From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 13 May 1800
To James McHenry, 13 May 1800
NY. May 13th. 1800
Sir:
Enclosed
The enclosed are a copy of a letter from
Mr. David Thompson to whom the enclosed papers relate is not an officer of the army. It is therefore, in my opinion, ⟨indispensible⟩ proper that he receive a compensation for his services. If you concur with me, you will be pleased to give the necessary directions in the case—
S of War
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).