Alexander Hamilton Papers

To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 30 July 1799

From William S. Smith, 30 July 1799

Major General Hamilton

12th. Regt. July 30th. 1799—

Sir,

Enclosed is a Letter from the Quarter master of the Regt. stating the inconvenience he is exposed to, and the expence arising to the public, for the want of a Waggon and Horses attached to the Regt. the Qr. Master & Clothier’s stores remain at West Chester, and what articles we have already received at this post, is are paid for at the highest rate of transportation—by being furnished with a regimental Waggon & Horses, we could always transport our own stores, provission and wood, & I am confident by doing this Business within ourselves, the full price of the Waggon & Horses, in the course of the season, would be saved to the public; will you do me the favour to point out a mode, by which the Regt. can obtain a Waggon & Horses?

With great Respect, I have the Honor to be Sir, Your most Obedt. Humble Servt.

W. S. Smith

Lt. Colo. &c.

(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing Henry W. Ludlow to Smith, July 29, 1799 (ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).

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