American statesman and politician (circa 1755–1804) who co-authored the Federalist Papers and served as the first Secretary of the Treasury. In July 1804, sitting vice president Aaron Burr, stung by a published criticism authored by Hamilton, challenged the esteemed statesman to a duel and fatally wounded him. LS signed “A. Hamilton,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9, April 14, 1791. A circular letter to Collectors of Customs. In part: “The House of Representatives having been pleased to direct me to examine and report upon the emoluments of the several Officers of the Customs, I find it necessary to enable me to form a satisfactory judgment upon the subject, that I be furnished with an accurate account, as much as possible in detail, of all the monies received in the four quarters of the year 1790 by every Officer of the Customs who conceives himself to be insufficiently compensated. You will therefore if you think it proper to have your case taken into consideration, transmit me such an account, and you will exhibit in detail likewise in the same paper the expences of every kind, which you have actually paid during the same year. The sooner this information is received the more early I can enter upon the formation of a report.” Very subtle show-through and unobtrusive tape remnant to top edge, otherwise bright, very fine condition. Beautifully signed and quite pleasing to the eye! LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
