From Alexander Hamilton to Walter L. Cochran, 25 October 1799
To Walter L. Cochran, 25 October 1799
New York October 25th. 99
Sir,
You will detach from the garrison which you command, at on the order application of Captain Elliot, a ⟨—⟩ body of men to consist of not more than a one subaltern and twenty five non commissioned officers and privates—
With consn
Commg officer of Fort Mifflin—
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).