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to James Alexander Hamilton

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."

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[Correspondence to family and others] [Decimalized .01-.17]

17 letters and correspondence to family. Including Philip J. Schyler, John Mason, Bradford, William Stephen Hamilton, Elizabeth Ten Broeck Schyler, Philip Hamilton, Elizabeth Hamilton Holly, James Alexander Hamilton, Angelica Hamilton, and Charles...

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to Philip Jeremiah Schuyler

A letter between Elizabeth and her brother Philip concerning inheritance from her father. In particular furniture that was purchased as well as an amount of money that was given to her in the past. "a report has prevailed that my father gave me six...

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to Bradford

Elizabeth writes that she just received a power of attorney for Mrs. Mitchell addressed to Dr. Stevens. However she advises that Dr. Stevens is already engaged and suggests instead sends a power of attorney to a Mr. Cruger her nephew. Cruger is...

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to Elizabeth Ten Broeck Schuyler

Elizabeth writes to her sister in law Elizabeth that she is about to go visit her son William. She wishes Elizabeth and her brother, Rensselear, well and sends a plant, a daphney.

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to Philip Hamilton

Elizabeth writes to her son Philip about her travels possibly to visit William her other son. She is about to arrive at Saint Louis but mentions that the passage has been tedious as they go against the stream.

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to Elizabeth Hamilton Holly

Elizabeth writes to her daughter Elizabeth, calling her Eliza. She writes that the journey to Albany was quite comfortable thanks to Eliza's procuring her the best berth. She also reports that Eliza's nephew Alexander was very kind and he is taking...

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to My Dear Son

Elizabeth writes one of her sons, asking his opinion on letting a Mr. Hooks be empowered to retain some of her papers that he is working on until the work is finished. Hooks asked in case of Elizabeth passing away before the work is done, and if he...

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to Elizabeth Hamilton Holly

Elizabeth writes her daughter Eliza asking her to forward some plants to her brother James in Nevis.

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to Philip Hamilton

Elizabeth writes her son Philip letting him know she has arrived and will be at Mr. Taylor's tonight, and visiting Steve's place for the next week.

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