HAMILTON TO ——
New-York, ——, 1787.
Dear Sir:
Agreeably to what passed between us, I have had an interview with Mr. Auldjo, and I flatter myself if there is (as I doubtnot there will be) as much moderation on the part of Major Peirce as there appears to be on that of Mr. Auldjo, that the affair between them may yet be amicably terminated.
But Mr. Auldjo observes, I confess in my opinion with propriety, that he ought to know with some precision the matters which have given offence to Major Peirce, before he can enter into explanations; which he declares himself to be very ready to do with coolness and candor, the moment he shall be enabled to do it by a specification of the subjects of complaint. If a personal interview is for any reason disagreeable to Major Peirce, I entreat you, my dear sir, to obtain from him, and to communicate to me by letter, the substance of what has occasioned his dissatisfaction, with so much particularity only as will put it in the power of Mr. Auldjo to give an explicit answer. Major Peirce will, I hope, have no scruples about this, for as the door of explanation has been opened by Mr. Auldjo, there is no punctilio which stands in his way; and I trust he will feel the force of a sentiment which prudence and humanity equally dictate, that extremities ought then only to ensue when, after a fair experiment, accommodation has been found impracticable. An attention to this principle interests the characters of both the gentlemen concerned, and with them our own; and from every other consideration, as well as that of personal friendship to the parties, I sincerely wish to give it its full operation. I am convinced you are not less anxious to effect this than myself; and I trust our joint endeavors will not prove unsuccessful.
I remain with sincere regard,Dear Sir, your obedient servant,Alex. Hamilton.
I remain with sincere regard,Dear Sir, your obedient servant,Alex. Hamilton.
I remain with sincere regard,Dear Sir, your obedient servant,Alex. Hamilton.
I cannot, however, conclude without making one remark. Though Mr. Auldjo has expressed and still entertains a desire of explanation, it would ill become him to solicit it. Whatever, therefore, in my expressions may seem to urge such an explanation with the earnestness of entreaty, must be ascribed to my own feelings, and to that inclination which every man of sensibilitymust feel, not to see extremities take place if it be in his power to prevent them, or until they become an absolutely necessary sacrifice to public opinion.
I remain with sincere regard,Dear Sir, your obedient servant,A. Hamilton.
I remain with sincere regard,Dear Sir, your obedient servant,A. Hamilton.
I remain with sincere regard,Dear Sir, your obedient servant,A. Hamilton.