To Alexander Hamilton from John Walker, 14 March 1800
From John Walker, 14 March 1800
Oxford March 14th. 1800
Sir,
Private business of importance to me, requires my immediate attention. I have therefore to beg your permition to be absent from my duty at this Post, five, or six weeks. I should not ask the indulgence, if I thought the service would suffer. Major Winslow is Present,
I have the honor to be with sentiments of the highest respect and esteem your most Obedient humble Servent
Jno. Walker Major 14th Regt. Infantry
Major Genl. Hamilton
(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).