From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 18 March 1799
To Aaron Ogden, 18 March 1799
New York March 18. 1799
Sir,
As from the nature of the cases to be tried it is desireable to have a court strong in discernment—I wish Captain Williamson at all events to be a member. You will please to notify him accordingly.
With great consideration and esteem I am Sir Yr obed Servt.
A Hamilton
Col Ogden
(Copy, in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).