To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 18 March 1794
From George Washington
United States 18 Mar. 1794
Pay to the Director of the Mint the within sum of sixteen hundred dollars1 and also the further sum of one thousand dollars for the purposes of that establishment.
Geo: Washington
LC, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1. At the bottom of this document is the following note by David Rittenhouse, director of the Mint:
Including all the arrears due to Albion Cox, Assayer, | Dolls. | cts. |
since he was first engaged by Mr. [Thomas] Pinckney | 3315. | 02 |
balance in the Treasurer’s hands Jan 1, 1794 | 1715. | 02 |
Remains to be covered by Warrt. | 1600 |
Mar. 17, 1794.”