Head-Quarters, November 15, 1777.
Dear Sir:
I have duly received your several favors, from the time you left me to
that of the twelfth instant. I approve entirely of all the steps you
have taken; and have only to wish, that the exertions of those you have
had to deal with, had kept pace with your zeal and good intentions. I
hope your health will, before this, have permitted you to push on the
rear of the whole reinforcement beyond New Windsor. Some of the enemy’s
ships have arrived in the Delaware; but how many have troops on board,
I cannot exactly ascertain. The enemy have lately damaged Fort Miflin
considerably: but our people keep possession, and seem determined to do
so to the last extremity. Our loss in men has been but small. Captain
Treat is unfortunately among the killed. I wish you a safe return,
And am, dear Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
G. Washington.
Lt. Col. Hamilton.