Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804) to William North
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02523 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 April 1799 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 20.5 x 16.4 cm. Order a Copy
Written by General Hamilton as commander of the Provisional Army to Brigadier General North. Says he has enclosed a letter from the Secretary of War that explains itself (the letter is not included here). Says he wishes to see North as soon he arrives in New York. Says if any measure is necessary for his temporary accommodation, in terms of a substitute, he will work with him. Says there is an immense need for someone to perform the duties of Adjutant General.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
New York April 2d
1799
Sir
The letter herewith from the Secretary of War speaks its own object. I request to see you here as speedily as possible. When you arrive, if any measure is necessary for your temporary accommodation, by way of substitute, I shall willingly take with you an arrangement for the purpose. But the assistance of a person to perform the duties of Adjutant General is now become indispensable -
With great consideration
& affect. I have the honor
to be Sir
Yr. Obed. Servt.
A Hamilton
[illegible]
[illegible]
Brigadier General North
[address leaf]
Genl Wm North
[docket]
Col Hamilton
1799
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