Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 to John Dongan
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01864 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 7, 1789 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 21 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy
States that he believes Ezra L'Hommedieu, a fellow Federalist, is the best candidate for Congress as he will be able to unite the Federalists in the district. Asks Dongan to have a meeting of the most influential Federalists of the county as soon as possible to make a nomination. Letter addressed to Dongan, Staten Island.
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