From Alexander Hamilton to Elias B. Dayton, 24 October 1799
To Elias B. Dayton, 24 October 1799
N York Octor. 24th 99
Sir,
You will be pleased to procure three yokes of oxen for the use of the regiments at Green brook, and deliver them to the respective regimental Quarter Masters.
With consideration I am, Sir
Elias B. Dayton Esqr
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).