Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to Tench Coxe, 4 January 1792

To Tench Coxe1

Treasury Department
Jany. 4 1792

sir

It is the intention of the President of the United States, verbally communicated to me that the salary [of the keeper of the Light House Cape Henry]2 shall be equal to the keeper of the light House on the Delaware.3

In communicating this you will explain that the first salary proceeded from mistake.

I am with much Consideration  sir  Your Obed Servt

A Hamilton

[PS   Inclosed are the papers concerning the additions made to the Light House Establishment Cape Henry with the Presidents approbation.]

Tench Coxe Esq

LS, RG 26, Lighthouse Letters Received, “Segregated” Lighthouse Records, Hamilton, National Archives.

1Coxe was Assistant to the Secretary of the Treasury.

2The bracketed portions of this letter are in the handwriting of H.

3Abraham Hargis.

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