1From Alexander Hamilton to Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 12 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have written to you, heretofore, respecting Mr. Benjamin Wells who acted as a Excise officer, in the western part of Pensylvania, at the time of the disturbances there. But this Gentleman has just arrived here, and requests me to mention his case again to you. I comply with his request. It appeared, from what I saw and heard at the time, that Mr. Wells distinquished himself by persevering...
2From Alexander Hamilton to Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 7 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I thank you for the disposition shown to accommodate Mr. Robertson. When I saw him some days ago, he hoped that the matter would be placed upon the footing which was indicated. I would readily comply with the wish of Mr. Evans was I sure that it would not be a breach of propriety towards Mr. Madison. But if my memory does not deceive me there was a sort of understanding between us that there...