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Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05199 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 October 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 22.1 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy

This is a letter requesting information for President George Washington's address to Congress. Hamilton seeks material on the expeditions against the Indians and specifically requests items describing "Every pacific measure" that was tried to produce an accommodation and avoid expense. Hamilton also asks for information on the "More pointed laws with penalties to rest[r]ain our own people." Also requests information on the treaties with the Cherokee and Six Nations, and the reasons for making them. Asks him to include anything else he thinks pertinent. Refer to GLC02437.05210 for Knox's report.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

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