Hamilton, Paul, 1762-1816
Hamilton, Paul, 1762-1816
Dates
- Existence: 1762 - 1816
Biography
Paul Hamilton was the 3rd United States Secretary of the Navy, from 1809 to 1813. Following the war, he was a planter and public figure. Hamilton served South Carolina in many public offices including state Representative (1787), State Senator (1794), Comptroller (1800), and the 42nd Governor (1804).
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
John Langdon letter
Mss 809122
Collection
Identifier: Mss 809122
Date(s):
1809-01-22
Abstract
In English.
Paul Hamilton certificate
Mss 812323.2
Collection
Identifier: Mss 812323.2
Date(s):
1812
Scope and Contents
Secretary of the Navy Paul Hamilton issued this certificate that W.T. Douglas, a purser in the Navy "conducted himself with ability and fidelity and was thrown out of service only by an act of Congress" reducing number of pursers.