hamilton to rivardi - Alexander Hamilton, The Works of Alexander Hamilton, (Federal Edition), vol. 7 [1774]
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The Works of Alexander Hamilton, ed. Henry Cabot Lodge (Federal Edition) (New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1904). In 12 vols. Vol. 7.
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hamilton to rivardi
May 31, 1800.
Sir:—I have received your letter of the 15th instant.
As we live in a jealous country, and in jealous times, a visit from Governor Hunter and the Duke of Kent is not to be courted.
If, however, circumstances should occur in which the thing cannot be avoided without a breach of politeness or liberality, it must be met with a good grace. With this caution, I leave the matter to your prudence and delicacy.
If a visit shall take place, the same ceremonies are to be observed towards the Governor, as would be observed towards a similar character in our own country. That is, he will be received by the garrison with presented arms—officers and colors saluting, and music playing. In the reception of the Duke of Kent, there will be the additional ceremonies of a discharge of artillery, and the honors of the flag.
Under the circumstances stated, I consent to your taking an additional servant from the garrison.
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