28551From Alexander Hamilton to Morgan Lewis, [8 September 1790] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, September 8, 1790. On Lewis’s letter to Hamilton of August 9, 1790, there is an endorsement which reads: “Answered Sepr. 8. 1790.” Letter not found. ] Lewis, a lawyer, was a member of the New York State Assembly.
28552To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Lincoln, 8 September 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Boston, September 8, 1790. “I find in the 36 page of the new collection act that no drawback of the duties paid on any goods wares & merchandize imported shall be received on the exportation of such goods unless they shall be reshipped in the same casks, cases, chests, boxes or other packages in which they were originally imported.… Among goods wares & Merchandises there are some articles...
28553To Alexander Hamilton from Jeremiah Olney, 8 September 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Providence, September 8, 1790. “A coasting vessel, of about 49. tons burthen, belonging to this place, having on board a quantity of cheese, stone lime, tow cloth &c manufactured in the United States, and to the amount of about forty Dollars in European Goods sailed the beginning of August for Alexandria in Virginia. On a previous application of the Capt and owners to me, I told them, that by...
28554To Alexander Hamilton from Nathaniel Appleton, 9 September 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Your favour 31st Augt. was recd. by the last Post informing me that the President of the United States had been pleased to appoint me a Commissioner of Loans in this State; a continuance of confidence from the Government of the United States after 14 Years services, is highly gratifying to a mind who ranks reputation in the highest class of worldly acquirements. I shall proceed immediately to...
28555From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Lincoln, 10 September 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, September 10, 1790. “I received your letter of the 3d. instant with the papers enclosed.… The British ship, which you mention will not have the second duty of Tonnage to pay, if she should have arrived at the eastern port after the first of September.” L[S] , RG 36, Collector of Customs at Boston, Letters from the Treasury, 1789–1818, Vol. 5, National Archives; copy, RG...
28556From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Lincoln, 10 September 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, September 10, 1790. On September 17, 1790, Lincoln wrote to Hamilton : “Your private letter of the 10th came by the post the last evening.” Letter not found. ]
28557From Alexander Hamilton to William Short, 10 September 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
This will be delivered to you by Benjamin Walker Esquire, Naval officer of the Port of New York who has leave of abscence for a twelvemonth. As he has thoughts of visiting Paris he has requested me to make him known to you which I do with pleasure as he is a man of worth. He was during a part of the late War Aide du Camp to General Washington. I remain with much esteem & consideration Sir,...
28558From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Walker, 10 September 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
In answer to your letter of this date, I have to inform you that in pursuance of authority to me for that purpose from the President of the United States, You have permission to be absent from the United States for a period not exceeding One year from the time of your departure. I am Sir Your Obedient & humble servant ALS , in the United States Naval Academy Museum. Walker was naval officer...
28559To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Walker, 10 September 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, September 10, 1790. On September 10, 1790, Hamilton wrote to Walker : “In answer to your letter of this date.” Letter not found. ]
28560From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 10 September 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
The public service appearing to require the early establishment of the boats or cutters for the protection of the revenue, agreeably to the provision made by the Legislature in their last Session, I do myself the honor respectfully to submit to you what has occured upon that subject. Cutters from forty to fifty feet keel being deemed by experienced persons the most eligible, my enquiries have...