In Stock Hamilton, Alexander. (1755 - 1804) Alexander Hamilton's Letter Box Bonkers Deal: 35% Off [h9ZinbLX]

A fine relic, a mahogany veneer letter box purportedly owned and used by Hamilton. The very attractive box measures apprx. 12" x 8", and 5" deep. It bears two brass hinges supporting the lid and a bone keyhole (locking mechanism and key not present), and an scrolled bottom. The inside of the lid bears an ornate card holder, with a small drawer fitted at the lower left. The box has been carefully refinished and waxed, and bears just the smallest sign of restoration of two tiny chips at rear bottom. On the bottom of the box is a carefully-penned note of provenance ca. 1890: "Private letter box of Alexander Hamilton Heirloom Belonging to Helene Hamilton de Rohan Lineal Descendent 'VIRIDIS ET FRUCTIFERA". Worthy of genealogical research, a fine relic.


Founding father of the United States, chief staff aide to General George Washington, one of the most influential interpreters and promoters of the U.S. Constitution, the founder of the nation's financial system, and the founder of the Federalist Party, the world's first voter-based political party. As Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton was the primary author of the economic policies of the George Washington administration. Hamilton took the lead in the funding of the states' debts by the Federal government, the establishment of a national bank, a system of tariffs, and friendly trade relations with Britain. He led the Federalist Party, created largely in support of his views