Uncommon ALS signed “A. Hamilton,” one page, 6.25 x 8, May 4, 1798. Request letter written to Richard Varick, in full: “A friend of mine has a sudden and unexpected call for 5000 Dollars which I am anxious to assist him with. Can you assist me with 1000 under the certainty that it will be replaced on Wednesday next? If you can you will do me a pleasure.” Hamilton’s clerk, John Patterson, has added docketing notations concerning receipt of payment. In fine condition, with a small split along one of the intersecting folds. As the 45th mayor of New York, Varick backed the unpopular Jay Treaty of 1794, and, a year later, attempted to quell a minor upheaval near City Hall during a pro-treaty speech given by Hamilton; the latter was reported to have been pelted with stones by the pro-French spectators. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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