From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 7 October 1799
To Ebenezer Stevens, 7 October 1799
New-York Oct. 7th. 1799—
Sir,
In the letter which I wrote you to day, there was a mistake in the quantity of boards and nails ordered to be procured—This is therefore to desire you to procure double the quantity, mentioned in that letter, of each—
With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. Servant
Alex Hamilton
E. Stevens Esqr.
(LS, New-York Historical Society, New York City; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).