[Alexander Hamilton, Esq.,
Secretary of the Treasury at New York.]
Sir:
I have had this day the honor of yours inclosing your power of substitution on behalf of Mr. Church. At present the sale of stock, and indeed every other money transaction is nearly at a stand. The produce of the State and the sale of Bills of Exchange will alone command it, untill we receive a supply from sea.
Mr. Constable has informed me of the purchase he had made of 20 shares and when they appear the transfer will be compleated.
I observe what you say respecting the sale of what remains of Mr. Church’s shares and shall do whatever may be in my power to dispose of them, whenever I receive the certificates and your orders to make the sale. I am, Sir, with great respect,
Yr Obedt Servt
Thos. Willing.
Hamilton Mss., Vol. XXIII, p. 1.
[238]. Library of Congress: Hamilton Mss., Vol. XX, p. 180.