Alexander Hamilton Papers

From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 9 June 1794

To George Washington

Treasy. Dept. June 9. 1794.

Sir,

I have the honor to send here with sundry papers which relate to the Petition of William Martin1 & contain full information on the subject. Upon the whole as Mr. Martin is undoubtedly an innocent sufferer, I incline to the opinion that a pardon may be adviseable which would operate to remit one half the penalty incurred.

With perfect respect &c.

A Hamilton

LC, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.

1. See H to Martin, March 14, 1794.

On May 16, Washington had referred Martin’s petition to H (JPP description begins “Journal of the Proceedings of the President,” George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. description ends , 292). On June 11, 1794, the President signed a pardon for Martin (copy, RG 59, Petitions for Pardon, National Archives).

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    From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 9 June 1794
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    Hamilton, Alexander
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    Washington, George
    Date
    9 June 1794

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    “From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 9 June 1794,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-16-02-0419. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 16, February 1794 – July 1794, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1972, p. 472.]

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