From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Porter, 26 February 1800

To Thomas Porter, 26 February 1800

New York Feby. 26th. 1800

Sir,

I have recd. your letter of Jany. 23d. 1800 informing me of your being delayed on the roads as an evidence against a person who had stole your trunk. I regret much your want of success in regaining your property. Not knowing where you are at present I have requested Mr. Pierre Van Cortlandt to forward you this letter on the receipt of which you will immediately inform me where you now are, and how soon you intend proceeding to Bennington—

W—

Lt. Porter—

(Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).

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Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Porter, 26 February 1800
Author: Hamilton, Alexander
Recipient: Porter, Thomas
Date: 26 February 1800

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Cite as: “From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Porter, 26 February 1800,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/02-01-02-2156. [This document from The Papers of Alexander Hamilton is original to the digital edition. It was added on 30 December 2015.]

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