Alexander Hamilton to John Jay, January 1776

[New York, January 1776]

Dear Sir

The inclosed was intended by the last post, but I was disappointed in sending it–€” 1 You will find by the papers, that a proclamation has been issued for dissolving the old Assembly; writs are making out for the election of a new–€”

The tories seem to give out that there will be no opposition, but I Suspect this as an artifice to throw the people off their guard: I doubt not however the Whig Interests will prevail–€”

I should be glad to See you here with all convenient dispatch; though perhaps also your presence may not be absolutely necessary, yet I like not to hazard any thing, or to neglect any Step which may have the least tendency to ensure Respect Success–€”I am Your most hum Serv

A Hamilton