From Alexander Hamilton to Major General Nathanael Greene, [17 August 1779]
To Major General Nathanael Greene
[West Point, August 17, 1779]
Sir,
Lt. Whitehead undertakes1 to go tomorrow morning early with some important dispatches for The General to Philadelphia. You will be pleased to have him furnished with a good horse saddle & Bridle for this purpose.
A Hamilton Aide De Camp
Hd. Qrs. Aug 17th. 79
To The Quarter Master General
ALS, Library of the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia.
1. Lieutenant James Whitehead, Second Pennsylvania Regiment.