Denial of Extended Leave of Absence

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Newyork Decem^r 2^d 99 Sir/ I have received your letters of the thirtieth of September and of the thirtieth of November, and am oblige [strikethrough: to you] by the polite expressions which are personal to me. — It is impossible that you should have leave of absence for so long a period as that you think of — You will therefore hold yourself in readiness to enter upon Service on the first of April next — At that time you will report yourself to me. with great respect I am, Sir V off h A Hamilton [address:] Major Kingsbury &

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Hamilton informs Kingsbury that it is impossible for him to be permitted a leave of absence for the length of time he has requested. He should hold himself in readiness to enter service on April 1st.