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.