11To George Washington from Louis de Pontière, 6 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
...Willink, Van Staphorst & Hubbard, the bankers of the United States in Amsterdam. Principal was payable only in the United States after 15 Oct. 1792 upon presentation of each officer’s certificate by himself or his legal representative (Alexander Hamilton to Gouverneur Morris, 13 Sept. 1792, in
12To George Washington from William Mumford, 9 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
3 :305, 307, 319). Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton reported adversely on his petition on 8 Mar. 1790 (
13From George Washington to John Adams, 10 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
...in the Adams Papers is the only version that has been found of a receiver’s copy of GW’s queries on protocol for his new administration, he evidently posed the same or similar questions to Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay, and Robert R. Livingston. The matter was of some importance because GW soon found that he must take drastic steps to avoid having the time that he needed...
14To George Washington from Nathaniel Pendleton, 12 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
had moved to New York where he was active in federalist circles and in 1804 served as Alexander Hamilton’s second in his fatal duel with Aaron Burr.
15To James Madison from George Washington, 12 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
, XXX, 319–21. JM’s reply, if made in writing, has not been found. Washington also requested the advice of John Adams, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton on this matter. In the Washington Papers there is a wrapper endorsed by Washington: “Sentiments of the Vice-President—Mr. Jay—& Colo Hamilton—On a line of Conduct most eligable to be pursued by the President of...
16From Alexander Hamilton to Walter Livingston, 18 May 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
The interview between us yesterday was altogether unexpected. I thought it proper to be candid. But I trust you will consider what I said as confidential. I mean to consult mutual friends; and to act agreeably to the most scrupulous delicacy. My final determination shall be communicated. If Whatever may be the issue it shall not be my fault, if it causes any interruption of that friendly...
17To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 20 May 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
Alexander Hamilton Esqr
18James Barcklay to Alexander Hamilton and Balthazar De Haert, 22 May 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
James Barcklay to Alexander Hamilton and
19To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Loudon, 22 May 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
Tho’ you may have no predilection to serve one printer more than another, as all of them, may have been obliging to you—yet, give me leave to mention a few Arguments, which I shall offer to convince you that my claims are better founded than some others, now candidates for the public printing. 1. I have one of the best offices in this City—consequently, having good hands, can do Printing work,...
20From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, [28 May 1789] (Hamilton Papers)
I am miserable My beloved angel that I cannot yet come to you; but this abominable business still detains us & will do it for some days. I would willingly endure the fatigue of a journey to visit you, if it were but for a minute; but such is my situation and the expectation of those for whom I act, that I cannot get away for an hour. It cannot however much longer keep me from my beloved; and...