Hamilton, Elizabeth S., 1757-1854 to My Dear Son
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09638.09 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Elizabeth S., 1757-1854 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 July 1840 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
Elizabeth writes one of her sons, asking his opinion on letting a Mr. Hooks be empowered to retain some of her papers that he is working on until the work is finished. Hooks asked in case of Elizabeth passing away before the work is done, and if he does not receive power, who should the papers go to.
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