Alexander Hamilton to Henry W. Ludlow, 30 November 1799
To Henry W. Ludlow, 30 November 1799
N York Nov. 30th. 99
Sir,
I have received your letter of the twenty seventh instant, but have, as yet, no authority to direct the instruments which you speak of to be provided.
With consideration &c
Lieutenant Ludlow—
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).

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