Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804) [Remitting fine and property to Marshall Jenkins].
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02355 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Document signed Date: 22 September 1792 Pagination: 2 p. 32 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Signed as secretary of the treasury. Remittance of the Brig "Betsy" and a cask of alcohol to the petitioner, Marshall Jenkins, after it had been forfeited.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
...[T]he forfeiture of the Brig Betsey and a Cask of Spirits...I, the said Secretary of the Treasury, have maturely considered the Said Statement of facts and petition and it doth appear to my Satisfaction that there was no intention of fraud or wilful negligence in the Said Marshal Jenkins. Now therefore know ye that I...in consideration of the premisses [sic] and by virtue of the power and authority to me given by the said last mentioned statute, do I decide to remit to the said Marshall Jenkins...all the right, claim and demand of the United States, and of all others whomsoever, in the said forfeiture...
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