Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 13 January 1800

To James Read, 13 January 1800

NY. Jany. 13th. 1800

Sir,

The Secretary of War informs me that an appointment of Surgeon to the sixth regiment was some time ago made out for Doctor Roger Cutler, and forwarded under cover to you.

The nomination of Mr. Pasteur as Quarter Master to your regiment is confirmed.

W—

Col. Read

(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). Written vertically along the left margin in How’s hand is the address "No 125 Sth Third Street."

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    From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 13 January 1800
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    Hamilton, Alexander
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    Read, James (d. 1803)
    Date
    13 January 1800

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    “From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 13 January 1800,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/02-01-02-1995. [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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