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To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 20 March 1800

From Caleb Swan, 20 March 1800

Philadelphia March 20. 1800.

Sir.

I beg leave to ask your opinion on the following point ie. whether a soldier who deserts, is retaken, punished, and returned to duty; forfeits to the united States, by the mere act of deserting, and without the interference of a Court martial, all the pay that might be previously due to him, or not?

I have examined the articles of war and the several military laws, but can find no decision of the above question. I shall be much obliged by your answer.

I have the honor to be with the greatest respect Sir Your Obt. Servt

C: Swan PMG.

Genl. Alexr Hamilton, New York

(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).

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