1To Alexander Hamilton from William Duer, 21 March 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, March 21, 1792 . The calendar summary of this letter reads as follows: “‘Your letter of the 14th has been Balm to my Soul.… You shall never blush to call me your friend.’ Sends letter by the surveyor of Gallipolis. Recommends that settlement.” Letter not found .] Letter listed in “Calendar Summary of Philip Schuyler and Alexander Hamilton Papers,” Personal Miscellaneous, Box 6,...
2To Alexander Hamilton from William Duer, 21 March 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Your Letter of the 14th has been a Balm to my Soul, in the Midst of my affliction. The Advice you give, I had laid down as the previous Rule of my Conduct—and with Rigidity adhere it. Whatever may happen, you shall never blush to Call me your Friend. Of this no more! This Letter will be presented to you by my Friend Mr. Vandenbenden, the Principal Support of the Flourishing Colony of...