From Alexander Hamilton to John Jay, 18 December 1798
To John Jay
New York, December 18, 1798. “You may remember that I have heretofore recommended to you Mr. 1 Inglis,2 who studied the law with me, for the Office of Notary. He entertains an idea that a vacancy for such an appointment now exists, and has reminded me of my promise to be useful to him—I with pleasure reiterate my recommendation.…”
ALS, Columbia University Libraries.
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2. James Inglis, Jr. See H to John Jay, September 17, 1798.