Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Jones, [9 June 1785]

To Samuel Jones

[New York, June 9, 1785]1

Dr Sir

The above is a copy of a paper transmitted me this day by Mr. Duane.2 You will perceive much is expected from us; and unfortunately in the situation of my business little is in my power. I wish to see you in Town as soon3

AL, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

1. The letter is undated. It was written, as the first line states, on the date on which H received his commission from James Duane (see James Duane, John Jay, and Robert Livingston to H, June 9, 1785).

2. See Duane, Jay, and Livingston to H, June 9, 1785.

3. The remainder of this letter is missing.

Index Entries

    You Are Looking At

    Source Project
    Hamilton Papers
    Title
    From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Jones, [9 June 1785]
    Author
    Hamilton, Alexander
    Recipient
    Jones, Samuel
    Date
    9 June 1785

    Reference

    Cite as
    “From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Jones, [9 June 1785],” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-03-02-0440. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 3, 1782–1786, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1962, p. 614.]

    More between these correspondents