From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 25 September 1799
To Aaron Ogden, 25 September 1799
Private
New York September 25. 1799
Dr. Sir,
A Deputy Pay Master General for the troops under my command is wanted—Would Capt Williamson of the horse suit and would he probably accept? I inquire about no officer of your Regiment because one being already taken for from it as my Secy it would not be to do it justi⟨ce⟩ to detach another. I rely on your friendly & confidential opinion—
Thirty Dollars ⅌ Month in addition to pay & ⟨—⟩ is the compensation of the Dy P. M
Yrs. truly
A H
Col Ogden
(ALS, The Sol Feinstone Collection, American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia).