To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 22 January 1800
From James McHenry, 22 January 1800
War department January 22. 1800
Sir,
I enclose you a letter just received from Lt. Jas. Ryan of the 3d. Regiment of Infantry—On the 25. Nov. last I wrote you and enclosed you a letter from that Gentleman—
I am Sir W. great respect Your obed servant
James McHenry
Major Genl. A. Hamilton
(LS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing James Ryan to McHenry, December 29, 1799 (copy, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).