To John Jay from Alexander Hamilton, January 1776
From Alexander Hamilton
[New York, January 1776]
Dear Sir
The inclosed was intended by the last post, but I was disappointed in sending it—1 You will find by the papers, that a proclamation has been issued for dissolving the old Assembly; writs are making out for the election of a new—
The tories seem to give out that there will be no opposition, but I Suspect this as an artifice to throw the people off their guard: I doubt not however the Whig Interests will prevail—
I should be glad to See you here with all convenient dispatch; though perhaps also your presence may not be absolutely necessary, yet I like not to hazard any thing, or to neglect any Step which may have the least tendency to ensure Respect Success—I am Your most hum Serv
A Hamilton
ALS, NNGL (EJ: 90500). Addressed: “To/John Jay Esqr/Philadelphia”. Franked: “Free”. Postmarked: “JAN. 4.” Endorsed.
1. Probably Hamilton to JJ, 31 Dec. 1775, above. On the dissolution of the old assembly and election of a new one, see Robert R. Livingston to JJ, 15 Feb. 1776, below.