To Alexander Hamilton from Major Henry Lee, 29 October 1779
From Major Henry Lee1
October 29, 1779. Reports “two naval actions the one in the english channel between the grand fleets the second in the West indies.”
ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
1. See Lee to H, October 15, 22, 1779, and Washington’s correspondence with H and Brigadier General Du Portail for background to this letter.