Hamilton, Philip, 1782-1801 to Alexander Hamilton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09630 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Philip, 1782-1801 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 April 1797 Pagination: 2 p. : address : seal Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
Only known letter from Philip to his father, discussing a gift from his grandfather, and schooling. He also asks his father to thank his grandfather for the advice. Writing that he knows that he should pay attention to it, "in order to be a good man."
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