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Letters from John Chaloner

7 letters
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John Chaloner to Alexander Hamilton, August 14, 1783

From John Chaloner
To Alexander Hamilton
August 14, 1783

John Chaloner acknowledges receipt of Alexander Hamilton's letter and promises to honor Hamilton's draft related to Mr. Carter's account. He mentions uncertainty about procuring chintz for Mrs. Dunkin and sends greetings to Hamilton's family and associates. Chaloner commits to updating Hamilton on their mutual friends' travels as information becomes available.

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John Chaloner to Alexander Hamilton, November 26, 1783

From John Chaloner
To Alexander Hamilton
November 26, 1783

John Chaloner informs Alexander Hamilton about an upcoming election for the Bank's directors and a proposal to increase the capital stock by offering one thousand new shares at five hundred dollars each. He mentions awaiting correspondence from mutual acquaintances and conveys greetings from his family to Hamilton and other notable families.

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John Chaloner to Alexander Hamilton, December 18, 1783

From John Chaloner
To Alexander Hamilton
December 18, 1783

John Chaloner informs Alexander Hamilton that to manage John Carter’s shares, Hamilton must provide a properly attested Power of Attorney authorizing someone to receive dividends and vote on Carter’s behalf. Chaloner notes he previously sent this information and Hamilton’s letters to Albany, which Hamilton may not have received. He resends the documents as a duplicate for Hamilton’s attention.

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John Chaloner to Alexander Hamilton, March 25, 1784

From John Chaloner
To Alexander Hamilton
March 25, 1784

John Chaloner informs Alexander Hamilton about handling commissions related to Mr. Church's property and confirms receipt of a package for Mrs. Hamilton to be sent to New York. He reports concerns over the rapid export of specie threatening the stability of banks and mentions a loan request by the Assembly to the Bank for 200,000 pounds, intended to be secured by mortgages and used to pay taxes from 1782 and 1783.

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John Chaloner to Alexander Hamilton, July 14, 1784

From John Chaloner
To Alexander Hamilton
July 14, 1784

John Chaloner informs Alexander Hamilton of several financial drafts totaling 426 pounds 11 shillings 8 pence and discusses purchasing bank stock, noting a preference to buy below par but considering buying at par due to lack of offers. He requests Hamilton to send an obligation related to Mr. Tracey and mentions Mr. Macarty will provide instructions on certain bills payable to him.

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John Chaloner to Alexander Hamilton, November 25, 1784

From John Chaloner
To Alexander Hamilton
November 25, 1784

John Chaloner informs Alexander Hamilton about two boxes in his care for Mr. Church, likely containing items requested by the Ladies, and requests Hamilton to manage them if their contents differ from expectations. He also mentions Major Jackson's refusal to part with a horse named Ben except to Mrs. Church. Chaloner promises to send a requested account soon and sends regards to the Ladies.