To Alexander Hamilton from Campbell Smith, 13 November 1799
From Campbell Smith, 13 November 1799
Philada Nov. 13th. 1799
Sir
I have received your letter of the 8th instant and have written to the Secretary of War a letter of which and of his answer you have copies inclosed—
With high consideration and respect I have the honor, to subscribe myself your most obedt Servt
Campbell Smith
Honble Major Genl Hamilton
I have receved information though not officially, of the death of Captain Martin, in Georgia—this may possibly give me a Company, in the ordinary course of promotion—
(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing Smith to James McHenry, November 13, 1799 (copy, in Smith’s handwriting, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress); McHenry to Smith, November 13, 1799 (copy, in Smith’s handwriting, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).