1From Alexander Hamilton to Arthur Lee, Walter Livingston, and Samuel Osgood, [14 September 1789] (Hamilton Papers)
Having in consequence of my appointment as Secretary of the Treasury determined on William Duer Esquire as my Assistant, I have concluded from his situation with the late board that a delivery of the books papers and seal belonging to the department should be made to him. If this mode is agreeable to you I need only add that he is authorised on my part to carry it into execution. I have the...
2From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Osgood, 16 November 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, November 16, 1789. On November 28, 1789, Osgood wrote to Hamilton : “I am to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 16th. Instant.” Letter not found. ] Osgood had been appointed Postmaster-General on September 26, 1789.