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From Alexander Hamilton to Otho H. Williams, 1 November 1792

To Otho H. Williams1

Treasury Department
November 1st. 1792

Sir

The Post of to day brought me your letter of the 29th of October, which I immediately communicated to the President, and hasten to make known to you his consent to your undertaking the voyage recommended to you. It is not doubted that due care will previously be taken to secure the proper management of the public business in your absence.

My most sincere and cordial wishes for the restoration of your health will accompany you.

With great consideration & esteem   I remain Sir   Your obed servant

Alex Hamilton

Otho H Williams Esqr

ALS, Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore.

1. Williams was collector of customs at Baltimore.

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    From Alexander Hamilton to Otho H. Williams, 1 November 1792
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    “From Alexander Hamilton to Otho H. Williams, 1 November 1792,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-13-02-0004. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 13, November 1792 – February 1793, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1967, p. 2.]

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