1To Alexander Hamilton from Ambrose Spencer, 30 October 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
Hudson [ New York ] October 30, 1797 . Discusses a case involving a land dispute between William Proctor, for whom Hamilton was counsel, and “Avery & others,” who were represented by Spencer. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Spencer was a Hudson, New York, attorney. In 1794 he represented Columbia County in the New York Assembly, and from 1796 to 1802 he was a member of the state...
2To Alexander Hamilton from Ambrose Spencer, 21 July 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
Hudson [ New York ] July 21, 1798 . “It is undoubtedly time, that the affair of Avery & others with Proctor, be brought to a close.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For an explanation of the contents of this letter, see Spencer to H, October 30, 1797.
3To Alexander Hamilton from Ambrose Spencer, 21 April 1801 (Hamilton Papers)
Hudson [ New York ] April 21, 1801 . “I enclose you the case, in the cause of Staats & others vs Cary.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Spencer, a Hudson, New York, lawyer, was appointed district attorney for the third district in 1796, and in 1797 he was a member of the Council of Appointment of New York. From 1796 to 1802 he was a member of the New York Senate. The case of...