From Alexander Hamilton to John De Barth Walbach, 19 February 1800
To John De Barth Walbach, 19 February 1800
New York Feby. 19. 1800
Sir,
It gives me pleasure to find that you have as I conjectured you would do rendered yourself useful to the Service. The young man you so strongly recommend has been also well spoken of to me by the Adjutant General and I shall endeavor to assist him be glad of an opportunity to serve him
with true consideration I am Sir Your obed Servt.
Lieutt. Walbach
(Df, in the handwriting of Philip Church and H, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).