Letter to Alexander Hamilton from Jno. Macaulay, Government House, 30 August 1838

Abstract

Letter to Alexander Hamilton from Jno. Macaulay, Government House. The letter concerns a reprieve for convicts who were scheduled to be executed the following day. He has enclosed a triplicate copy of his letter which conveys his Excellency’s commands concerning the reprieve. A copy of this letter was also sent yesterday with Captain Dick of the Steamer The Queen, as well as a duplicate by mail. Since Hamilton failed to acknowledge receipt of the letters, another one has been sent, August 30, 1838.