To Alexander Hamilton from William Ellery, 9 February 1795
From William Ellery1
Newport, Rhode Island, February 9, 1795. Discusses “The cause United States vs Preserved Pierce junr.”
LC, Newport Historical Society, Newport, Rhode Island.
1. Ellery incorrectly addressed this letter to H as Secretary of the Treasury. H had resigned from that position on January 31, 1795, and was succeeded by Oliver Wolcott, Jr. See H to George Washington, January 31,1795; Washington to H, February 2, 1795, note 1.