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Lot #144
Alexander Hamilton

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Description

LS signed “A. Hamilton,” one page, 7.25 x 8.75, September 13, 1792. Circular letter regarding the payment of federal employees, in part: “By an order of the Senate of the United States, dated 7th of May last, of which a Copy is enclosed [not present], it is required of the Secretary of the Treasury to lay before them, at their next session a statement of the salaries, fees & emoluments for one year ending the first of Octo[ber] next, to be stated quarterly, of every person holding any office or employment under the United States (except the Judges) and of the actual disbursements & expences in the discharge of their respective offices and employments for the same period.” In very good to fine condition, with light wrinkling and creasing, a few small marginal spots, two small areas of thin paper, and a seal-related hole to left margin, well away from text. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #483 - Ended September 14, 2016





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