From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Cross, 17 October 1799
To Joseph Cross, 17 October 1799
Trenton October 17th. 99
Sir,
I have just received your letter of the eighth of this month, and would thank you to inform me when you received obtained your furlough, and from whom.
With consideration I am, Sir
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).