July 2th 1818 Grange
My Friend
your very Obliging letter I received a few days agoe, and shall gratify my self of the friendly privilege you give me of seeing you and Mrs Washington at your House.
I shall leave this on the 10th as the weather is warm I shall travil sloely, with great respect to your self and Mrs Washington I remain with great Esteem & &
E. Hamilton
ALS, NN: Washington Farewell Address. The letter was addressed "Hble Judge Washington Mount Vernon" and postmarked from New York the same day. BW endorsed the letter.