David Beekman writes from St. Croix in 1787 asking Alexander Hamilton for his legal opinion regarding Beekman’s potential liability on a bail bond he signed with Gilbert Woodward. Beekman seeks clarification on his responsibilities and risks associated with the bond.
Robert R. Livingston advises Alexander Hamilton against publishing a letter from Baron von Steuben, warning it would provoke criticism and harm the Baron's chances for future compensation from Congress. He also acknowledges Hamilton's efforts in taxation reforms and expresses mixed feelings about recent legislative developments.
Israel Beach writes to Alexander Hamilton in 1787 seeking guidance on how to manage the payment of specific bonds. He asks for Hamilton's expertise on financial matters related to these obligations. The letter reflects concerns about debt repayment during the post-Revolutionary War period.
Paul Bascom writes to Alexander Hamilton regarding the management of the estates belonging to Paul and Stephen Richards in New York. He references a previous letter from July about the affairs of Mrs. Place’s children connected to these estates. Bascom seeks Hamilton’s guidance or action concerning this matter.
Anvers 29. Dec. 1787. Monseigneur! L’année passé j’avois l’honneur de communiquer a votre l’Excellence mon desir de passer en Amerique avec ma famille pour m’etablir dans l’etat de New-york: vous…
Amsterdam 25 December 1787 Being without any of Your Excellency’s esteemed favors unreplied to, The Purport of the present is to acquaint you, that on the 22 nd: Ins t:…
London Decr 25. 1787 Madam The Sack of Rome, has So much Merit in itself that for the honour of America, I Should wish to See it acted on the…
London Dec r. 25. 1787 Dear Sir By the last Post I answered your Letter of the 12, and Yesterday received yours of the 16.— Com. Jones has before now…
London Dec r. 18 1787 Dear Sir Last night I received your Letter of the 12. M r Jarvis and Commodore Jones are arrived here from New york both charged…
Paris Dec. 16. 1787. Dear Sir I wrote you on the 12 th instant, that is to say, by the last post. but as that channel of conveiance is sometimes…