From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 8 June 1799
To Aaron Ogden, 8 June 1799
New York June 8th. 1799
Sir,
After perusing the inclosed you will please to forward it to Major Adlum, with such observations, growing out of the occasion, as you may think proper in relation to the recruiting service.
You will perceive that the present destination of the Major is intirely compatible with that Object
With great consideration I am Sir Yr. obedt servant
A. Hamilton
Col: Ogden
(LS, Lloyd W. Smith Collection, Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown, New Jersey; ADf, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).