Alexander Hamilton Papers

To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 24 April 1800

From James McHenry, 24 April 1800

War Department April 24. 1800.

Sir,

I enclose you a letter from Samuel Annin and sundry depositions tending to prove that Joseph Cross a Private in Captain Faulkners Company 11. Regiment was under the age of 18. Years at the time of his enlistment—You will take such order therein as to you may appear proper.

I am Sir with great respect Your obed servant—

James McHenry

Major Genl. Hamilton

(LS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). There is an "X" mark in the left margin beside the line beginning "the age of 18. Years...."

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    To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 24 April 1800
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    McHenry, James
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    Hamilton, Alexander
    Date
    24 April 1800

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    “To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 24 April 1800,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/02-01-02-2444. [This document from The Papers of Alexander Hamilton is original to the digital edition. It was added on 30 December 2015.]

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