The enclosed proceedings [undecipherable] in the case of [Lieu^t] Samuel Hoffman of the [undecipherable] [undecipherable] with a letter from Major General [undecipherable] and Pierce, [undecipherable] submitted to the [undecipherable] [undecipherable] James [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable notation, top right] New York Feb^y 18^th 1800 Sir Enclosed are the proceedings of the Court Martial in the case of Lieutenant Hoffman. I presume there will be no doubt with the President, as to the propriety of giving his sanction to the sentence of the Court. You will perceive that that part of the Articles of War which relates to the publishing of the offender is recommended to be dispensed with; and I could wish that this recommendation might have its effect. The connections of Lieutenant Hoffman are very respectable, Their feelings would be deeply injured by the publication of his name, and as the Court so strongly recommended that this part of the punishment be omit[ted] it is hoped that the thing will me[et] with the approbation of the President. A speedy decision will be satisfactory to all parties. W^th great respect & Esteem I have the honor to be Sir y^r ob^t Serv^t A Hamilton [o Sec^y of War]