From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 20 September 1799
To James McHenry, 20 September 1799
New York Sept. 20th. 1799
Sir,
Being ignorant of the present situation of Lieut. Lewis, I take the liberty of referring the inclosed to you; begging the favour of you, should you be possessed of the information to direct it
With great respect &c
The Secy. of War
(Df, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).