1From Alexander Hamilton to James House, 17 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am authorized to offer you the appointment of Pay Master to the first regiment of Artillerists. You will signify your acceptance, should you think proper to accept, to the Pay Master General, and immediately enter upon the duties— With great consideration I am, Sir ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2From Alexander Hamilton to James House, 20 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
As soon as you shall have received your instructions from the Pay Master General for the government of your conduct, you will repair to Fort McHenry, where which you will consider as your general station. That point is conceived to be the most convenient for the receipt and transmission by you of all the monies which shall be furnished for the Regiment With great consideration I am Sir Yr Obed...
3From Alexander Hamilton to James House, 30 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will be pleased to take charge, under the direction of the Pay Master General, of the pay of the Infantry at Fort McHenry, at Norfolk, and at West Point. With consideration I am— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).