Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 11 October 1791

To George Washington

Philadelphia
Octr. 11. 1791

Sir

Lord Wycomb1 having mentioned to me his intention to pay you his respects at Mount Vernon, I beg your permission to present him to you.

The personal acquirements and merits of his Lordship conspire with a consideration for the friendly dispositions and liberal policy of his father, the Marquis of Lansdown, towards this country, to constitute a claim in his favour to cordial notice.

I have the honor to be With the most respectful attachment, Sir, Your obedient & humble servant

A Hamilton

The President of the United States

ALS, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress; copy, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.

1. Earl Wycombe. See Nathaniel Hazard to H, October 11, 1791.

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    From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 11 October 1791
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    Hamilton, Alexander
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    Washington, George
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    11 October 1791

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    “From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 11 October 1791,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-09-02-0269. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 9, August 1791 – December 1791, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1965, pp. 369–370.]

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