Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to John Wilkins, Junior, 26 February 1800

To John Wilkins, Junior

New York Feb 26 1800

Sir

I have to inform you that Lt. Colonel Ogden has been provisionally appointed, with the approbation of the Secretary of War, Deputy Quarter Master General.1 You are sufficiently acquainted with the character of this Gentleman to know how valuable his services will be in this line, and it is confided that you will give your formal sanction to the appointment.

Lt. Col. Wilkins Qr. Mr. General

Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.

1. See H to James McHenry, February 20, 26, 1800; McHenry to H, February 24, 1800.

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    From Alexander Hamilton to John Wilkins, Junior, 26 February 1800
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    Hamilton, Alexander
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    Wilkins, John
    Date
    26 February 1800

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    “From Alexander Hamilton to John Wilkins, Junior, 26 February 1800,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-24-02-0201. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 24, November 1799 – June 1800, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1976, p. 267.]