1Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, to George Washington, 13 January 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Cranes Mills, New Jersey ] January 13, 1780 . Does not think that attack on Staten Island will be successful, but leaves final decision to Washington. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
2Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, to George Washington, 14 January 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Cranes Mills [ New Jersey ] January 14, 1780 . States that attack on Staten Island will be made at daybreak on following day. Requests Washington to send axes, ammunition, and an eighteen pounder. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, to George Washington, 16 January 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Elizabethtown [ New Jersey ] January 16, 1780 . Reports details of invasion of Staten Island and retreat. Tells of plundering by troops and what has been done to rectify wrongs inflicted. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.