War Department 20^th May 1800 Sir The six additional Troops of Cavalry are certain- ly intended, by the Law transmitted to you, to be disbanded, as well as the twelve additional Regiments of Infantry, and would have been mentioned in my letter of Instructions, had the Law itself been informed, but the certified copy thereof was sent, to have a few printed copies struck off. You will please include in the orders and measures you shall give, and take the whole of the Officers and Men, included in the purview of the Law. I enclose a copy of my letter to the Paymaster General, intended to second and enforce your orders to him. I am Sir with great respect your obed^t servant [Major General Alexander Hamilton]