Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 28 May 1779

To Major General Arthur St. Clair

Head Quarters Middle
Brook [New Jersey] May 28th. 1779

Sir,

I am commanded by His Excellency to inform you that recent intelligence increases the probability of the enemy being on the point of some important movement. He therefore repeats his recommendation that you will exert yourself to get your division in readiness to march as soon as possible.

I have the honor to be   Sir   Your most Obedt serv

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    From Alexander Hamilton to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 28 May 1779
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    Hamilton, Alexander
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    St. Clair, Arthur
    Date
    28 May 1779

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    “From Alexander Hamilton to Major General Arthur St. Clair, 28 May 1779,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-0171. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 2, 1779–1781, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 59.]

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