From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 5 April 1800
To Adam Hoops, 5 April 1800
N.Y. April 5. 1800
Sir,
I ⟨—⟩ send you a letter which I have just received from Lieutenant Ross—His request is to be complied with, and Lieutenant Hosack is to proceed to Albany
You will take measures accordingly
Major Hoops
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).