Hamilton, Alexander (1757-1804) [Salary account for service in the Continental Congress]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01605 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Alexander (1757-1804) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 26 March 1784 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 23 x 18.5 cm Order a Copy
Lists his salary for a 240 day term he served for the state of New York from 25 November 1782 to 30 July 1783 at five dollars a day for a total of $524. Also lists traveling expenses for 14 days. Lists credits to his account of $460 leaving a balance of $64. Mentions credits from Udnay Hay, W. Comfort Sands, and William Floyd. Hamilton signed at the bottom that he received the balance from Governor George Clinton. Autograph note signed by Peter S. Curtenius, the New York State auditor on the second page certifies that Hamilton is owed the $64.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Udnay Hay was the supply agent for New York, the W. Comfort Sands firm was the New York supply agent for West Point, and William Floyd was a fellow member of the Continental Congress.
The State of New York
To Alex Hamilton D.r
1783 L
July 30 Is my allowance as a delegate of Congress }
from the 25 of November 1782 to this day } 496 -
at 5 dollars per day - 248 days both days }
included - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Days of traveling in going and coming } 28 -
14 days - at ditto }
_________________
L 524
Credit
By an Order from Col Udny Hay
on W. Comfort Sands - - - - - - - - - - - - - - } 200 -
also from Col Hay
part of an order for L 200 }
in favour of W. Floyd and } 60 -
myself - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - }
Drafts on His Excellency the } 200 -
Governor for - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - }
______________ L 460 -
_________________
Ballance due Alex Hamilton L 64 -
26th March 1784 Received the above Ballance of sixtyfour Pounds from his Excellency Gov Clinton.
Alex Hamilton
[2]
Auditors Office New York March 22.d 1784 - I have examined the within Account & do allow to be due to Alexander Hamilton Esqr the Sum of Sixty four pounds New York Currency.
Peter S. Curtenius State Audr. ---
His Excellency George Clinton Esqr.
[Docket]
Colo Hamilton's Accts.
Rect.
No. 24
paid by G Clinton
L 264 -
[Calculation Sheet]
Nov - 6 - - 1782
Dec - 31
Jany - 31 - 1783
Feb - 28
Mar - 31
Aprl - 30
May - 31
June - 30
July - 30
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248 days
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