Alexander Hamilton Papers

To Alexander Hamilton from William Campbell, 15 January 1800

From William Campbell, 15 January 1800

Cantonment Harpers ferry Jany 15th 1800

Sir,

Your letter to Lt Colo. Parker was yesterday recd. & opened by me as Comdt. of the 8th Regt I shall inform Lt. Little he is Considered as an officer belonging to the Regt., but of Junior rank

Mr. Davidson Shall be informed the Contents of a Letter from the Pay M. Genl. which Accompanied yours—

The Given name of Mr. Hill who has been Nominated as Chaplain is William. I have not Known him as Chaplain Untill, a few days ago. Genl. Pinkney notified him to prepare an Oration to deliver at this Post on the 22nd. of next Month to the Memory of the late Commander in Chief Genl. Washington.

I have the Honour to be Sir With great respect, yr. Obdt Servt.

Wm. Campbell Majr. 8th US Regt

(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). There is an "X" in the left margin beside the line in the third paragraph beginning "Untill, a few days ago. Genl. Pinkney...."

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    To Alexander Hamilton from William Campbell, 15 January 1800
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    Campbell, William (of NC.)
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    Hamilton, Alexander
    Date
    15 January 1800

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    “To Alexander Hamilton from William Campbell, 15 January 1800,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/02-01-02-2017. [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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