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Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 to John Jay

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00007 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 4, 1776 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Hamilton writes that he meant to send this letter by the last post but missed it. Informs that a proclamation has been issued to dissolve the old assembly to elect a new one. Reports that the Tories are saying they will dominate the election but he believes the Whigs will prevail. Indicates that he would like Jay to come but that his presence is not absolutely necessary. Addressed to Jay in Philadelphia, free franked in New York.

Jay, John, 1745-1829
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

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