Alexander Hamilton to Israel Putnam, June 23, 1779

Head Quarters New Windsor [New York] June 23d 1779 ½ past 10. P.M.

Sir,

His Excellency has just rec’d information from Col. Butler, who is stationed at the landing called stoney beach that a party of the Enemy of about 400 Men were on the opposite side of the River apparently with a design to reconnoitre the landing.

In consequence of this intelligence, he desires you will as soon as possible to morrow morning advance Genl: Smallwood with his Brigade to the Forest of Deane, 2 to remain till further orders. You will be pleased to direct proper measures to be taken that they may have a sufficient supply of provisions while there.

I have the honor   &c

A H   ADC

P.S. The General requests you to hold the other troops in readiness to march if requisite.