Board a paper without signature, which he stated to the Board he had received from Major General Hamilton, as the proposition for their consideration this day, which being read Resolved, that before the Board proceed upon the said propositions, they ought to be

* Mr. Burr was then one of the members of Assembly from this city, and was employing the influence of his station, and all the address by which he was characterized, in obtaining, under the pretext of furnishing water to the city, perpetual corporate powers for a Bank.

95 MEMOIR OF THE sanctioned by the signature of the parties recommending the same, and that the nature and circumstances of the difficulties which have attended the several applications on behalf of the Board to the Legislature should also be stated. Resolved, Further, that the above resolution be communicated to Mr. Burr, and Major General Hamilton, without delay, and as the objects above alluded to are of great importance to the welfare of the city, the Mayor be requested to call a special meeting of the in consequence of the above Board, as soon as he shall receive the proper communication resolution. 2Sth February. Mr. Mayor laid before the Board a letter from Major General Hamilton, together with a written communication from him, which were read in the words following :

New- York, February 26, 1799. DEAR SIR I last night received your letter, dated yesterday the resolutions of the- : ;

Common Council discover a mistake as to the character under which the gentlemen named in them, made their communication to yourself and the Recorder. They did not pretend to appear in an official capacity, but intended to be considered merely as private individuals. As such they gave information which they thought might be useful to the city.