To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 11 July 1794

From George Washington

Philadelphia July 11th. 1794.

(Private)

Dear Sir,

I am sorry to hear that your little Son continues indisposed, and wish you to carry him into the Country for a few days, if it is conceived that exercise & change of Air will be of Service to him.1

Before you go, or as soon after as convenient, I should be glad to receive your opinion in writing, on the Kentucky & Georgia business; both of which have been communicated to you by the Secretaries of State & of War—or one of them—according to the information I have received.2

I sincerely wish that the excursion you propose may have the desired effect. I am Dr Sir

Your Affecte. Servt.

Go: Washington

PS. Have you draughted any answer yet to the Letter of the Marquis of Lansdowne to me, introductory of the Bishop of Autun?3

ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.

1. See H to Washington, July 11, 1794.

2. See Edmund Randolph to William Bradford, H, and Henry Knox, first letter of July 11, 1794.

3. See H to Washington, May 5, 1794; Washington to H, May 6, 1794.

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Title: To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 11 July 1794
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Hamilton, Alexander
Date: 11 July 1794

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Cite as: “To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 11 July 1794,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-16-02-0591. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 16, February 1794 – July 1794, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1972, pp. 591–592.]

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