Alexander Hamilton Papers

To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 18 October 1799

From Jonathan Cass, 18 October 1799

Wilmington Delaware Octr. 18 1799

Sir

I believe that music would much facilitate the recruiting business in this quarter, am I at liberty to employ private persons for that purpose?

With great respect & esteem Sir, I am your most obedt Sevt.

J. Cass Major U.S. 3d R.

Major General Hamilton

(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). On the cover H wrote a draft of his reply: "He may have Music allowg Eight Dollars ⅌ Month & a Ration ⅌ day. no Cloathing."

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    To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 18 October 1799
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    Cass, Jonathan
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    Hamilton, Alexander
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    18 October 1799

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    “To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 18 October 1799,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/02-01-02-1397. [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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