1To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Gibbs, 25 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Inclosed is an extract of a Letter to General Washington of the 21st. Instant. I feel a Conciousness of the rectitude of my conduct during my acquaintance with you, and the friendship subsisting between us as to claim your support in my request to the Commander in Cheif. I therefore beg of you to take the arliest opportunity to drop a Line to him on this occasion. My disappointment has...