Alexander Hamilton Papers

To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 11 August 1798

From James McHenry1

War Department 11th. August 1798.

Sir,

I have just recieved a letter (of which the enclosed is a Copy) dated the 5th. instant from General Knox.

I request you will attentively consider, the subject of it; and favour me with your opinion thereon.

I am Sir,   with great respect   your obedt. hble servant

James McHenry

Genl. Alexander Hamilton

LS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.

1. For an explanation of the contents of this letter and its enclosure, see the introductory note to George Washington to H, July 14, 1798.

Index Entries

    You Are Looking At

    Source Project
    Hamilton Papers
    Title
    To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 11 August 1798
    Author
    McHenry, James
    Recipient
    Hamilton, Alexander
    Date
    11 August 1798

    Reference

    Cite as
    “To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 11 August 1798,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-22-02-0045-0001. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 22, July 1798 – March 1799, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1975, pp. 68–69.]

    More between these correspondents