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HAMILTON, Alexander, American statesman (1757-1804). Three autograph letters including one (signed with initials) to Richard Varick, n.p., n.d. [1803], asking him to sign a document and send it on, ½ page, 4to, address panel on verso; two (in 3rd person) to Samuel Hodgson, n.p., 26 September 1794 and n.d. [1794], the first asking for the return of all articles of clothing remaining in store, ½ page, 4to; the second enclosing a letter, 'There is something inexplicable in the deficiency. Tis relied upon that the corps which will be ready on Monday will not be detained for want of Camp Kettle', ½ page, 4to, address panel, traces of seal; and one letter signed to to G.W. Kirkland, New York, 31 January 1799, in reply to his letter wishing to be established in the recruiting service at Trioga Point, ½ page, 4to, integral address leaf, and an autograph fragment signed (4 words), all tipped on to the leaves of an album, together with related items.
Alexander Hamilton, American lawyer and statesman, had been secretary and aide-de-camp to Washington. He was the first United States secretary of the Treasury and from 1798-1800 Inspector General of the Army. He died of wounds received in a duel with Aaron Burr, whose candidacy for the Presidency and the governorship of New York he had helped to defeat.
Alexander Hamilton, American lawyer and statesman, had been secretary and aide-de-camp to Washington. He was the first United States secretary of the Treasury and from 1798-1800 Inspector General of the Army. He died of wounds received in a duel with Aaron Burr, whose candidacy for the Presidency and the governorship of New York he had helped to defeat.