Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to Royal Flint, 23 December 1779

To Royal Flint1

[Morristown, New Jersey, December 23, 1779. “By a return of provisions on hand it appears there is only two day’s meat. The General’s anxiety induces him to inquire again into your prospects; and to request you will inform him with precision what present supply you can depend upon.”2 Letter not found.]

Sold at American Art Association—Anderson Galleries, January 12, 1932, Lot 69.

1Flint was assistant commissary of purchases.

2Text taken from extract of letter in catalogue of American Art Association—Anderson Galleries.

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