1From Alexander Hamilton to John Adlum, 23 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, August 23, 1799. “… I am not anxious that any part of your force should be stationed at Easton if you think it of importance to keep the whole united. It would however be a strong motive to the stationing of a small party at Easton if the recruiting service could be benefited by the measure. It is not convenient at present to reinforce your detachment, but as I am not apprehensive of...
2From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Harrison, 23 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I herewith transmit you the Copy of a letter from Col: Smith to me, & request you will take efficient measures for the prosecution of the said Brown’s therein mentioned— With great regard &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).