1From Alexander Hamilton to the President and Directors of the Massachusetts Bank, 20 November 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is a copy of instructions lately sent to the Collectors of the Several Ports in your State except that of Boston. I presume the object of it will be acceptable to you; as it must be Serviceable to the institution under your direction. If as I take it for granted will be the case, the arrangement meets your approbation; I am to request you will concur in it by furnishing to each...