To Alexander Hamilton from James Watson, 23 June 1799
From James Watson, 23 June 1799
New York June 23rd. 1799
Dear Genl.
Capt. Joel Davis of this City has expressed to me his willingness to accept a Captains Commission in the Eventual Army—He is in my opinion well qualifyed for such a command & in case of emergency I am persuaded will be found among the most active & zealous defenders of his Country & its government—
I am Sir with great Respect & Esteem your Most Hubl Sert,
James Watson
Majr Genl Hamilton
(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).