Head Quarters, February 29, 1780.
Sir: I yesterday received your Letter of the 21st accompanied by one from His Excellency Lt General Knyphuyssen proposing a meeting of Commissioners the 6th. of next Month, at Amboy. Particular reasons have induced me to defer the meeting till the 9th, when three Gentlemen on our part will be authorised to enter upon the business at the place appointed. You have been rightly informed that it is perfectly agreeable to me you should be upon the Commission. I hope it may fully answer the interesting purpose intended.
With pleasure I consent to your bringing with you such gentlemen and others of your suite as you think proper and to your making the little excursions you propose for the benefit of exercise.
Major Gardner18 has already had permission to remain 'till the result of the negociation. I have the honor etc. 19
[Note:Maj. Valentine Gardiner. ]
[Note:The draft is in the writing of Alexander Hamilton. ]