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minable an attempt they have been the instruments, I trust you will feel no scruples about this detention.
With consideration,
I have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
ALEXANDER HAMILTON.
F. Augustus Muhlenberg,
James Monroe, and
Esquires.
No. XXVII.
Philad. December 18th. 1792.
- Sir,
I have communicated your letter of yesterday to Messrs. Venables and Monroe. The latter has all the papers relating to the subject in his possession, and I have the pleasure to inform you that your very reasonable request will be speedily complied with. I have the honor to be, with much esteem,
Your most obedient,
Humble Serv’t,
FREDK. A. MUHLENBERG.
Alexander Hamilton, Esq.