8 April 1977 A Hamilton pg. 93 (119) New York April 8th 1799 Dr Sir, I send you in confidence the copy of a letter of this date to the Secretary at War and of the plan to which it refers. Consider it well make the Secretary of War talk to you about it, without letting him know that I have sent it to you, and urge the establishment of some plan which will effectually organize this important branch of military service. The proper course in the interior of the army is indicated by the plan I present The Connections between the Agents with the Army and the principal officers at the seat of the Government admit of such modifications as may be deemed best. I think it desireable to separate the Quarter Master General from the business of procuring supplies and make him and his Deputies in this respect Checks. In addition to this duty he will have numerous military functions of great important, which will give him abundant employment. With great regard I am Dear Sir Your Obed Servt. A. Hamilton Oliver Wolcott Esqr. Sends in [illegible] for some administrative [illegible] in [illegible]?