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.
4From Alexander Hamilton to Major Henry Lee, or in his absence, Captain Allan McLane, [17 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
There is an incampment of the enemy or a demonstration of one which appears on the other side of the River considerably on this side of Tarry Town. You will be pleased in conse[que]nce to have patroles kept from this till morning seven or eight miles down along the shore & on the roads leading to this place on our right. This may be a critical night and demands the greatest vigilance. I am Sir...
5George 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.
6George 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.
7George 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.
8From Alexander Hamilton to Major Henry Lee, [13 September 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
Capt McCallister delivered me your note. I applied to Col: Scammel for copies of the order of approbation and the sentence of confirmation; but he informs me that they had been already forwarded to you by express. The inclosed copy of the Generals letter, if I have not misunderstood you, executes the rest of my commission. If I did not think your vanity would be intolerable at the manner of...
9From Alexander Hamilton to Major Henry Lee, 9 October 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Near Philadelphia, October 9, 1779. On October 15, 1779, Lee wrote to Hamilton : “I have your letters of the 9th & 13th Octobr.” Letter of October 9 not found .]
10From Alexander Hamilton to Major Henry Lee, 13 October 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Lewes, Delaware, October 13, 1779. On October 15, 1779, Lee wrote to Hamilton : “I have your letters of the 9th & 13th Octobr.” Letter of October 13 not found .]