Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 January 1800

To James McHenry, 2 January 1800

New York January 2nd 1800

Sir,

During my stay at Philadela. I received a letter from the Secretary of State strongly recommending Mr Thomas Radcliffe a young man of education and fortune for an appointment in the Cavalry. I have no acquaintance with Mr Radcliffe but from the nature of the recommendation he is no doubt deserving; the appointment however which he may obtain cannot of course be higher than that of the youngest 2nd Lieutt.

I have the honor to be Sir

P.S. I write from memory having mislaid the note from the Secretary of State

The Secretary at War—

(Df, in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).

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    From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 January 1800
    Author
    Hamilton, Alexander
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    McHenry, James
    Date
    2 January 1800

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    “From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 January 1800,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/02-01-02-1914. [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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