1From Alexander Hamilton to Brigadier General William Maxwell, [10 May 1778] (Hamilton Papers)
His Excellency has received yours from Horsam meeting House. He is a good deal surprized that you left your Artillery behind as one principal aim of the detachment was to protect the Vessels in the River in which Cannon would be essential. His Question to you on the subject was rather intended to indicate his desire that you should take cannon with your Party. He desires you will immediately...
His Excellency has received a line from Mr. Williamson informing him of the enemy having entered Elizabeth Town. If their design should appear to be any thing more serious than surprising that post, and they should be in force sufficient to approach this army; he desires you will retire gradually harassing and delaying them in their march to give the more time for our dispositions here. You...
3From Alexander Hamilton to William Maxwell, 26 June 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 27 of March was duly received and has been communicated to the President. The information and the observations it contains prove that you have not forgotten your old Trade. They have been well received by the President. With great esteem and regard I remain Dear sir Your obed. Ser’t Copy, New Jersey Historical Society, Newark. Letter not found. Maxwell’s “old Trade” was...