1To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Mercer, 16[–28] October 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
You must attribute the delay of my answer to yours of the 26th. of September to the extreme indisposition of my family. In replying now I cannot avoid noticing the Letter which you address’d to Major Ross at the same time and on the same subject and which that Gentleman consider’d himself as authoriz’d to circulate in an hand-Bill whilst my Election was depending. Altho we naturally enter with...
2To Thomas Jefferson from John F. Mercer, 28 October 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty to request of you information which you alone perhaps can give me, and which I conceive there is no impropriety in asking—if there is however you will I know not answer—it is only to be ascertained of the fact whether Mr. Charles Carrol of this State, has actually and effectually resigned his Seat in the Senate of the U. States. I am always with true attachment Dr Sir...