Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 14 May 1800

To Samuel Hodgdon, 14 May 1800

New-York May 14th. 1800.

Sir,

Enclosed is a Copy of a letter from Capt. Williamson, the Deputy Paymaster General in this district.

The Situation of the troops to which he alludes, is extremely uncomfortable, and I cannot but regret that no notice should have been taken of an application made so long since as the first of April—You will give information without delay whether there is a supply of Cloathing on hand, and, if not, what measures have been taken for the , Start deletion,⟨   ⟩, End, purpose of procuring one.

With consideration I am Sir Yr. ob Servt.

A Hamilton

S. Hodgdon Esqr.—

(LS, Chicago Historical Society; Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).

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