ANS signed "A. Hamilton," one page, 5 x 8, April 24, 1800. Brief handwritten note by Alexander Hamilton to Alexander Richards, in full: "You will deliver the bearer a Cord of Wood for my use." Under Hamilton's note, his wife Eliza writes: "the Bearer has delivered the Cord of Wood as directed. E. Hamilton." The second integral page bears a handwritten receipt from Alexander Richards to John Dobbs documenting the delivery of "4 loads nut wood," dated April 25, 1800. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and toning, and archival tape reinforcement along the hinge
This is a particularly interesting Alexander Hamilton document as it includes the autograph of his wife, Eliza (1757-1854), who became co-founder and deputy director of the first private orphanage in New York City. She did much to shape her husband's legacy after his death in a duel with Aaron Burr, and she has recently gained renewed recognition due to her portrayal in the popular musical Hamilton.
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