To Alexander Hamilton from Peter Goelet and Robert Morris, [12 December 1798]
From Peter Goelet and Robert Morris1
[New York, December 12, 1798]
Sir
The trustees of the Creditors of Peter Hasenclever & Co. are met and intend to proceed in & finish this business as soon as possible. You will please to take notice accordingly as far as you are concerned.2
With respect we are Sir your humble Servts.
Peter Goelet
Robt Morris
Mr. Hamilton
Copy, Miscellaneous Chancery Papers, American Iron Company, Clerk of the Court of Appeals, Albany, on deposit at Queens College, New York City.
1. For an explanation of the contents of this letter, see the introductory note to Philip Schuyler to H, August 31, 1795. See also H to Phineas Bond, September 1, 1795; H to Morris, September 1, 1795; H to Barent Bleecker, March 20, 1796, April 5, 1797; Goelet to H, June 25, 27, 1796; “Receipt from Peter Goelet,” October 4, 1796; “Deed from Peter Goelet, Robert Morris, and William Popham,” April 4, 1797.
2. At the bottom of this letter is a list in the handwriting of Goelet of thirteen individuals, including H, to whom this letter was sent.