Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 22 August 1781
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hamilton, Elizabeth

Haverstraw [New York] Aug 22d. 81
In my last letter My Dearest Angel I informed you that there was a greater prospect of activity now than there had been heretofore. I did this to prepare your mind for an event which I am sure will give you pain. I begged your father at the same time to intimate to you by degrees the probability of its taking place. I used this method to prevent a surprise which might be too severe to you. A part of the army My Dear girl is going to Virginia, and I must of necessity be separated at a much greater distance from my beloved wife. I cannot announce the fatal necessity without feeling every thing that a fond husband can feel. I am unhappy my Betsey. I am unhappy beyond expression, I am unhappy because I am to be so remote from you, because I am to hear from you less frequently than I have been accustomed to do. I am miserable because I know my Betsey will be so. I am wretched at the idea of flying so far from you without a single hour’s interview to tell you all my pains and all my love. But I cannot ask permission to visit you. It might be thought improper to leave my corps at such a time and upon such an occasion. I cannot persuade myself to ask a favour at Head Quarters. I must go without seeing you. I must go without embracing you. Alas I must go.
But let no idea other than of the distance we shall be asunder disquiet you. Though I said the prospects of activity will be greater, I said it to give your expectation a different turn and prepare you for something disagreeable. It is ten to one that our views will be disappointed by Cornwallis retiring to South Carolina by land. At all events our operations must be over by the latter end of October and I will fly to the arms of my Betsey.

Let me implore you my Dear My amiable wife, let not the length of absence or the distance of situation steal from me one particle of your tenderness. It is the only treasure I possess in this world. I shall loath existence if it should be lost or even impaired. A miser is greedy of his gold, but the comparison would be cold and poor to say I am more greedy of your love. It is the food of my hopes, the object of my wishes, the only enjoyment of my life. Neither time distance nor any other circumstance can abate that pure that holy that ardent flame which burns in my bosom for the best and sweetest of her sex. Oh heaven shield and support her. Bring us speedily together again & let us never more be separated
Adieu Adieu My Betsey
A Hamilton
I have had too little time to write this. I will write you again at large this day. Dont mention ⟨I am⟩ going to Virgin⟨ia⟩


Title: The Continentalist No. IV, [30 August 1781]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To:

[Fishkill, New York, August 30, 1781]
The preceding numbers are chiefly intended to confirm an opinion, already pretty generally received, that it is necessary to augment the powers of the confederation. The principal difficulty yet remains, to fix the public judgment, definitively, on the points, which ought to compose that augmentation.
It may be pronounced with confidence, that nothing short of the following articles can suffice.
1st, THE POWER OF REGULATING TRADE, comprehending a right of granting bounties and premiums by way of encouragement, of imposing duties of every kind, as well for revenue as regulation, of appointing all officers of the customs, and of laying embargoes, in extraordinary emergencies.
2d, A moderate land-tax

   Two-pence an acre on cultivated and a half penny on uncultivated land, would answer the purpose, and would be so moderate as not to be felt. A small tax on uncultivated land would have the good effect of obliging the proprietor either to cultivate it himself, or to dispose of it to some person, that would do it

 throughout the United States, at a specific rate per pound, or per acre, granted to the FOEDERAL GOVERNMENT in perpetuity, and, if Congress think proper, to be levied by their own collectors.
3d, A moderate capitation tax

   Suppose a dollar or even a half a dollar per head.

 on every male inhabitant above fifteen years of age; exclusive of common soldiers, common seamen, day-labourers, cottagers and paupers; to be also vested in perpetuity, and with the same condition of collection.
4th, The disposal of all unlocated land, for the benefit of the United States (so far as respects the profits of the first sale and the quit-rents) the jurisdiction remaining to the respective States in whose limits they are contained.
5th, A certain proportion of the product of all mines, discovered, or to be discovered, for the same duration and with the same right of collection, as in the second and third articles.
6th, The appointment of all land (as well as naval) officers of every rank.
The three first articles are of IMMEDIATE NECESSITY; the three last would be of great present but of much greater future utility; the whole combined would give solidity and permanency to the union.
The great defect of the confederation is, that it gives the United States no property, or in other words, no revenue, nor the means of acquiring it, inherent in themselves, and independent on the temporary pleasure of the different members; and power without revenue in political society is a name. While Congress continue altogether dependent on the occasional grants of the several States, for the means of defraying the expences of the FOEDERAL GOVERNMENT, it can neither have dignity vigour nor credit. CREDIT supposes specific and permanent funds for the punctual payment of interest, with a moral certainty of a final redemption of the principal. In our situation it will probably require more, on account of the general diffidence, which has been excited by the past disorder in our finances. It will perhaps be necessary, in the first instance, to appropriate funds for the redemption of the principal

   It might indeed be a good restraint upon the spirit of running in debt with which governments are too apt to be infected, to make it a condition of the grants to Congress, that they shall be obliged in all their loans to appropriate funds for the payment of principal as well as interest; and such a restriction might be serviceable to public credit.

 in a determinate period, as well as for the payment of interest.
It is essential, that the property in such funds should be in the contractor himself, and the appropriation dependent on his own will; if instead of this the possession, or disposal of them, is to float on the voluntary and occasional concurrence of a number of different wills, not under his absolute controul, both the one and the other will be too precarious to be trusted.
The most wealthy and best established nations are obliged to pledge their funds to obtain credit; and it would be the height of absurdity in us, in the midst of a revolution, to expect to have it on better terms. This credit being to be procured through Congress, the funds ought to be provided, declared, and vested in them. It is a fact, that besides the want of specific funds, a circumstance which operates powerfully against our obtaining credit abroad, is, not a distrust of our becoming independent, but of our continuing united; and with our present confederation the distrust is natural. Both foreigners and the thinking men among ourselves, would have much more confidence in the duration of the union, if they were to see it supported on the foundation here proposed.
There are some among us ignorant enough to imagine, that the war may be carried on without credit; defraying the expences of the year with what may be raised within the year. But this is for want of a knowledge of our real resources and expenses. It may be demonstrated, that the whole amount of the revenue, which these States are capable of affording, will be deficient annually five or six millions of dollars, for the support of civil government and of the war. This is not a conjecture hazarded at random, but the result of experiment and calculation; nor can it appear surprising, when it is considered, that the revenues of the United Provinces equal to these States in population, beyond comparison superior in industry, commerce and riches, do not exceed twenty five millions of guilders, or about nine millions and an half of dollars. In times of war, they have raised a more considerable sum; but has been chiefly by gratuitous contributions of rich individuals; a resource we cannot employ, because there are few men of large fortunes in this country, and these for the most part in land. Taxes in the United Provinces are carried to an extreme, which would be impracticable here; not only the living are made to pay for every necessary of life; but even the dead are tributary to the public for the liberty of interment at particular hours. These considerations make it evident, that we could not raise an equal amount of revenue in these States; yet in seventy-six, when the currency was not depreciated, Congress emitted for the expences of the year fourteen millions of dollars. It cannot be denied, that there was a want of order and œconomy, in the expenditure of public money, nor that we had a greater military force to maintain at that time, than we now have; but, on the other hand, allowing for the necessary increase in our different civil lists, and for the advanced prices of many articles, it can hardly be supposed possible to reduce our annual expence very much below that sum. This simple idea of the subject, without entering into details, may satisfy us, that the deficiency which has been stated is not to be suspected of exaggeration.
Indeed nations the most powerful and opulent are obliged to have recourse to loans, in time of war; and hence it is, that most of the States of Europe are deeply immersed in debt. France is among the number, notwithstanding her immense population, wealth and resources. England owes the enormous sum of two hundred millions sterling. The United Provinces, with all their prudence and parsimony, owe a debt of the generality of fifty millions sterling, besides the particular debts of each province. Almost all the other powers are more or less in the same circumstances.
While this teaches us how contracted and uninformed are the views of those who expect to carry on the war, without running in debt; it ought to console us, with respect to the amount of that which we now owe, or may have occasion to incur, in the remainder of the war. The whole, without burthening the people, may be paid off in twenty years after the conclusion of peace.
The principal part of the deficient five or six millions must be procured by loans from private persons, at home and abroad.
Every thing may be hoped, from the generosity of France, which her means will permit; but she has full employment for her revenues and credit, in the prosecution of the war on her own part. If we judge of the future by the past, the pecuniary succours from her must continue to be far short of our wants: And the contingency of a war on the continent of Europe makes it possible, they may diminish rather than increase.
We have in a less degree experienced the friendship of Spain in this article.
The government of the United Provinces, if disposed to do it, can give us no assistance. The revenues of the Republic are chiefly mortgaged for former debts. Happily it has extensive credit, but it will have occasion for the whole to supply its own exigencies.
Private men, either foreigners, or natives, will not lend to a large amount, but on the usual security of funds properly established. This security Congress cannot give, till the several States vest them with revenue, or the means of revenue for that purpose.
Congress have wisely appointed a Superintendant of their Finances; a man of acknowledged abilities and integrity, as well as of great personal credit and pecuniary influence. It was impossible, that the business of finance could be ably conducted by a body of men, however well composed or well intentioned. Order in the future management of our monied concerns, a strict regard to the performance of public engagements, and of course, the restoration of public credit may be reasonably and confidently expected from Mr. Morris’s administration, if he is furnished with materials upon which to operate—that is, if the fœderal government can acquire funds as the basis of his arrangements. He has very judiciously proposed a national bank, which, by uniting the influence and interest of the monied men with the resources of government, can alone give it that durable and extensive credit of which it stands in need. This is the best expedient he could have devised for relieving the public embarrassments, but to give success to the plan, it is essential, that Congress should have it in their power to support him with unexceptionable funds.
Had we begun the practice of funding four years ago, we should have avoided that depreciation of the currency, which has been as pernicious to the morals as to the credit of the nation: And there is no other method than this to prevent a continuance and multiplication of the evils flowing from that prolific source.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Elizabeth Hamilton, 3 September 1781
From: Hamilton, Elizabeth
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Albany, September 3, 1781. On October 18, 1781, Hamilton wrote to Elizabeth Hamilton: “Your letter of the 3d. of September … never reached me till to day.” Letter not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 5 September 1781
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hamilton, Elizabeth

[Head of Elk, Maryland, September 5, 1781. On September 6, 1781, Hamilton wrote to Elizabeth Hamilton: “Yesterday … I wrote to you … to the care of Mr. Morris.” Letter not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Schuyler, 5 September 1781
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Schuyler, Philip

[Head of Elk, Maryland, September 5, 1781. On September 6, 1781, Hamilton wrote to Elizabeth Hamilton: “Yesterday … I wrote to you, inclosing you a letter in one to your father, to the care of Mr. Morris.” Letter not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 6 September 1781
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hamilton, Elizabeth

Head of Elk, [Maryland] September 6, 1781.
Yesterday, my lovely wife, I wrote to you, inclosing you a letter in one to your father, to the care of Mr. Morris. To-morrow the post sets out, and to-morrow we embark for Yorktown. I cannot refuse myself the pleasure of writing you a few lines. Constantly uppermost in my thoughts and affections, I am happy only when my moments are devoted to some office that respects you. I would give the world to be able to tell you all I feel and all I wish, but consult your own heart and you will know mine. What a world will soon be between us! To support the idea, all my fortitude is insufficient. What must be the case with you, who have the most female of female hearts? I sink at the perspective of your distress, and I look to heaven to be your guardian and supporter. Circumstances that have just come to my knowledge, assure me that our operations will be expeditious, as well as our success certain. Early in November, as I promised you, we shall certainly meet. Cheer yourself with this idea, and with the assurance of never more being separated. Every day confirms me in the intention of renouncing public life, and devoting myself wholly to you. Let others waste their time and their tranquillity in a vain pursuit of power and glory; be it my object to be happy in a quiet retreat with my better angel.
A Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, [15–18 September 1781]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hamilton, Elizabeth

[Annapolis, September 15–18, 1781]
How chequered is human life! How precarious is happiness! How easily do we often part with it for a shadow! These are the reflections that frequently intrude themselves upon me, with a painful application. I am going to do my duty. Our operations will be so conducted, as to economize the lives of men. Exert your fortitude and rely upon heaven.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 16 September 1781
From: Schuyler, Philip
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Albany September 16th 1781
My Dear Sir
The mail which was taken a few days ago at Hampton has probably deprived me of the pleasure of a line from you.
We are advised by a letter from Mr Carter that General Washington embarked with all except the rear division of the french at the head of Elk on the 8th Instant, hence I hope you are now operating against Cornwallis. It is difficult to judge with precision of your prospects at this distance, but matters [and] appearances are so favorable that they Justify a hope that the operations will be crowned with ample success.
The legislature of this state is to convene on the 1st. of October at Poughkeepsie, delagates are to be chosen. Your friends will propose you. If you should be appointed you will have time to consider whether to accept or refuse will be most eligible. Should Cornwallis and his Army fall into our hands, peace may and probably will be the consequence. If so, I should most earnestly wish you in Congress, and if not I should still prefer it to your remaining in the army, for reasons that are obvious.
My Dear daughter is in good health but was so sensibly affected by your removal to the southward that I apprehended consequences; she is now at ease. Mrs. Carter was yesterday delivered of a fine boy I hope her sister will give me another.
All here is quiet except small parties on the frontiers. The whole family joins me in love & best wishes to you & for you, God bless you.
I am dear Sir   affectionately & sincerely   Your Obedient Servant
Ph: Schuyler

