Complains that even though Hamilton and his wife recovered from the
"dangerous disease" [yellow fever], conditions were imposed upon them
before being admitted to the city, and argues at length that they are not
infectious.
Friendly letter; informs her that when he came to camp nothing was said about a command, so he sent General [Washington] his commission but was pressed by the latter to retain the commission and was assured a command; mentions that there seems to be little prospect of activity; mentions that he is quartered by invitation with Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln and remarks: "I experience every mark of esteem from the officers of both armies."
