[Gen^l Hamilton to Gen^l Wilkinson 12 Nov. 99] [Cap^t Vanie to act as Clothr. Gen^l to the West. Army.] [Rec^d Dec^r 16. 99] to General Wilkinson New York Nov^r 12. 1799 Untill some person shall have been appointed to fill the Office of Clothier General to the Western Army, the Duties of the Station, it is expected will be perform=ed. by the Deputy Pay Master General in that capacity all estimates & returns of Cloathing wanted will come from him, & all returns of Cloathing will be addressed to him; and he will over look the Distribution — With Great Consideration & Esteem I am Sir Your Ob^d Ser^t. (Signed) A Hamilton Gen^l Williamson } This letter was sent to me [undecipherable: Hamtramel?]