Hamilton, Elizabeth S., 1757-1854 [Correspondence to family and others] [Decimalized .01-.17]

to Elizabeth Hamilton

A letter to Elizabeth in French.

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to Philip Jeremiah Schuyler

A letter between Elizabeth and her brother Philip concerning inheritance from her father. In particular furniture that was purchased as well as an amount of money that was given to her in the past. "a report has prevailed that my father gave me six...

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to Elizabeth Hamilton

A letter to Elizabeth writing that her daughter Angelica who was visiting with them has just left. Mason praises her company and wishes Elizabeth well. Mason also mentions that he was recently sick.

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to Bradford

Elizabeth writes that she just received a power of attorney for Mrs. Mitchell addressed to Dr. Stevens. However she advises that Dr. Stevens is already engaged and suggests instead sends a power of attorney to a Mr. Cruger her nephew. Cruger is...

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to Elizabeth Hamilton

William writes Elizabeth that he just received her last letter because he was called away to attend a meeting of the legislature in Green Bay. He writes that while there he met up with an old school friend who is now an episcopal minister in the area...

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to Elizabeth Ten Broeck Schuyler

Elizabeth writes to her sister in law Elizabeth that she is about to go visit her son William. She wishes Elizabeth and her brother, Rensselear, well and sends a plant, a daphney.

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to Philip Hamilton

Elizabeth writes to her son Philip about her travels possibly to visit William her other son. She is about to arrive at Saint Louis but mentions that the passage has been tedious as they go against the stream.

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to Elizabeth Hamilton Holly

Elizabeth writes to her daughter Elizabeth, calling her Eliza. She writes that the journey to Albany was quite comfortable thanks to Eliza's procuring her the best berth. She also reports that Eliza's nephew Alexander was very kind and he is taking...

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to My Dear Son

Elizabeth writes one of her sons, asking his opinion on letting a Mr. Hooks be empowered to retain some of her papers that he is working on until the work is finished. Hooks asked in case of Elizabeth passing away before the work is done, and if he...

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to Elizabeth Hamilton Holly

Elizabeth writes her daughter Eliza asking her to forward some plants to her brother James in Nevis.

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to Philip Hamilton

Elizabeth writes her son Philip letting him know she has arrived and will be at Mr. Taylor's tonight, and visiting Steve's place for the next week.

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to James Alexander Hamilton

Elizabeth writes to her son James Alexander that she will be with him soon. She also mentions the Mexican American war writing "Boston and Philadelphia have been much excited with this half national saw & Half war. May it not bring half Union."

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to Elizabeth Hamilton Holly

Elizabeth writes to her daughter Eliza that she was unable to visit her sister as the trip kept getting postponed and now their brother is picking her up. She also asks Eliza about silk that was sent to her, and asks if she would like more sent.

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to Angelica Hamilton

Elizabeth writes to her daughter Angelica that she has arrived at her son Philip's house. She mentions that she has found velvet at $3.50 a yard and wants to know if Angelica wants some. Elizabeth also mentions purchasing silk at 6 shilling a yards...

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to Angelica Hamilton

Elizabeth writes to Angelica that she saw Ann. She also mentions wanting to get Angelica a velvet dress, but writes that Eliza had a watered silk, and if Angelica wishes for that instead to let her know. Elizabeth also mentions that she saw Alexander...

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to Elizabeth Hamilton Holly

Elizabeth writes to her daughter Eliza, reporting that the trip was easy and she has arrived. She inquires to how Eliza is doing and "hope you are well and not timid if so conquer it my child I heare how distressing it is to your brothers wife."

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Elizabeth Hamilton

A small bust portrait of Elizabeth Hamilton in her later years. On the back of the image it states "Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, 1757-1854, in her ninty-fourth year. From crayon (or charcoal) sketch from life by Charles Martin, dated June 1851. Taken in...

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