From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 18 January 1800
To James McHenry, 18 January 1800
January 18, 1800
By an omission Lieut: Y. How’s name was left out in the definitive arrangement of the Officers of the 11th Regt. forwarded to you. he is to be placed 10th. 2. Lieutenant.
with great respect Sir
Jany. 18th. 1800
Secretary of War
(Df, in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).