1From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Ludlow, 14 April 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 14, 1791. On April 23, 1791, Ludlow wrote to Hamilton : “I am indebted to the Honor of your esteemed favor of the 14 Inst.” Letter not found. ] Ludlow, a former Loyalist, was a prominent New York City merchant.
It is now a considerable length of time since we became with you Trustees for the Creditors of Isaac Moses & Co and Samuel and Moses Meyers; and we feel anxious that the affairs of this trust should be finally closed. We therefore request that you will be good enough to communicate to us the present situation of this business and especially a statement of the funds, if any, which may remain in...