1To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 29 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
When I had the honour of receiving your Letter of the 19th. of March I requested Major Moore and Major Brickell to state to me their Reasons for the alterations in the Rank of the Captains, copies of their Letters to me on that subject I have the honour of enclosing, by which you will perceive that I received no other information than, that it was for the good of the Service, or to promote the...