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George Washington to Jeremiah Wadsworth, June 1, 1780
Morristown [ New Jersey ] June 1, 1780 . Asks Wadsworth to use his influence with Governor Jonathan Trumbull to obtain aid requested.
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Letters to Jeremiah Wadsworth
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Alexander Hamilton to Jeremiah Wadsworth, November 2, 1780
Alexander Hamilton writes to Jeremiah Wadsworth from Preakness, New Jersey, discussing General Schuyler's departure from Albany to attend a convention. Hamilton likely addresses military or political matters related to Schuyler's movements during the Revolutionary War. The letter reflects ongoing coordination among American leaders in 1780.
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Alexander Hamilton to Jeremiah Wadsworth, April 1, 1785
Alexander Hamilton writes to Jeremiah Wadsworth in April 1785, referencing a previous letter from April 1 that is now missing. He likely continues discussions on financial or political matters relevant to the post-Revolutionary War period. The letter reflects ongoing correspondence between key figures shaping the new American government.
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Alexander Hamilton to Jeremiah Wadsworth, April 7, 1785
Alexander Hamilton advises Moses Myers, a partner in a firm that has stopped payment, to assign all partnership assets in several states to trustees for creditor benefit, anticipating creditor claims from Europe. Hamilton assesses Myers' financial sketch but notes the complexity and uncertainty of his full obligations.
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Nathanael Greene to Jeremiah Wadsworth, August 16, 1785
Nathanael Greene grants Jeremiah Wadsworth power of attorney, authorizing him to act on Greene's behalf. Alexander Hamilton witnesses this legal arrangement in New York on August 16, 1785. The letter formalizes Wadsworth's authority to manage Greene's affairs.
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Alexander Hamilton to Jeremiah Wadsworth, August 20, 1787
Alexander Hamilton writes to Jeremiah Wadsworth seeking information about a suspicious letter circulating in Connecticut that may have been fabricated to undermine the Constitutional Convention's recommendations. Hamilton requests details on the letter's origin, the political affiliations of those spreading it, and the background of the intermediary Whitmore to trace its authorship. He emphasizes the importance of this inquiry for political reasons.
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Alexander Hamilton to Jeremiah Wadsworth, March 23, 1788
Alexander Hamilton advises Jeremiah Wadsworth to relocate property belonging to Mr. Church and Wadsworth from Philadelphia to New York or Connecticut for closer supervision. He concurs that moving the assets is the most prudent course of action. Hamilton expresses his support for this decision in the letter.