Walton and Cruger to Alexander Hamilton, October 19, 1771
[ Jamaica, October 19, 1771 . On November 27, 1771, Hamilton wrote to Jacob Walton 2 and John H. Cruger: 3 “I have now the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt…
Alexander Hamilton was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first U.S. secretary of the treasury from 1789 to 1795 under the presidency of George Washington. He also founded America's first political party, the Federalist Party, in 1791.
[ Jamaica, October 19, 1771 . On November 27, 1771, Hamilton wrote to Jacob Walton 2 and John H. Cruger: 3 “I have now the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt…
[ St. Eustatius, December 10, 1771 . On January 21, 1772, Hamilton wrote to Ashburner: “I received yours Dated Decemr. 10th.” Letter not found .]
[ New York , December 12 , 1771 . On January 10, 1772, Hamilton wrote to Cruger : “Your agreeable Letters of the 12 and 20th Ultimo were yesterday handed…
[ New York, December 20, 1771 . On January 10, 1772, Hamilton wrote to Cruger : “Your agreeable Letters of the 12 and 20th Ultimo were yesterday handed me.” Letter…
[St. Croix, May 16, 1772] 1059. Ann Ventons quittance ved Hammilton for 45 rdr. 2 contant og et oxehoved sucker of 16de maij 1772.
[St. Croix, May 23, 1772] 1060. Ann Ventons quittance of 23de maij 1772 rdr. for et oxehovet rum.
[New York, May 3, 1773] 1045. Ann Ventons ordre paa capitain Lillie 2 af 3die may 1773 i Alexander Hammiltons faveur for 15 oxehoveder sucker for Lyttons boe.
[New York, May 26, 1773] 965. Ann Lyttons 2 quittance ved Alexander Hammilton for 50 rdr. betalt af capitain Lillie dend 26de maij 1773.
[New York, June 3, 1773] 994. Ann Ventons quittance til Hammilton, til Lillie, for Lyttons estate, for 25 rdr. af 3die junii 1773.
[ New York, April 2, 1776 . An entry in the Journals of the New York Provincial Congress under this date reads: “Ordered That Capt. Hamilton be directed to place…
[ New York, May 31, 1776 . An entry in the Journals of the New York Provincial Congress under this date reads: “Ordered, that Capt. Alexander Hamilton, or any or…
[ Harlem Heights, New York ] September 29, 1776. In George Washington’s “Warrant Book No 2â€� an entry for this date reads “To Capn Hamilton for his Co Arty. Aug–774.…
[ Bucks County, Pennsylvania ] December 19, 1776. In George Washington’s “Warrant Book No. 2â€� an entry for this date reads:â€�To Capn Alexr Hamilton his pay for his Coy. Arty…
[ Morristown, New Jersey, January 20, 1777. A statement in George Washington’s letter to Lieutenant Colonel Robert Hanson Harrison 1 of this date reads: “Be so good as to forward…
[Philadelphia, January 25, 1777] Captain Alexander Hamilton, of the New-York company of artillery, by applying to the printer of this paper, may hear of something to his advantage.
Head-Quarters, Morristown [New Jersey] March 1, 1777. Alexander Hamilton Esquire is appointed Aide-De-Camp to the Commander in Chief; and is to be respected and obeyed as such. Extract of General…
Kingston [New York] 17th: March 1777 Dr Sir We are to inform you that Robt. R Livingston 2 is with us a Committee appointed by Convention to correspond with you…
[ Kingston, New York, March 19, 1777. On March 22, 1777, Hamilton wrote to the Committee of Correspondence: “I had the pleasure of receiving yours of the 19th. instant.â€� Letter…
[ Morristown, New Jersey ] March 21, 1777. An entry in George Washington’s “Warrant Book No 2â€� reads: “To Captain Alexr Hamilton for 1 Months Pay of the N. York…
Kingston [New York] 26th. March 1777. Sir By unavoidable Incidents this Letter is delayed beyond the usual Time for which I assure you I am extremely sorry. Your Favor 2…
Kingston [New York] March 29th. 1777. Sir We received your favor of the [22] 2 Instant and am obliged to you not only for your Acceptance of a very troublesome…
St. Croix [April–May] 1777. 1 My Dear Friend, A pretty fair opportunity Just offering for Philada., I could not omit acknowledging the receipt of you⟨r⟩ Very Circumstantial and Satisfactory Letter…
Kingston [New York] April 2d 1777 Sir We received Your’s of the 29th. Ultimo 1 and are extream⟨ly⟩ sorry to hear of your Indisposition. In our last we expressed an…
Kingston [New York] 8th April 1777. Sir. Yours of the third came safe⟨ly to hand⟩ 1 this Day 2 and gave us great Pleasure by certifying your Hea⟨lth. The scantiness…