[FREE] [War Department / James McHenry] Maj.^r Gen.^l Hamilton New york. [Baltimore / Feb.^y 22. 1799] [half eleven] --- [by Henry only] Fort McHenry Feb.^y 22 1799 Sir I have had the honor of receiving a letter from you of the 15 Ins.^t directed to the Commanding Officer of Baltimore and its dependencies. I am happy to learn that the post and the Troops under my command have been placed under your superintendance. — The communication you have ordered, shall be made with as little delay, and in as full and particular a manner as I possibly can, and I shall at all times feel pride in a strict and punctual obedience to your orders, and of keeping you regularly advised of all occurrences material to my command. —— I can not omit this opportunity of informing you Sir, that I have been at a considerable expence in removing to, and fixing my family at this Garrison, and of requesting that I may not be removed from it — But if the public service requires that I should, in that case, I could wish to have sufficient previous notice, to enable me make such desposition of my effects as to prevent a sacrifice of them. — with the highest respect I have the honor to be Sir your Obed. Serv.^t Staats Morris Captain Comm.^dg Maj.^r Gen.^l A. Hamilton New york.