Alexander Hamilton Papers

To Alexander Hamilton from John Fergus, 21 July 1799

From John Fergus, 21 July 1799

Fort Johnston July 21st. 1799—

Sir.

At the time of Inlisting my musicians I had no Cloathing Sent on by the Secretary of War, & I was obliged to purchas them Cloathings out of my own pocket. and the last of next month the Cloathing Will become due to them I Will thank you to Send them Some, as Soon as possible. at Same time I must inform that they have not recd any Woollen Overalls from the United States. I Will thank you if possible to Send me a drum & fife. Mr. McHenry promised to Send a drum & fife &c. in the month of novr. last.

I Have the Honor to be Sir Your Obt. Hble. Servt.

J: Fergus Lt.

2d R. A&E

Majr. Gl. Hamilton. 2d R. A:&E: New York

(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).

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    To Alexander Hamilton from John Fergus, 21 July 1799
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    Fergus, John
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    Hamilton, Alexander
    Date
    21 July 1799

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    “To Alexander Hamilton from John Fergus, 21 July 1799,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/02-01-02-0725. [This document from The Papers of Alexander Hamilton is original to the digital edition. It was added on 30 December 2015.]

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