Alexander Hamilton papers, 1775-1806.

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Creator

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• .5 linear foot (1 box, 2 v.)

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of family and political correspondence,legal notes and papers, manuscripts of writings, and materials about Hamilton. Includes notes on Hamilton's affair with Mrs. Maria Reynolds; letters to George Washington concerning the writing of Washington's farewelladdress with a draft by Hamilton for Washington's consideration; and material relating to Hamilton's "Plan for a U.S. Constitution, June 18, 1787." Also, official circulars comprising letters and printed documents as United States Secretary of the Treasury, primarily to Jedediah Huntington, Collector of Customs, New London, Conn.

Biographical/Historical Note

Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804), statesman, was the first United States Secretary of the Treasury.

Controlled Access Terms

• Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804.
• Reynolds, Maria.
• Hamilton family.
• United States Constitution.
• Presidents -- United States.
• Customs administration -- Connecticut.
• United States -- Politics and government -- 1789-1815.
• United States -- Economic policy -- To 1933.
• Connecticut -- Economic policy.
• Statesmen.

Additional Creator Names

• Washington, George, 1732-1799.
• Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818.
• United States. Dept. of the Treasury.
• Connecticut. Collector of Revenue.