1To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Wells, 15 December 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
The hard treatment I have recieved from the government of the united States Since the western insurrection is the Cause of my apealing to you, in the Spring of 94—after the many insults and abuses I had recieved I purposed to you that I would resign you incouraged me by an asshurance that government would never let me Suffer. I have petitioned Congress for relief but to no purpose. Now Sir if...
2To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Wells, 1 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed you have a Copy of the report of the Committee of Claims on my petition for Compensation for losses Sustained by the insurgants and as I have recieved no answer from my letter to you I would thank you to let me no if you expect to be at this place Shortly or if I Should Come to new york—when I may se you their. I have had some Conversation with Mr. Gallentine respecting my Claim...
3To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Wells, 29 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
moneys advanced to me for Expences while you was Secretary of the treasury and for actual allowances under the acts of the President are rendered as a Charge against me which I wish you to Explain to the Commissionor of the revenue which will mutch oblige your most obedient Servant ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see H to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., March...