Robert Fergusson to Alexander Hamilton., 04/06/1788-04/06/1788

File — Box: 1, Folder: 17

Identifier: 77569

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Series 2 contains sixteen (16) letters from Maryland tobacco merchant Robert Fergusson to fellow Maryland tobacco merchant Alexander Hamilton. Discussion of business transactions and debts. Sent from Port Tobacco, Maryland to Piscataway, Maryland. Letters date 1788. Arranged chronologically.

Dates

04/06/1788-04/06/1788

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/07/03

Container Summary

1 Autograph Letter Signed dated 4/6/1788 from Maryland tobacco merchant Robert Fergusson to Maryland tobacco merchant Alexander Hamilton, expressing surprise that Mr. Henderson has come by this morning without any papers from John Glassford & Company to go to Mr. Bannalyne[?]. Fergusson urges Hamilton to see that the papers are sent. Fergusson also is disappointed that Mr. Hugh is not ready. Sent from Port Tobacco, Maryland to Piscataway, Maryland.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

FERGUSSON, ROBERT - CORRESP. TO HAMILTON, ALEXANDER (1788): Autographed Letter

HAMILTON, ALEXANDER - CORRESP. FROM FERGUSSON, ROBERT (1788): Autographed Letter

GLASSFORD, JOHN, & COMPANY - REFERENCE (1788): Autographed Letter

JOHN GLASSFORD & COMPANY - REFERENCE (1788): Autographed Letter

PORT TOBACCO - MARYLAND - CORRESP. FROM (1788): Autographed Letter

PISCATAWAY - MARYLAND - CORRESP. TO (1788): Autographed Letter