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John Barker Church writes to Alexander Hamilton in 1785, likely addressing financial or political matters relevant to their ongoing correspondence. The letter's content is referenced by Hamilton but the original text is missing, leaving its specific subject unclear.
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Alexander Hamilton requests Richard Varick to assume responsibility for the legal case Macaulay v. Ludlow and to continue managing the suit. Hamilton entrusts Varick with overseeing the proceedings on his behalf.
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George Washington urges Alexander Hamilton to encourage the State Societies of the Society of the Cincinnati to adopt recommended changes from the 1784 meeting to ease public fears and prevent division. He acknowledges widespread jealousy and prejudice against the Society but stresses that without reform, suspicions will persist and threaten unity. Washington also notes the Society's charitable aspects and foreign officers as mitigating factors in public perception.
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Robert Howe requests Alexander Hamilton to provide temporary lodging for Mr. and Mrs. Wilson in Baron Polnitz’s two vacant houses during the winter. Howe emphasizes the Wilsons’ difficult financial situation and the importance of Hamilton’s assistance.
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Francis Upton informs Alexander Hamilton that he is preparing legal documents to claim a tract of land in New York held in trust for him and his minor siblings. He requests Hamilton's advice on managing the property and plans to either travel personally or authorize Hamilton to act on his behalf once the documents are ready.
Letter
Alexander Hamilton writes to John Barker Church in December 1785, likely addressing financial or personal matters between them. The correspondence reflects ongoing communication and mutual obligations, as Church acknowledges owing Hamilton and thanks him for several letters. The exact content of Hamilton's December 6 letter is missing, but it forms part of their continued exchange.
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Alexander Hamilton conveys a proposal from Laurence Kortright to Helena Brasher, offering to release all claims on Kortright's father's estate if she repays money owed and returns a £200 bond tied to his mother's death. The letter addresses settling financial and legal obligations stemming from wartime support during her residence in New Jersey.
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John Auldjo sends Alexander Hamilton documents concerning a dispute with Mr. Rhinelander and urges Hamilton to seek a clear response on whether Rhinelander intends to pursue a formal hearing. Auldjo expresses frustration over the matter being treated with insufficient seriousness.
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Alexander Hamilton informs George Washington about debates within the New York Society of the Cincinnati regarding proposed changes to the organization's constitution. He reports a unanimous decision to draft a circular letter advocating for a general meeting to approve amendments that address objections and safeguard the society's interests. Hamilton also notes opposition to legislative control over the society's funds and continuity provisions.
Letter
Alexander Hamilton writes to John Barker Church in November 1785, likely discussing financial matters or debts between them. The letter prompts Church's April 1786 response acknowledging his indebtedness and thanking Hamilton for multiple previous letters. Hamilton's communication reflects ongoing personal and financial correspondence during the post-Revolutionary War period.