Alexander Hamilton Papers

To Alexander Hamilton from John W. Patterson, 18 October 1799

From John W. Patterson, 18 October 1799

Major Genl. Hamilton

Union Camp Octr. 18th. 1799

Sir,

I’ve the Honor to inform you that I find the Milatary Life incompatable with my private interest; It is with infinite regret, I am induced to resign the Commission I hold, so honourable to myself.

Considerations far exceeding any personal Interest or Honour, make it necessary, I now do it with extreme reluctance as the Milatary life would be my choice.

Sir I Have the Honor to be With Sincere Esteem Your

J W Patterson

(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). On the cover H wrote a draft of his reply: "I regret &c. Through his Colonel."

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    To Alexander Hamilton from John W. Patterson, 18 October 1799
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    Patterson, John W.
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    Hamilton, Alexander
    Date
    18 October 1799

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    “To Alexander Hamilton from John W. Patterson, 18 October 1799,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/02-01-02-1396. [This document from The Papers of Alexander Hamilton is original to the digital edition. It was added on 30 December 2015.]

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