Letter - Alexander Hamilton of Queenston from D. Sutherland of Quebec, 3 June 1823

Abstract

Letter to Alexander Hamilton of Queenston from D. Sutherland of Quebec. The letter states that he received the post office returns for the last quarter ending April 5, with a balance of £17.14.8. He asks that he be sent the date of Hamilton’s commission as P.M., June 3, 1823. A reply from Hamilton is included on the reverse, which states that he has referred to his commission as postmaster of Queenston and found that it is dated September 9, 1820. The reply is dated June 16, 1823. Postmark is illegible.