Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 May 1799

To James McHenry, 2 May 1799

New York May 2. 1799

Sir,

I have duly received the letter you transmitted me mentioning from Capt Gates of the 13th. of February mentioning among other things the want of Cloathing and Blankets which I had have taken for granted were forwarded.

Inclosed is the form of the oath to be taken by officers entering the army of the United States

with great respect I have the honor to be Sir Your obed Servt.

⟨Secre⟩tary of War

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

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    From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 May 1799
    Author
    Hamilton, Alexander
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    McHenry, James
    Date
    2 May 1799

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    “From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 May 1799,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/02-01-02-0283. [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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