Alexander Hamilton to William Heath, July 9, 1779

[New Windsor, New York, July 9, 1779]

Sir

His Excellency commands me to acknowlege the receipt of your letter of this day with two prisoners. 2 He says he spoke to you to day on the points mentioned in your letter which probably was written antecedent to your interview. Lt Col Loring is to be tried by a Court Martial of the line. 3 Capt Forrest, 4 under the peculiar circumstances represented by Col Putnam, 5 to be indulged with a furlough.

I have the honor to be   Very respectfully   Sir   Yr most Obed serv

A Hamilton   Aide De Camp