Alexander Hamilton to John Hancock, September 18, 1777
[Warwick Furnace, Pennsylvania, Sepr. 18th 1777 9 OClock at night] 1 Sir, I did myself the honor to write you a hasty line this Evening giving it as my opinion…
[Warwick Furnace, Pennsylvania, Sepr. 18th 1777 9 OClock at night] 1 Sir, I did myself the honor to write you a hasty line this Evening giving it as my opinion…
Yellow Springs [ Pennsylvania ] September 17, 1777. Discusses situation of enemy and American efforts to secure reinforcements.
Near Germantown [ Pennsylvania ] September 14, 1777. Orders Heath to send all Continental troops in Massachusetts to join the main Army. Relays information concerning engagement at Brandywine Creek.
Near Germantown [ Pennsylvania ] September 14, 1777. Is directing Major General Israel Putnam to send a second detachment of one thousand men to camp.
Near Germantown [ Pennsylvania ] September 14, 1777. Forwards to Dickinson steps taken to counteract the enemy in New Jersey. Is confident of Dickinson’s cooperation and assistance.
Wilmington [ Delaware ] September 5, 1777. Asks if Maxwell is prepared to make a secret foray against enemy. Gives instructions concerning proper guides and return route.
Wilmington [ Delaware ] September 5, 1777. Orders Ludowick to Camp by way of Pittstown and Coryells Ferry. Asks Ludowick to send bread from these places to Camp, and to…
Wilmington [Delaware] Septemr. 5th 1777 Sir, Inclosed in your letter to Mr Ludowick 2 you will find one from His Excellency confirming your orders. We expected you to call here…
Wilmington [ Delaware ] September 4, 1777. Orders Hand to send forward officers of Colonel Daniel Brodhead’s regiment. Sends news of Fort Stanwix (Schuyler).
Wilmington [ Delaware ] September 3, 1777. Discusses possibility of British attack on Maxwell by enemy party sent to Bohemia, Delaware. Orders Maxwell to send information about enemy in that…