1To Alexander Hamilton from John G. Coffin, 24 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I duly received your letter prolonging my furlough to the 31st ultimo, for which I offer my thanks. As soon as my health would permit after this date, I set out for your head quarters, but have been detained here in consequence of a relapse into the Ague & Fever. I shall proceed to New York so soon as my strength will permit—in the mean time I am Sir, very Respectfully, your obedt. hum:...