1From Alexander Hamilton to William Webb, 5 May 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, May 5, 1790. “In answer to yours of the 16th. of April I have to observe, that the rate of foreign Tonage may be waved in the case you state.… With regard to the 40th. Section of the Collection law, it is to be understood that American as well as foreign vessels are within the provisions of the Section and subject to seizure and forfeiture.” LS , United States Finance...
2From Alexander Hamilton to William Webb, 29 May 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Your Letter of the 18th May has been duly received, and I learn from it, that you have purchased a Boat “for the purpose of better securing the revenue”. I have in some instances on previous application permitted the purchase of open Boats for Harbour service, and it is possible, that it might not have appeared improper to extend this permission to the District of Bath. But as no application...
3From Alexander Hamilton to William Webb, 12 October 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, October 12, 1790. “You have my Authority to purchase Scales for the use of your Office.…” LS , The Andre deCoppet Collection, Princeton University Library. Webb was the collector of customs at Bath in the District of Maine.
4From Alexander Hamilton to William Webb, [1791–1792] (Hamilton Papers)
[ 1791–1792. The description of this letter in the dealer’s catalogue reads: “In regard to ‘expenses incurred in consequences of the action against Jonathan Williams.’” Letter not found. ] LS , sold at Goodspeed’s Book Shop, Boston, Catalogue 174, Item 4819B. Webb was collector of customs at Bath, District of Maine. The “expenses” mentioned in the description printed above were the costs to...
5From Alexander Hamilton to William Webb, 24 June 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 11th instant was duly received. In the case therein stated you were surely right in charging the Tonnage Duty upon granting a new license to the Vessel under the circumstances mentioned; which Tonnage cannot legally be refunded. I am, Sir, Your Obedt Servant. LS , United States Finance Miscellany, Treasury Circulars, Library of Congress. Letter not found.