sold As Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton Bids Farewell to a Rising Star of the New Government
Rare ALS as Secretary of the Treasury with address leaf intact.
At the inauguration of the constitutional government in 1789, Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804), George Washington’s former military aide and a renowned financier, became the first Secretary of the Treasury and thus the architect of the structure of the Department. He designed a Treasury Department for the collection and disbursing of public revenue, but...
At the inauguration of the constitutional government in 1789, Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804), George Washington’s former military aide and a renowned financier, became the first Secretary of the Treasury and thus the architect of the structure of the Department. He designed a Treasury Department for the collection and disbursing of public revenue, but also for the promotion of the economic development of the country. In doing so, he assembled from around the country able-bodied young men to perform the duties of the department.
Daniel Brent was recognized early as a remarkable talent at America’s fledgling government, and was selected by Hamilton to serve as a functionary in the new Treasury Department. In 1793, he announced to Hamilton his intention to leave the Treasury.
Autograph letter signed, as Secretary of the Treasury. Philadelphia, December 26, 1793, bidding farewell to Treasury Department employee Daniel Brent. “I have received your letter, announcing to me your intention to change your situation. It is with regret I look forward to the loss of your services in the department, as your conduct has been in every sense agreeable to me; though I will not attempt to engage your continuance contrary to what I dare say will be your interest. I beg you however to be assured that you will carry with you my full approbation and cordial esteem and to consider yourself as at all times intitled to my good offices, whenever they can be useful to you. Wishing you success I remain with true regard, Your obedient servant, Alexander Hamilton.”
He left Treasury but not government. As Hamilton hinted at, Brent’s star was on the rise. He went on to become one of America’s first stars at the State Department, serving decades there as Clerk, Acting Secretary of State, Consul to Paris and the influential Chief Clerk position. He would in this capacity testify at the Supreme Court of the United States during the Marbury v. Madison trial.
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