Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Ashburner, January 21, 1772

St Croix Janu 21. 1772

Sir

I receivd yours Dated Decemr. 10th 1 in due time & observe what you say. I am much obligd to you for your promise to pay Messrs. Grant & Baillie the small sum I owe them and must beg if it is not done before this reaches you, you’ll immediately do it as I wish to have the matter settled. Also please to let me know if I must Credit you or Mr. Thomas for whats paid.

I am Sir   Your very Hum Servt

A Hamilton