If you expedite the business I wish Monsieur De Rochambeau and his army with a few of ours would go to canada to have the satisfaction of emancipating their former fellow citizens from the british government, most truly tyrannical.
Col. Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 10 October 1781
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hamilton, Elizabeth

[Camp before Yorktown, Virginia, October 10, 1781. On October 12, 1781, Hamilton wrote to Elizabeth Hamilton: “I wrote you two days since.” Letter not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, [12 October 1781]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hamilton, Elizabeth

[Camp before Yorktown, Virginia, October 12, 1781]
I wrote you two days since My Dear Betsey, but as I am informed by one of the Gentlemen at Head Quarters that there is an opportunity for Philadelphia, I embrace it with that pleasure which I always feel in communicating with you. You complain of me my love, for not writing to you more frequently, but have I not greater reason to complain of you? Since I left Kings ferry, I have received three letters from you, that is three in seven weeks. You have no occupations to prevent your writing; I am constantly employed. Yet I am sure I have written to you during that period more than twenty letters. Don’t imagine that this neglect will go unpunished. I hope to see you in three or four weeks from this time, and you may then expect to be called to a severe account. I know you rely upon your power over me. You expect that your usual blandishments will have the usual charm. You think you have only to smile and caress and you will disarm my resentment; but you are mistaken. The crime is of too serious nature to be forgiven; except with one atonement which I am sure it will not be easy for you to make. This is to love me better than ever. If upon deliberate examination you should find this impossible, I may compound for one substitute. You shall engage shortly to present me with a boy. You will ask me if a girl will not answer the purpose. By no means. I fear, with all the mothers charms, she may inherit the caprices of her father and then she will enslave, tantalize and plague one half ⟨the⟩ sex, out of pure regard to which I protest against a daughter. So far from extenuating your offence this would be an aggravation of it.
In an instant my feelings are changed. My heart disposed to gayety is at once melted into tenderness. The idea of a smiling infant in my Betseys arms calls up all the father in it. In imagination I embrace the mother and embrace the child a thousand times. I can scarce refrain from shedding tears of joy. But I must not indulge these sensations; they are unfit for the boisterous scenes of war and whenever they intrude themselves make me but half a soldier.
Thank heaven, our affairs seem to be approaching fast to a happy period. Last night our second parallel commenced. Five days more the enemy must capitulate or abandon their present position; if they do the latter it will detain us ten days longer; and then I fly to you. Prepare to receive me in your bosom. Prepare to receive me decked in all your beauty, fondness and goodness. With reluctance I bid you adieu.
Adieu My darling Wife My beloved Angel Adieu
A Hamilton
Octr. 12. 81
My love to your Mother sisters and brothers. Tell Mrs. Carter I partake in the joy of the adventure she has made a present of to the world. I hope he may have as many good qualities as Phil; but I protest against his being too much a rival.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Marquis de Lafayette, [15 October 1781]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Lafayette, Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de

[Camp before Yorktown, Virginia, October 15, 1781]
Sir,
I have the honor to render you an account of the corps under my command in your attack of last night, upon the redoubt on the left of the enemy’s lines.
Agreeable to your orders we advanced in two columns with unloaded arms, the right composed of Lt. Col Gimat’s batalion and my own commanded by Major Fish, the left of a detachment commanded by Lt Col Laurens, destined to take the enemy in reverse, and intercept their retreat. The column on the right was preceded by a van guard of twenty men let by Lt. Mansfield, and a detachment of sappers and miners, commanded by Capt Gilliland for the purpose of removing obstructions.
The redoubt was commanded by Major Campbell, with a detachment of British and German troops, and was completely in a state of defence.
The rapidity and immediate success of the assault are the best comment on the behaviour of the troops. Lt Col Laurens distinguished himself by an exact and vigorous execution of his part of the plan, by entering the enemy’s work with his corps among the foremost, and making prisoner the commanding officer of the redoubt. Lt Col Gimat’s batalion which formed the van of the right attack and which fell under my immediate observation, encouraged by the decisive and animated example of their leader, advanced with an ardor and resolution superior to every obstacle. They were well seconded by Major Fish with the batalion under his command, who when the front of the column reached the abatis, unlocking his corps to the left, as he had been directed, advanced with such celerity, as to arrive in time to participate in the assault.
Lt. Mansfield deserves particular commendation, for the coolness firmness and punctuality with which he conducted the van guard. Capt Olney, who commanded the first platoon of Gimats batalion is intitled to peculiar applause. He led his platoon into the work with exemplary intrepidity, and received two bayonet wounds. Capt Gilliland with the detachment of sappers and miners acquitted themselves in a manner that did them great honor.
I do but justice to the several corps when I have the pleasure to

assure you, there was not an officer nor soldier whose behaviour, if it could be particularized, would not have a claim to the warmest approbation. As it would have been attended with delay and loss to wait for the removal of the abatis and palisades the ardor of the troops was indulged in passing over them.
There was a happy coincidence of movements. The redoubt was in the same moment invelopped and carried on every part. The enemy are intitled to the acknowlegement of an honorable defence.
Permit me to have the satisfaction of expressing our obligations to Col Armand, Capt Segongné, The Chevalier De Fontevieux and Captain Bedkin officers of his corps, who acting upon this occasion as volunteers, proceeded at the head of the right column, and entering the redoubt among the first, by their gallant example contributed to the success of the enterprise.
Our killed and wounded you will perceive by the inclosed return. I sensibly felt at a critical period the loss of the assistance of Lt. Col Gimat, who received a musket ball in his foot, which obliged him to retire from the field. Capt Bets of Lauren’s corps, Capt Hunt and Lt. Mansfield of Gimats were wounded with the bayonet in gallantly entering the work. Capt Lt. Kirkpatrick of the corps of sappers and miners received a wound in the ditch.
Inclosed is a return of the prisoners. The killed and wounded of the enemy did not exceed eight. Incapable of imitating examples of barbarity, and forgetting recent provocations, the soldiery spared every man, who ceased to resist.
I have the honor to be with the warmest este⟨em and⟩ attachment   Sir   Yr. most Obed⟨ient and⟩ humble ⟨servant⟩
A Hamilton   Lt Col
Camp before York TownOctober 15. 1781
Major General The Marquis De la Fayette


Title: Enclosure: To Marquis de Lafayette, [15 October 1781]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To:

Return of Killed & wounded in the advanced corps commanded by Lieut. Colonel Hamilton in an Attack on the Enemies left Redoubt on the Evening of the 14th Octr. 1781

Lt
Col
Majors
Capts
Subalterns
Serjeants
Rank & file

Killed
Wounded
Killed
Wounded
Killed
Wounded
Killed
Wounded
Killed
Wounded
Killed
Wounded

Lt Col Hamiltons batalion

4

Lt Col Gimats      do

1

2

1
1
1
7
15

Lt Col Laurens detachment

1

1
5

Corps of Sappers & Miners

1

1

Total

1

4

1
1
1
8
25

Camp before York TownOctober 15. 81


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Major Nicholas Fish, [29 December 1781]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Fish, Nicholas

[Albany, December 29, 1781]
I thank you, My Dear Friend, for your letter by Gamber and for your attention in forwarding the articles which fell to my share. I was unlucky in their conveyance. Mr. Gamber, through hurry, forgot them at New Windsor. When he recollected them and returned, he found the bundles had been opened and pilfered. As he had had no list he could not tell me what articles had been taken. He delivered me the following—1 piece of linnen and a fragment—2 silk pocket handkerchiefs, one linnen—1 black barcelona—a piece of black ⟨goods⟩ for stocks with trimming—a few yards of jeans—a piece of nankeen—three dozen yellow coat buttons with twist and silk—1 silk stocking—two odd gloves, and a parcel of thread.
I am sorry you seem to have broken your resolution so finally respecting a certain matter; as since I have been here, I have had reason to believe you were mistaken in your original suspicions. Several officers have reported here that you have openly professed to renounce the connexion—I imagine it has reached the family and I am told Miss is in great distress. ’Tis probable by this time your doubts are removed. Mr. G went lately into the Jerseys. I conjecture his errand was to see you; and I dare say you will understand each other. At all events you must be cautious in this matter, or your character will run some risk, and you are sensible how injurious it might be to have the reputation of levity in a delicate point. The Girls have got it among them that this is not your first infidelity.
I have been very sick—I am still alternately in and out of bed. How are you after your Southern fatigues?
I will thank you take up my bedding and forward them care of Major Keese at Kingston for me.
Adieu Yrs   Aff
A. Hamilton
AlbanyDec 29, 1781
Major Fish2nd New York RegimentPompton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Kidder Meade, December 1781
From: Meade, Richard Kidder
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[December, 1781. In March, 1782, Hamilton wrote to Meade: “An Half hour since brought me the pleasure of your letter of December last.” Letter not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Major General Nathanael Greene, [31 May 1779]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Greene, Nathanael

        Dr Sir,
        [Middlebrook, New Jersey, May 31, 1779]

      The General requests you will send some discreet person to Brunswick to ascertain the No of Boats in the River. A countryman that is judicious & trusty would give less suspicion than an officer. It should if possible be a person acquainted with the place. His inquiries will be the more easily accepted. The more hurry & dispatch the better.
      DS   Yr obt Serv
      AH   Aide De Camp
        Middlebrook Mar 31. 1779


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Robert Morris, 12 February 1782
From: Morris, Robert
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Philadelphia, February 12, 1782. Sends the several receivers an “Advertisement respecting the Receivers of Continental Taxes,” which states: “And whereas it is not only necessary that some precise mode be adopted for managing the public Business in this respect, but also that the same be publickly known, so that all Persons concerned therein may have due notice thereof I have therefore established the following rules in that Behalf, for the Receivers who have been or shall be by me appointed.”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [1 March 1782]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

[Philadelphia, March 1, 1782]
Sir
I need not observe to yr Excellency that, Respect for the opinion of Congress will not permit me to be indifferent to the impressions they may receive of my conduct. On this principle, though I do not think the subject of the inclosed letter of sufficient importance to request an official communication of it, yet I should be happy it might in some way be known to the members of that honorable body. Should they hereafter learn that though retained on the list of their officers I am not in the execution of the duties of my station, I wish them to be sensible that it is not a diminution of zeal which induces me voluntarily to withdraw my services, but that I only refrain from intruding them when circumstances seem to have made them either not necessary or not desired, and that I shall not receive emoluments without performing the conditions to which they were annexed. I also wish them to be apprised upon what footing my future continuance in the army is placed that they may judge how far it is expedient to permit it. I therefore take the liberty to request the favour of your Excellency to impart the knowlege of my situation in such manner as you think most convenient.
I have the honor to be    With perfect respect    Yr. Excellency’s Most Obed & humb.


Title: Cash Book, [1 March 1782–1791]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To:

[March 1, 1782–1791]

1)

Dr.
Pierre Van Cortlandt
Cr.

£

1784 Feby
To this sum due for the Clerkship of his son P. V. Cortlandt commenced
150

Dr.
Jacob LeRoy & Sons
Cr.

1784
To this sum due for the Clerkship of his son Jas. LeRoy commenced this day
150

this sum given up as Mr. LeRoy did not continue his Clerkship
150

May
To opinion given in the case of Kelly & Lot
1.10.0

further advice & consuls
3.
Ballance due A Hamilton
 12. 8

Opinion on Question respecting renouncing Administration in favour of Mr I Labanel
1.10.0

Costs in the cause of Egb. Benson Administrator &c. v. Laffers
   6.18

162.18.0

1785

Aug 4
Ballance of Acco. rendered this day
£12.18

By Cash
£12. 8

1786

1786

Feby 6.
To advice at different times consultations &c in the affairs of Broome & Plat
10.
Decr. 5
Received Cash
£10

2)

Dr.
Abraham Ten Brook
Cr.

1784
1784

Febru
To this sum due for the Clerkship of his son Dirk Ten Brook commenced this day
150
Oct. 11
By Cash
150

Dr.
Isaac Sears
Cr.

