From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 18 November 1799
To James Miller, 18 November 1799
N York Novr. 18th. 99
Sir,
Colonel Parker has contracted for two Hundred Acres of Land at three pounds, five shillings and six pence pr. acre virginia currency pr. acre, to be paid in Six months with a deduction of interest if the money is immediately paid. I request you to take immediate measures for having Col. Parker supplied with the necessary funds.
With grt cons. I am Sir Yr obt Srt
Alex Hamilton
James Miller Esr.
(LS, Lloyd W. Smith Collection, Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown, New Jersey; Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).