From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Varick, 16 June 1795

To Richard Varick1

Circular

New York. June 16. 1795.

Sir

I beg the favour of you to cause a search to be made in your office for books belonging to me, and if any are found to send them to me.

Inclosed is a list of books which I miss. There may be others of which I have neither minute or recollection—but I believe my name will be found written in any that belong to me.

I am Sir your very obedt. Servt

A Hamilton

LS, from a facsimile printed in Goebel, Law Practice description begins Julius Goebel, Jr., ed., The Law Practice of Alexander Hamilton: Documents and Commentary (New York and London, 1964– ) description ends , I, 851.

1. Varick was mayor of New York City.

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Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Varick, 16 June 1795
Author: Hamilton, Alexander
Recipient: Varick, Richard
Date: 16 June 1795

Reference

Cite as: “From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Varick, 16 June 1795,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-18-02-0260-0001. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 18, January 1795 – July 1795, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1973, p. 378.]

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