From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 16 January 1800
To James McHenry, 16 January 1800
N.Y. Jany. 16th. 1800
Sir
Inclosed is a Copy of a letter from of resignation from Lt. Baldwin to Col: Smith which, for the good of the service, I hope may be accepted.
With great respect &c—
Secy. of War—
(Df, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).