1From Alexander Hamilton to William Macpherson, 22 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the copy of an order which will govern you relative to the funeral honors to be paid to our departed Chief. You will be prepared I hope by Thursday. I must request you to render the ceremony as solemn as possible. Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Macpherson was in charge of the military ceremonies which were to be held in Philadelphia...