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James Lawson to Alexander Hamilton, 1764 September 17

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 9

Dates

  • 1764 September 17

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Alexander Hamilton Papers is primarily comprised of letters from James Lawson to Hamilton, which discuss the tobacco trade between Maryland and Glasgow, Scotland. They address issues with the sale and constant fluctuation of price of tobacco and business debts owed and paid. The letters also deal with Hamilton’s struggle with John Semple over money owed to his father’s estate. The earlier letters from Lawson also allude to the growing tension between the American colonies and Great Britain. Other materials in the collection represent Hamilton’s take over of John Glassford’s American store and his work with Robert Fergusson, a fellow tobacco buying agent.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750