To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Billington, 22 July 1799
From Thomas Billington, 22 July 1799
Philada. 22 July 1799
Sir,
The Secretary of the War department hath requested me to Apply to you for Patterns of the Coats & Vests for the Cavalry, and as they will be speedily be wanted the sooner I am furnished with them the more it will Oblige your Most Obedient Humble Servant—
Thos. Billington
Major Genl. Alexander Hamilton
(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).