[2 Sep^t 1794 Henry Lee [undecipherable]] Hampton 2^d Sept Free [Private] The line Alex^r Hamilton Secretary of the Treasury Philadelphia [p. 153.] Norfolk - 2^d Sep^t 94 Dear Hamilton I am extremely chagrined at finding from your private letter accompanying your public letter that the intended survey is entirely baffled as it expected [undecipherable] me to take care of the [undecipherable]. Being absent from Richmond on a visit to the post at Norfolk, the public letter was signed by the Lt Governor, & there being no injunction of secrecy, it, the purpose was divulged without ceremony, & before I received my letter[s] the report reached one of my late appointment. I do not believe any harm will result from this accident in this state for I am persuaded it will accelerate the readiness of the posts & I am confident [undecipherable] moreover will prefer [undecipherable] him consider his former relative claim [undecipherable] so he is in the habit of obeying me as commander in chief of the militia, & [undecipherable] character [undecipherable] act if [undecipherable] and readily as [undecipherable]. However knowing his value & anxious to prevent any disturbance of harmony, I would yesterday [undecipherable] been to [undecipherable] [undecipherable] that I hope my object I contemplate, [undecipherable] will have its desired effect — When I return to Richmond which will be very soon I will see [undecipherable]. [undecipherable] him being [undecipherable] of the character you suggest — but you ought to weigh [undecipherable] the objection you mention for one is the temper of his people [undecipherable] the [undecipherable] cases that no measure [undecipherable] ought to be adopted which [undecipherable] for the discontented [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] in [undecipherable] the [undecipherable] above. The honor [undecipherable] purpose [undecipherable] I receive with every respect due [undecipherable] goodness & friendship & I wish [undecipherable] the [undecipherable] good I should derive from your wisdom [undecipherable] & [undecipherable] but [undecipherable] when [undecipherable] [undecipherable] of which to a Nation so [undecipherable], you [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] acknowledge of [undecipherable] feelings which [undecipherable] you did the [undecipherable] [undecipherable] the tranquility of mind [undecipherable: indispensible?] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] great [undecipherable] [undecipherable] a good [undecipherable] General, be secure of [undecipherable] trifling [undecipherable]. Good bye H Lee