From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 13 October 1799
To Aaron Ogden, 13 October 1799
October 13, 1799
Sir,
I enclose to you the copy of a letter which I have written to Colonel Smith. You will make it the basis of your conduct untill that officer shall Arrive—
With great consideration I am
Col. Ogden
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).