To James Madison from Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, 25 January 1809
Grange. January 25th. 1809
Sir
Mr. Pendelton who will shortly Visit the Ceat of Government is Charged with a Petition to the Hon’bl. the House of Representitives for the Major Generals half pay of Mr. Hamilton. Your Influence in promoting my Wish that it May Succeed will be Gratifying to Me and a great benefit to my Children. With Much Esteem
E. Hamilton
DLC: Papers of James Madison.