LS as Secretary of the Treasury, signed “A. Hamilton,” one page, 8 x 10, November 27, 1794. Letter to Declaration signer William Ellery, then serving as collector of Newport. In full: "I have to request, that you will release sufficient funds in your hands to discharge the allowances to fishing Vessels, which will become due in your District on the 31st of the ensuing Month—You will therefore pay these allowances agreeably to the instructions heretofore given for that purpose. I request however, that you will immediately furnish me with an estimate of the sum which will be required, in order that I may regulate future draughts of the Treasurer accordingly." Nicely mounted, matted, and framed with a hand-colored portrait to an overall size of 13.75 x 24.25, as originally sold by Charles Hamilton in 1963; affixed to the reverse are Hamilton's certificate of authenticity, wax seal, and invoice. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and toning, several extra horizontal folds, and a thin stain along the top. An exceptionally desirable autograph boasting superb associations with the founding of the United States and Hamilton's influential position as Secretary of the Treasury.
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