1783

1784

To advice &c. in the affair of Mr. Soderstrom
3. 4
1786
By Cash
£3. 4

To advice to M[ess]rs. Smith & Sears concerning attachment of Soderstroms effects. Quare

Aug 26
By Cash
7.10

To opinion concerning bills of Exchange ⟨in-⟩ dorsed by Sears & Smith
1.10
Aug. 26.
This day settled all accounts of Sears & Smith & Isaac Sears

Aug 30
Retainer in a cause expected to be commenced by Soderstrom against Sears & Smith and advice therein at different times
  6.

 10.14

£10.14

£10.14

3)

Dr.
Daniel Parker
Cr.

  1783

  1784

Decr.
To appearance for Capt Smith at his instance before the council
 £6.8
March 11
Received
 £6.8

Dr.
Philip Van Renselaaer
Cr.

  1784

To this sum paid you by Mr. Robinson on my account

By rent of your house for months

3a)

Dr.
Manor of Renselaarwyck or Stephen Van Rensselaer
Cr.

1783

Sept. 29
To an opinion given the executors this day
£3. 4

1785
drawing a memorial to the Legislature
1.10

April
drawing act of Legislature Notice &c.
3. 4

By Cash of Leonard Gansevoort I believe
£200

June 16
paid for exemplification of act
1.12

June
By ditto paid Mrs. Hamilton
100

  1786

March 16
drawing a bill to confirm agreement made with other devisers &c.
3. 4

Nov 23
To paid Bill Hair dresser for yr. acct.
0.12

1787

October
paid Francis J’ans for sundries ⅌ acct.
4. 6.4

Nov 8
paid McClean & Co. for advertising notice upon application to Legisl:
4.10

Feby. 9
paid Morgan Lewis upon yr. Note
323. 5.6

4a)

Dr.
Alexander McCauley
Cr.

  1784

Feby. 26.
To advice respecting two Mortgages
 £3. 4

Received
 £3. 4

  1786

  1786

May
To this sum discounted upon your order upon Gardner Wilson & Co
384.10.4
May 20
By this sum liquidated with Assignees of Heart
768. 5.9

To a note in my hands from Assignees of Heart payable first August next
 384. 2.10
Aug 1
By this sum received of Assignees of Heart for amt. of Note per debit side
384. 2.10

To paid for Reg. Mortgage drawing assignment articles of Ag. & Counterpart
4
☞
Inquire about the amount of Note to Gardner Wilson & Co. discounted

postage for letters To this sum for my trouble in negotiating the matter
10

Aug. 1
To this sum lost on weighing the money in the bank
0. 9.11

    4
To this sum paid ye draft in fav William Gillies & Co
132. 7.3

Ballance carried to Fol 47
 286.12.3

£1152. 8.7

1152. 8.7

Dr.
John Laurence
Cr.

1784
To this sum paid him in full ⅌ Receipt
settled
1784
By this sum borrowed of him for which he has my note

  1786

  1787

To this sum lent you
£100
May
By this sum received upon your note discounted at the bank
99

4)

Dr.
The United States
Cr.

  1782

March 1
To ballance of Account as per certificate dated this day bearing interest at six per Cent from the 4th of the same month.
£1128

By this sum received of Mr. Morris (being so much left in my hands out of taxes received about £80

5)

Dr.
John Carter alias Church
Cr.

1783
By this sum borrowed at Philadelphia
48.

1784 June 19
To this sum paid Cornelia De Peyster in part of the purchase money of a lot in broadway
596
1784
By this sum received of the bank on his account by the hands of John Chaloner £1320 P. Cy.
1408

25
To ditto ditto
240. 4
June 18
By this sum received of the bank being for a bill of Exchange sent me on his account by John Chaloner drawn on James and Alex Stewart & discountd
597.12

Aug 25
This sum paid Ths. Smith on account of Mrs. De Peyster
500

October 13
Cash paid Mrs. De Peyster the ballance of the purchase money of the lot in broadway with interest
1502.10.8
J    24
By this sum received on a draft of James Bowne on John Delafield 373 dolls.
149. 4

☞
To John Chaloner for this sum remaining in his hands to be carried to your Credit
 834. 8

By this sum received of William Bowne for Js. Bownes draft on him
30.

3673. 2.8

Ballance due J Church
715. 4.5
Aug 16
By this sum received of Capt Geddes for Thomas Irvins draft on him
25. 0.5

By this sum received for a draft sent me by Mr. Chaloner on James Buchanon & Co.
400

By this sum received of Rand. son & Stewarts for bill sent by Mr. Chaloner
300

By my draft on J Chaloner in favour of Daniel McCormick
382.16

Oct 13 1784
By my draft on J Chaloner for
1000

  1785

  June 1
  Amots. of Interest on sums had for my own use to this day
    57. 1

 4388. 7.1

4398. 7.1

Aug 3d
To Cash paid you
£57.10
1785 June 1
Ballance brought down
715. 4.5

1785

Feby 1
To cash remitted by the Roebuck Packet
782.10.8
July 7
By this sum recd. of Wm. Floyed
 57.10

paid freight of ditto
8

772.14.5

April 8
To cash paid Constable Rucker & Co. for a bill of Exchange remitted ⅌ Packet for £400 Sterling
753.15.6
1786 Jany
By this sum received by the hands of Jeremiah Wadsworth for your last half yry. div:
720

June 9
To this sum remitted by Tankerville Packet
1057.17.8

By this sum received of Bank of N York
72

July 8
To this sum remitted by Carteret Packet & freight paid here
1000
March 9
By this sum received of Isaac Moses & Co
1217.11.7

To ballance carried forward to Fol 46
2355.11.11
May 3
By dividend N Y B
72.

June 8
By amt. of Stock passed to my Credit
2400

☞
By this sum received on 2 dividend of I. Moses & Co.
 760.19.9

 £6015. 5.9

6015. 5.9

6)

Dr.
John Chaloner
Cr.

1784
Pensylvania Currency
1784
Pensylvania Curr

Feby. 26
To this sum received of the bank of NA by my order for a half years dividend on J. Carters dividend
£1320
Octr. 24
By my draft in favour of Jno. Mayly
46.17.6

  1784

Jany 7
By this sum paid for repairing my carriage
3.10

Jany 13
By this sum paid for postage
2.6

Feby 5.
By my draft in favour of Mr. Vickar
187.10

     10
By do. in favr. Mr N. Hoffman
114.16. 5

     12
postage of letters
3.10

     13
paid Philip Thompson on my account
34.13.9

Cash pd. postage of a letter
   1

387.15

Ballance due as per account received 28th Feby. 1784
 932. 5

1320

  1784

  1784

Feby 28
To ballance of Accot. received this day
£932.5
April
By my draft in favour of Haym Solomon
150

By J Church for this sum to be carried to his credit
782. 5

1786

By Cash
400

Nov 17
To ballance of J B Churchs last half yearly dividend
400

7)

Dr.
Jeremiah Wadsworth
Cr.

  1786

  1782

Sept. 26.
To Cash paid N Hubbard per his receipt in bundle Receipts indorsed on my Note
£130—

By this sum borrowed of him for which he has my note of hand
£106.13.4

Interest thereon to Sepr. 26. 86
  23. 6.8

£130—

8)

Dr.
Hercules Mulligan
Cr.

1784
Cash
12.16
1784

To Cash paid Mr. Mulligan 20 Guineas
37. 6.8
April
By amount of his account rendered this day
82.15

Aug 27
Cash
32.12.4

October 13
Cash by a Check on the bank
30.

  1785

Cash lent
10

9)

Dr.
State of New York—Contra
Cr.

  1784

  1784

To this sum lost in 76 by the desertion from the company; by which stoppage became impossible as ⅌ Memorandum book No. 3
65.10

By ballance of account for sundries furnished my company of Artillery which was to have been deducted out of their pay

To this sum paid Mr. Thompson Taylor by Mr Chaloner on my accot for making Cloaths for the said company
34.13.9

  1785

March 9
To ballance of Alsop Hunt and James Hunts account for leather Breeches supplied the company ⅌ Rects.
6. 8.7

1786

Sepr. 26
To amount of my expences to Baltimore as Commissioner
76.18

By Cash
£76.18

Jany.
Advanced door keeper of the Assembly for wood.
20

To amount of expences to & at Philadelphia I believed paid

To amount of Acct. NY v Massachusetts
112

To my wages as delegate from 21st February when I commenced with Gansevort to 5th May when he left the City

Deduct omissions from May 26 when sworn in with Yates to 14 June when went to Convention from 30 July when returned to Congress to Oct 2d when removed

From October 4th. when attended at New House to 16 when closed for want of Congress

10)

Dr.
James Rivington
Cr.

  1784

  1784

May 1
To Cash paid this day
£186.13.4
March 1
By amount of sundries as ⅌ account
£322.7.4

To appearance as Council on two indictments
12.16

  1785

Feby 23
To Cash
100.
Feby 20
By sundries ⅌ acct. rendered this day
62.1

Aug
To ditto
   80.

settled ⅌ Rect. in full

11)

Dr.
Bank of New York
Cr.

  1784

  1784

May 1
To this sum paid Mr. Maxwell in part of a house purchased on account of the bank
£150
Aug. 16
By this sum paid to my order
£40

    25
Check in favour of Thomas Smith
500

To this sum paid the Cashier being balance of subscription first moi.
150
    27
Check in favour of James Barkley
84. 8

    27
Check in favour of Mr. Mulligan
32. 8

To this sum received of James Buchanon & Co. for a bill of Exchange
400

do Mr. Clapper
525.18

Check in favour of Fred. Jay
96

Aug 15
To Received of Randall son & Stewards
300
Oct. 13
By Check in favr. Mr. Mulligan
30

ditto
By draft in favour Mrs. DePeyster
1502. 8

Sepr. 2
received of Daniel McCormick
382.16
Nov. 7
ditto in favour of James Barkeley
50.

do 13
To Cash
525.18

    25
To ditto
181.14.

do. in fav of Pierre v.

Oct 13
To Cash. 400 dolls.
160

Cortlandt
40.

To Check from Solomon & Mordecai
1000

Dollars

Dollars

Aug 6
To ballance due me this day To Cash
625

By Check in favour of Wm. Backhouse
1250

Dollars

  1787

Aug 31
To Cash for ballance due me this day
850 68/96

12)

Dr.
John Marston & Brother
Cr.

  1784

June 1
To drawing a bond and Mortgage from v. Elseworth
£3. 4
June 23
By Cash received of Elseworth
£3.4

  1785

Feby.
To opinion given this day respecting a conveyance to be made by Millner
1.10

To consultation with Doctr. Johnson and opinion thereon respecting his fathers will
3. 4

  1786

Feby 23
drawing power lease & release
4.

Jun 29
drawing Notice on Mortg. & three copies fol 10
1.17.6

1788 Octr.
To paid Samuel Loudon for advertising sale of mortgaged premisses
  10.
November 13 88   Account rendered

£20.11.6

13)

Dr.
Paschal Smith
Cr.

  1784

  1785

July 16
To advice concerning ing the will of John Aspinwall
£1.10
Jany 21
Received Cash
£23

     S
Drawing notice on a Mortgage and advice concerning Wm. Smiths estate
2. 6

     S
opinion concerning Nuncupative will of Win. Smith
1.10

     S
Drawing 6 leases & releases for father & brothers estate at £3.4 each
19. 4

23

  1785

March 19
Advice concerning a policy of Insurance of Aspinwalls
1.10

Aug 9
drawing a release from Henry Smith to him as Administrator of his fathers estate
2.
November
Account rendered due £16.12 By Cash
16.12

  1786

Feby. 6
Draft of a law for Trustees of Aspinwall
3. 4

May 10
Opinion concerning do.
1.10

advice &c in affair between Executors of Aspinwall & Franks
3. 4

  1788

Advice concerning Part: concerns of Sears & Smith & concerning house erected on Mr. Smiths Lot
3. 4

Costs in suit as Ads to Wm. Smith v Buffet
  0.10

39.12

  1788

Nov 17
To advice concerning a bond of Phil v Home power of Atty &c.
0.10

14)

Dr.
William Duer
Cr.

  1784

  1786

Aug 14
To cash lent 4 half Johs. 47 Guineas sent him by Mr. Ten Broeck

May
By Cash
£100

amt. as ⅌ his note to
£100

  1786

  1786

Aug 5.
To Cash lent. 223 dolls.
   89.4
Nov. 1
By Cash
 £89.4

15)

Dr.
House Expences
Cr.

  1784

Aug 15th
To this sum delivered Mrs. Hamilton
18.13.4

16)

Dr.
James Barkely
Cr.

