To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 30 October 1799
From James Read, 30 October 1799
Fort Jay, October 30, 1799
Sir,
According to your desire I send you inclosed ye names of ye Prisoners in ye guard house at Fort Jay
With much respect I am, Sir, your obt servt
James Read
Captn 2d Regt A&E
Major Genl. Hamilton
Fort Jay October 30th. 1799
(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing a list of prisoners at Fort Jay (AD, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).