Alexander Hamilton to William Livingston, September 22, 1777

Philadelphia Sepr. 22d 1777

Sir,

I am in Philadelphia on some business of great importance to the army; to execute which I stand in need of a party of about 100 men which are not readily to be procured here. If Your Excy. will be pleased to order over such a party under good active officers, you will equally serve the public & oblige.   Yr. Excy’s   Most Obed servt.

A Hamilton ADC