Antique Federal Era handwritten letter, bearing the signature of Alexander Hamilton (c. 1755-1804), first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States (1789-1795) and an important and influential member of the Founders. Dated September 10, 1794, during the presidency of George Washington, and written to William Ellery (1727-1820), a signer of the Declaration of Independence (1776), Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Rhode Island (1785-1786), and first customs collector of the port of Newport under the Constitution (1787-1820), a title referenced in this letter. In a protective plastic sleeve, and presented in the original circa 1964 Sotheby's Parke-Bernet auction gallery folder, with original auction lot information. Good antique condition with minor age related wear. Measures approximately 9 7/8 in. x 8 1/8 in. Hill Auction Gallery in house continental USA shipping $65 plus insurance. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.