21From Thomas Jefferson to John Lamb, 17 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Since the reciept of your favor of Feb. 17. two paper packages from New York have been left here, containing newspaper and pamphlets. I was not at home and therefore do not know whether they were those committed to Capt. Bayley, and which were the subject of your letter. Should any others come, containing dutiable articles you may be assured of information of it from Sir Your very humble...
22From Alexander Hamilton to John Lamb, [20 November 1791] (Hamilton Papers)
Your private letter of the 11th. instant duly came to hand. The inquiry concerning Mr. Rhinelander’s case has been officially answered. The apples you mention are not yet received, but all the other articles you have been so obliging as to forward have been received; and Mrs. Hamilton joins me in acknowlegements for them. She also desires her compliments to Mrs. Lamb. These marks of friendly...
23From Alexander Hamilton to John Lamb, 19 March 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, March 19, 1792 . On March 19, 1792, Hamilton wrote to William Seton , cashier of the Bank of New York, enclosing a letter to Lamb, collector of the customs for New York City. Letter not found .]
24Tobias Lear to John Lamb, 4 December 1792 (Washington Papers)
I was this day honored with your letter of the 30th ultimo, enclosing one for Mrs Washington, the receipt of which she requests me to acknowledge, and beg your acceptance of her best thanks for the nuts and Apples which you have had the politeness to send to her, & which have come safe to hand. The Box, which was at the same time sent to the President, and which you mention to have arrived...
25From Alexander Hamilton to John Lamb, 16 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
The enclosed paper is the Charter party of the Swedish Ship Maria, which was chartered by our Consul at Lisbon to carry certain dispatches hither for our Government. I request that you will pay to the Captain one half of the freight as stipulated in the said Charter party, and that you will endeavor to procure for him a frieght back to Lisbon. It will be desireable, that this be done with all...
26From Alexander Hamilton to John Lamb, 26 June 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to reply to your letter of the 15th instant, respecting a difference in the duties on certain wines claimed by Mr Joze Roiz Silva. It is a rule which the Treasury has steadily adhered to, not to authorise the revision of an adjustment of duties once made, upon after evidence of whatsoever kind; whether the mistake committed was for or against the public. This rule has been found one of...