A letter from Phocion, to the considerate citizens of New-York, on the politics of the times, in consequence of the peace. Said to be written by Colonel Hamilton, late aid to His Excellency General Washington, and a member of the American Congress. [Five lines of text]

People / Organizations

• Alexander Hamilton (Author)

Imprint

Philadelphia: Printed and sold by Robert Bell, in Third-Street, M,DCC,LXXXIV. [1784]

Publication year

1784-1784

ESTC No.

W13451

Grub Street ID

322786

Description

15, [1] p. ; 8⁰

Note

Urging moderation in the treatment of American loyalists.

Two states noted. The first (Evans 18514) ends on p. 13. The second (Evans 18515) has "Two letters, from a niece to her aunt,-- on the diversions of the play-house. From a collection of familiar letters, said to be written by Mr. Richardson, author of Grandison, &c." on p. 13-15, and "New books and pamphlets, just published and now selling, at Bell's book-store .." on p. [16].

Uncontrolled note

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