From Alexander Hamilton to Mathew Arbuckle, 13 November 1799
To Mathew Arbuckle, 13 November 1799
NY. Nor. 13th. 99
Sir,
You will repair without delay to Wilmington in the State of delaware for the purpose of being employed in the recruiting service—Upon your arrival at that place you will report yourself to Major Cass and take his order—
Lt. Arbuckle
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).