[Docket: General Hamilton / James Mc^e Henry Esq^: / New York April 3. 99] New York April 3. 1799 Dr Sir It may accelerate the commencement of the Recruiting business if you will send to Col: Stevens here and to Mr Phelps at New Haven the bounty Money for the two Regiments to be raised in Connecticut and New York to be delivered to the persons who shall be designated as Pay Masters. If you pursue this course inform me and I will give corresponding directions. Will it be amiss for you to send for Colonel Moore and hasten his movement as to the nomination of Pay Master. Tho not essential to convene the different Officers. Col: Ogden will have a nomination by the sixth instant. The person will proceed to Philadelphia. I am desirous of setting out right — Though we should loose by it a few days With great regard I am Sir Y^rs obedt servt AHamilton [Left margin:] More recruiting Instructions are necessary, there cannot be less than [strikethrough: fifteen] copies to each Regiment; you only sent ninety in the whole. + one for each company one for each field Officer James Mc^e Henry Esq^r