From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Hunewell, 6 January 1800
To Richard Hunewell, 6 January 1800
New York Jany. 6th. 1800
Sir—
Until I am officially informed, either by Mr. Waters or yourself, of his resignation, I cannot take any steps with regard to the appointmt. of Mr. Blake.
The paragraph in your letter respecting the Messrs. Rudberg and Abbot has been communicated to the Secy. of War—
With—
Col: Hunnewell—
(Df, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).