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To Alexander Hamilton from Jesse Lukens, 27 August 1799

From Jesse Lukens, 27 August 1799

Detroit 27. Augt. 1799.

Sir

I have seen an unofficial list of the promotions and appointments in the four first Regiments of Infantry, in the 2. of which I perceive my name as Captain, if this is the case which I presume it is, you will confer an obligation on me by giving me official information thereof with the date of my promotion in order that I govern myself accordingly

I have the honor to be with every Consideration of respect & Esteem Your very Obt. Servt.

J. Lukens 1st. Lieut. 2. Regt.

(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).

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    To Alexander Hamilton from Jesse Lukens, 27 August 1799
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    27 August 1799

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    “To Alexander Hamilton from Jesse Lukens, 27 August 1799,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/02-01-02-0926. [This document from The Papers of Alexander Hamilton is original to the digital edition. It was added on 30 December 2015.]