Alexander Hamilton Papers

To Alexander Hamilton from John Stockton, 11 May 1799

From John Stockton, 11 May 1799

State of Delware Wilmington May 11th. 1799

Sir

Agreably to the directions of the Secretary of War, have inclosed you, the coppy of a Contract, for the Supply of Rations to Such Troops as may Rendezvous, or be Stationed at this place.

I am Sir with esteem Yr. Obt. St.

Jno. Stockton

Genl. Hamilton

(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing a contract between John Elliot and the War Department, May 11, 1799 (copy, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).

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