Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to Elijah Paine, 7 January 1800

To Elijah Paine, 7 January 1800

New York January 7th. 1800

Sir,

I have with pleasure received your letter of 31st December recommending Captn. Woodward as Brigade Major. when that appointment shall take place his pretensions shall be duly considered with those of other Officers.

with Respect & esteem

Mr Elijah Paine

(Df, in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).

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