201To Alexander Hamilton from Gerard Bancker and Philip Livingston, 22 February 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, February 22, 1797. “In our Character of Executors, we are Trustees for a Number of persons who do not think the Claims of Mr. & Mrs. Ricketts well founded, and who would suppose us blameable, if we afforded them any Facilities, Whatever therefore may be our own inclinations, we are advised to put the Claimants to their Bill for discovery, and to submit ourselves to the Chancellor,...
202To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Banger, 1 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
By direction of Colonel Hodgdon, I enclose you a Return of Clothing, in the Public Store at Philadelphia, this day I have the honor to be Sir Your most obedient Servant ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing "Return of Clothing in the Public Store at Philadelphia …" ( ADS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
203Enclosure: Statement AB: [Account of Treasury Bills on Amsterdam], 15 January 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Accot. of Treasury Bills on Amsterdam Sold by the Bank of the United States & Offices of D & D Monies received Notes remg. unpaid Date of Sale Guilders Purchasers Names Amt of Note Int on do Amount when payble Remarks 1792 April 25 88.053. 1 Matthew McConnell 35,577 931 4 27
204To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Banks, 1 January 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
Richmond, January 1, 1789. “I recd. your letter of the 12 Ulto.… I suppose I shall be entitled to Costs of Suit with Foltz & Lorenz for the recovery of which ’tis my wish that you either take or cause measures to be taken.… Mr. Constable has a mercantile Reputation.… I shall at present leave him cloak’d under that Reputation until I see a fit oppy to attack him and it more seriously than to...
205Enclosure L: [Agreement between John Banks and Neucomen & Collect], [1 May 1786] (Hamilton Papers)
Know all men by these presents, That We, John Banks, for Hunter, Banks and Company, merchants, Richmond, Virginia, and Nathaniel Greene, are held and firmly bound unto Neucomen and Collett, merchants, Charleston, in the sum of seventeen thousand four hundred and eighty seven pounds, eleven shillings, sterling money of Great Britain, for the faithful payment of which, we bind ourselves, our...
206Enclosure O: [John Banks’ Statement], 3 January 1783 (Hamilton Papers)
It having been suggested, from a misinterpretation of my letter of October 1782, to Mr. James Hunter, that the honorable Major General Greene was interested, or intimated a desire of holding a commercial connection with me in Charleston—I do, therefore, as well for the sake of removing such an idea, as to avert from myself any mischief, that a heedless surmise, expressed in a confidential...
207Enclosure M: [Note from Joseph Banks], 7 May 1783 (Hamilton Papers)
Whereas the honorable General Greene did, in the month of April last past, become security for us, John Banks, James Hunter and Robert Forsyth, as for themselves as others concerned, in the sum of thirty two thousand one hundred and twenty five pounds, sterling money, unto Messrs Neucomen and Collett, Harris and Blackford, and James Warington, merchants, Charleston. We, the afternamed, Do, by...
208To Alexander Hamilton from William Banks, 1 March 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] March 1, 1792 . Recommends various ways by which the collectors of customs could improve their record keeping and reports on exports. Copy, Papers of Tench Coxe in the Coxe Family Papers at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Banks was a clerk in the register’s office of the Treasury Department. On at least one other occasion Banks made similar...
209To Alexander Hamilton from Jeremiah Banning, 6 June 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Oxford, Maryland, June 6, 1793. On June 21, 1793, Hamilton wrote to Banning “In answer to your letter of the 6th instant.” Letter not found. ] Banning was collector of customs and inspector at the port at Oxford, Maryland.
210To Alexander Hamilton from Marquis de Barbé-Marbois, 29 April 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 29, 1780. On May 5–8, 1780, Hamilton wrote to Barbé-Marbois : “The day before yesterday I had the honor of your letter of the 29th. of April.” Letter not found .] Barbé-Marbois was secretary of the French legation at Philadelphia.
211To Alexander Hamilton from Marquis de Barbé-Marbois, 21 August 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, August 21, 1780. Asks if there is any information concerning his brothers, who are British prisoners. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. This letter is in French.
212To Alexander Hamilton from Marquis de Barbé-Marbois, 11 July [1780] (Hamilton Papers)
Nous avons sçu ici que le desir du Général a été que l’offrande des dames de Phaladelphie et même de la Pensylvanie fut employée en achat de chemises pour le Soldat. Toutes les femmes ont applaudi à cette idée, elles ont pensé que pour rendre la souscription beaucoup plus avantageuse au Soldat il seroit à propos de les charger elles mêmes de ce detail. Elles proposent donc, que le produit de...
213James Barcklay to Alexander Hamilton and Balthazar De Haert, 22 May 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
Brookhaven [ New York ] May 22, 1789 . “The Cases between Wells, and Wickham, & myself have been long enough in Court to have been determined, yet by fraudulent delays I know not how they stand.… I mean not to direct, but to desire proper care to be taken to prevent fraudulent tricks and delays, so that I may have my Money which they mean to cheat me out of.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of...
214Conveyance from James Barclay and Others, [17 September 1785] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, September 17, 1785 ]. James Barclay and others convey “All that certain messuage or dwelling house and the store house thereunto adjoining, as also the lott of ground whereon the said dwelling house and store house do stand and which is thereunto belonging situate lying and being in the South Ward of the City of New York Fronting to a certain street called Wall Street.…” Certified...
215To Alexander Hamilton from John Barclay, 11 December 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, December 11, 1794. On December 17, 1794, Hamilton wrote to Barclay : “I have been favoured with your letter of the 11th instant.” Letter not found. ] Barclay’s letter of December 11 was a reply to H to the President and Directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania, December 1, 1794 . That Barclay replied in the affirmative to H’s request in his letter of December 1 is indicated by the...
