1To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Newton, Junior, 16 February 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
Norfolk [ Virginia ] February 16, 1791. Proposes that a “comfortable house” be built for the keeper of the Cape Henry lighthouse. ALS , RG 26, Lighthouse Letters Received, Vol. “A,” Pennsylvania and Southern States, National Archives. This letter was enclosed in Josiah Parker to H, March 5, 1791 . Newton, a Norfolk lawyer, was nominated inspector of Survey No. 4 in Virginia on October 31, 1791.