From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 3 May 1800
To William S. Smith, 3 May 1800
NY. May 3rd. 1800
Sir,
You will discharge the soldier to
Enclosed are some papers relative to the age of a soldier in the eleventh regiment—You will enquire into the case, and if the statement proves correct, discharge the person to whom they it relates.
Col. Smith—
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).