Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Stoddert, 3 June 1800

To Benjamin Stoddert, 3 June 1800

NY. June 3rd. 1800

Sir,

Enclosed is a letter from Lt. Wands solliciting an appointment in one of the permanent regiments, and a recommendation of him by Major Wilcocks—This recommendation deserves all the attention which is due to the testimony of a very worthy man.

S of War

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

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