To Alexander Hamilton from John Shute, 14 May 1799
From John Shute, 14 May 1799
May 14, 1799
Sir
I take the freedom of reminding you respecting the Conversation we had relative to a Commission in the Army of the United States; should I be appointed it will be immaterial whether I serve in this or any other State—It will bestow a particular favour if the General would make an early application to the Secretary at War and will be ever Gratefully remembered by Yours with Sentiments of Respect—
John Shute
May 14th. 1799—
Alexr. Hamilton Esqr—
(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).