From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 January 1800
To James McHenry, 2 January 1800
N York Jan. 2—1800
Sir,
I have heretofore recommended that the servants of Officers who are not soldiers should be permitted to draw rations—As the subject presses I would request your immediate decision on it as far as poss shall be convenient—
S of War—
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).