[L Tracy] [30 [undecipherable] 1798] [2 t[undecipherable] July 30 Fro U Tracy] Hon ble Alex.^r Hamilton New York [not of known use] [4908] [Col. Tracy] (222) Litchfield July [undecipherable], [undecipherable]8 Sir — I meant to have called upon you on my way home from Philad.^a — but was prevented by finding an uncommonly good & speedy passage. — I have now troubled you, to call y.^r attention to a subject, with which I was not then as well acquainted as I am now. — I find Col. Talmadge will accept of an appointment in the Army of which I was doubtful untill I saw him. — He will draw after him, in this State, more of the Old & worthy Officers, than any other man. — It is with reluctance Talmadge consents that I may mention his name, but so much am I convinced, he will be very serviceable in the Army, that I hope you will pardon me for this importunity. It is well understood that M.^r Worth does not accept his appointment of Adjutant Gen.^l If you believe Talmadge qualified for that Office, — will you mention him to the Sec.^y at War? — I do not hesitate to say he is better qualified for that business than any man I know. — I could not ask him to accept an appointment under the rank of a Brigad.^r If Talmadge can have that birth; most of the [undecipherable] [Officers?] — [who] served the last War, will come forward & join the army. — I am Sir — with great respect Y.^r Obed.^t Ser.^t · Uriah Tracy Gen.^l Hamilton —