1To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Huntington, 1 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
About ten days since, I was in New York & called at your house several times, in hopes of the pleasure of seeing you, but was disappointed as your servants in each instance informed me you was not at home. one object, among others, which I had in view, was to confer with you on the appointment of Quarter M. Genl—I have not seen a nomination to that office, & presume it vacant—I feel myself...