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From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 8 September 1796

To George Washington1

New York Sepr. 8. 1796

Sir

I have received your letter of the 6th. by the bearer. The draft was sent forward by Post on Tuesday.2

I shall prepare a paragraph with respect to the University & some others for consideration respecting other points which have occured.

With true respect & attachment   I have the honor to be Sir   Yr. very obed serv

A Hamilton

The President

ALS, MS Division, New York Public Library.

1. For background to this letter, see the introductory note to H to Washington, May 10, 1796. See also Washington to H, September 1, 6, 1796; H to Washington, September 4, 5, 1796.

2. H returned the draft to Washington in H to Washington, September 5, 1796. It was sent by post on Tuesday September 6, 1796.

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