1To Alexander Hamilton from Yelverton Peyton, 30 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In obedience to an order of the Hon’ble James McHenry Secy of War, of the 15th Inst I have the honor to report myself as Lieutenant & Qr Master of the 1st US. Regiment of Infantry, on leave of absence for the recovery of my health, I am at present unfit for duty, herewith you have inclosed evidence of my situation— I have now to request of you, a furlough for the reestablishment of my health...