1To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel A. Barker, 17 October 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
Having been lately informed by Mr Schuyler, that recommendations of persons qualified to serve as officers in the army were made to you, I take liberty of recommending to your consideration, Mr Elhanan W. Wheeler, a young gentleman, who is a native of the County of Worcester, State of Massachusets, now residing in the County of Dutchess—He has had a liberal education at the University of...