1To Alexander Hamilton from Silas Clark, Stephen Twist, and Nehemiah Torrey, 8 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
We presume with Confidence to inform your Honour; that we deeply regrett our not being permitted to wear some token of Mourning for the late Melancholly & affecting Death of our Illustrious Commander in Chief; Whose unexampled Military Atchievments, Wisdom, Prudence & Patriotism, Induced us Cheerfully to engage under his Banner for the Support of our excellent Constitution & Government; & to...