To George Washington from Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 20 September 1793
From Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
Philadelphia Sept. 20th 1793
Sir,
At the request of Colo. Hamilton I have the honour to enclose a copy of a memorandum describing the mode of treatment which was adopted in his case, when attacked with the prevailing fever.1
I am happy to announce, that the malady has within two days considerably abated, and I have no doubt that each successive day will present still more favourable aspects. I have the honour to be with the most perfect respect Sir, your most obedt servant
Oliver Wolcott Jr
ALS, DLC:GW.
1. The enclosed memorandum has not been identified. However, Hamilton’s physician, Edward Stevens, described his mode of treatment in a letter to Dr. John Redman, published in the Federal Gazette (Philadelphia), 16 Sept. (see Timothy Pickering to GW, 21 Oct., n.5).