Alexander Hamilton Papers

To Alexander Hamilton from John Stockton, 22 May 1799

From John Stockton, 22 May 1799

State of Delaware Wilmington May 22d. 1799

Sir

Inclosed you will receive a Coppy of a Contract executed by James Caldwell for the furnishing such with rations; such Troops & recruits as may be placed at Christiana Bridge, during the present year.

I am Sir very respectfully yr. obt. St.

Jno. Stockton

General Hamilton

(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing a contract between James McHenry and James Caldwell, May 20, 1799 (copy, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). H’s endorsement on the cover of the ALS from John Stockton reads: "Acknowlege Rect."

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