  1784

By sundries as per account
70.16

Aug. 24
To Cash paid poor tax laid on the house
3.15

To Cash in full
67. 1

£70.16

Novem 7
To Cash as ⅌ Receipt in Receipt book
 50.
Nov 1—
By 1 Qrs. Rent due this day
50

May 1:
By 2 quarters rent
100

  1785

January 8
To Cash paid house tax for poor
18. 9

June 17
To Cash paid J R Meyer upon an order from J Barkely accepted
100

To Cash as per Check on the Bank for 211 Dollars Dated 30 Aug. 84 omitted qr. the Account
84. 8

1786 July 13
To Cash pd. J R Meyers pursuant to award
126. 0.10

Amt. of your order in favour of Richard Platt dated 22 Sepr 85 omitted
239. 7

Ditto dated 27 Sep. 85 omitted
60.13

17)

Dr.
Leonard Cutting
Cr.

  1784

  1785

Nov
To Cash lent
£20
March 10.
Your half of 16/ received of J Mellores for drawing releases
0. 8

  1785

April
To ditto
42.11.6

July 7
To ditto received by him
4.17.3

Nov. 14
To paid for a Cask of Porter
6. 6

1786
this sum advanced you
8.

March 22
Cash advanced you
16.

18)

Dr.
Philip Schuyler
Cr.

1784
To paid Fred: Jay’s accot
22.11.6
April 14
By cash received of Israel Underhill for rent
£14

To paid Philandr Brasier for carpeting
21.

To paid Guion & Carty for sugar &c
23.10.3

  1785

Jan 17
To paid H mulligans acct.
21.19.10

Feby. 23
To James Rivington for a set silver salts charged to me
11. 4

March 5
To Cash lent Johnny
3. 5.6

     17
ditto ⅌ Sums Book
8.16

June 6
To Cash paid John Rounsawell for a horse he had of him
7.12

June 7
To Cash paid J Minshutts draft on you in fav of Alex Leckie
19.14.4½

To paid Js. Bell Hair dresser to John Schuyler paid April 16
4. 5.4

July 20
To paid Timothy Wood for Boots &c furnished to John ⅌ Rect.
3. 8

Aug 30
To paid Nichols. Hoffman for 5 barrels of cider had Nov. 16, 84
5

To paid Ritson & Bayard per accot. & Receipt omitted
9. 8.2

Oct 1
To paid Walter Becker for a Hat for Philip
2

Decr.
To paid Vanderbilt his accot. for shoes furnished himself & son
3.17

  1786

Jany 4
To paid for book for Phillip
1.

   27
To paid Chs. Robertson for John & Philip
4.10.10

Jany 31
To deliverd Phillip for wood at College
13. 6

May 22
paid Barnes & Livingston for some China had sometime since
1.12

Cash advanced Mrs. Schuyler
.16

June 16
gave Philip to purchase Livy’s Ritteston
2.

paid his Tutor for private Tuition (James Hardie)
1.17.4

To paid a Gardiner his expences to Albany Oct 29 past
1. 0.0

Augt. 3
To Cash pd. Rot. Harpur for Copy of Poll lists
10. 0.0

26
To Cash advanced Philip to pay for Euclids elements
0.18.8

To paid Remsen for deed to Skidmore
2.16

To advanced Philip
£3

To this sum advanced Phillip by Mr De Heart to purchase a Geo: book
0.14.6

19)

Dr.
Robert Watts
Cr.

  1784

To draft of deeds to Mr. Stephen Schuyler for Mr. Kennedy & wife pd.

Decr. 12.
By Cash
£3.4

Mr. Popham
 3.4

Dr.
Corporation of Albany
Cr.

  1786

October
To my services Retainer attendance on hearing &c. in a cause before the Commissioners of the land office
15.

20)

Dr.
Malachi Treat
Cr.

  1784

  1785

To a negro wench Peggy sold him
£90

By his account for care and medicines of the wench
10

By this sum received of Mr. Lowe
70

Dr.
Leonard Laurence
Cr.

  1785

  1785

July
To Cash paid this day
£24.0.7
Aug
By this sum received of John Hunt
24.0.7

21)

Dr.
George Harris
Cr.

  1785

  1785

July 23
To Cash paid ⅌ Rect.
£25.18.4
June 17
By this sum received of Mary Harris Executrix of Js. Harris
 32.15.9

Decr. 3
To ditto
 6. 7.5

£32.15.9

April 8
To Cash by a Check upon the bank
£34. 2.7
Decr. 23.
By Cash received in full for bond against Thomas & Fowler
£34. 2.7

  1786

To amt. of Costs in your suit agt. John Hawkins
10.13.9

By John Ths. Sheriff per amt. of judgment against Treadwell received by him but not paid
153. 7.2

To do. in yr. suit agt. S. Treadwell
9.10.3

I presume this has been settled

  Aug 28. 1797

Dr.
Augustus V Cortlandt
Cr.

  1785

  1785

July 22d.
Cash paid ⅌ Receipt
£383.18.7
June 6
By this sum received of Nicholas Jones
£383.18.7

  1786

To draft of two deeds for Executors of Chambers one to Crommelin the other to Laurence
£6. 8

Received
£6. 8

22)

Dr.
Aaron Burr
Cr.

  1785

  1785

To one half the Tavern expence of a reference between Ducher & Vacher paid Simmons
1.15.3

Dr.
Johannes Hardenbergh
Cr.

  1785

  1785

June 25
To Cash paid Secretary for extracts of records
1.1.3
Sep 1.
By Cash received
£46.1.3

July
To 9 days absence to try your cause at £5 per day
45

Dr.
Havens
Cr.

  1788

Nov 20.
To opinion in writing on two cases stated
£3.4

23)

Dr.
John P. Waldrom
Cr.

  1785

Retainers in suits against ten persons at £1.10 each
15

Dr.
Frederick Jay
Cr.

  1785

July 26.
To drawing an assignment pursuant to a writ for a waterlot
£5

24)

Dr.
James Price
Cr.

  1785

  1785

July 28
To advice concerning several matters
£3. 4

By Cash received as a fee 15 Guineas
£28

To extra retainers in three Defendant causes 3 Guineas
5.12

25)

Dr.
John Hewlet
Cr.

  1784

July 21
To advice concerning a will of Townshend
£1.17.4

  1786

Feby. 1.
Opinion on case with Birdsall
1.10

26)

Dr.
George Powers
Cr.

  1785

Jany 5
drawing notice of sale of mortgaged premises
£1.10
By Cash received
£1.10

27)

Dr.
Robert Bonne
Cr.

  1784

drawing a petition &c. respecting rents due to persons for houses within the British lines
£1.10

28)

Dr.
Assignees of John DeWindt Junr.
Cr.

  1785

drawing a petition and bill to be passed into a law
£3

May 6
Advice
1.10

June 17
Advice and drawing notice to Creds.
2.

29)

Dr.
Phillip Kissick
Cr.

  1785

  1785

June
To advice concerning a mortgage
£3. 0
Nov 29
By Cash
£11.10

Aug 5
Amount of Costs in suit of J. Leake ⅌ acct. rendered
3.11

ditto in suit of V Kuren & Braisser
3. 9.3

30)

Dr.
Nicholas Lowe
Cr.

  1785

drawing an Assignment from Soderstrom to you
£2

Decr. 11.
Advice concerning a power of Attorney to Laurin
1.10

Advice concerning Israels affair
1.10

advice & appearance in Admiralty cause

31)

Dr.
Goadsby
Cr.

  1785

To opinion concerning attachmt.
£1.10
By Cash received in full
£7.18

To appearance as Council before the Assembly
 6. 8

Dr.
Effingham Laurence
Cr.

  1787

Aug 22
To advice concerning Bernes affair, inspection of deeds &c.
3.4

32)

Dr.
John Murray
Cr.

  1785

Advice concerning an offer of Paris to pay in certificates
£1.10

Nov. 30
Advice concerning the propriety of suing a person in whose hands goods were attached
1.10

1786 Aug 5
Appearance at Quarter session in the affair of the Coppias
1.10

1788 May 4.
Opinion concerning Lord Hollands estate
2.

33)

Dr.
Isaac Moses & Moses Meyers
Cr.

  1785

Aug 2.
Advice concerning a Brigantine conveyed to Mr. Ludlow
1.10

34)

Dr.
Trustees of Isaac Moses
Cr.

  1786

Nov. 25
for drawing assignment
£10.
May 17
By cash received of  Henry
£15. 9.

actually paid for engrossing do
1.

Drawing release of Dower
2.

actually paid for engrossing it
0. 8

1786
paid for Copy of Assignment for Trustees in Holland
0.13.4

March 9
paid Remsen for four deeds of the real estate of Isaac Moses per his account settled this day
12.16.

paid for a second copy of Assignment & notary for certifying

July
To Cash paid Moses Meyers
15. 9.

  1788

October
To paid Sam Loudon for advertising notice to Creditors
1.18

paid Do. for advertising sale of houses & lots
2.14

35)

Dr.
Samuel Fraunces
Cr.

  1786

  1785

To Cash paid Judah
£24.12
Decr. 18
By Cash received of Executors of Gifford
24.12

March 12.
To Cash lent
1.17.4

Dr.
Laurance and Morris
Cr.

  1786

Jany 6.
To this sum lent
£200.
By your note for 200 discounted at bank–Dis
198.14.4

March 24.
To my fee for trying your cause Majorel
5.

36)

Dr.
Gaspard Joseph Amand Ducher
Cr.

  1786

  1786

May 10
paid postage of a letter under cover to me to Mr. Sabatier De Catres
£0.12.0
Jany 4
by this sum borrowed of him for which he has my bond
£600

June 3d.
paid postage
    1.2

settled & paid
 0.13.2

  87

Sepr 24
By interest on ditto to the fourth of May 1788
  98

 698

For this sum he has two bonds which are duplicates of each other of this date payable the 4th of May Qr. what year

Dr.
John Cortlandt Schuyler
Cr.

  1786

Jany 28
To this sum paid Kelly upon his Note
£70. 2

Aug 30
To paid Mr. Harpur for copy of records
0.16

17 March
To paid E Basset amt. of Jud agt. you
100. 3. 5

87July 28
Interest on the first & last sum to this day at 7 ⅌ Ct
   9.17.10

£180.19. 3

cash
       9

for which sum I have his bond and mortgage
£181

37)

Dr.
The Agents of the Proprietors of Waway
Cr.

  1786

March 22d
To Account for advice & services rendered this day attending a month at Chester and divers attendance at New York
£150

Dr.
Dirk Tenbroeck
Cr.

  1786

  1786

March 22.
To Cash lent
£16.16
March 26.
By Cash
£16.16

38)

Dr.
Baron de Polnitz
Cr.

  1786

May 29.
To Cash paid a Plumber for work done to the house in the outward per Rect. Peter Newman
£9. 4.3
By error
£6

By Cash in full
231.16.4

July 28
To the sum advanced his daughter Wilhelmina for her maintenance
50.

Aug. 26
To ditto      ditto
18.

Febr. 7
To Cash paid Abigail Beach for board of his sons ⅌ Rect. Js. Akins
13

     19
To Cash paid Miss W Polnitz
20

Nov 16
To Cash paid Musick Master
4.10

    21
To Cash paid Abigail Beach for boarding your two sons ⅌ J Akins Rec
13

Decr. 4
To Cash paid Miss Polnitz
16

     13
To cash paid Mrs. Seton for 1 Quarters board due the 4th instant
10

  1787

Jany.
To do. paid do. 1 Quarters board due 4th March
20

Febru 2
to paid Abigail Beach for board of two sons to Jany 29
14

      16
To paid Mrs. Seton for the ensuing quarters board of Miss Polnitz
15

March 4
To paid do. for To cash paid Miss Polnitz the 18 of January omitted
8

      22
To paid F. Childs for advertising your house
1. 4

March 27
To cash paid taxes of house
9.11.8

April 3
To cash paid Miss Polnitz
8

Interest on ditto

39)

Dr.
Rodman Field
Cr.

  1785

Aug 16
To advice at different times concerning a deed of gift
£3.

Dr.
Robert Lenox
Cr.

  1785

Aug. 18
To advice concerning a certain Note
£1.10

Decr. 12.
To advice in writing concerning bill of Exchange of Millers & Co.
3. 4

40)

Dr.
Henry A. Williams
Cr.

  1785

Aug 18
For drawing advertisement of a sale upon a Mortgage of Skencks
£1.10

   [24
To Cash pd. S. Loudon for advertising the same for sale
.12

To Ditto for Contg. Ditto 39 times (as per his acct. rendered)
7.16]

Dr.
John Delafield
Cr.

  1785

Aug 26.
To Cash paid S Jones at your Request
1.17.4

  Memo: I am not certain but this is paid. Mr. Delafield can ascertain it.

To advice concerning Hardits Affair
1.17.4

drawing general release
0.10

41)

Dr.
Stephen Delancey
Cr.

