1George Washington to the Marine Committee, [25 May 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Middlebrook, New Jersey, May 25, 1779. ] Suggests attack on British fleet in New York harbor. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
2George Washington to the Marine Committee, 1 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 1, 1779 . Recommends Major William Blodgett as captain of marines on frigate, Deane . Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3From Alexander Hamilton to the Marine Committee, 6 October 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Dobbs and Mr. Redfield are engaged to go on Board the French fleet as pilots. The former is well acquainted with the passage of the Hook and the latter with the navigation of the North River. The General has received information, that the fleet is to call in at the Delaware, has referred them to the Marine Committee, whom he requests to give them the necessary directions for going on board...