From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Williamson, 17 May 1800
To Benjamin Williamson, 17 May 1800
N.Y. May 17th. 1800
Sir,
You will advance to Lt. Richmond on account five hundred Dollars, for which I will give you a warrant, in such form as shall be most conformable to your instructions. It is to enable him to defray contingent expences of the detachment under Major Buell.
With consideration &c
Capt. Williamson DP. Mr. G.
(Df, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).