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To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Stoddert, 1 February 1799

From Benjamin Stoddert, 1 February 1799

Genl Hamilton N. York

Navy Department 1st Feb. 1799

Sir

Mr Henry Seton—son of the late Wm Seton a very respectable man, wants to be made a Lieut in the Navy—a Story was some time ago in circulation, to the disadvantage of this young Gentleman, which I hope was unfounded—will you be so good as to let me know his Character if it be a good one—If otherwise, you need not trouble yourself to answer this letter.

I have the Honor &c

(LC, RG 45, Naval Records Collection of the Office of Naval Records and Library, Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy, 1790—1798, National Archives).

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    To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Stoddert, 1 February 1799
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    Hamilton, Alexander
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    1 February 1799

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