Alexander Hamilton to John Lillie, 31 January 1799
To John Lillie, 31 January 1799
New York Jany. 31st 1799
Sir,
I have received your letter of the 21st Instant expressing your surprise at your application being withdrawn, which was really so, altho’ I cannot recollect the source of the information. I shall pay particular attention to your request of being considered as a Candidate for a Majority. Let me assure you of the pleasure I shall take at all times of manifesting to you my esteem and regard believe me Sir with regard—Yr Obed. Serv
A Hamilton
John Lillie Esqr.
(LS, in the handwriting of Philip Church, Princeton University Library). Acknowledges Lillie’s letter of January 21, 1799. Letter not found.