1To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 8 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Contractor informs me the provissions, under Smiths Contract is not issued out to the Troops, notwithstanding your order to Lieutt Dayton, their Commanding officer at Fort Jay I will thank you to give directions to Majr Hoops to have it Issued forth, that Majr. Colefax may be charged with it— I am with great Consideration Sir Yr mst Hble St. NB There is great Want of the Articles of War...