Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Heath, [10 July 1779]

To Major General William Heath

[New Windsor, New York, July 10, 1779]

Sir,

His Excellency orders me to acknowlege the receipt of your two letters per bearer. The intended march of your division tomorrow1 morning prevents a particular reply to the points mentioned in one of them.

I have the honor to be   Very Respectfully   Sir   Your most Obedt servant

Alex Hamilton   Aide De Camp

July 10th. 79

ALS, Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston.

1. On July 5–11, 1779, the British made a maritime raid on the Connecticut towns of New Haven, Norwalk, and Fairfield. On July 10, Washington ordered Heath to march to the relief of the Connecticut towns.

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    From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Heath, [10 July 1779]
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    Hamilton, Alexander
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    Heath, William
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    10 July 1779

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    “From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Heath, [10 July 1779],” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-0300. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 2, 1779–1781, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 97.]

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