1From Alexander Hamilton to James M. Hughes, [3 June 1802] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hughes will please to execute the above order as follows—After deducting the Costs he will pay their proportions to the respective parties except that to Joseph Caste which I will receive. ALS , Emmett Collection, MS Division, New York Public Library. Hughes, a New York City lawyer, was a master of the New York Court of Chancery. This letter concerns the case of Benjamin Taylor v Charles...
2From Alexander Hamilton to James M. Hughes, [12 July 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
Let me know whether you have received the money from Astor. Having informed Mr L that the affair was arranged, I am in momentary expectation of his drawing upon me which makes me anxious to have the business closed. Yrs. truly ALS , MS Division, New York Public Library. Hughes was one of the masters of the New York Court of Chancery. This is a reference to the case of William Laight, John...