Governor George Clinton officially commissions Alexander Hamilton and four others as New York's delegates to the United States Congress, granting them authority to represent the state from their appointment until November 1788, with a maximum term of one year. The letter formalizes their nomination and appointment by the state legislature.
John Fitch informs Alexander Hamilton of his development of a steam-powered boat and requests Hamilton's support for a petition to Congress seeking financial assistance. Fitch argues that his invention could revolutionize water transportation on Western waters and compares his request to previous government rewards for technological improvements. He believes his project will increase the value of Western lands and urges Hamilton to endorse his petition.
New-York. White Hall street N o. 2.— November—1788— Sir Having applied to Congress for the payment of my salary—being in despair of obtaining it from M r Lamb—they have been…
Braintree Nov r: 4. 1788. Sir. Last night, I received the Letter you did me the Honour to write me, on the thirteenth of September, informing me of the Honour…
Braintree Nov. 2. 1788. Dear Sir From the Conversation that pass’d, between you and me, when I had the Pleasure to See you for a few moments at this place,…
Boston Oct 20 1788 Sir In a Letter of October 7 th rec d from D r Rush of Philadelphia I find the following Paragraph 1 “Mr John Adams will…
London 12 th. Oct r. 1788 My Dear Sir, The following was the return of the Greenland Fishery on the 17 th of June last. made here 1 At no…
Braintree October 11. 1788 Dear Sir The multiplied Cares attending the Removal of a Family, from one Country to another; and beginning a new Course of Life or resuming an…
London 8 th of October 1788 My Dear Sir, Many unexpected obstacles have concur’d to detain me man months longer than I either wish’d or meant to remain here. I…
Lunenburg September 1 st 1788— Dear and respected Sir— The time once was when I had the pleasure of being often in your company, & hearing from your mouth entertaining…