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Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 to the Secretary of War

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08343 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter Date: 20 May 1800 Pagination: Order a Copy

Inspector General of the army close accounts near the end of the Quasi War.

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