1To Alexander Hamilton from James Kane, [28 February 1804] (Hamilton Papers)
Attach’d to this You have the Purdy Statement, which I am very Clear is in substance Correct. If you deem it very important that I should make affidavit of what is Here related—I will do it. At the same time I must acknowledge I shall have some difficulty in bringing my mind to it. My pride & Delicacy being in Opposition &c. With much respect & Esteem I remain Dr Sir &c ALS , New-York...
2Enclosure: [Statement of Ebenezer Purdy], [28 February 1804] (Hamilton Papers)
Some time in the month of January last, I call’d on Jacob Snell, a member of the Council of appointment, where I found Ebenezer Purdy Esqr together with a Mr. Hughes and one or two other Gentlemen whose names I do not recollect (being Strangers to me). Mr Purdy immediately ask’d me if I had any objection to hear an oration read, that was delivered on the 4th. July, by a young irishman who, if...