[A. Hamilton 1 June 1798] [circular postal seal] [postal marking] [undecipherable] the [undecipherable] Henry Equire War Department Philadelphia [undecipherable] an urgean on [undecipherable] [undecipherable] have some further [undecipherable] for their [undecipherable] [undecipherable] Do me the [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] me and [undecipherable]. Do me the favour to inform me and what means are [underline: actually] in the disposition of your department for this purpose when & how they will be applied. [undecipherable] truly & AHamilton June 1. 1798 A Capt Hacker formerly of our Navy is desirous of being employed. One or two good men have recommended him to me. I must however [undecipherable] that he has been heretofore rather against Democrat— I barely wish that his pretensions may be fairly but carefully considered & that he may have but chance as he merits The sooner I hear from you the better [undecipherable] &