[Docket: John M. Glen / Jan 11. 1798] His Excellency Alexander Hamilton Esq. Major General of the Army of the United States New York His Excellency [No 54 Military] Head Quarters Western Army Camp, Loftus's Heights on the Mississippi— January 11^th 1798 Sir/ I congratulate you on your appointment to the Rank of Major General in our Army; a circumstance which affords infinite satisfaction to The Military at this place— As the climate of this Country does not agree with my health I purpose returning to the Atlantic States in the Spring; and have felt a disposition to offer myself for some Staff appointment under you; My Father to whom I have written will speak for me on the subject— I have the honor to be, Sir your Excellency's Most Ob. Servant John [undecipherable] Glen Ensign 2 Reg. & [undecipherable] [undecipherable] the troops on the [undecipherable] His Excellency A Hamilton Esq.