From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 7 April 1800
To James McHenry1
N York April 7th. 1800
Sir,
I shall doublly bear in mind the Intimation of Mrs. Adams—and shall take great pleasure in fulfilling her wish if there shall be occurrences which shall render it not incompatible with the good of the Service.
On the disposition of the troops for the ensuring summer I shall ere long make you an official communication.
Secy. of War
Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
1. This letter was written in reply to McHenry to H, April 5, 1800.