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Letters from 1781

772 letters
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Timothy Pickering to Alexander Hamilton, January 17, 1781

From Timothy Pickering
To Alexander Hamilton
January 17, 1781

Timothy Pickering appeals to Alexander Hamilton to approve issuing provisions to John Lewis and other sloop masters who served the public during the war but remain unpaid and destitute. He emphasizes their hardship, the risk of discouraging future service, and requests Hamilton convey their situation to the Commander in Chief for authorization. Pickering balances concern for scarce army supplies with humanitarian relief for these displaced families.

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Alexander Hamilton to Philip Schuyler, January 16, 1781

From Alexander Hamilton
To Philip Schuyler
January 16, 1781

Alexander Hamilton writes to Philip Schuyler from New Windsor, New York, likely addressing military or political matters during the Revolutionary War in early 1781. The letter prompts Schuyler's response dated January 25, indicating ongoing communication about strategic concerns. Specific content of Hamilton's original message is not preserved.

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Société Royale de Médecine to Benjamin Franklin, January 1, 1781

From Société Royale de Médecine
To Benjamin Franklin
January 1, 1781

The Société Royale de Médecine invites Benjamin Franklin to witness demonstrations of innovative garments designed by M. le Roux, including one that restores perspiration, another that allows safe handling of hazardous materials, and a flotation suit aiding in cold-water rescues. These experiments aim to prove that even non-swimmers can safely save drowning individuals. The event is scheduled for March 10, 1783, at the Bains Chinois on Île Saint-Louis in Paris.

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