From Alexander Hamilton to John H. Buell, 16 January 1800
To John H. Buell, 16 January 1800
N.Y. Jany. 16th. 1800
Sir,
On enquiry of Lt. Livingston as to the conduct of Lieut. Dwight it appears to me proper that it should be the subject of a Court Martial. You will therefore order the latter officer to repair to this City reporting himself immediately to on his arrival to me—
With
Major Buell—
(Df, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).