Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to John Wilkins, Jr., 16 April 1800

To John Wilkins, Jr., 16 April 1800

New York April 16th. 1800

Sir,

I have appointed Lieutt. Potter provisonily Assistant Quarter Master General, and placed him under the immediate command of Colonel Ogden. As Lieutenant Potter is a young officer of a good Character, I request your sanction to this appointment—

with true consideration &c

Mr Hodgdon
Qr. Master General—

(Df, in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).

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    From Alexander Hamilton to John Wilkins, Jr., 16 April 1800
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    Hamilton, Alexander
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    Wilkins, John, Jr.
    Date
    16 April 1800

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    “From Alexander Hamilton to John Wilkins, Jr., 16 April 1800,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/02-01-02-2409. [This document from The Papers of Alexander Hamilton is original to the digital edition. It was added on 30 December 2015.]

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