From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Mercer, 3 November 1792
To John F. Mercer1
Philadelphia Novr 3d 1792
Sir
The Post two days since, brought me your letter of the 16th of October.
I deemed it incumbent on me previous to a more particular notice of its contents to forward a copy of it, and of the documents which accompany it, as far as they regard your public discourses to Major Ross.
With due consideration I am Sir Your Obedt Servt
A H
John F Mercer Esq
Annapolis
Copy, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
1. Mercer was a member of the House of Representatives from Maryland.
For background to this letter, see the introductory note to H to Mercer, September 26, 1792. See also H to David Ross, September 26, 1792; Ross to H, October 5–10, 1792; Mercer to H, October 16–28, 1792.