Alexander Hamilton to Henry Jackson, June 9, 1778

[Valley Forge, June 9, 1778]

Sir

His Excellency desires you will put a stop, by every mean in your power to the above practice. Any officer who shall be found impressing this man’s horses without proper authority will be most severely dealt with.

I am Sir   Yr. Most Obedt

A Hamilton   Aide De Camp

Hd. Quarters

June 9th. 1778