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To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Harison, 23 September 1799

From Richard Harison, 23 September 1799

New York 23d. Septr. 1799

Dr Sir,

Mr. John R. Harrington, who has been some Time a Captain in the State Militia, is desirous of serving in the Army of the United States. I believe him to be a well disposed young Man, of good Character & Capacity, and likely in Time to make a very good Officer—

I am with the highest Respect &c. Dr Sir Your obedt Servt.

Rich: Harison

Major Genl. Hamilton

(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). An endorsement on the cover reads: "Filed amg Recoms."

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