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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

Abraham Venable,

Esquires.

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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.