Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Butler, 22 June 1799

To Thomas Butler, 22 June 1799

New York June 22d. 1799

Sir,

I have your letter of the fifth instant acknowledging the receipt of mine of the 2d. ultimo.

You are right in supposing that it went to you thro’ mistake; my Agency in the southern district being confined to the recruiting service

With great consideration &

Lt. Col: Butler

(Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).

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