April 15, 1781. Susquehanna.
Dear Hamilton:
You are so sensible a fellow, that you certainly can explain to me what
is the matter that New-York is given up; that our letters to France go
for nothing; that while the French are coming, I am going. This last
matter gives great uneasiness to the Minister of France. All this is
not comprehensible to me, who, having been long from head quarters,
have lost the course of intelligence.
Have you left the family, my dear sir? I suppose so; but from love to
the General, for whom you know my affection, I ardently wish it was not
the case; many, many reasons conspire to this desire of mine. But if
you do leave it, and if I go to exile, come and partake it with me.
Yours,
L. F.