[Private] New York July 22^d. 1790 My Dear Sir 13. Your letter of the 20.^th instant, in closing one from General Washington came to hand this day. The object you suggest in it is one which no doubt deserves a primary attention; and it will be paid to it. But it will be useful that I should shortly confer with you fully on a variety of Subjects, and after receiving an official communication of my appointment, I shall without delay repair to Philadelphia. I count always upon your confidence as well as my personal friendship for you as in my zeal for the Service; and having no inclination to spare myself it only remains for us to trace together the plan in which I can best second your ojinations and promote the [undecipherable] Service. Y^rs with true attachment A Hamilton New York July 22. 1790 P/ In some instances we have missed it in our Comparaisons. It is very essential there should be no mistake about the field office. [strikethrough: Destina] [underline: Destina limite] in your choice of Officers. J. McHenry &^c &^c