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Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 to James Duane

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03636 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 Place Written: Morristown, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 May 1780 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 31.4 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy

Hamilton, serving as General George Washington's aide, asks Duane, a member of the Continental Congress, to help expedite a congressional action supplying Washington's army in anticipation of the arrival of a French fleet in June, 1780. Indicates that Washington will gladly consult with the Committee, but the Committee's powers should be framed so that such consultations will be infrequent and the military operations "trusted to as few as possible." Also notes the whims of Lafayette, who "wishes Congress to pass some resolution of thanks" for the captain of the frigate which carried him to America.

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Duane, James, 1733-1797

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