From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph H. Dwight, 4 November 1799
To Joseph H. Dwight, 4 November 1799
NY. Nr. 4. 99
Sir:
I have received your letter of the fourth of october—you will immediately repair to Bennington in Vermont in order to be employed in the recruiting service—When arrived at that place you will report yourself to Major Buell and take his order—
W—
Lt. Dwight—
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).