Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 24 March 1800

To Caleb Swan, 24 March 1800

N York March 24. 1800

Sir,

I have received your letter of the twentieth instant.

A Soldier does not, in my opinion, by the mere act of deserting, and without the interference of a Court Martial, forfeit the pay previously due to him—I recollect no principle of law that requires this, and practice, I know, is against it.

Caleb Swan Er.

(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).

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    From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 24 March 1800
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    Hamilton, Alexander
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    Swan, Caleb
    Date
    24 March 1800

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    “From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 24 March 1800,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/02-01-02-2302. [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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