Letters to Mayor and Corporation of the City of New York

Alexander Hamilton to Mayor and Corporation of the City of New York, March 28, 1786

Alexander Hamilton, along with 136 petitioners, requests the Mayor and Corporation of New York to improve the street in front of the Coffee House, a central gathering spot for merchants. They argue that the street's poor condition and heavy cart traffic create filth and nuisance, negatively affecting those who frequent the area. The petition seeks better regulation to address these issues.