Alexander Hamilton to Udny Hay, August 3, 1782

Albany Aug. 3d. 1782

Dr. Sir

Mr. Morris, some time since, in a circular letter to the states, 2 among other things, requested to have an account of all the money, provisions, transportation, &c., furnished by this state to the United States, since the 18th. of March, 1780.

I have been very happy to hear, that this business has been intrusted to your hands, for I am sure, feeling its importance, you will give it all the dispatch in your power.

I have written to the Governor on the subject, 3 but lest other occupations should delay his attention to it I must request you to inform me precisely what part of the matter has been intrusted to your management, and what progress you have been able to make.

I shall also thank you to send me the amount of any certificates or paper money in any shape, which, through your office, have passed into circulation, distinguishing the different species. 4

You will do me a favour by letting me hear from you as soon as possible. 5

I am with sincere esteem    Your Obedient servant

A Hamilton

I must still trouble you with an additional request which is that you let me know as exactly as possible the gross product of each supply-bill in your department in specie value and the amount of all expences on each. This I want with a view to the subjects we have been speaking of.

AH