1051To Alexander Hamilton from Theodosius Fowler, 13 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Immediately on the receipt of your favour of the 9th. instant, I waited on Mr. Duer and informed him it was necessary to forward to Philadelphia without delay all the papers in his possession that any ways concerned the late Expedition under Genl. St. Clair that real facts might be Established. He in answer assured he would write to you on the subject and forward every Paper in his possession...
1052To Alexander Hamilton from Theodosius Fowler, 2 February 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I have observed lately in the public prints another Report of a Committee of Congress on the failure of the Expedition under the Comd of Genl St Clair. I take the liberty of writing to you in Confidence and beg you to favor me with the particular situation of the Contract that Mr William Duer acted under, whether he has fulfilled on his part and if he has produced Vouchers and other documents...
1053To Alexander Hamilton from George Fox, 14 September 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I did myself the honor of waiting on you to mention some difficulties which have occurred in transacting business at the Treasury under a Power of Attorney received from some Gentlemen in London. As I was not fortunate enough to meet with you I will beg permission briefly to state the circumstances of the case in hopes that some mode may be suggested to enable me to fulfill their intentions....
1054Account with Andrew G. Fraunces, October 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, October, 1790. This account lists the payments made for moving “15 Loads of Goods” from New York City to Philadelphia. D , New-York Historical Society, New York City. Fraunces was a clerk in the Treasury Department.
1055To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Francis, 7 December 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
There is no question you can Ask that I will not most chearfully Answer, nor any Commands that you may be pleased to Honor me with that shall not to the best of my Abilities be attended to with pleasure. When our Bank first began its Operations, a Set of Chambered weights were provided for ascertaining the Number of dollars by weighing. We then found that 500 drs weighed 433. oz 12 wt 12 grs...
1056To Alexander Hamilton from Andrew G. Fraunces, 4 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
My father delivered me this morning your letter of yesterday, which is the third I have received in answer to mine of the 2d. instant. On mature consideration, I find myself warranted in deferring as particular an answer as might be given to them. It is not my intention to make any communication to you, but in your official capacity, and it appears to me these are considered by you as private...
1057To Alexander Hamilton from Andrew G. Fraunces, 1 July 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
On the 10th ult. I wrote to you concerning the payment of certain warrants of the late Board of Treasury, drawn as follows: No. 236—On Nathaniel Appleton, for 3500 } dollars. No. 1155—On Michael Hillegas, for 2000 In which letter I requested an answer to certain questions stated therein, to which I received from you a verbal answer, that the thing required further consideration, or that...
1058To Alexander Hamilton from Andrew G. Fraunces, 30 July 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, July 30, 1793. On August 2, 1793, Fraunces wrote to Hamilton : “As I informed you on the 30th.” Letter not found. ]
1059To Alexander Hamilton from Andrew G. Fraunces, 10 June 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor of receiving your letter of the 18th ult. I observe what you advice with respect to the warrants of the late Board of Treasury, and shall lodge those I possess in the proper office, agreeably to the act quoted by you. Having purchased these warrants from an idea that they would immediately be paid on presentation, I feel a little embarrassed at receiving information that they...
1060To Alexander Hamilton from Andrew G. Fraunces, 16 May 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Warrants for a considerable amount of the late Treasurer of the United States, and on certain Loan-Officers, drawn by the late Board of Treasury, are put into my hands, in order that I may obtain a settlement from the Treasury of the United States. In turning over the laws relative to appropriations, I observe provision was made in the year 1789, for this purpose. As I do not wish to make a...