Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 6 December 1799
To James McHenry, 6 December 1799
NY. Der. 6. 99
Sir,
Colonel Smith strongly recommends Mr. Nathaniel Baldwin as a Cadet in his regiment, and I would propose that an appointment be immediately bestowed—
W—
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).