War Department, March 27^th 1799. Sir, It is provided by the fourteenth Section of the Act for the better organizing the troops of the United States and for other purposes, [passed the 3^d of March 1799.] that the Adjutant General of the Army shall be [underline: ex-officio] assistant Inspector General." General Hamilton who has been called into actual service informs me that the presence and aid of the Adjutant General is essential to the due performance of the duties to be fulfilled by him — You will therefore be pleased to consider yourself subject to his Orders. I flatter myself you will find it convenient to assume such Station as the due performance of your duties and the good of the Service may require. — With great respect & esteem, I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obed^t. Servant, James McHenry William North Esq^r. Adjutant General.