1George Washington to John Kean, 10 November 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, November 10, 1791. Approves of Kean’s decision to remain in the service of the Federal Government in spite of his appointment as cashier of the Bank of the United States. Thinks it will be advisable for him to remain a commissioner until the commission expires in July, 1792. Df , in writing of H, RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters, 1790–1799, National Archives. Kean had been appointed...
2From Alexander Hamilton to John Kean, 14 February 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
You will herewith receive a Warrant upon the Treasurer in your favor for 225 ³³⁄₁₀₀ dollars, for the purpose of paying certain dividends of interest due to non subscribing Creditors. In the doing of which you will be guided by the Abstracts accompanying this, certified by the proper Officers of the Treasury. I am with great consideration, Sir, Your Obedt servt LS , Ohio Historical Society,...
3From Alexander Hamilton to John Kean, 8 March 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have desired the Treasurer to transmit to the Bank of the United States a bill or bills on the Bank of New York for the sum of one hundred thousand dollars, which are to be passed, to the credit of the United States. It is to be understood that the Bank of the United States are to receive the amount in their own notes or in specie at the option of the Bank of New York. I am, Sir, Your most...
4From Alexander Hamilton to John Kean, 12 March 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, March 12, 1792 . On April 18, 1792, Hamilton wrote to Kean concerning the suspension of the sale of bills desired “by my letter of the 12th ultimo.” Letter not found .]
5From Alexander Hamilton to John Kean, 28 March 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, March 28, 1792 . Letter listed in dealer’s catalogue. Letter not found .] ALS , sold by Charles F. Heartman, May 19, 1927, Lot 154.
6From Alexander Hamilton to John Kean, 18 April 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The bills drawn by the Treasurer on the 11th of February upon the Collectors of New London, New Haven and Fairfield, the sale of which I desired to be suspended, by my letter of the 12th ultimo, may now be disposed of. I am, with consideration Sir, Your obedt Servant LS , Pierpont Morgan Library, New York City. Jedediah Huntington. Jonathan Fitch. Samuel Smedley. Letter not found.
7From Alexander Hamilton to John Kean, [23 August 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, August 23, 1792. Letter listed in dealer’s catalogue. Letter not found. ] ALS , sold by Stan V. Henkels, Jr., April 21–23, 1891, Item 371.
8From Alexander Hamilton to William Irvine and John Kean, [6 October 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, October 6, 1792. On October 11, 1792, Irvine and Kean acknowledged the receipt of Hamilton’s letter of October 6, 1792. Letter not found. ] Irvine and Kean were commissioners for settling the accounts between the United States and the individual states. Although this letter has not been found, the answer to it indicates that its contents were similar to those of “Treasury...
9From Alexander Hamilton to John Kean, 1 January 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
The Treasurer of the United States has this day been directed to draw on the Office of Discount and Deposit at Baltimore for Twenty thousand Dollars, and to deposit the bill, as usual, in the Bank of the United States. I have therefore to request that you will deliver it to Messrs Elliott and Williams, or to their Agent, Colo Smith, upon the payment of the Cash. I am, Sir, very respectfully,...
10From Alexander Hamilton to John Kean, 17 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
A warrant lately issued for money for the Quarter Master’s department 40000 Dollars which Mr. Hodgsdon will receive by a Check from the Treasurer as usual. He is instructed to receive & forward the money in Post Notes of the Bank . I mention this that in case contrary to instruction, he may call for specie, you may be able to state your knowlege of the arrangement & refer it to me. I have some...