From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 13 November 1799
To James McHenry, 13 November 1799
NY. Nor. 13th. 99
Sir,
I enclose to you an extract from Lt. Cla Captain Claiborne’s letter relative to Mr. Vereker, and would recommend that he receive the appointment of Cadet.
I have this moment informed Captain Kissam that his resignation is accepted, and it is my opinion that the resignation should take effect from the date of the notification—
With grt—
S of War—
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).