Letters to Stephen Van Rensselaer

Alexander Hamilton to Stephen Van Rensselaer, December 9, 1784

Alexander Hamilton writes to Stephen Van Rensselaer in 1784 explaining that his public duties have left him financially strained and reliant on credit. He expresses caution about entering business partnerships, viewing them as risky and potentially complicating. Hamilton emphasizes the delicate balance required in managing his professional and financial responsibilities.