[Hamilton, Capt. New York Sep^t 3. [17] Dear Sir Considering the great length of time before the Frigate here will be ready for Sea — I have concluded that it may be necessary, if it can be effected, to have [undecipherable] Hamilton appointed & [undecipherable] to some Southern vessel which will sooner be ready. I imagine Cap^t Talbot will be glad hereafter to have him as an associate — If this can be conveniently managed in the proper time, it will give me pleasure. Accept the assurance of my esteem & regard [signature] [undecipherable] Sep^t 3. 17[9_] [endorsement on verso:] New York Sep^t 3^d 1798 [undecipherable] Cap^t [undecipherable] Commanding Eq[uipage?] [undecipherable] O.S.? 15/ [undecipherable] [verso signature:] [undecipherable]