Alexander Hamilton Papers

To Alexander Hamilton from Eli B. Clemson, 10 September 1799

From Eli B. Clemson, 10 September 1799

Major General Hamilton—

West Chester Pennsylvania Sept. 10th. 1799

Sir

Being favoured with a good Oportunity & for Fear of Miscariage of a Letter dated the 7th Inst. from me, According to the Secretary at wars notification I take the Liberty of Informing you I await your orders at the Above prescribed place ⟨wi⟩th Attention ⟨or⟩ a Letter directed to downingsto⟨wn⟩ ⟨—⟩ Office Pennsylvania Will be attended to By Your vary Obedient Servt.

Eli B Clemson 2nd. Lieut

1st US Regt Infantry

Note I would rather wish to be on the Recruiting Service if you could be pleased to order it so in Lancaster Chester or some of the adjoining Counties in Pennsylvania

(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).

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    To Alexander Hamilton from Eli B. Clemson, 10 September 1799
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    Clemson, Eli B.
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    Hamilton, Alexander
    Date
    10 September 1799

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