  1785

Aug 30
To Cash paid Mr. Harpur for searching for Original deed in his cause against Delavan
0. 4.6

To dead charge on the circuit in West

Chester to try your cause being a critical cause & having succeeded
20.

Dr.
Shaw—Physician
Cr.

  1785

Aug 30
To advice concerning Eagles bond
1.10

42)

Dr.
Kilian Van Rensselaar
Cr.

  1785

Sepr. 23.
To Cash lent
£4.10

By Cash
£4.10

Dr.
Family of Hoffmans
Cr.

  1785

  1786

Octr 12
To attendance on the trial of Jacob Moore

By Cash received
£100

Adsm R R Livingston at the Camp
75.0.0

By ballance believed to have been satisfied
 75

175

  1786

To attendance on hearing before the Arbitrators
75.

Attendance on different consultations
 25.

175

43)

Dr.
David R. Floyed
Cr.

  1785

Octr. 29
drawing a bill to be passed into a law respecting an estate in which he is a Remainder man
3.4

Dr.
Haydock & Warr
Cr.

  1785

  1786

Nov. 15
advice concerning dispute with Thomas Franklin
1.10
Nov. 23
By Cash
£6.10

1786
advice at two different times concerning duties of a vessel
3.

March 12
drawing Petition to Legislature concerning do
 2.

44)

Dr.
Egbert Benson
Cr.

  1785

  1786

Nov. 14
To this sum received by him of the Trustees of Esopus as a Retainer
5.

By Cash
£5.

  1786

Ap 29
To paid Childs for publishing a Notice in Chan: cause of G. Schuler in which he is solicitor
2.8

Dr.
John Lansing
Cr.

  1785

Nov. 14.
To this sum received by him of Trustees of Schenectady as a Retainer
£5
July
By Cash
5.

45)

Dr.
Executors of H. Franklin
Cr.

  1785

Decr 1–9
To advice concerning Continental money deposited with Testator
1.10

Charged in cause with Slingerland
 2.6

drawing power of Atty. to sell lands
   .16

Dr.
Mathew Vischer
Cr.

  1785

Der. 15.
To opinion on a case stated by him on a Patent to Cortland van Ness and others
3.4

46)

Dr.
John B. Church
Cr.

  1786

  1786

Aug. 4
To this sum ⅌ Portlands Packet
2000

By ballance brought forward
2355.11.11

Sepr. 1.
To paid John Delafield for premium of Insurance
61.10
July 31

  By Cash received of Jerem: Wadsworth say
  3500

  ditto of Nath Schalor
  3000

2600

To this sum delivered Mr. De Heart to be shipped
800
Oct. 7
By Dominick Lynch for purchase money of half the lot due Aug 1
1050

N. B. Shipped by the Antelope Packet

By Walter Livingston for ditto do.
1050

Decr. 6
To 2 bills of Exchange each for 100£ Stg drawn by Wm. Backhouse & Co. remitted per Packet
376.19.9
Nov 17
By Cash received from Philad. in part of your last dividend
316. 4. 3

Decr. 13

  To 1 ditto drawn by ditto for Stg.
  300

  1 ditto drawn by J C. Schuyler
   20

  £ Stg
  320

6 ⅌ Ct

By John Chaloner for ball. due deducting ½ ⅌ Ct. commission & postage amounting together to £3.10.6
400

603. 0.5⅓

  shipped ⅌ Betsey Capt Watson

  1787

  1787

Feby. 7
To Cash ⅌ Duke of Cumberland Packet
679. 1.4
Feby 1

                    By your proportion of purchase money of Ships St. Anne and two brothers
                    200

                    By your Jany dividend
                     675

                     875

                    deduct J Chaloner Coms ⅌ act.
                     13. 7.6

                    Pen Curry
                    861.12.6

919. 1. 4

April 4
To Cash ⅌ the Speedy Packet including freight
500

To bill of exchange Wm. Backhouse & Co. for £250 Sterling
471. 2.3

July 25
bill of Exchange drawn by ditto for 800£ Stg premium 7 ½ ⅌ Ct first sent ⅌ Ship Lord Middleton Capt Heyhill
1528.17.9

March 16
By Cash of J. Wadsworth
400

By ditto of N Shalor
400

By ditto of N Shalor
 400

7020.11.6

9890.17. 6

Interest on ballance due first June 1785 to June 1. 1787
 100. 2. 7

on £715.4.5
9991. 0. 1

August 1
bill of Exchange of Francis Upton for 40£ Sterling a 7 ⅌ Ct. prem.
76. 1.9
87

  July 25
  Account transmitted this day ballance exclusive of value of lot 870.7.7.

ditto of Baron Poelnitz on Messr. Drummonds for 100£ Stg at 7 ⅌ Ct.
190. 4.6

Ballance brought down
870. 7. 7

Sepr 5
bill drawn by Wm. Backhouse & Co. for 800 Stg. a 8 ⅌ Ct.
1536.
Aug. 17
By your last half yearly divid. of bank stock
720.

1788
paid Delafield premium of insurance ⅌ Antelope Packet
12.

By this sum received of J Chaloner
140

Feby. 18
To bill of Exchange of Wm. Backhouse & Co. for 400 Stg.
771.11.1
NovQr
By this sum received of RTroupe on account of Cuyler & Gans
200

  1788

March 20
To ditto for 200 do
385.15.7

purchase money of lot
2100

July 31
Bill of Hamilton on Hamilton for £50 Stg.
96
Augt. 4
By this sum received of J Wadsworth
1200

Quaere?
By dividend of January omitted

Aug. 6
To this sum ⅌ Roebuck Packet including freight
1040.
Aug 20

                    By dividend of July
                    1800
                    Dolls

                    Deduct loss on weight & expences of Messenger
                      23

                    1777.

710.16

Sepr 2.
To bill of Will Backhouse & Co. for £400 Stg
778.13.4

To this sum paid for executing a commission in yr. suit v Fitsimmons
6.13.2

Ballance carried to 78

Oct. 17
To this sum pd. D Phoenix Quit rent of your lot prior to sale
3. 4.1½

47)

Dr.
Alexander Macaulay
Cr.

  1786

  1786

Aug 26
To your draft in favour of Col Jameison accepted this day
100

By Ballance brought from fol 4
286.18.3

vide bundle Receipts To Costs Adsm Jacob Sarley
5. 1.6

By Cash received of Dan Ludlow for his brother Robert
163. 9

450. 7.3

Novr. 3
To Cash paid his Atty Nath Gardner
50

To Costs of suit v R Ludlow
10.17.9

18
To cash paid your draft in favour of Messrs William Gillies & Co
133. 6.8

To Costs of suit Adsm Wardrop
21.12.3

July 5
To Cash pd. Thos. Goadsby
120.

paid Reg Mortgage omitted
10.

paid postage at different times
    8.6

441.16.8

Ballance due A. Macaulay
  8.10.7

450. 7.3

January 9th. 1788. settled the above account this day ballance due me as above to be passed to my Credit in new account Alexr. Macaulay

Dr.
Dominick Lynch
Cr.

  1786

  1787

Octr. 7
To one half a lot in broad way of J Barker Church sold you payable in nine months
1050
Aug 1
Cash
1050

48)

Dr.
Charles Crommelin
Cr.

  1786

Sepr. 29
To Cash pd. Cary Ludlow
£200
Buy my bond for (say 1500)
£1500

Oct 19
To Cash paid ditto
200

  87

July 7
To ditto paid ditto settled
100

Dr.
Walter Livingston
Cr.

  1786

Oct. 7
To one half the lot of J Barker Church sold you payable in Nine months
1050.
Oct 13
By Cash (including Int. deducted for prompt payment)
570

By Ballance due for which I have a note payable in 9 Mo:
  480

 £1050

Oct. 13
To your Note of this date pay nine months
480.

By Cash
  480

49)

Dr.
Samuel Broome
Cr.

  1786

  1786

Oct 1
To this sum due for fee with your son as Clerk
150.
Oct. 12
By Cash received of N Miller Esqr
40.13.7

  1786

Oct 1
This day Mr. S. Broome Junior entered this office as Clerk & This 1st of May absented himself to return 1789

By Note of
119. 6.5

Dr.
Custom House
Cr.

  1786

  86

Oct. 19
To Cash paid Mr. Marshall
£0.4
Octr. 19.
By duties on 4 small boxes with Caps and medicine ⅌ different vessels
0.4

50)

Dr.
Richard Varrick
Cr.

  1786

  1786

Octr. 31.
To Cash lent as ⅌ his note of this date
£40

By Cash received
£40

Dr.
The Minister of Spain
Cr.

  1786

Nov 2
To Cash paid Samuel Jones
£3. 4
Decr. 20
By Cash
£137.9.8

22
To Cash paid Mr. Winter ⅌ Agree
60.

Decr. 6
To Cash pd H. Deputy Sheriff Hardenbrook
4. 1

To amount of Goal keepers fees assumed by me
29.14

To advice and services as Council
  37. 6.8

£134.05.8

To Cash for Judge Morris
   3. 4

 137.09.8

51)

Dr.
Daniel Ludlow
Cr.

  1785

Decr. 27
To opinion in writing concerning affairs of Samuel & Moses Meyers for Assignees in Holland
3.4

By Cash
3.4

Dr.
David Henly
Cr.

  1785

Decr. 27
drawing a deed of conveyance from Townshend
3. 4

ditto release of dower
1.16

Dr.
Abijah Hammond
Cr.

  1788

Nov. 20
To opinion respecting a bargain with B Livingston
1.17.4

52)

Dr.
Cuyler & Gansewort
Cr.

  1785

Decr. 27
To advice concerning a bill of Exchange
£1.10

May 1
To paid Postage of bill in Chancery &c.
4.19.4

Dr.
Peter Stuyvesant
Cr.

  1786

Jany. 19
To advice concerning a title to be given by Mr. Rivington
1.10

53)

Dr.
Balthazer DeHeart
Cr.

1785
To costs in a suit against assumed by you

1787

Sepr 3d.
By Cash received
£28

  1786

By Cash at different times heretofore omitted
17.8.10

Jay. 10
To paid for a load of Coals sent you
0.14

To Cash paid Rivington for Parcht.
8.

By Cash in Jersey money
6.

Sepr. 21
By Cash
9.

Nov. 2.
By Cash for Costs in Skinners suit
9.0. 9

    9
By Cash Brailsford v Wooldrige
19.2. 3

1788

May 28
By Cash Latting Carpenter v Nathaniel Quinbey
34.4. 7

Novem 17
Costs in suit of Leake v Delancey & Kelly
11.

Dr.
John Stevenson
Cr.

  1786

Jany 10.
To Cash paid Secretary for papers relative to Your brothers claim of land
1.12

54)

Dr.
John Hewlet
Cr.

  1786

Feby 1.
To opinion on a case between Birdsall and him sent by Youngs
1.10

By John Hewlet Feb 25
1.10

Dr.
Isaac Youngs
Cr.

  1786

Feby. 1
To opinion concerning a fine
1.10
Nov 23.
By Cash
£1.10

To advice at different times concerning arbitration
3. 4

drawing release
4

55)

Dr.
Charles Smith
Cr.

1786

1786

Feby. 2
drawing two deeds of conveyance
£6. 8
Decr. 5
By Cash
£8.8

     6
opinion concerning his conduct as Executor
1.10

drawing directions for an Inventory
   10

£8. 8

Dr.
Isaac Moses
Cr.

1786

1787

Feby 15
drawing a Petition to Legislature
1.10
Aug 2
By Cash
£126

    6
By Cash250

1788

Feby 1
purchase money of house sold you with Interest from this day
1800.
Feby. 1
By ditto117.5

ditto100

  1787

Feby 1
Interest to this day
126
June 9
ditto100

567.5

  1788

Feby 1
Interest to this day on 1550

Nov 25
ditto by hand of Mr. Broom
80

56)

Dr.
Messieurs Douglass (Randal Son & Stewart)
Cr.

1786

Feby 23.
To advice concerning affairs of Leary & Co consultation with Chancellor &c.
5.

By Cash in full
 £6.10

May 23
advice concerning a demand against F. Lewis
1.10

Dr.
Pearsall Thomas
Cr.

  1786

March 6.
To drawing Petition & 3 affidavits on the confiscation Act attending Judgt.
3. 4
Nov 23.
By Cash
£4

drawing assignment from Ham. Cockle
 0.16

To amt. of Costs in yr. suit v. Js. Jarvis
18. 7.9

57)

Dr.
Samuel Franklin
Cr.

March 6
drawing Petition to Judge & affid. on confiscation act attendance &c
2.

      30
drawing Mortgage from Hoghland for your Partner Wm. Robinson
3. 4

Aug 26
paid Judge Morris for Certificate of debt due from St. Croix
0.16

Dr.
Gilbert v Cortlandt
Cr.

