From Alexander Hamilton to Nehemiah Freeman, 12 October 1799
To Nehemiah Freeman, 12 October 1799
Trenton octor 12th. 1799
Sir:
You will speedily receive orders to march, and you will therefore be pleased to put yourself in readiness for the purpose—
With Considern
Capt Freeman Fort Jay
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).