From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 16 April 1800
To James McHenry, 16 April 1800
NY April 16 1800
Sir,
Enclosed are the Commission of Captain Babbit with a letter from him to Captain Col. Rice offering a resignation of the same—You will please to inform me as soon as may be convenient of the decision in the case—
S of War—
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).