6981From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Dayton, [30 March 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
Some advices are just received from England which add to the favourable complexion of affairs. I wish much to see you for half an hour before you go to Congress. You will find me at the Office. Yrs. truly ALS , Joseph Hopkinson Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
6982To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Howell, Jr., 26 January 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
Some of the officers of the army have applied to me for payment of rations retain’d under the contract of William Duer, having due bills given by his agents for the same. Several of those kind of bills were by your direction deposited in this office the property of other persons. I therefore take the liberty to request information, whether those claims are to be discharged by the United States,...
6983From Alexander Hamilton to Jeremiah Wadsworth, [6 November 1796] (Hamilton Papers)
I perceive you are an elector. In this state we support unanimously John Adams and Thomas Pinckney; on the principle of taking a double chance against Jefferson , deeming it far more important that be shall not be the President than who of the two men, Adams and Pinckney, shall be the President. The Government and the national interests will be perfectly safe in the hands of either of these...
6984From Alexander Hamilton to Jedidiah Huntington, 13 October 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
I am favord with your Letter of the 7th. in Answer to mine of the 1st. I approve of the Measures you have taken relative to the Lighthouse—and shall be obliged to you to SuperIntend whatever relates to this Business, for the present; taking Care that the Disbursements be made with Œconomy; and that the accounts for the same be regularly Vouched— I am, Sir, Your most Obedt. Humble Servant. (...
6985From Alexander Hamilton to President & Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit at New York, 7 July 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I have authorized David Austin Esquire Collector of New-Haven, to draw upon your institution for any sum not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars—If Mr. Austin therefore should make any use of this Credit, you will be pleased to honor his draughts within the limitation mentioned and transmit them to this Office; upon the receipt of which, the Treasurer will be directed to remit you a check fo r the...
6986To Alexander Hamilton from Job Smith [1798] (Hamilton Papers)
The bearer will present you with a letter of recommendation in my favor from Judge Wickham of Orange County. I am at present so indisposed as not to be able to wait on you in person but hope to do so in the Course of a few days with further recommendations. I have the honor to be Sir Your honor’s much oblig ed hble Servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).