Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to Baron von Steuben, [10 June 1779]

To Baron von Steuben

[Smiths Clove, New York, June 10, 1779]

Dr Baron

You see the difficulty there is in getting the Majors to serve as Brigade Inspectors. The Board of war have asked the General’s opinion about extending the appointment to the line of Captains. He requests your opinion.

Very Respectfully   Yr. Obed serv

Alex Hamilton   ADC

Hd. Qrs. June 10th.

ALS, New-York Historical Society, New York City.

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    From Alexander Hamilton to Baron von Steuben, [10 June 1779]
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    Hamilton, Alexander
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    Steuben, Baron von
    Date
    10 June 1779

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    “From Alexander Hamilton to Baron von Steuben, [10 June 1779],” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-0219. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 2, 1779–1781, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 72.]

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