1From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Hamilton, 15 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have duly received your several favors from the time you left me to that of the 12th inst: I approve intirely of all the Steps you have taken, and have only to wish that the exertions of those you have had to deal with, had kept pace with your Zeal and good intentions. I hope your health will, before this, have permitted you to push on the Rear of the whole reinforcement beyond New Windsor....