From Alexander Hamilton to John McClallen, 10 February 1800
To John McClallen, 10 February 1800
Albany Feby. 10. 1800
Sir
You will discharge Seymour Swan a private in your company retaining only the Military hat & Cot he may have received as his father has independent of him two sons now in the Service.
As soon as may be convenient you will march you with your company to Fort Jay
With true consideration I am Sir
Captn. McClellan
(Df, in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).