Alexander Hamilton Papers

To Alexander Hamilton from Nehemiah Freeman, 21 November 1799

From Nehemiah Freeman, 21 November 1799

Harper’s Ferry. Virginia. Nov. 21. 1799

Sir,

I have the honour to reply to your letter of the 6th. of November. Levi Pearce has never done duty in my company. When I arrived at Fort Jay in June last, I saw him there, and was told that he had deserted from Capt. Miller of the infantry. I left him there, when I was ordered to march hither. He was then attached to Capt. Read’s company of the second artillery regiment.

With perfect respect, I am Sir, Your most obedient servant

Neh. Freeman

Capt. 1st R.A.E.

Major General Hamilton

(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). Acknowledges H’s letter of November 6, 1799. Letter not found.

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