  1786

March 28
To Cash lent
£12

58)

Dr.
John J. Skidmore
Cr.

  1786

March 30
paid Mr. Remsen for drawing Mortgage to P. Schuyler
2.16

Dr.
Moses Hazen
Cr.

  1786

April 1.
for drawing a special Indemnifying bond to sureties
1.

59)

Dr.
Joseph Strong
Cr.

  1786

  1787

April 5
To Cash lent
£20
Octr. 24
By Cash
£20

Dr.
Executors of Cooper
Cr.

  1786

April 24
To my fee for arguing a demurrer on the citation act (Popham)
10

60)

Dr.
Egbert Benson
Cr.

  1786

April 29.
To paid Childs for publishing a Notice in a Chancery cause for General Schuyler in which he is solicitor
2.8

By Egbert Benson 44
£2.8

Dr.
Morgan Lewis
Cr.

  1786

April 29
To ballance due on settlement for Chan. fees.
0.17.6

61)

Dr.
Cornelius P. Lowe
Cr.

  1786

drawing Petition to Legislature
1.10

May 10
drawing mortgage to Constable
3. 4

Indorsement for further security
.16

Dr.
Henry & McClellan
Cr.

  1786

drawing Memorial to Congress respecting canadian affairs
1.10

May 11.
Opinion on citation act
1.10

62)

Dr.
Alexander Hosack
Cr.

  1786

July 15.
Trial fee at Nisi prius as Council with Thomas Smith
5.
Nov 23
By Cash
£5

Dr.
Samuel Bard
Cr.

1786

July
To Council fee in a trial of a cause for your Father against Weisner assumed by you
5

By amount of your account

Oct 6
Advice in an expected land cause
3.4

Dr.
Robert L. Hooper
Cr.

  1786

July 15
Retainer in your cause v. Conolly
1.10

council fee on trial at Nisi prius
5

63)

Dr.
William Rowlet
Cr.

  1786

July 15
Council fee at Nisi prius in your cause against Sarly and Barnwall
5.

By Cash
£5

Dr.
William Nielson
Cr.

  1786

July 15.
To Council fee at N.P. in your cause with the Blairs
5
Nov 23.
By Cash
£5

Dr.
Sarley & Barnewall
Cr.

  1786

July 15.
Council fee at Nisi prius on Trial of your cause with Hay
5.
Nov 22d.
By Cash
£5.

  64)

Dr.
Peter R. Livingston & Cary Ludlow
Cr.

  1786

July 15.
Retainer in an Ejectment cause
£5

Trial fee (in Non suit)
1.10

Dr.
Executors of Desbross
Cr.

  1786

  1786

fee for arguing successfully a Question on citation act
10
Nov 23
By Cash
£10

Dr.
Executors of James v Cortlandt
Cr.

  1786

Fee for arguing successfully a Question on citation act
10

65)

Dr.
Executors of John v Cortlandt
Cr.

  1786

Aug 26
paid Judge Morris for acknowleging 6 deeds executed by him
2.14

Dr.
Cornelius Ray
Cr.

  1786

Aug 30
Advice concerning Brandy left with you by Mr. Price
1.10
R.

  Quare if not paid

  1789

Feb. 20
Advice concerning your uncle’s will
1.10

  power by Mr. De Haert

Dr.
Isaac Gouverneur
Cr.

  1787

Aug 23
To perusing sundry papers & giving a written opinion in your affair with Pray of Georgia
3.4

To advice and other services in your affair with Assignees of Bend
3.4

66)

Dr.
James Thompson
Cr.

  1786

Sep 26
Cash lent
2.10

Nov 13
ditto
4.

  1788

Oct
ditto at Albany
4. 5

Dr.
Jesse Hunt
Cr.

  1786

overpayment in Sheriffs Bill Harris v. Hawkins (twice Charged)
0.18

Delancey v Browns do
3

67)

Dr.
Minister of the United Netherlands
Cr.

  1786

  1787

Decr. 18
To Cash paid Postage of letter & rules to Charles town in the case of the Sloop

Sep 28
By Cash
£49.10.11

Chester
3. 5. 7

[To drawing the Petition of Appeal fo. 831 at 1/6 ⅌ f 68
2. 6. 6

Engrossing Ditto
1. 3. 3

To Abrm. Lott’s Acct for translating the Affidavits into english
4. 0. 0

paid Postage of Letter from Charlestown with Affidavits of service enclosed
0. 5. 3

Register’s Account paid
15. 1. 4

Expences of C. C. Pinkney of Charles Town in proving notices on the Court there
3. 9. 0

To my fav for Arguing Motion for Rule to shew Cause and for Argug against the Cause Shewn Attendance on the Court drg. Affidt. &c.
20. 0. 0

£49.10.11]

Dr.
Shedden Patrick & Co.
Cr.

  1787

To advice concerning vessell attached in New Jersey, consultations with Mr. Smith perusal of papers &c.
3.4

To amount of Costs in the suit of Roxburgh Adsm Seaman
2.3.3

vide Reg. No. 2 fol 76

68)

Dr.
Thomas & Richard Lee
Cr.

Currency

17 June
To me two setts of bills of Wm. Turner

By this sum received of John Turner in bills of Exchange £200 Sterling ditto of Smith & Wycoff in ditto £100 Stg

23d July
Backhouse & Co remitted £200 Stg

Aug 1
To 1 sett drawn by Jay remitted by Packet £100 Stg

To 1 sett drawn by Barnewall on Barnewall 300 do

ditto of Sarley & Barnewall in ditto £300

Commissions on ditto at     ⅌ Ct Commissions on £200

Aug 31
By Cash received of John Murray on account of Ramsay & Co.
214.19

Sterling remitted by Johnson & Ogden at ditto

By Comfort Sands for Potash received by him
37. 7.6

Sepr. 3
To draft of Wm Backhouse & Co. for 110£ Stg at 10 ⅌ Ct. premium

Nov 7
By two setts of bills recd. of Johnson & Ogden £100 Stg

1788

Nov 6
To two setts of bills each for £50 Stg one drawn by Chollet in favour of Low the other by Lowe in favour of Johnson & Ogden

Feby
By this sum reced of J Turner £100 Sterling

Feby 19
By this sum received of Messrs J & Ogden in bills £150 Stg

Feby 19
To bill of Wm. Backhouse & Co. remitted ⅌ packet £100 Stg.

May 4
By bill of exchange of J & Ogden £100 Stg.

do
To bill of ditto for £150 Stg recd. of Johnson & Ogden

June 4
By bill of Johnson & Ogden £80 Stg

Aug 4
By ditto £80

May 4
To bill recd. of J & Ogden remitted by Packet £100

By Cash received of Sarley and Barnewell £320 Curry
paper Curr bills

June 4
To bill ⅌ packet £80

Sep 2
Ditto £160
12½ ⅌ Ct.

Stg C Remsen & Co

Nov 4
By sett of bills of Johnson & Ogden £80 Stg

Aug 4
To bill ⅌ packet £80 Stg Wm Backhouse & Co

Sep 27
By this sum received of Smith & Wycoff 315 Ds.

Aug 9
To bill of Wm. Backhouse & Co remitted ⅌ Montgomery (Bunyan) £150 Stg 12½ ⅌ C

Sep. 4
To bill of Do. remitted ⅌ Packet for £80 Stg dated 3d. Sepr.

NB. Johnson & Ogden delivered me the second & third of a set for 80 Stg. the first of which they inform was remitted by them

Bill received of Johnson & Ogden Sepr 3, 1788 amd. drawn by Wm. Backhouse £80 Stg

Novr.
To bill of Wm Seton & Co remitted ⅌ Packet £80 Stg

1789

1789

Jany 9
Bill of ditto remitted ⅌ packet for £80

Jany 7

ditto of Wm. Backhouse £80 Sterling

Bill for Johnson & Ogden drawn by Wm. Seton & Co. 80£ Stg

July 23
Bill of J & A MacComb 80 Stg

69)

Dr.
Pascal N. Smith Surviving Partner of Sears & Smith
Cr.

Aug. 3
To opinion concerning the estate of Isaac Sears
1.10
vide Viner Title Money

Opinion concerning Partnership Concern
1.10

Settled 13 Novr

Dr.
Arthur St. Clair
Cr.

  1789

  April 25
  To discount on your note of this day indorsed by me for your accom., in lieu of a Warrant for which provision was not yet made.

                    Drs
                    Cents

Drs. 11 66

Dr.
McCartney
Cr.

  1789

Oct 13
This sum advanced him to procure certain articles for Mrs. Ham
120 Drs.
By amt. of Articles procured

71)

Dr.
Executors of DeWit
Cr.

  1786

July
Trial of cause in Ejectment at Circuit
£10

By Cash
£3.4

Dr.
Henry Shute
Cr.

ditto
Council fee for trial of your cause at circuit court
5

Dr.
John H. Sleight
Cr.

council fee for trial of your cause with Hoghteling
5
Aug 18
By Cash
£10

ditto
council fee for trial of your cause with
 5

Dr.
Robert Morris
Cr.

  1787

Aug.
To Cash lent (dld. G: Morris Check on the bank of Philadelphia for
522.8

By Cash received of Mr. Constable
522.8

Dr.
Samuel Van Wyck
Cr.

  1787

Aug 30
To council fee attending Circuit in your cause with M Willet on trying the cause absent three days (travelling expences &c.
10.

Dr.
Frederick William De Steuben
Cr.

  1787

Sep 24
To paid the bank for a note indorsed for him
£200

By Cash received on your account of S V Rensselaer Esqr
£215

  1788

April
To Cash lent
60
July
By ditto of ditto
100

June 5
To this sum pd. my note to B Walker by way of loan to him
60

Ballance Due A H carried to Page 73
 346

  1789

March

                    To cash in specie
                    £16

                    ditto paper

40

                    ditto specie
                     50

                     66

66

April 14

                    To Cash
                    8

5

July

                    To Cash
                    £50

     25

                    ditto
                    20

Aug
ditto 20

Sepr.
ditto  20
110

Oct 6
paid Wm Constable for you
100

Oct 26
cash pd. Lopez
 20

 661

661

Dr.
Jacob Remsen
Cr.

  1787

Novr.
Cash paid on account order of Mr. Lewis
£12

By Lewis Ogden unpaid
£8

Ogden
8

Oct
To Cash
4

73)

Dr.
Land Account
Cr.

1787
To paid Hammond for certificates to pay for lands on the River St. Laurence purchased in Company with Alexander Macombe & others
81. 4.10

July 17
paid Delafield
36. 3

Oct. 17
To paid Delafield for ditto. ⅌ acct. and receipt of this date
315.19. 3

To paid Richard Platt for lands on the Ohio

Dr.
Frederick William De Steuben
Cr.

1790
To Ballance from Page 72
346

June 8. 90
Cash paid your draft of this date in favour of B Walker
200

April 5
This sum paid B Walker for you ⅌ Receipt
100

To cash paid Leonard Cutting at different times

74)

Dr.
John J Van Rensselaer
Cr.

  1787

Nov 5.
To Cash paid your draft on me in favour of Mr. Stevenson
80

To my fees in attending in Albany at the trial of five ejectment causes
60

  1788

January 10
To cash paid your draft in favour of Isaac Webbers
 27

167

Dr.
Thomas Bibby
Cr.

  1787

Dr. 4
To Cash
£100
By Cash of
£40

To this sum subscribed by you for Mrs. Campbell
   10
By ditto of Mrs. Miller on accot. of Laurence
55

By ditto of N Bayard
950.9.1

By ditto of Wooldrige
  90

£110

Ballance due T Bibby
 1035.9.1

1145.9.1

£1145.9.1
Received March 22d. 1788 of Alexander Hamilton the above sum of one thousand & thirty five pounds nine shilling and one penny.

T: Bibby

75)

Dr.
Samuel Loudon
Cr.

1787
To Cash lent ⅌ your note of this date
£100
Feby
By Cash
£80

Sundries
38.2

Cash
  4.5

1788 Jan 19
To Cash paid on Printers account
20

settled October 22d. 1788
122.7

Interest
  2.7

⅌ Ret. in Rect. book

122.7

Dr.
William Grayson
Cr.

  178[8]

To Cash paid E Blake per order
£3

Aug.
to ditto ⅌ do
3

Dr. 8
To ditto do
3

vide Rect. for £12 due Nov 23

1789

Feby. 28
To ditto ⅌ do
£2

ditto
1

May 27
do. in full to May 23 ⅌ Receipt
3

Sep 19
Cash paid do
3

Der. 8
Cash paid ditto
3

76)

Dr.
Edward Livingston
Cr.

  1788

Sep. 2.
To Cash paid your Clerk on acct. ⅌ Ret.
£14

  wood Adsm Hallet

Dr.
Thorne
Cr.

