[undecipherable] [#19] [Private.] New York Dec. 20. 1790 Sir, I am this moment favoured with your letter of the 18^th Instant and thank you for the ideas proposed to me. Mr Lawrance, somewhat abruptly, requests that I promoted his Sons nomination; as it was his desire that he should continue to pursue his profession. As I could not divine this desire of his, he certainly had no cause of displeasure with me. In case Lawrance's name is withdrawn at the request of his Father I should be glad to see young Harrison the Son of our district Attorney and a clever young man about 20 already admitted to the bar in his place. I do not mean as high as 1 on the list. Yours truly A Hamilton James M^cHenry Esq.^r [Docket: Gen:^l Hamilton / to M^r Henry Esq.^r / N York Dec. 20. 1790]