Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Alexander Hamilton, Securities, and Anger Against the State Excise, 24 January 1790

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Alexander Hamilton, Securities, and Anger Against the State Excise, 24 January 1790
Author: Henry Jackson
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Asks Knox to send him one of the reports from the Secretary of the Treasury, [Alexander] Hamilton, when they are printed. Does not believe they will be disappointed by Hamilton's abilities & industry. Discusses the state of securities noting the prices remain the same. Informs Knox a petition has been signed by the merchants and traders of Boston to annihilate the state excise. Says 200 to 300 of the most respectable men have signed the petition and it is the general opinion that this part of the revenue be under the direction of the general government.

Alexander Hamilton to Henry Knox Containing His Personal Views. Possibly on Knox's Refusal to Take a Position in the Army, 14 March 1799

Alexander Hamilton to Henry Knox Containing His Personal Views. Possibly on Knox's Refusal to Take a Position in the Army, 14 March 1799
Author: Alexander Hamilton
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Release: 1799
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In this very personal letter from Hamilton to Knox, Hamilton says, My judgment tells, I ought to be silent on a certain subject-but my heart advises otherwise and my heart has always been the Master of my Judgment. He continues, Believe me, I have felt much pain at the idea that any circumstances personal to me should have deprived the public of your services.... Hamilton insists he must remain silent as to his opinion about this unspecified matter.

Alexander Hamilton to Henry Knox Requesting Information for President George Washington's Address to Congress Regarding the Northwest Indian War, 17 October 1791

Alexander Hamilton to Henry Knox Requesting Information for President George Washington's Address to Congress Regarding the Northwest Indian War, 17 October 1791
Author: Alexander Hamilton
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Release: 1791
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This is a letter requesting information for President George Washington's address to Congress. Hamilton seeks material on the expeditions against the Indians and specifically requests items describing Every pacific measure that was tried to produce an accommodation and avoid expense. Hamilton also asks for information on the More pointed laws with penalties to rest[r]ain our own people. Also requests information on the treaties with the Cherokee and Six Nations, and the reasons for making them. Asks him to include anything else he thinks pertinent. Refer to GLC02437.05210 for Knox's report.

Letter of Thanks from Henry Knox to Alexander Hamilton for Help at the Time of the Whiskey Rebellion, 8 October 1794

Letter of Thanks from Henry Knox to Alexander Hamilton for Help at the Time of the Whiskey Rebellion, 8 October 1794
Author: Henry Knox
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Release: 1794
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Writes, Your exertions in my department during my absence will never be obliterated. I regret my long stay. If things shall be so serious as to require the President [George Washington] to go forward (referring to the Whiskey Rebellion), I hope I may be indulged in joining him. I have not seen Mr [John?] Jays disputes.