216To Alexander Hamilton from John Bard, 24 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I cannot help offering you my sincere Gratulations, on an event which lately happened here which you have been acquainted with. There never could have been a more compleat Tryumph, than this City felt at our late numerous meeting, Numerous beyond Example on any former Occasion within my rememberance: and in this numerous and most respectable meeting of our Citizens, not one Dissenting Voice,...
217To Alexander Hamilton from John Bard, 4 March 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I dined a few days ago with a large Company at Judge Duanes, In the course of the after noon, you became the Subject of general Conversation. It gave me the greatest pleasure to hear that Just and greatfull applause which all the Company bestowed upon ⟨y⟩ou. Your Friend General Gates declared when ever ⟨y⟩our Idea was present to his mind, he could not help ⟨ap⟩plying to you the Beautifull...
218To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Bard, [18 November 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
I take the liberty to remind you of the afair of Segroves Bills in favor of my Brother John—already the delay has been attended with consequences very seriously distressing to my Brother—yet still from the Indulgence of his Creditors, a speedy payment of them, would be of most essential Service to him. I do not hessitate therefore to assure myself, that as far as you consistently can, you will...
219Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox, Tobias Lear, Alexander Macomb, Dominick Lynch, John Watts, and Samuel Bard to Patrick … (Hamilton Papers)
As the removal of the residence of Congress from this city will necessarily dissolve our association for the education of our children under your care, and as those of us who remain, do not see a probability of immediately filling up our former number, we take this method of unitedly expressing the entire confidence we have in your talents, and our approbation of your method of tuition. We...
220To Alexander Hamilton from Alexander Baring, 16 November 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, November 16, 1797. “I have not till now been able to meet Mr. Field to make the necessary inquiries about the land Coll. Burr proposed transferring as a security for his debt to Mr Angerstien and I am sorry to say the result of a conversation I have had with him leaves little reason to hope that this property can be applied to the object in question or that it will afford any...
221To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel A. Barker, 17 October 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
Having been lately informed by Mr Schuyler, that recommendations of persons qualified to serve as officers in the army were made to you, I take liberty of recommending to your consideration, Mr Elhanan W. Wheeler, a young gentleman, who is a native of the County of Worcester, State of Massachusets, now residing in the County of Dutchess—He has had a liberal education at the University of...
222To Alexander Hamilton from John Barney, [21 October 1789] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Baltimore, October 21, 1789. ] On October 29, 1789, Hamilton wrote to Barney : “I have duly received your letter of the 21 instant.” Letter not found. ] Presumably John Holland Barney, brother of Commodore Joshua Barney of the Revolutionary Navy.
223To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Barnum, 4 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I solicit your interest in obtaining the appointment as Surgeon in the united states army, particularly to the regiment to be raised in the State of New york. I have for that purpose obtained the Certificates from the principle Surgeons of this City, togeather with a Certificate from the Governors of the New york Hospital which are here inclosed If I should meet with your approbation my...
224To Alexander Hamilton from William Barton, 9 August 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, August 9, 1790. “The experience I have had of your very polite attention to me, and the disposition to oblige me, which you were pleased to express in Your letter of the 13th. of May, induce me to hope for a continuance of Your kind Offices in my behalf. Permit me, therefore, to acquaint You, that I have written to Mr. Jefferson, offering my services in the station lately...
225Receipt from William Barton, [September 1800] (Hamilton Papers)
1800 Genl. Alexander Hammelton To William Barton Sept. 2d. To an arch Bar & Crain eye for a fire place Wt 40 lb. .. £ 2. 00 10 To a Crain for Ditto Wt 36½ lb .. 1. 16.0 £ 3. 16.0 DS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Barton was a blacksmith in New York City. For background to this document, see the introductory note to Philip Schuyler to H, July 17, 1800 .
226To Alexander Hamilton from William Barton, [31 December 1791] (Hamilton Papers)
The sheets which compose the pamphlet, herewith inclosed, will be comprized in the third Volume of the Philosophical Society’s Transactions, now in the press. Being favored by the printer with a few Copies of this part, (with the addition of a Title page), I beg, Sir, Your Acceptance of One. If some additional Observations on the same subject, resulting from the Census, which have been read in...
227To Alexander Hamilton from William Barton, Junior, 12 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
There was shiped some time past from this place five chests of Souchong and one Chest of Hyson tea to Messrs. Sam Ward and Brothers of New York; the tea was imported in the Ship Genl Washington in June last, and for which certificates have regularly been granted from this Office. The Messrs Wards acknowledge to have received the certificates with the tea, but are willing to make affidavit to...
228To Alexander Hamilton from Paul Bascom, 8 February 1787 (Hamilton Papers)
Turks-Island , February 8, 1787 . “I wrote you in July last … respecting the Business of Mrs. Place’s Children, with the Estates of Paul & Stephen Richards at New-York.” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Presumably Paul Bascom of Bermuda who had been a searcher of the customs there. Turks-Island is located in the British West Indies. Letter not found.
229To Alexander Hamilton from Major Sebastian Bauman, 22 April 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
In order to lay aside all suspicion, and to Regain your former friendship, I have accordin[g]ly sent you here those papers I promised you in a late conversation we had, for your perusal. The one is a Representation I made to Major Genl. Heath, and the other is meerly nothing but a Scope of mine, or So many Pillaries upon which I design to build an Edifice for the American Artillery. I would...
230To Alexander Hamilton from Sebastian Bauman, 3 September 1792. (Hamilton Papers)
I have recieved your favour of 31st Ult. and I have to inform you that there is no letter in my Office for Gulliaum Vaillant, Poste restante. If there had been, I should without delay have forwarded the same under cover to you by this days Post. Remain with great respect Dear Sir, Your most Obd. & very humble Servt. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. This letter was postmarked “N...