Alexander Hamilton Papers

To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 15 October 1799

From James McHenry, 15 October 1799

Trenton War department October 15. 1799

Sir

I have received your letter of the 14. instant

I have no objections to the appointment of Lieutenant House ⟨—⟩ as paymaster to the first regiment of Artillerists and Engineers—or to that of Lieutenant Memminger as Paymaster to the Second regiment—You will be pleased to give orders to have the Bonds required by law executed and transmitted to the Accountant of this department—

I am Sir with great respect Your obedient servant

James McHenry

Major General Hamilton.

(LS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress; LS, letterpress copy, James McHenry Papers, Library of Congress). An endorsement on the cover reads: "Filed."

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    To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 15 October 1799
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    McHenry, James
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    Hamilton, Alexander
    Date
    15 October 1799

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    “To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 15 October 1799,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/02-01-02-1376. [This document from The Papers of Alexander Hamilton is original to the digital edition. It was added on 30 December 2015.]

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