From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 6 November 1799
To James Read, 6 November 1799
N.Y. Novr. 6th. 1799
Sir
Majors Brooks and Toussard are expected for this Quarter in a short time—I wish to know what accommodations for the Winter can be afforded to these officers at Fort Jay without infering interfering with the convenience of those already in the Garrison—
With consideration &c—
Capt Read
(Df, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown and H, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).