being resolved to ease them as much as the service will admit, directs that until further Orders, the men who are to go upon Fatigue shall be excused from turning out to their Alarm posts for that day, unless in case of real alarm.

George Washington, August 12, 1776, General Orders

Head Quarters, New York, August 12, 1776.
Parole Stowe. Countersign Temple.
The business of granting passes proving burthensome to Messrs. Berrien, Ray and Wilmot; three others are added to them, viz: William Goforth, John Campbell and Samuel Cowperthwaite, any passes signed by either of them are to be allowed.

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