7631From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, [10 July 1804] (Hamilton Papers)
Mrs. Mitchel is the person in the world to whom as a friend I am under the greatest Obligations. I have ⟨not⟩ hitherto done my ⟨duty⟩ to her. But ⟨resolved⟩ to repair my omission as much as ⟨possible,⟩ I have encouraged her to come to ⟨this Country⟩ and intend, if it shall be ⟨in my po⟩wer to render the Evening of her days ⟨c⟩omfortable. But if it shall please God to put this out of my power...
7632From Alexander Hamilton to Theodore Sedgwick, 10 July 1804 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received two letters from you since we last saw each other—that of the latest date being the 24 of May. I have had in hand for some time a long letter to you, explaining my view of the course and tendency of our Politics, and my intentions as to my own future conduct. But my plan embraced so large a range that owing to much avocation, some indifferent health, and a growing distaste for...
7633Statement of my Property and Debts July 1, 1804 (Hamilton Papers)
Real Estate My share of Townships No. 9. 10. 15. 17 and 21 in Scribas Patent in connection with J B Church and John Lawrance viz ¹⁄₆ of the first purchase the whole being 31528 acres & ¼ of an acre & one third of the residuary purchase upon the suit in chancery being together nearly 20000 acres which now stand me in about } 33000 My ¼ of purchase in Nobleborough together with J Laurance Robert...
7634From Alexander Hamilton to ———, [n.p., n.d.] (Hamilton Papers)
The amount due to the Bank does not appear in the papers except in a letter of Butlers in which he states it at 8900 Drs. But this was not the subject of my inquiry. I wanted to know the probable amount here of the Cargo which was assigned for our suit ought to be for that amount. Yrs. with respect ALS , in a grangerized copy of [William Coleman] A Collection of the Facts and Documents,...
7635From Alexander Hamilton to ———, [n.p., n.d.] (Hamilton Papers)
I have perused the declaration & approve it. I presume the 12 of Decr. last was previous to suing out the Writ; if not to avoid cavilling it may [be] well to antedate it. Yrs. ALS , Yale University Library.
7636From Alexander Hamilton to ———, [n.p., n.d.] (Hamilton Papers)
I am mortified at the unseasonable trouble I occasion to you, but if the inclosed is in a state to admit regularly of an authentication by you I shall be glad of two copies under your seal of office. I remain very respectfully & with great regard Yr Obed ser I shall want one copy by tomorrow Eight O Clock ALS , Harvard College Library.
7637From Alexander Hamilton to ———, [n.p., n.d.] (Hamilton Papers)
I will thank you for your name on the inclosed. Yrs. ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City.
7638From Alexander Hamilton to ———, 15 March (Hamilton Papers)
I think we must admit the special verdict. If there be any thing in it which they cannot prove otherwise, they may by a bill of discovery obtain the effect of the admission. Yrs. ALS , Mrs. John Jay Pierrepont, Ridgefield, Connecticut.
7639From Alexander Hamilton to Mathew Carey, [n.d.] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr Hamilton’s Compliments to Mr Carey. He would readily comply with Mr Carey’s request if he had any paper containing his speech; but having none he cannot do it unless Mr Carey will furnish him with one. If this can be done Mr H will correct it this evening which indeed he would wish to do, as there are considerable errors. Copy, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadalphia. Carey, an...
7640Comments on Jews, [n.p., n.d.] (Hamilton Papers)
& progress of the Jews and their from their earliest history to the present time has been & is, intirely out of the ordinary course of human affairs. Is it not then a fair conclusion that the cause also is an extraordinary one —in other words that it is the effect of some great providential plan? The man who will draw this Conclusion will look for the solution in the Bible. He who will not...