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controversy was placed by General Hamilton on Friday last, and I was immediately furnished with a communication demanding a personal interview. The necessity of this measure has not, in the opinion of Col. Burr, been diminished by the General's last letter, or any communication which has since been received. I am, consequently, again instructed to deliver you a message, as soon as it may be convenient for you to receive it. I beg, therefore, you will be so good as to inform me at what hour I can have the pleasure of seeing you.
- Your most obedient and
- very humble servant,
- Your most obedient and
W. P. Van Ness.
Nathaniel Pendleton, Esq.
- June 26th.
Letter No. 7.
[pendleton to van ness.]
26th June, 1804.
Sir:—I have communicated the letter which you did me the honor to write to me of this date to Gen. Hamilton. The expecta-
