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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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to Elizabeth Hamilton Holly

Elizabeth writes to her daughter Eliza that she was unable to visit her sister as the trip kept getting postponed and now their brother is picking her up. She also asks Eliza about silk that was sent to her, and asks if she would like more sent.

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to Angelica Hamilton

Elizabeth writes to her daughter Angelica that she has arrived at her son Philip's house. She mentions that she has found velvet at $3.50 a yard and wants to know if Angelica wants some. Elizabeth also mentions purchasing silk at 6 shilling a yards...

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to Angelica Hamilton

Elizabeth writes to Angelica that she saw Ann. She also mentions wanting to get Angelica a velvet dress, but writes that Eliza had a watered silk, and if Angelica wishes for that instead to let her know. Elizabeth also mentions that she saw Alexander...

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to Elizabeth Hamilton Holly

Elizabeth writes to her daughter Eliza, reporting that the trip was easy and she has arrived. She inquires to how Eliza is doing and "hope you are well and not timid if so conquer it my child I heare how distressing it is to your brothers wife."

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Elizabeth Hamilton

A small bust portrait of Elizabeth Hamilton in her later years. On the back of the image it states "Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, 1757-1854, in her ninty-fourth year. From crayon (or charcoal) sketch from life by Charles Martin, dated June 1851. Taken in...

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