Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 January 1800

To James McHenry, 2 January 1800

NY. Jan. 2nd. 1800

Sir,

Colonel Read proposes Doctor Roger Cutler as Surgeon, Mr. Francis Blake as Cadet, and Lieut. Abner Paster as Quarter Master to his regiment. I would recommend that these Gentlemen be immediately appointed. Col. Read is particularly anxious for the appointment of a Surgeon.

W—

S of War

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

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