New-York, Aug. 6, 1788.
My Dear Sir:
I have this moment received your letter of the thirteenth ultimo, and
am sorry that the rules of propriety in respect to my situation, as a
member of Congress, will not permit my acting in the capacity you wish.
My situation for some time past has prevented my acknowledging one or
two of your favors, which have been duly handed to me. I recollect
that one of them contains an inquiry concerning your son, to which you
will naturally desire an answer. My public avocations, for some time
past, have put it out of my power to ascertain the progress he has
made; though I expect, when I shall be enough disengaged to examine, to
find it a good one. It cannot fail to be so, if his diligence has been
equal to his capacity. I shall shortly write you further on the subject.
With great esteem,
I remain, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
A. Hamilton.
Mr. Samuel Broome.