Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 13 November 1799

To James McHenry, 13 November 1799

NY. Nor. 13th. 99

Sir,

I enclose to you an extract from Lt. Cla Captain Claiborne’s letter relative to Mr. Vereker, and would recommend that he receive the appointment of Cadet.

I have this moment informed Captain Kissam that his resignation is accepted, and it is my opinion that the resignation should take effect from the date of the notification—

With grt—

S of War—

(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).

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