Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 to William Constable
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05804 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 November 1791 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 22.2 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy
Assures Constable that the whole interest on the stock of his business associates in Antwerp (then part of the Netherlands) has been paid. He notes that the transactions were carried out in such a way that violated the laws of both countries. He states he assisted because of "certain political considerations. . .with a wish to accommodate you determined me to pass over the obstacle . . ." but also insists that the gentlemen "transact their business with more accuracy in the future." Addressed to Constable in New York.
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