Alexander Hamilton Papers

To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Eddins, 3 January 1800

From Samuel Eddins, 3 January 1800

Fort Jay, 3d. Jany. 1800

Dear Sir,

I have just receiv’d a line from Lieut. Evans where in He expresses some urgent business calls him to Philadelphia & wishes my permission has I wish to forward my Muster & pay rolls for the Months Octr. Novr. & Decr. think it a good opportunity to have them conveyed by him, provided it meets your approbation; He wishes Twenty five or thirty Days, shall leave it entirely to your obtion—

I am Sir with the utmost Respect Your Obedt. Servt.

Saml. Eddins Captain

2nd Regimt. Arts. & Engs

Commanding

(LS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).

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