From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 5 May 1800
To James McHenry, 5 May 1800
N York May 5th. 1800
Sir,
Enclosed is a letter from Captain Ths. Chandler to Col. Rice relative to a resignation of his Commission—
Upon reviewing my files for December I do not find any letter on the subject—
From the circumstances stated you will, I presume, think it proper to accept the resignation—I would thank you to inform me without delay, of the Decision in the case
S of War
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).