From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 7 January 1800
To Aaron Ogden
New York January 7th 1800
Sir
I have this day written to Colonel Smith1 informing him of my intention to detach you from the Brigade this winter for the purpose of assisting the Adjutant General in framing regulations for the army.2
with true consideration
Colonel Ogden
Df, in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
1. H to William S. Smith, January 7, 1800 (listed in the appendix to this volume).