From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 8 September 1796
To George Washington1
New York Sepr. 8. 1796
Sir
I have received your letter of the 6th. by the bearer. The draft was sent forward by Post on Tuesday.2
I shall prepare a paragraph with respect to the University & some others for consideration respecting other points which have occured.
With true respect & attachment I have the honor to be Sir Yr. very obed serv
A Hamilton
The President
ALS, MS Division, New York Public Library.
1. For background to this letter, see the introductory note to H to Washington, May 10, 1796. See also Washington to H, September 1, 6, 1796; H to Washington, September 4, 5, 1796.
2. H returned the draft to Washington in H to Washington, September 5, 1796. It was sent by post on Tuesday September 6, 1796.