George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, March 7, 1781

[Newport, Rhode Island, March 7, 1781] 1

Dr Hamilton,

I shall be obliged to you for the answer to the address 2 as soon as it is convenient to you. If we do not ride to the point to see the fleet pass out, 3 I am to have a conference with Count de Rochambeau ⟨&⟩ the Engineer directly after Breakfast at which I wish you to be present.

I am sincerely and affectly yrs

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