To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, [18 October 1788]
From George Washington
[Mount Vernon, October 18, 1788]
Dear Sir,
A day or two ago the enclosed letters came to my hands. The watch1 of Genl. Morgan you have for what it cost him,2 what he expects for it is also signified. It is a repeater with a chaced outer case with open work in parts. The Inner case is open, nearly in the whole. It is of an old fraction make, and appears to have seen better days; perhaps its chief merits lay in being a family piece, perhaps I am mistaken it may possess intrinsic merit unknown to me; for silent it came to my hands; and silent it shall depart; having made no attempt to wind it up.
If a safe and direct conveyance presents itself I will forward it without waiting your orders.3 If not, say what shall be done with it. With very great esteem and regard
I am dear Sir Yr most Obedt. & Very Hble. Servant
Go. Washington
| Mount Vernon |  |
| October 18th. 1788 |
LC, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1. In MS, “wad.”
2. See H to Washington, August 13, 1788; Washington to H, August 28, 1788; and H to Washington, September, 1788.
3. The watch was forwarded to H on November 6 by the Comte de Moustier. See Washington to H, November 6, 1788.