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From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, [14 January 1798]

To Elizabeth Hamilton

Rhinebeck [New York]
½ past twelve. [January 14, 1798]

This moment my Dear Eliza, we descended from the carriage—after a journey,1 so far, much more comfortable than we could possibly have anticipated. It makes me repent that we had not pursued our original plan. But we must console ourselves with the hope of a speedy reunion which you may be assured I do every thing in my power to accelerate—For I give up too much of my happiness by my absence not to be anxious to abridge it. I rely on your promise to compose your dear heart; and to be as happy as you can be. Give my love to Angelica2 & kiss my dear Children for me.

Adieu my excellent & beloved Betsy

A H.

Jany 14th.

To Mrs. Elisabeth Hamilton
No 26 BroadWay
New York.

Copy, Columbia University Libraries.

1. H was on his way to Albany to attend the session of the New York Supreme Court.

2. Angelica Church.

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    From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, [14 January 1798]
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    Hamilton, Elizabeth
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    14 January 1798

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    “From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, [14 January 1798],” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-21-02-0195. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 21, April 1797 – July 1798, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1974, p. 335.]

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