Letter
Alexander Hamilton to Hugh Seton, June 18, 1784
Alexander Hamilton informs Hugh Seton that he cannot personally manage Seton's legal matter involving Mr. Wilkes due to a prior consultation but has entrusted Samuel Jones to act on Seton's behalf. Jones has arrested Wilkes, who remains in jail without bail, pressuring Wilkes's friends to settle or guarantee part of the debt. Hamilton advises this as the only viable option since Wilkes lacks property or means to pay.