From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 31 July 1799
To James Read, 31 July 1799
New York July 31st. 1799
Sir,
You will please to send the men of Lt. Leonard’s party who have been reported unfit for service to me for discharge: I wish them to come together tomorrow at nine O’Clock
With consideration &c—
Capt. Read Comdg Fort Jay
(Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).