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Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler, (1757-1854) to James Alexander Hamilton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09638.12 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler, (1757-1854) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 August 1846 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 21.4 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

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."

Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler, 1757-1854
Hamilton, James Alexander, 1788-1878

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