Alexander Hamilton Papers

To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 29 October 1799

From James McHenry, 29 October 1799

War department Trenton 29. October 1799—

Sir,

I have received your letter of the 27 instant.

The letter to Captain Elliott therein contained has been forwarded—Your letter to the commanding Officer at Fort Mifflin enclosed in yours of the 25 instant has not been sent—I enclose you a letter of appointment for Charles Leonard as a Second Lieutenant in the 14. Regiment which you will be pleased to forward.

I am Sir with great respect Your obedient servant

James McHenry

Major General Hamilton.

(LS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).

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    To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 29 October 1799
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    McHenry, James
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    Hamilton, Alexander
    Date
    29 October 1799

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    “To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 29 October 1799,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/02-01-02-1497. [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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