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Lot 1057
  • 1057

(Alexander Hamilton)

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • Clerical Manuscript headed "Memorandum of papers Drafted by General Hamilton"
  • Paper, ink
4 pages (12 3/4 x 8 in.; 324 x 203 mm), ca. 1800–1804; lightly browned, horizontal folds, bifolium with fold unobtrusively repaired.

Condition

Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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Catalogue Note

An interesting listing of some of Alexander Hamilton's writings, recorded in a clerical hand. Among the items noted: "An act for raising certain yearly texes within the State of New York," "Letter stating the Treason of Arnold and Capture of Andre," "Plan of a Constitution for America," A. H. to the President answers to questions proposed by the President respecting Lord Dorchester," "Draft of the proclamation by General Washington President of the United States 1 January 1795," etc.