[Copy] [Gen^t. Hamilton requests the Secretary of War to sanction the appeal to the Comptroller in Cap^t. Ellery's Case. May 26 [undecipherable]] Head Quarters Plainfield N Jersey May 26^th 1800. Sir, I have the honor to send you the enclosed papers in order that you may be apprised of the subject of them. I request that will add your Sanction, lest the want of it should be an obstacle with the Comptroller. With great respect I have the honor to be Sir, your ob^t. Servant [signed] A Hamilton The Sec^y of War.