  1788

Sep. 3.
To my circuit fee in Queens in the suit between his father & Cornel
£15

77)

Dr.
Henry K Van Rensselaer
Cr.

1787
Cash lent your son
3.12

Decr. 10
To paid your order in favour of your son KHVR
15.

  1788

Jany. 10
To paid A Brinkerhoff upon your sons order (⅌ yr order for 25)
12.18.4

Oct 6
To paid for Chocolate furnished your son
12. 1.4

Dr.
David Galbreath
Cr.

Octr. 8
Opinion concerning certain public certificates assigned by Benjamin Eyre. Inquiry at the Treasury &c.
 £3.4
By Cash
£3.4

Dr.
Barak Snethen
Cr.

  1788

Oct 10th
To Cash paid A Burr Esquire in full of your suit of J Loyed v B Snethen
25
By Cash

£31

To your Costs in sd. suit

78)

Dr.
John B. Church
Cr.

1788
To paid S. Loudon for advertising sale of lot in Broadway
1. 8
1789
Ballance brought from 46

Jany 20
By Cash of J Chaloner by the hands of J Lupton 440 Ds.
176

  1789

January
To bill of Wm. Backhouse for £150 Sterling

     21
ditto. of ditto by draft on And Craigie

  106 Ds 64/96
  42.13.4

To bill of Cornelius Ray for 200 Stg.

Cash your last half yearly divid say

  1800 Ds £720

March
To Cash advanced on account of Mrs. Churchs lodgings
30.

                    Deduct exp. of Messenger
                    6.5.4

                    Dollars

713.14.8

May
To Cash paid Mrs. Church 500 Dollars

    15
ditto by Mrs Hamilton 200 do.

July 14
By Your yearly dividend 1540

    21
ditto by Js. Cochran 200 do.

paid Js. Cochran expence as Messenger 17½

To paid Van Allen for a pr. horses for ditto
70

loss on weight

ditto for hay & oats ⅌ account
3. 9.8

                    7
                    24½

                    Ds.
                    1515½
                    £606. 4

    23
paid J & P Mark for Pyrmont water ⅌ Rt. bundle
9. 2
1790

June
paid De Chosle ⅌ Mrs. Churchs order (Valet De Chamb) 11½

Aug 13
By this sum recd of J Wadsworth 4000 Ds
1600

Guineas or 54 dollars
21.12

June 29
To Cash by J Cochran 100 dollars
40
1791

July 3
Cash paid Abm. Brower Taylor
5.18.6½
March
By this sum received of R Troupe on account of Jacob

July 14
Cash paid Mrs. Church in Guineas 238 Dollars or
95.4

Cuyler 500 Dollars
300

  omissions

July 16
paid Coachman for board
4.4

By this sum believed to have been received of J Wadsworth

paid do. for Bran for Horses
1.6

October 1. 1789 Quare?
1600

Sepr.
paid Mrs. Chuch paper paid ditto specie

April
draft of George Meade for 300£ Stg at 171 P. Curr.

Oct. 7
To a sett bills ⅌ packet Wm. Cons[table] & Co. 130.9 a 4½ premium
242. 6.9

8
1 Do. Le Roy & Bayard 400£ Sg. a 4½ premium paid duty on articles ⅌ Montgomery for Mrs. Church by way of deposit which was not settled because quantity unascertained
3.18

1790

April 10
Draft of Jacob Le Roy & Son of this day for 4600 Guilders

Oct 2.
Cash paid B Livingston Esqr to go to Phil to transact the sale of your Bank Stock
140.

1791
1 set of bills by Js. Tilghman for 200 Stg 1 ditto 512.3

79)

Dr.
Isaac Rosevelt
Cr.

  1788

Nov 20
To opinion on a will consisting of four questions and answers
£5.0.0

Dr.
Messrs. Pintards
Cr.

  1788

Nov 28
draft of argument in controversy with Mr. Shedden
£3.4

Dr.
Jonathan Nesbit & Co.
Cr.

  1789

1789
By Cash received on the Comp with Stewart & Totten
£239.6.7

July 11
To Cash paid your Atty. David H Conyngham ⅌ Rect. bundle Rects
202.13.4

Your Costs in Chancery suit

80)

Dr.
Marinus Willet
Cr.

86
My Costs received by you of Layborteaux
£1.12

Ditto in suit of Ray v Abiel

Dr.
Cuyler
Cr.

1789
To Cash paid Mrs. Dabborey
£30

To ditto Mr. Barkeley concerning Chan
11.15

July 4
Cash paid yourself
3. 4

8
Cash paid do
20.

Aug
Cash     2 Guineas
3.17.4

ditto
10.

Oct
Cash
4

Dr.
John Adams
Cr.

  1789

July 20
To fee for your son commencing his Clerkship this day

Remitted

Dr.
Stephen J. Schuyler
Cr.

  1789

Nov 25
To this sum paid Robert Watts on account of his Bond to Ar. Kennedy & Jon Mallet
200

Qr. where I received this money from Mr. Schuyler or not

Dr.
George Mitchell
Cr.

  1790

April 12
Cash pd. your draft in favour of James Haydock 15 Ds.
£6
By a barrel of Hams

Dr.
John Fenno
Cr.

1790

Dollars

Oct 19
To Cash lent
100

  1791

Jany 8
To Cash lent
100

Dr.
William Duer
Cr.

1791

Dollars

Jany 12
To Cash paid Boulogne on your acct.
60.

Dr.
Benjamin Workman
Cr.

  1791

Jany 19
To Cash lent   Dollars
40

Dr.
Doctor J. Tillary
Cr.

1790

Dollars

October 19
To Cash lent
200

Statement of Property belong to Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton

Saratoga Patent—Lot No 4.

Farm No 3
Lot No 10
containing
140 acres

Farm Do
part of do

140 acres

Farm No 5
Do

140 acres

Farm Do
Do

Farm No 7
Do

 90 acres

Farm Do
Do
Do
 52 acres 2 Roods

Farm Do
Do
Do
 81 Acres

Farm Do
Do
Do
124 acres 2 Roods

Farm Do
Do
Do
116 acres 3 Roods

Part of Farm C
Lot No 11
Do
 40 acres

a Part of Farm
No 5   called
Layton about
 40 acres

Statement of lands lying in lot No 4 Saratoga Patent

Farm No 3
of Lot No 10 containing
141 acres

Part of do
140 acres

Farm No 4
Do
140 acres

Farm

Memoranda
Qr If not 300 Dollars due from J Blair

Angelica Church
Dr.

Monies paid to Yourself

1789

May
Cash dld you myself
500 Dollars
£200

    15
ditto by Mrs. Hamilton
200   do
80

    21
ditto by Js. Cochran
200   do
80

June 29
ditto by ditto
100 ditto
40

July 16
ditto dld myself
50 Guineas
95.4

Aug 21
ditto     do

53

Sep. 19
ditto by Mrs. Hamilton
150 Ds
60

Oct. 5
ditto by do
200   do
  80

£688.4

For You

May
paid Van Allen ⅌ Horses
£70

paid for Hay & oats
3. 9.8

    23
paid J & P Mark Pyrmont Water
9. 2.

June
paid your valet De Chambre ⅌order
21.12

July 3
paid Ab. Brower Taylor
25.18.6

    16
paid your Coachman for his board
4. 4

ditto for bran &c
4. 6

paid deposit at Custom House for articles ⅌ Montgomery not ascertained
3.18

Aug 12
paid coachman for amt. of several small accounts for horses & carriage & self
14.10.9

Paid Charles & James Warner for Coach hire &c
60. 6

Paid Mrs. Cuyler for your lodgings from May 10 to Oct 7. 21 weeks
162.

☞
She deducts three weeks for time they were occupied by Mrs. Morris & charges three weeks at only 4 pounds the other part of the time at ten paid do. a gratuity by your desire
10.

Advances by Mrs. Hamilton ⅌ Memo
24.4.1
   410.11

£1098.15

        1
Amount from the other side

£1098.15

October 28
Cash ⅌ order Dld Sweney
100 Ds
40.

Oct 31
Cash ⅌ order Dld Johnson
150
    60

Oct 31. 89 Dld
1198.15

Nov. 2
Cash paid for passages of yourself & servant 370 Dollars & 66 Cents or
148. 5

    4
This sum advanced to take with you 200 Dollars
80

    10
paid account of your last landlady for rooms & some damage done by your servants in removing
   23. 9.3

1450. 9.3

                          Bank Book on this day stands thus
                          This sum for which I drew a Check on the Bank as ⅌ Check & Charge in my bank book   240 Dollars   examine Bank book. November 4

                          200

                          370.66

                          240

96.

This sum omitted October 12. 1789 as ⅌ Check 300 Dollars
120.

This sum paid your former Music Master
    40

1706. 9.3

 Deduct

July 3
overcharge in Browers Acct.
£   1. 0.0

1705. 9.3

Dr.
City of New York

  1788

To this sum paid ⟨–⟩ McClean Printer at different times

To paid an execution against Capt ⟨–⟩ on account of Rockets expended in the procession

To paid a draft on Richard Platt in favour of ⟨–⟩ Arnold to enable him to come forward to Congress

Dr.
Cash

  July 25
  To Daniel Honan for this sum received of James Carter
  £29.1.11

Officers’ fees in different stages of the suit

Seal

£0. 2.3

filing writ and return

1

Entering appearance

1

Filing warrant of Atty

1

Crier & bell ringer

   1.6

0. 6.9

Judges fee
0.10.0

Entering writ to bring in body
0. 1.6

Entering writ to plead
0. 1.6
0.13.

Filing declaration
0. 1.6

Entering discontinuance
  1.6
0. 3.

Sheriffs fees

0.10.6

Dr.
Cash Account
Cr.

1785

April
3
To this sum received of Executors of Swain Adsm Service
£ 6.16
SC
April
3
By this sum due to Officers of the Court
1.13.3

5
To this sum received in the suit of J Cortlant v Greene
4.18
SC

5
By this sum due to officers of the Court
1. 0.3

By this sum due to Officers of the Court
1. 0.9

June
7
By this sum due to Officers of the Court
1. 0.3

May

To this sum received of John Hunt at the suit of Leonard Laurence
4. 4.6
SC

do.
By this sum paid for 2 Registers SC & MC
2. 0.0

11
By this sum due to officers of the Court
4.9

By this sum due to officers of the Court

June
7
To this sum received in the suit of Harris v Mary Harris &c
3.19.
SC

13
By this sum due to officers of the Court MC
1.6

14
By this sum due to officers of the Court MC

11
To this sum received of R McWilliams in his suit against Nicholls
2. 4.6
SC
July
7
By this sum due to officers of MC (cause being tried)

13
To this sum received of Varin Adsm James Taylor
3.19.
SC

By this sum due to do (  do  )

To this sum received of Anderson Adsm Lowndes
1.10
MC

8
By this sum due to do (Narr filed)

14
To this sum received of Terrason v.
1.15.9
MC

July
7.
To this sum received of Medcaf Eden Adsm Rutgers
3.14.8
MC

8.
To this sum received of Shrup Adsm. Thorne
3.
MC

Aug
4
To this sum received of J Le Roy in the suit of Benson Adm v Laffers
6. 8
SC

Sep
22
To this sum received of Wilson Adsm Robt & George Service
22.

Nov
2
To this sum received of Lowe v Majorel & Mirandi
4. 3.9

27
To this sum received in two causes of Shannon Dunlop & others Vs. Archibald Gamble
18.18.

Dec
2
To this sum received of Executors of S Ketchum in two suits Adsm the Loyeds ⅌ Register
35. 1.2

16
To this sum received of Gilbert Hogg v Thompson & Adsm Thomp son
7.10

17
To this sum recd of Executors of Gifford Adsm Fraunces
25. 9.6

23
this sum recd for Harris Vs. Thomas & Fowler
1.10

27
This sum Recd of Dellois vs. Henry & Murray
2. 4.6

1786

Jany
6
This sum received of Sheriff for Costs in the suit of Tremain & Stout v Carman.
11. 4.3

9
To this sum received in suit of Curson & Gouverneur Adsm Cherry
10.12.6

ditto     Byrne Dorsten & Co. Adsm Cherry

29
ditto of Smith Adsm Hewlet
7. 7.6

Febr.
14
Received of Oakley Adsm Garrineau in part
10.

