Marquis de Fleury to Alexander Hamilton, September 7, 1780

[Newport, Rhode Island, September 7, 1780]

If you do writte to me, direct your Letters to general heath, 2 & under his Cover. I can not tell why till I see you; I want it much.

The enemy have Left martha’s vineyard. It is Report’d they sail’d to the Southward.

I beg you would remember me to my friend Laurens, 3 I have wrott to him, but he keeps silent.

I do not Like your situation at Lee’s fort. you throw the glove to clinton, 4 he will take it, and we are not near enough to be your seconds. ours sicks increase not much; but they increase.

farewell, your servant & friend.

F.xxy