Alexander Hamilton Papers

To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Ustick, 10 April 1799

From Thomas Ustick, 10 April 1799

New York 10th April 1799

Sir

I beg leave to tender my services to my Country in the Provisional army of the United States, and Shall esteem it a favour if General Hamilton will present my name for a Commission, when the appointments are about taking place,

With respect I am Sir Your Humble Servant

Thos Ustick

Major Genl. Hamilton

(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). H’s endorsement on the letter reads: "The writer is well worthy of a first Lieutenancy."

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    To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Ustick, 10 April 1799
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    Ustick, Thomas
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    Hamilton, Alexander
    Date
    10 April 1799

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    “To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Ustick, 10 April 1799,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/02-01-02-0186. [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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