Hamilton, Alexander (1757-1804) to George Clinton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00812 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Alexander (1757-1804) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 June 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 21 x 34 cm Order a Copy
Writes to Clinton in Poughkeepsie, New York to inform him that he wants to return to private occupations and will resign his office as a New York member of the Continental Congress within ten days.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
George Clinton was the governor of New York 1777-1795. Hamilton served in the Continental Congress 1782-83 and again in 1788.
Sir
In two or three letters, which I have had the honor of writing to your Excellency lately - I mentioned the necessity of a representation of the State here and at the same time of my returning to my private occupations - I am obliged to inform your Excellency that I cannot remain here above Tendays longer.
I have the honor to be Yr. Excellency's
Most obed Se
Alx Hamilton
Philadelphia
June 11.th 1783
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His Excelleny
Governor Clinton
Alx Hamilton Poughkepsie
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11th June 1783
Letter from the Hon.ab Alexander Hamilton Esq.r -
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