From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 22 October 1799
To James McHenry, 22 October 1799
N. York Oct. 22d. ‘99
Sir,
I have just received a letter from the Paymaster General inclosing one from Lt. Wm. C. Rogers declining the appointment of Pay master to the Cavalry. I would I have therefore the honor to propose that Lt. Simmon⟨s⟩ may be appointed in his place—
With great respect &c—
Secy. of War
(Df, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).