From Alexander Hamilton to Francis Gibson, 17 February 1800
To Francis Gibson, 17 February 1800
N York Febr. 17th. 1800
Sir,
I have just received your letter of the tenth instant, and deeply regret the occurrence of which it informs me. I hope you have taken effectu omitted nothing towards apprehending and bringing to justice, the villains, and bringing them to justice perpetrators of the horrid act.
With
Lt Gibson—
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).