From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Varick, 23 July 1784
To Richard Varick1
[New York] July 23, 1784. “Mr. Laurance2 & myself who have been retained by Mr. R. Smith being about to leave Town, I have recommended Mr. Smith to you in our absence.”
ALS, Humanities Research Center, The University of Texas.
1. Varick was recorder for New York City.
2. John Laurance, a New York lawyer.