1. For background to this letter, see H to Wadsworth, April 12, 1791 (PAH description begins Harold C. Syrett, ed., The Papers of Alexander Hamilton (New York and London, 1961– ). description ends , VIII, 279–80); “Account with John B. Church,” May 1, 1791 (PAH description begins Harold C. Syrett, ed., The Papers of Alexander Hamilton (New York and London, 1961– ). description ends , VIII, 320). See also H’s account with Church in H’s “Cash Book,” March 1, 1782–1791 (PAH description begins Harold C. Syrett, ed., The Papers of Alexander Hamilton (New York and London, 1961– ). description ends , III, 55–56).

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3. On May 9, 1791, H wrote to Tench Coxe (printed in this volume) that he was “about to leave the City for a Fortnight.” He did not, however, state where or why he was going, and the purpose of this trip has not been ascertained. In addition, on May 20, 1791, John H. Livingston wrote to H from New York concerning a visit in Philadelphia where he had consulted H on a legal matter and then said: “When I had the pleasure of seeing you I recollect you told me of your intention to take a tour into the Country. I hope you have found it a beneficial and seasonable recreation—if you can extend your Journey and gratify your friends at New York with a visit, I can assure you it will give them great pleasure to see you” (calendared in PAH description begins Harold C. Syrett, ed., The Papers of Alexander Hamilton (New York and London, 1961– ). description ends , VIII, 349).