1To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Bard, [18 November 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
I take the liberty to remind you of the afair of Segroves Bills in favor of my Brother John—already the delay has been attended with consequences very seriously distressing to my Brother—yet still from the Indulgence of his Creditors, a speedy payment of them, would be of most essential Service to him. I do not hessitate therefore to assure myself, that as far as you consistently can, you will...
2Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox, Tobias Lear, Alexander Macomb, Dominick Lynch, John Watts, and Samuel Bard to Patrick … (Hamilton Papers)
As the removal of the residence of Congress from this city will necessarily dissolve our association for the education of our children under your care, and as those of us who remain, do not see a probability of immediately filling up our former number, we take this method of unitedly expressing the entire confidence we have in your talents, and our approbation of your method of tuition. We...
3To George Washington from Samuel Bard, 26 August 1790 (Washington Papers)
As I am informed it is not improbable but that a Law for establishing an Excise may pass during the next Cession of Congress, I beg leave to mention to you my Brother Mr John Bard Junr as a Candidate for the Honor of your nomination to an office in that Department, consistent with his Residence in this City or County. upon this occasion it may not be improper to inform you that at the...