1George Washington to Major Henry Lee, 6 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Ringwood [ New Jersey ] June 6, 1779 . Orders Lee to Suffern’s Tavern with instructions to “plague the enemy” and protect the countryside from enemy raids. Df , in writings of Richard Kidder Meade and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
2George Washington to Major Henry Lee, 10 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 10, 1779 . Regrets that Lee executed deserters. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3George Washington to Major Henry Lee, 12 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] July 12, 1779 . Requests information concerning movements of enemy. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
4George Washington to Major Henry Lee, 25 July 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, July 25, 1779. Asks for details of the “supposed embarkation,” and for information about situation at Stony Point and other British encampments. Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
5George Washington to Major Henry Lee, 10 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point, August 10, 1779. Discusses possible attack on Powles Hook. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Powles Hook (Paulus Hook) is now Jersey City, New Jersey.
6George Washington to Major Henry Lee, 23 August 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] August 23, 1779 . Congratulates Lee on his success at Powles Hook. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
7George Washington to Major Henry Lee, 11 July 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Bergen County, New Jersey ] July 11, 1780 . Orders Lee to Monmouth, New Jersey, to assist Brigadier General David Forman. Sends instructions for aiding and contacting French fleet on its arrival. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
8George Washington to Major Henry Lee, 16 July 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Bergen County, New Jersey ] July 16, 1780 . Asks Lee to confirm or contradict report that Admiral Thomas Graves has arrived at “the Hook.” Reports that the French fleet has appeared off Rhode Island. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
9George Washington to Major Henry Lee, 19 July 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Bergen County, New Jersey ] July 19, 1780 . Instructs Lee to report on the situation at Monmouth every two days. States that pilots need not remain at Monmouth. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
10George Washington to Major Henry Lee, 24 July 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Bergen County, New Jersey ] July 24, 1780 . Directs Lee to drive off all horses “fit for waggon or riding service” and “fat Cattle” in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and to deliver them to the quartermaster general. After executing this business Lee is to proceed to Easton, Pennsylvania, to impress teams. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.