25th June, 1778.
Sir:
We find, on our arrival here, that the intelligence received on the
road is true. The enemy have all filed off from Allen Town, on the
Monmouth road. Their rear is said to be a mile westward of Lawrence
Taylor’s tavern, six miles from Allen Town. General Maxwell is at
Hyde’s Town, about three miles from this place. General Dickinson is
said to be on the enemy’s right flank; but where, cannot be told. We
can hear nothing certain of General Scott; but, from circumstances,
he is probably at Allen Town. We shall, agreeably to your request,
consider and appoint some proper place of rendezvous for the union of
our force, which we shall communicate to Generals Maxwell and Scott,
and to yourself. In the mean time, I would recommend to you to move
toward this place as soon as the convenience of your men will permit.
I am told that Colonel Morgan is on the enemy’s right flank. We had a
slight skirmish with their rear this forenoon, at Robert Montgomery’s,
on the Monmouth road, leading from Allen Town. We shall see General
Maxwell immediately, and you will hear from us again. Send this to the
General after reading it.
I am your ob’t serv’t,
Alex. Hamilton.
Doctor Stile’s House, Cranbury Town, 9 o’clock.
We are just informed that General Scott passed by Hooper’s tavern, five
miles from Allen Town, this afternoon at five o’clock.