Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to James Wilkinson, [8 August 1800]

To James Wilkinson

[New York, August 8, 1800]

Dear Sir:

I have received your letter from Washington,1 my wishes in every thing accord with yours. I shall be glad of every opportunity of brightening the charm. As soon as possible I will send you the information you desire. A change of office2 has deranged my Military papers and will occasion some delay. Major Rensselaer unwilling to quit goes to ascertain the possibility of remaining.3 I am of opinion that the thing is still in the discretion of the President. You I know are his friend.

Your truly

A. H.

To General Wilkinson.

Catherine V. R. Bonney, A Legacy of Historical Gleanings (Albany, 1875), I, 152.

1. Wilkinson to H, July 28, 1800.

2. See H to Ebenezer Stevens, July 1, 1800, note 2.

3. Solomon Van Rensselaer. See H to Samuel Dexter, August 8, 1800.

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    From Alexander Hamilton to James Wilkinson, [8 August 1800]
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    Hamilton, Alexander
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    8 August 1800

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    “From Alexander Hamilton to James Wilkinson, [8 August 1800],” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-25-02-0045. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 25, July 1800 – April 1802, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1977, pp. 61–62.]

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