[Copy] [See 3rd page] Quincy [strikethrough: August [undecipherable]] September 4, 1798 Sir I have received your favour of the 22^d of August recommending Col Toussard to be Inspector of Artillery, I have no Reason to suspect that your entire Confidence in his Honor and Fidelity is misplaced, — — — But as his native Country is France and his Speech betrays his original, I am very Apprehensive that in a French War, neither the Army nor the People, would be without their Jealousies and Suspicions which might very injurious to the Service. I shall take the Subject into Consideration and your Judgment will have great Weight. There has already been to much uneasiness expressed on account the French officers in the Artillery, that I cannot much difficulty. I have the Honor to be Sir your most obedient Servant John A[dams] General Alexander Hamilton New York [Docket: Objections to appointing Col. Toussard to be Inspector of Art[ille]ry. His speech betrays his country; and there is now a natural jealousy of French officers. Will take this thing under consideration, giving great weight to H's judgment.]