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Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 to Major Bewell re: Bewell's appointment as head of recruiting party in Vermont

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06818 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 1799/09/21 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 17.8 cm Order a Copy

Detailed instructions on supplies, strategies preparing for war with France

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