March
7
Received of Johannes Ditzmas v. Mary H Holland Eject.
5. 3.3

22
Received of Campbell Adsm Peckwood
11.

May
1
Received of Miller and others v. Johnson and others
7. 2.3

Received of Executors of Antje Covenhoven v. Bogarts
7.11.6

[17th April 1786 Baxter & Hunt Executors of Palmer vs Benjm Palmer Reced. by Cutting four pounds. in part of costs
4. 0.0

Archibald Blair vs. Strong & Norton Same vs. Grenon De Miranda Same vs Guin & Carthy Same vs Same Same vs Vanderlocht Same vs Same
}
Costs in these causes are paid by Blair & Guin & Carthy by parcels at different times amounting in the whole to  £36.15.0 Recd. by Cutting]

24
Received of Lewis Mary Adsm Henry Nash
5.19.9

31
Received of Waddington in suit of E Rutgers
9.11.3

June
19
Received at suit of Executors of Chambers vs Herrick
9.

Received at suit of Executors of Do v Wentworth
8. 7.9

29
do   of Willets Adsm. Loyed
18. 7.9

Dr.
SPC Cash Account
Cr.

1786

Amount of debit brought forward

Amount of Credit brought forward

Aug
26
Sears v Hepburne
18. 4.9

Sears Adsm Executors of Chapman—Blackbourne
3. 1.3

Maxwell vs. Franklin
18.10.

Oct
19
Price vs. Haywood
2.12.6

Do.   v.  Bonfield & Haywood
2.16.6

Do.   v.  Haywood & Bindon
3.

Price & Haywood Adsm Perry
9.10.9

do . . Adsm Le Moyne
9.10.9

do . . adsm Beuthelier
9.16.

do . . Adsm Arnold
9.11.3

do . . Adsm Thompson
9.10.9

Do . . Adsm Findlay & Gregory
9.10.9

Do . . Adsm Du Calvet
9. 1.3

Do . . Adsm Cazeau
8.14.9

do . . Adsm Jordan
4. 8.9

Oct
31
Terbush v. Bostwick
8.18.3

Mary Bowne v Ex of Thomas Thorne
8.16.6

Oct
16
Benj Smith Adsm David Hawkins
5

Nov
21
Nixon v Mordecai
19.12.6

23
Nielson v Mordecai
23. 7.3

Executors of Wickham v. Mesier & Van Voorhies
26. 9

Red: Wm. Geyer vs. Otis &c
2.16.4

Decr.
5.
Hewlet v Montfort Certiorari
10.

1787

Jany.
11
Executors of Neilson v. Ex. of Middleton
8. 1.6

Dr.
Cash Account D H & H
Cr.

1786

Aug.
26
Sears and Smith vs. William Campbell reced by AH
2 1.6

1787

Jany

Cash received of Wm. Nielson for draft of deed &c
4.3

4
William Bull Adsm Charles White
1.

Dr.
Cash Account M C
Cr.

1785

July
20
Received of Thompson Adsm Tucker
£1. 9
July
20
Due officers of the Court

22
Received of Underhill Adsm. Quackenboss
4. 1.6

22
Due officers of the Court

[Mayors court

}
Recd: by Cut- ting

Feby
18
Frederick Jay vs. Eliahim Ford. Recd. of Eliahim Ford
1. 4.0

May
11
Joseph Lepine vs. Jas. Griffiths. Recd of Mr Quesnay part Costs
1. 6.0

July
4
Wm Lowry vs. Gerard H Stoddeford. Recd costs of Mr. Bard
4.17.3

8

Jacob Greene & al Vs. Henry Johnson The same vs the same
}
Recd cost of Parson

2. 7.6

23
Robt Mc Williams vs. Jas. Keating. Recd Costs
3. 2.0

25
Daniel Homan vs. Jas. Carter. Recd Costs
3.12.0]

Aug
5
Thomas Arden vs Hugh McDole do

3.

[Septr
2
Judn. Moses & Joseph Moses vs Henry Murphy & Ship ⟨–⟩ Recd Costs by Cutting
11. 4.6

19
Holmes & al vs. Brebner & Browne. Recd Costs by Cutting
13. 6.0]

Octr.
20
Received of Varrien Adsm Executors of Dewit
4. 1.6

26
Received of Howard Adsm Duryee
3. 1.9

27
Received of Joseph Crane Adsm J Shaw
1.10

[Nov
1
Jn Aspinwall Assignee vs Nathan C Webb & Robert Smith] by Cutting
[1 5.0]

Nov
29
Received of Kissick Adsm V Kurren & Baisser & Adsm Leake
7. 0.3

[Nov
1
Recd of Zadock Reeve

{
Re- ceived by Cut- ting
}

1.12.0

4
Recd of same in part of Costs
5. 0.0

12
Recd of Rush v Murray
1. 7.0

30
Retainer from Jas Boyd
1.17.4

Decr
13
Burdys vs Harrison
1. 8.0

20
Haight ads. Greenwood
1.19.0

23
Lefferts ads Vandevoort
12.19.0

1786

Jany
5

    Recd. of Mr. Connolly Costs on two Bail bond Suits ads
    }

    Duboys & Co.

10. 5.0

10. 5.0

10
Morewood vs Dodd & Thompson Recd Costs by Cutting
2.11.0]

29
Springall v Whitewood & Co.
2.

[Feb
26
McWilliams Adm Wright. Costs Recd. By Cutting
5. 0.0

27
Stanton Ads Keating Costs Recd by Cutting
5. 3.3

March
4
De Witt Ads. Callahan. Costs Recd by Cutting
5.12.0

April
7
Exrs. of Lupardas v Ruten Costs Recd by Cutting
6.12.6]

Apr.
8
John Ireland Adsm Post
11. 4.6

[11
Strait ads Sickles Recd by Cutting
3. 2.0]

May
22
Laffan & Amory Adsm Murray
3.11.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens, 2 March 1782
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Laurens, John

[Philadelphia, March 2, 1782. In July 1782, Laurens wrote to Hamilton: “I am indebted to you, my dear Hamilton, for two letters; the first from Albany, as masterly a piece of cynicism as ever was penned: the other from Philadelphia, dated the 2d March.” Letter of March 2 not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Major Nicholas Fish, [March 1782]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Fish, Nicholas

[Albany, March, 1782]
Dr. Fish

I am sorry that for want of a person to send them with, I have been obliged to detain your horses till now. The articles I shall want from Duychinks are:
four pint decanters if to be had, if not two Quart do.
a dozen wine glasses
two ale-glasses to hold about a pint each, if not to be had,
two tumblers.
You will oblige me by procuring these articles as soon as possible, having them carefully packed up in a small box and forwarded to Major Kearse. I shall also thank you to speak to him in your way to Camp about forwarding them as soon as they arrive by water; beg his particular care. I shall not be able to give a friend a glass of wine ’till these arrive, for they are not to be had here. Let me know what they cost by the first opportunity.
Adieu my Dr    friend    Yrs.

A Hamilton

Perhaps you may meet with some friend coming directly up whose Portmanteau may not be too much crowded to receive them.
Send my horses by return of the bearer, unless they should be in too bad plight to travel. In this case, be so good as to put them out where they will be taken care of, and at the same time will not cost much for keeping.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Kidder Meade, March 1782
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Meade, Richard Kidder

Philadelphia March 1782

An half hour since brought me the pleasure of your letter of December last. It went to Albany and came from thence to this place. I heartily felicitate you on the birth of your daughter. I can well conceive your happiness upon that occasion, by that which I feel in a similar one.
Indeed the sensations of a tender father of the child, of a beloved mother can only be conceived by those who have experienced them.
Your heart, my Meade, is peculiarly formed for enjoyments of this kind, you have every right to be a happy husband, a happy father, you have every prospect of being so. I hope your felicity may never be interrupted.
You cannot imagine how entirely domestic I am growing. I lose all taste for the pursuits of ambition, I sigh for nothing but the company of my wife and my baby. The ties of duty alone or imagined duty keep me from renouncing public life altogether. It is however probable I may not be any longer actively engaged in it.
I have explained to you the difficulties which I met with in obtaining a command last campaign. I thought it incompatible with the delicacy due to myself to make any application this campaign. I have expressed this Sentiment in a letter to the General and retaining my rank only, have relinquished the emoluments of my commission, declaring myself notwithstanding ready at all times to obey the calls of the Public. I do not expect to hear any of these unless the State of our Affairs, should change for the worse and lest by any unforeseen accident that should happen, I choose to keep myself in a situation again to contribute my aid. This prevents a total resignation.
You were right in supposing I neglected to prepare what I promised you at Philadelphia. The truth is, I was in such a hurry to get home that I could think of nothing else. As I set out tomorrow morning for Albany, I cannot from this place send you the matter you wish.
Imagine my Dear Friend what pleasure it must give Eliza & myself to know that Mrs. Meade interests herself in us, without a personal acquaintance we have been long attached to her. My visit at Mr. Fitzhughs confirmed my partiality. Betsy is so fond of your family that she proposes to form a match between her Boy & your girl provided you will engage to make the latter as amiable as her mother.
Truly My Dear Meade, I often regret that fortune has cast our residence at such a distance from each other. It would be a serious addition to my happiness if we lived where I could see you every day but fate has determined it otherwise. I am a little hurried & can only request in addition that you will present me most affectionately to Mrs. Meade & believe me to be with the warmest & most unalterable friendship    Yrs

A Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Marquis de Lafayette, 12 April 1782
From: Lafayette, Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Paris April the 12th 1782
Dear Hamilton

However Silent You May please to Be, I will Nevertheless Remind You of a friend who loves You tenderly and who By His Attachment Desires a Great share in Your Affection. This letter, My dear Sir, Will Be delivered or sent By Count de Segur, an intimate friend of Mine, A Man of Wit and of Abilities, and whose Society You will Certainly Be pleased With. I Warmly Recommend Him to You, and Hope He Will meet from You with more than Civilities. Now let us talk politics.
The old Ministry Have Retired and Lord North was not Sorry at the Opportunity. The New Ministers are not Much our friends, they are not friend to each other, they Have some Honest Men with little Sense, and some Sensible Men without Honesty. They are forced to New Measures not only By Circumstances But Also By the dispositions they Have formerly Announced.
Entre nous seuls 81 [The British Ministry] Gave a hint to 82 [the French Ministers]. But it Would not do without 54 [America]. Now the reverse will probably Be done. After which Arrangements will take place in a few Months and I wish you was here not so much 205 [secretary to Doctor Francklin] as to the Commission. However I would like 205 to be 125 [Minister to the French Court]. If you are 153 [Member of Congress] and if Some thing is Said to you then I wish you May Be Employed in the Answer. 5 [French ships] without 9 [Spanish ships] (and 4 [Dutch] is nothing) Will not I fear give 40 [Charles Town]. That is a Cause of delay and the 7 [Spaniards] thinks much more of 8 [West Indies]. But I Hope for 26 [Carolina] and 22 [Georgia] in 18 [September]. 84 [The King of France] Has Answered about 47 [peace] as You and I and every Good American May Wish.
In the Present Situation of affairs I thought My presence was more Useful to the cause in this part of the World than it Could Be on the other Side of the Atlantic. I wish to Have Some Matters Well Arranged Before I Go and then I Hope to Set Sails towards My friends in America.
Be pleased, My Dear friend, to Present My Best Respects to Your lady! My Compliments wait on Gnl Schuyler and all the family. Adieu, dear Hamilton, with the Most Sincere Attachment I am for Ever Your devoted Affectionate friend

Lafayette


Title: Enclosure: From Robert Morris, [15 April 1782]
From: Morris, Robert
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia, April 15, 1782]

Whereas Alexander Hamilton esquire in conformity with an Act of the United States in Congress assembled passed the 2d of November 1781, hath been duly appointed by Commission under my Hand and Seal, Receiver of the continental Taxes within the State of New York. And whereas it is doubtful whether a Receiver of the continental Taxes hath yet been recognized by the Legislature of that State, In order to obviate Difficulties that might arise on that Account I do hereby especially authorize and empower the said Alexander Hamilton Esqr. to make Application to and receive from the executive Authority of the said State, the Treasurer or such other Person or Persons as are, or may be appointed and enabled to pay unto the Superintendant of the Finances, or his order for the Use of the United States the first quarterly Payment of the Quota of the said State in eight million of Dollars Specie required by Congress for the Service of this present Year, and upon the Receipt of the whole or any Part of the said first quarterly Payment which became due to the United States on the first Day of this present Month in the Sum of ninety three thousand, three hundred and ninety nine and one half Dollars Specie to give his Receipts or Discharges which shall be equally valid against the United States as if given by me. Given under my Hand and Seal of the Treasury at the Office of Finance in the City of Philadelphia this fifteenth Day of April 1782.

Robt. Morris


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Robert Morris, 15 April 1782
From: Morris, Robert
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia, April 15, 1782. On November 10, 1782, Hamilton sent to Thomas Tillotson, his successor as receiver of continental taxes for the State of New York, a list of papers “relative to the office of Receiver of Taxes.” Item number three on that list was described as “farther instructions from the Superintendant to Alexander Hamilton dated as above.” The preceding letter was dated April 15, 1782. Second letter of April 15, 1782, not found.]