New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 30, 2022
1. To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington Marker
October 6, 1790
Sir,
Not being possessed of any commissions, I have to request (unless your farther enquiry should point to more proper characters) that you will signify to the undermentioned persons my intention to appoint them to command the revenue Cutters on the stations opposite their respective names, and that you will furnish them with the necessary instructions for proceeding to superintend the building and equipment of their several Vessels.
Hopley Yeaton New Hampshire
John Foster Williams Massachusetts
Richard Law Connecticut
Patrick Dennis New York
James Montgomery Pennsylvania
Simon Gross Maryland
Richard Taylor Virginia
William Hall South Carolina
I am, Sir, Your most Obedient Servant
( signature ) G Washington
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Military. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 1790.
Location. 41° 22.403′ N, 72° 6.118′ W. Marker is in New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It can be reached
this page online
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline and in the Thames River Valley. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New London County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Washington, Prefident of the United States of America (here, next to this marker); To George Washington from Hopley Yeaton (here, next to this marker); To George Plater from George Washington (here, next to this marker); Guns from Reina Christina (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 30, 2022
2. To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington Marker
Also see . . .
1. The United States Coast Guard Academy. (Submitted on September 2, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. United States Coast Guard Academy (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 2, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 30, 2022
3. Markers next to statue of George Washington
by Jean-Antoine Houdon
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
