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John Hamilton Letter, 1794

By Sarah Osorio

Collection Overview

Title: John Hamilton Letter, 1794

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-538

Creator: Hamilton, John (-1816)

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by record type.

Date Acquired: 11/24/2014

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

One 1794 letter, asking Jacob Read to appeal the unjust decree made by the Court of Chancery against John Hamilton.

Biographical Note

Colonel John Hamilton lived in Nansemond County, Virginia as a mercantile businessman prior to the American Revolution. During the Revolutionary War, Hamilton served with the British army. In 1789 or 1790, Hamilton became British Consul in Norfolk, Virginia. He died in London on December 12, 1816.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Acquisition Source: Unknown

Preferred Citation: John Hamilton Letter, MSS 0000-538, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed January 15, 2016.

Box and Folder Listing

Box 3: Filing Cabinet ManuscriptsAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: Correspondence, John Hamilton to Jacob Read, 1794 September 2Add to your cart.
Written in Norfolk, Virginia and sent to Charleston.