From Alexander Hamilton to Francis Childs, 27 February 1792
To Francis Childs
Treasury Department
February 27 1792
Sir
I duly received your letter of the 11th instant,1 inclosing a copy of the bill before the Legislature of New York for erecting another Bank,2 and beg you to accept my acknowledgments for the information.
I am, Sir. Your Mo. Obed Servant.
A Hamilton
Francis Childs Esq.
New York
ALS, from a typescript supplied by Mr. Percy Hamilton Goodsell, Jr., White Plains, New York.
1. Letter not found.
2. For information on the attempt to organize new banks in New York City, see H to William Seton, January 18, 24, and February 10, 1792; Seton to H, January 22, February 6, 1792; and Philip Schuyler to H, January 29, 1792.