Henry Lee to Alexander Hamilton, October 15, 1779

Manolopen 2 [New Jersey] Octr. 15. 1779

Dear Sir.

I have your letters of the 9th & 13th Octobr. 3

The Pilots have orders one half to proceed to Lewis Town, 4 there to wait on you.

The route I can not yet determine, as I am not sufficiently acquainted. They will be sent the shortest & every assistance given them to expedite their arrival.

Should you leave the Capes before they get there, it would be necessary to dispatch a courier to cross at Dover & pursue the Jersey route with directions for them; yourself or courier must meet them. My intelligence corresponds exactly with the information obtained from Capt Munroe & transmitted you from H Quarters. 5

Rhode island was not evacuated 6 when my last accounts arrived but will be on the Count’s appearance. 7 Transports are ready there for the purpose.

Sandy hook, the Narrows & Governor’[s] Island are strongly fortified. Be assured of my execution of your wishes & that I am your friend & servt.

Henry Lee   Maj