1To Alexander Hamilton from Royal Flint, 23 December 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] December 23, 1779 . States that earlier report on same day is too optimistic, but nevertheless hopes to obtain “fat cattle sufficient for our subsistence several weeks.” LC , Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.
2To Alexander Hamilton from Royal Flint, 23 December 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Morristown [ New Jersey ] December 23, 1779 . States that there appears to be an ample supply of cattle in Connecticut for the Army’s use. LC , Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.