DATE: 25 March, 1778 and 5 March, 1789.
CREATOR: Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804); American statesman, George Washington's aide de campe during the Revolutionary War, and Secretary of Treasury in George Washington's cabinet.
EXTENT: Two letters, one sheet each. Dated March 25, 1778 and March 5, 1789.
SCOPE: First Letter: Letter to Colonel Shrieves written by Alexander Hamilton issuing a command for troop movements. Written from Valley Forge and endorsed for postage by a George Washington signature. Dated March 25, 1778.
Second Letter: Letter to Wm. Hunter concerning carrying letters to George Washington and George Webb. Dated March 5, 1789
ACCESS: This is collection M-039. This collection is available for on-site use only in the Rare Book and Manuscripts Reading Room. Some of the collection may be photocopied, digitally scanned or photographed, depending on condition. Researchers are advised to call ahead concerning changes in hours due to University intersessions and holidays. The St. Louis Mercantile Library is located on levels one and two of the Thomas Jefferson Library building. More information about conducting research with the archival collections of the Library, including current building hours and reading room policies, can be found on our Research page.
RESTRICTIONS: None
Preferred Citation note: The preferred citation for this collection is “From the Special Collections of the St. Louis Mercantile Library at the University of Missouri – St. Louis.”
