Alexander Hamilton to Robert R Livingston, July 29, 1777
Head Quarters Coryells 2 ferry [New Jersey] July 29th 1777 Dear Sir, I have the pleasure of your favour of the 25th. 3 I cannot be induced to think the…
Head Quarters Coryells 2 ferry [New Jersey] July 29th 1777 Dear Sir, I have the pleasure of your favour of the 25th. 3 I cannot be induced to think the…
Flemington [ New Jersey ] July 28, 1777. Believes that appearance of enemy fleet off Little Egg Harbor is proof that its destination is Philadelphia. Orders Mifflin to reconnoiter area…
Flemington [ New Jersey ] July 28, 1777. Offers Erskine position of geographer with the Army.
Morristown [ New Jersey ] July 27, 1777. Disapproves of requisition of arms for proposed St. Johns expedition. Approves of Heath’s methods of dealing with deserters. Requests Heath not to…
Mr. Lott’s [ East of Morristown, New Jersey ] July 26, 1777. Orders Bland to halt at Bristol, Pennsylvania, or Trenton and then proceed to Philadelphia if enemy is in…
Pompton Plains [ New Jersey ] July 25, 1777. Reports that Philadelphia is probable destination of enemy fleet. Orders Putnam to replace part of Continental troops at Peekskill with New…
Ramapo [ New Jersey ] July 25, 1777. Introduces Monsieur D’Avout.
Ramapo [ New Jersey ] July 25, 1777. Expresses sympathy with Franklin’s request to see sick wife. Regrets that commanding general cannot supersede a congressional resolution, but has forwarded Franklin’s…
[ July 25, 1777. On July 29, 1777, Hamilton wrote to Livingston: “I have the pleasure of your favour of the 25th.� Letter not found. ]
Ramapo [ New Jersey ] July 24, 1777. Orders Sheldon to Headquarters.