From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 2 July 1799
To William S. Smith, 2 July 1799
Sir,
New York July 2d. 1799
Your letter of yesterday is received. I am glad to find that matters are in so good a train; and take particular interest in the favorable appearances respecting Lt. Cocks
With great consideration &
Col: Smith
(Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).