The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-11-06
REVOLUTIONARY RELICS.

BEING THE PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL LETTERS
| WRITTEN TO GOVERNOR CLINTON, ny ALL THE DIS
rlNauIsHED HEROES AND STATESMEN OF THE AME-
| RcAN NEVoLUrIoN-AND NOW FOR THE FIRST TINE
| PUBLISHED 10 THE WORLD, BY THE CONSENT OF
| COL BEEkMAN, OF LONG ISLAND, THE GRANDSON
| OF GOVERNOR CLINTON.
ALEXANDER HAMILTON TO GOVERNOR CLINTON
The sh Article Of the Observation-Disclosures Con-
| gress upon u-Fnnds-Prospecfs Of Peace-Speeeh Of
| the Ring-Dread of Civil tommofions-Jusnee 10 be
done 70 the .army-Tns Policy which he 10
gether.
| SIR
In letter which wrote lately General Schuyler
and what had been done with it in Congress The Com
meet to whom was referred have yet reported but
| have little expectation Of decision.
Congress have been for EMPLOYED on matters
OF the LIST Importance, devisRg plan for carrying
funding all the debts of the United states General prin
spes with regard to the M object have agreed
and are referred to committee to be dsesed into form
The plan crude, and will be opposed in last stage
but perhaps it will be adopted by majority With re-
spect to funds have made little progress and from the
measures. Whenever anything has been matured h will
be communicate to the State
peace which the late speech the British King Affords
hope the conclusion of the not be the prelude
he suspected the army will not dsband till solid ar
rangements made for doing Justice; and fear these
arrangements will not be made.
In this position OF things will be wise the State of
New YORK to consider what conduct will be most
sistent with its safety and interest wish the egsla
ture would set apart tract Of territory and make be
raj allowance to every officer and soldier army at
large who will besome citizen OF the State. step of
this kind would only polite in the present posture
of affairs, but would embrace important future conse
quences 1t is the first wish of my heart that the union
would rely upon lit Should dsunion take place anv
person who will his eye upon the map will see how
essential it to our State provide for its security
believe a large part of the army would incline to sit
down among u.s. and then all shall have do will be
to govern well.
TVhoa.o l,oua k,k.r
occur with their full weight to those who have in their
power to turn them to account At present them
merely for your Excellency's consideration.
have the honor to be,
Your Excellencys most obt servant,
PHILADELPHIA, Feb lMh, 1888.
His Excellency GOVERNOR CLINTON
mo one can fail to admire the deep sagacity and
far-reaching foresight exhibited in the suggestions
thrown out in the conclusion of the above letter
Hamilton loved his country-he also loved New
York; and he divised measures not only to increase
the substantial and patriotic population OF his own
State but also to give it protective and defensive
security. The reader will also observe how slight
were the bonds of union which held the States to-
gether in those days; and, in their weakness then,
he may behold their strength now.]
GEN. WASHINGTON TO Gov. CLINTON.
importance % cutting Oft all intercourse tch the eemy.
HEAD Quarters, Jan'ry l4th, l7ss
SIR
enclose Letter from Major Tallmadre to your Excel
lency which came under flying seal to my hands the
observations contained in appear highly worthy Of con-
sideration-
The Importance of absolutely cutting off all manner of
Commerce, and Illicit intercourse with the Enemy is so
great and the time to obvious that conceive il
only necessary to recommend the Subject without en-
argng upon it. in order to engage your Excellency to
utmost endeavors to effect purpose of such in
terestng consequence to the Public
With sentmentsG Ct
Regard and Esteem
l have the honor to be
Your Excellencys
Most Obedt Servt
GE. WASHINGTON.
His Excellency,
Gov. CLINTON.