From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 9 May 1800
To James McHenry, 9 May 1800
NY. May 9—1800
Sir,
Enclosed is a letter from Col. Smith relative to Joseph Cross a Private in the eleventh regiment—
I do not think it proper, on the statement given, to order a discharge.
S of War—
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).