From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 14 April 1800
To William S. Smith, 14 April 1800
NY. April 14th. 1800
Sir,
The resignations of Captain Patterson and Lieutenant Cuyler of the twelfth regiment have been accepted—
You will inform them accordingly—
Col. Smith—
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).