Letter
Jeremiah Olney to Alexander Hamilton, September 10, 1788
Jeremiah Olney informs Alexander Hamilton that Mr. H will not attend Congress until after the October session of the General Assembly, as he must fulfill his role as a representative for Charleston. Olney explains that a state law requires delegates to have special orders from the Assembly to take their seats, preventing timely representation from the state. He expresses concern that Mr. A will remain without a colleague in Congress for some time.