1901From Alexander Hamilton to John Dickinson, 29 March 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
I was not, My Dear Sir, insensible to the kind attention shewn me by your letter of the 30th. of November last. But till very lately the subject has been so extremely painful to me, that I have been under a necessity of flying from it as much as possible. Time and effort and occupation have at length restored the tranquillity of my mind, sufficiently to permit me to acknowlege the kindness of...
1902From Alexander Hamilton to Major Nicholas Fish, [29 December 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
I thank you, My Dear Friend, for your letter by Gamber and for your attention in forwarding the articles which fell to my share. I was unlucky in their conveyance. Mr. Gamber, through hurry, forgot them at New Windsor. When he recollected them and returned, he found the bundles had been opened and pilfered. As he had had no list he could not tell me what articles had been taken. He delivered...
1903From Alexander Hamilton to Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 6 June [1797] (Hamilton Papers)
You some time ago put a question to me, which through hurry, I never answered— viz whether there can be any distinction between the provision in the Treaty with Great Britain respecting British debts and that respecting spoliations , as to the power of the Commissioners to re judge the decisions of the Courts . I answer that I can discover none . I am of opinion however that in the exercise of...
1904Enclosure: To Sempill and Company, [20 May 1786] (Hamilton Papers)
Know all Men by these presents, that I Alexander Hamilton of the City of New York, Counsellor at Law, have made, ordained, authorized, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make, ordain, authorize, constitute and appoint John Sempill and William Amorey of the Island of St. Croix Merchants jointly and severally my true and lawfull Attornies, for me and in my Name, and to my Use to...
1905From Alexander Hamilton to Nanning J. Visscher, 26 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to acknowledge the rect. of your letter of the 4th. instant. I have accordingly urged the proper Officer to forward with expedition the supplies required. With great consideration &c— (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1906From Alexander Hamilton to George Izard, 18 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The great regard which I have for your Father conspiring with the favorable impressions which I have received of your character induce me to offer you the place of Aide de Camp in my family. If agreeable to you to accept, you will immediately join me at this place, having first obtained the permission of your immediate commanding officer. I mentioned the matter to General Pinckney while here...
1907From Alexander Hamilton to the President and Directors of the Bank of New York, 12 April 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Since my official letter to you authorising an advance to your Cashier of Fifty Thousand Dollars to be applied to the purchase of public debt on account of the United States I have authorised that Gentleman to apply for another fifty thousand Dollars and to make the like use of it. I now confirm this direction and add my desire that he may be furnished with a further sum of fifty thousand...
1908From Alexander Hamilton to William Willcocks, 30 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Doubting the regularity of trying deserters by a regimental Court martial, I shall speedily order a General Court martial one what officers are there now at your Regimental rendezvous? I shall pay attention to your suggestion about cloathing With great consideration &c (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1909From Alexander Hamilton to John Jay, 4 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
We are all here very anxious for the success of Mr Coleman. We know his abilities and we believe in his integrity. Your good disposition towards him is well understood—Yet it is feared that his pecuniary situation may prove an obstacle. It is undoubtedly a good rule to avoid embarrassed men in appointments—yet this like every other general rule may admit of exceptions in special cases. If I...
1910From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Lincoln, 19 August 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, August 19, 1794. “A temporary absence from the seat of Government added to a great pressure of public Business since my return has prevented me from replying sooner to your favor of the 8th July last. As it was not in my power to do anything in the case stated by you untill it came properly before me—I have in consequence of an application from the parties themselves,...