Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 22 October 1799

To James McHenry, 22 October 1799

N. York Oct. 22d. ‘99

Sir,

I have just received a letter from the Paymaster General inclosing one from Lt. Wm. C. Rogers declining the appointment of Pay master to the Cavalry. I would I have therefore the honor to propose that Lt. Simmon⟨s⟩ may be appointed in his place—

With great respect &c—

Secy. of War

(Df, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).

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    From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 22 October 1799
    Author
    Hamilton, Alexander
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    McHenry, James
    Date
    22 October 1799

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    “From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 22 October 1799,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/02-01-02-1422. [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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