1From Alexander Hamilton to Meletiah Jordan, 19 August 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, August 19, 1790. On January 1, 1791, Jordan wrote to Hamilton : “Your letter of the 19th. of August … I have received.” Letter not found. ]
2From Alexander Hamilton to Beverley Randolph, 19 August 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the Receipt of your letter of the 9th instant, containing a Cession of two Acres of Ground on Cape Henry to the United States, intended for the Site of the Light House. On the return of the President, who is now on a visit to Rhode Island, measures will be taken for the early completion of a Building, so necessary to the Commerce of the States on the Chessapeak....