To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 28 November 1799
From Thomas Parker, 28 November 1799
Camp Near Harpers ferry 28 Novr. 1799
Sir,
The land purchased for public use has lately Been Surveyed—It Contains one hundred & ninety Six Acres & 18 poles Amounting to Two Thousand one hundred & Seventy Two dollars & one third which money is made payable the first day of Jany next—
I am Sorry to be Troublesome to you But I must Request you Sir to write to the proper authority & Request that the Contract that has been made may be fullfilled
with the Highest Respect I have the honor to be Sir Your Obed Servt
Thomas Parker
(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).