To Alexander Hamilton from Hall and Stimpson, 24 October 1796
From Hall and Stimpson
Boston, October 24, 1796. “We wrote you the 20th. Septr.1 respecting the cause that was left in your hands by Mr Stimpson against Mr Isaac Riley2 as a partner of Seth Wetmore;3 but not having heard from you respecting it and there being a report that you have since been engaged in behalf of Riley—the Gentlemen who are Creditors here and have supposed that you was taking the necessary steps of the Law in their behalf, are anxious to hear how the bussiness is situated.…”4
ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
1. Letter not found.
2. Isaac Riley was a New York City merchant.
3. Wetmore was a Boston merchant.
4. This is a reference to the case of Hall and Stimpson v Riley and Wetmore. See H’s Law Register, 1795–1804 (D, partially in H’s handwriting, New York Law Institute, New York City).
H endorsed this letter: “Answered Nov 5. 1796.” H’s letter has not been found.