Alexander Hamilton Papers

To Alexander Hamilton from William Lindsay, 20 May 1792

From William Lindsay1

Collectors Office District of
Norfolk & Portsmo. [Virginia] 20 May 1792

Sir,

I have received Notice from Mr. James Wells that he has thought proper to resign his appointment of Surveyor for the Port of Smithfield, and also that of Port Inspector for the same place.

Colo. Parker has informed me he has recommended his Brother as a proper person to succeed Mr. Wells, who I doubt not (if appointed,) will justify the recommendation.

I am respectfully   Sir   Your Ob Serv

Wm. Lindsay Colr

Alexr. Hamilton Esqr
Secy of the Treasy.

ALS, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.

1. For background to this letter, see Josiah Parker to H, May 11, 1792; Edward Carrington to H, May 17, 1792.

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    To Alexander Hamilton from William Lindsay, 20 May 1792
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    Lindsay, William
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    Hamilton, Alexander
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    20 May 1792

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    “To Alexander Hamilton from William Lindsay, 20 May 1792,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-11-02-0332. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 11, February 1792 – June 1792, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1966, pp. 414–415.]

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