1To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Cross, 18 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The inclosed, unsigned letter, was received by me the 8th current; and, observing your name attached to the superscription page thereof, I have taken the liberty of forwarding it to you. Although propriety forbids me to — res pond to (as official) any letter devoid —— sig nature, yet I shall proudly embrace every opportunity of rendering your excellency that prompt respect, which both my duty...