From Alexander Hamilton to William Allibone, 4 May 1790
To William Allibone
[New York, May 4, 1790. On the back of the letter that Allibone wrote to Hamilton on April 29, 1790, is written “Answd 4th May.” Letter not found.]1
1. In the margin of Allibone’s letter of April 29, H wrote the following comments which presumably are his answers to Allibone:
“The state having made a cession the limitation is of course inapplicable.
“Warrant for in his favour or the Treasurer who is directed to take measures for payt.
“Let a contract be drawn & transmitted it will be ratified of course.”