[4 July 1796. Alexr. Hamilton } to Jams. Chase }] Philad. 4 July 1796 my Dear Hamilton Wilkinson continues to heap charges upon Wayne, is condensing them into a consistent form, and I perceive will urge them in such a manner as may oblige the Executive, [strikethrough: either to] [strikethrough: determine whether a] [strikethrough: commander] of the army [strikethrough: be cannot] be tried by a court martial, or the affair examined by a court of inquiry, or [strikethrough: undecipherable] if neither can be [strikethrough: done] by what authority the case is cognizable. Will you take the question into your consideration and help me with your opinion. I wish to be prepared, and will be extremely obliged to you if you will bestow a few thoughts upon it, and favour me with the result as soon as you can without interfering with Professional engagements.