Manuscript DS, signed by two sons of Alexander Hamilton, "James A. Hamilton" and "John C. Hamilton," one page, 8 x 12.75, April 30, 1819. Document by which John Wallis confirms receipt of $1008.43, signed at the conclusion by James Alexander Hamilton as a witness, and endorsed below by John Church Hamilton on May 3, 1819. In fine condition. James served as a Brigade Major and Inspector in the New York State Militia during the War of 1812, and as acting Secretary of State under Andrew Jackson; John was a historian, biographer, and lawyer remembered as the editor of his father's collected writings. A desirable Hamilton family document.
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