Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 18 September 1799
To Ebenezer Stevens, 18 September 1799
New York Sept. 18th. 1799
Sir,
I am informed by the Secretary of War that there are, at Albany, five eight inch Brass Howitzers; two of them are wanted for a particular purpose which you will cause to be transported to this place without Delay—
With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. servant
A Hamilton
P.S. I request as soon as possible an estimate of the ammunition of every kind requisite for a six month seige for the following Artillery—
| 2 Eight Inch Howitzers |  |
Iron |
| 6 — 24 pounders | ||
| 6 — 12 pounders | ||
| 4 — 9 pounders |
Genl. Stevens
(LS, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown and H, New-York Historical Society, New York City).