From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 10 April 1800
To William S. Smith, 10 April 1800
NY. April 10th. 1800
Sir,
Enclosed is a letter sent to me by the Secretary of War—you will make enquiry into the case, and if the representation proves to be just, have the person discharged—The circumstances you will report to me—
Col. Smith—
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).