John Sullivan to Alexander Hamilton, July 10, 1788

Durham [New Hampshire] July 10th 1788.

Dear Sir

Capt Roche 2 who was employed by me in consequence of your directions to forward the news of New Hampshires having adopted the new Constitution, 3 called on me this Day with the Inclosed Account, the Ballance of which I paid him in Cash and have taken the Liberty of drawing on you for the same with the addition of seven shillings more which is the Loss by Discount & postage at 3 1/2 per Cent. His Laiming a horse was unfortunate but could not be avoided. I shewd him your Letter to me and in every respect complied with your directions and I have no Doubt of his having used every Exertion to fulfill your commands aside as I have advanced the Cash I doubt not my Bill will be duly honoured

I am very respectfult Sir your most obedy and very humble servt

Jno. Sullivan

Honble: Colo Hamilton