To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 18 November 1799
From Ebenezer Stevens, 18 November 1799
Majr Genl. A Hamilton
New York, November 18, 1799
Sir
The bearer of this Doctr. Buchanan is desirous of being employed at Fort Jay, he has been with Doctr. Bailey for some time in the Practice of his profession, who is much pleased with his abilities, should you think proper to appoint him, I am confident he would give Satisfaction—
I am sir, with Consideration Your Hble St.
Ebenr Stevens.
New York 18 Novr. 1799.
(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover reads: "Filed among recommendations."