Alexander Hamilton Papers

To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 17 August 1799

From James McHenry, 17 August 1799

War department 17. August 1799.

Sir,

The President has been pleased to make the following appointments. viz—

Thirteenth Regiment
Joseph Trowbridge Surgeon.
Timothy Peirce Mate
John Spaulding ditto
Fourteenth Regiment
Charles Blake Surgeon
Luther Stearns Mate
Josiah Dwight ditto
Fifteenth Regiment.
Oliver Mann Surgeon
Jonathan White Mate
Ebenezer Lawrence ditto.

I have notified the Gentlemen of their appointments and transmitted information thereof to the respective Lt. Colonels Commandant—

I am Sir with great respect Your obed. servant

James McHenry

Major Genl. Hamilton.

(LS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).

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