Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07244 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 March 1799 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 32.5 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy
In this very personal letter from Hamilton to Knox, Hamilton says, "My judgment tells, I ought to be silent on a certain subject-but my heart advises otherwise and my heart has always been the Master of my Judgment." He continues, "Believe me, I have felt much pain at the idea that any circumstances personal to me should have deprived the public of your services...." Hamilton insists he must remain silent as to his opinion about this unspecified matter.
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