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To Alexander Hamilton from James De Haert, 4 August 1798

From James De Haert, 4 August 1798

Union N.Y. 4 Augt. 1798

Dear Sir

Having no family I should be glad to go in the army

May I take the liberty of asking your recommendation to be appointed an officer If you consider me worthy and competent which it will confer great obligations on your most Obedt huml. Servt

James De Haert

Alexr. Hamilton Esqr.

(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). H’s endorsement reads: "asking an appt in the army. A H."

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    To Alexander Hamilton from James De Haert, 4 August 1798
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    Haert, James de
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    Hamilton, Alexander
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    4 August 1798

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    “To Alexander Hamilton from James De Haert, 4 August 1798,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/02-01-02-0010. [This document from The Papers of Alexander Hamilton is original to the digital edition. It was added on 30 December 2015.]