| Description |
.5 linear foot (1 box, 2 v.) |
| Restricted Access |
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated. |
| Summary |
Collection consists of family and political correspondence, legal notes and papers, manuscripts of writings, and materials about Hamilton. Includes notes on Hamilton's affair with Mrs. Maria Reynolds; letters to George Washington concerning the writing of Washington's farewell address with a draft by Hamilton for Washington's consideration; and material relating to Hamilton's "Plan for a U.S. Constitution, June 18, 1787." Also, official circulars comprising letters and printed documents as United States Secretary of the Treasury, primarily to Jedediah Huntington, Collector of Customs, New London, Conn. |
| Biography |
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804), statesman, was the first United States Secretary of the Treasury. |
| Subject |
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804.
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Reynolds, Maria.
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Hamilton family.
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United States Constitution.
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Presidents -- United States.
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Customs administration -- Connecticut.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1789-1815.
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United States -- Economic policy -- To 1933.
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Connecticut -- Economic policy.
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| Occupation |
Statesmen. |
| Added Author |
Washington, George, 1732-1799.
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Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818.
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United States. Dept. of the Treasury.
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Connecticut. Collector of Revenue.
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| LCCN |
ms 6900886, ms 71000344 |
| Call No. |
MssCol 1297
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| Research Call Number |
MssCol 1297
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