Alexander Hamilton to Philip Schuyler, February 9, 1788

[New York, February 9, 1788]

My Dear Sir

An application will be made to the Council of appointment 2 by Mr. Nicholas Carmer 3 of this city; an ancient and respectable inhabitant; for the appointment of an Inspector of Mahogany and other lumber for this City. I recommend him, on every account , to your patronage.

The mail of this Evening I am informed brings the most favourable accounts from Massachusettes. 4 I am inclined to consider the favourable issue of things there as reduced to a certainty.

I remain Most Affecty   D Sir   Yr. Obed ser

Alx Hamilton