To Alexander Hamilton from John Jay, 31 July 1798
From John Jay, 31 July 1798
Albany 31 July 1798
Dear Sir
Mr. David Jones, the Son of the Comptroller, wishes for the Honor of being one of your aids; and (with his fathers approbation) purposes on his arrival at N. York, to wait upon you on the Subject.
This young Gentleman has been my private Secretary, and I do him no more than Justice in assuring you, that while with me I was not only satisfied but pleased with his Temper Disposition & Behaviour, and that I have perfect confidence in his Integrity and Honor
with great Respect Esteem and Regard I am Dr Sir your most obt. Servt.
John Jay
Majr. Genl. Hamilton
(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).