[p. 160] New York July 26^th 1798 Sir! Permit me Sir to address you with the congratulations on your Military preferment, that it may be accompanied with health and Success are my Sincere and Respectfull wishes. When I had the honor to wait upon you some time ago, I neglected to present you, the Testimonies of my Military Conduct, which by your leave I hereby chuse to your perusal. I take the Liberty to recommend myself to your favor, and have the hor to be with great Respect. Sir! Your most obed^t & most humb. Svt. Lewis Murarius [signature/flourish] The Hon^ble Major General Hamilton.