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HAMILTON
Treasury. I wished you to remain, General Schuyler, because I want it understood that my confidence in Colonel Hamilton is unbounded. I have traced these letters to a man named Reynolds.
Hamilton.
Oh, yes.
Jay.
You know him?
Hamilton.
Yes.
Jay.
He was recently arrested for perjury in connection with a state case. Do you know anything of the case?
Hamilton.
No, but the prosecution was made through the Treasury Department, and he wrote to me, begging me to use my influence to obtain his release.
Jay.
And you refused.
Hamilton.
Yes, I refused.
Jay.
Had he any reason to believe that you would help him?
Hamilton.
Yes, good reason.
Jay.
Why did you refuse?
Hamilton.
Because I have never used my public office for my private ends.
