1To Alexander Hamilton from Alexander J. Dallas, [15 January 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
I have received the enclosed letter from Mr. Gallatine, one of the Members of the General Assembly, of this State, respecting the subject, on which we conversed some days ago; and I will esteem it a particular favour, if you will enable me to make an early answer to the questions which he proposes. I am, with the sincerest esteem and respect Sir, Your most obedt. serv Be pleased to return...
2Enclosure: Albert Gallatin to Alexander J. Dallas, [14 January 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
I have read with attention the letter of the Secretary of the Treasury of the U. S. dated 21 December, 1791, and the two letters of the Comptroller-General dated 24th December, 1791, and 29th of February, 1792, relative to the construction of the 18th section of the Act of Congress making provision for the debt of the U. S. It appears to me that the word “ those ” in the enacting part of the...