Alexander Hamilton Papers

To Alexander Hamilton from George Fleming, 10 October 1799

From George Fleming, 10 October 1799

West Point, Octr. 10th. 1799—

Sir,

I inclose you a list of the Lieutenants now in service belonging to the first regiment of Artillerists & Engineers, that have been at this garrison. Of the list, No. 1, appeared to me to be a suitable person for a quarter master. Lieut. Rodrigue acted as quarter master, pro tem, part of the time the late Coll. Rochefontaine was here, & I understood to the said Colonel’s satisfaction.

The remainder in the list, I conceive, are more suitable for the duty they are now doing than for either pay master or quarter master.

I also inclose you an estimate of firewood and a return of clothing—the clothing the men are in immediate want of.

I have the honor to be, with the greatest respect and esteem, Sir, Your most obedient Humble servant,

Geo. Fleming.

The Honble. Major General Hamilton.

(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing a list of lieutenants in the First Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers (AD, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).

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