Alexander Hamilton to Stephen Van Rensselaer, December 9, 1784

[ New York, December 9, 1784–1788. 1 “My public engagements have not only left me bare of Cash but have lain me under a necessity to use my credit at the Bank as far as consisstently with delicacy in my station of director I ought to go.… The opportunities my profession gives me have taught me to consider partnerships under all circumstances as delicate and hazardous things.… I am sure for once they succeed, they ten times involve and embarras the person in that predicament.” Letter not found. ] 2