1To Alexander Hamilton from John Meyer and Michael Myers, 3 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
We take the liberty to recommend to your Notice William Lappon Esquire of Fairfield in this county, who wishes for a Lieutenancy in the Army. His name has some time since been sent to the Pr among others to the President, and we believe has also been mentioned to You. We think Mr Lappon well qualified for the Service, having had a good education—and we can with confidence recommend him as a...