[Addressed:] Maj^r General Hamilton, New York [Docket:] Bills [undecipherable] 16 / John Jay / David Jones [[undecipherable] Recommendation, (24)] [59.] albany 31 July 1790 Dear Sir M^r. David Jones, the Son of the Comptroller, wishes for the Honor of being one of your aids; and (with his fathers approbation p[ur]poses on his arrival at N.York, to wait upon you on the Subject. This young Gentleman has been my private Secretary, and I do him no more than Justice in assuring you, that while with me I was not only satisfied but pleased with his Temper Disposition & Behaviour; and that I have perfect Confidence in his Integrity and Honor) with great Respect Esteem and Regard I am D^r Sir your most ob^t Serv^t, John Jay— Maj^t. Gen^l. Hamilton →