1To John Jay from William Hamilton, 8 March 1796 (Jay Papers)
Be pleased to pardon my presumption in presuming to take the liberty of thus writing to you but I would not have gone so far had I not Believed you to be a person that would listen to the meanest persons who would wish to address themselves to you being confident that you will not refuse to hear my simple address. I have therefore attempted to write the following. I am dear Sir one of those...