Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804) to Henry Knox re: Ordinance Department
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07167 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 January [1779] Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.4 x 20.6 cm Order a Copy
Preparing for meeting between Washington and Knox. Three collateral engravings of Hamilton with letter.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
D. Sir,
I send you Sunday papers [struck: received] respecting the Ordnance department - The General requests you will prepare your observation on them and be ready to meet The Committee and himself & tomorrow forenoon - As he is going out of town on Monday and will have no time to spare - He begs you will be ready at the time mentioned -
Will you be at home to day at 2OClock? Mr Garanger plagues me to accompany him to make you a visit - and I appointed that hour with him for the purpose. I am Sir
Yr. Obedient Servant
A Hamilton
Jany 30
To Henr Knox
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