Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848; Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815; Letters
Astor is writing in response to a request for ships to be built for Daschkoff. The requested boats would be nearly impossible for Astor and the other requests seemed too difficult as well. The boat was to go to Russia, carrying the General. A...
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804; United States. Secretary of the Treasury
Hamilton orders that the losses of British vessels as a result of French privateers be calulated. The order is typed on off-white slightly torn paper and is signed in dark brown ink.