[Private] New York [undecipherable] 15. 1800 73 If, My Dear M^r Henry, your retreat is from any circumstances painful to yourself, I regret it with all the Sincerity of a real friend; otherwise I congratulate you. It is impossible that our public affairs can proceed under the present chief or his Antifederal rival without loss of reputation to all the Agents — Happy those who are released from the fetter. But my friend we are not to be discouraged. [strikethrough: The] Zeal and fortitude are more than ever necessary. A new and a more dangerous Era has commenced. Revolution and a new order of things are avowed in this quarter. [strikethrough: Affectionate] Property titularly and even life are at Stake. The friends of good principles must be more closely, linked, more watchful and more decided than they have been. Of this enough for the present More hereafter — Can [strikethrough: we] not see each other, without my coming to Philadelphia, before you go to Maryland. Y^rs affect^ly A Hamilton [M^r Henry sent] [2 13 James] --- [Private Coms all. Henry Esqr & to Philadelphia Gn. Hamilton 15 Febry 1800]