1An American No. II, [11 August 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
For the Gazette of the United States Facts, Mr. Fenno, speak louder than words, and, under certain circumstances, louder even than oaths. The Editor of the National Gazette must not think to swear away their efficacy. If he be, truly, as they announce, the pensioned tool of the public character, who has been named, no violation of truth, in any shape, ought to astonish. Equivocations and...
2T. L. No. III, [11 August 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
For the Gazette of the United States . Mr. Fenno, Please to thank your correspondent X.Y. for setting me right; and assure him that I really understood the Editor of the National Gazette, to mean that he received a stipend both as translator and editor, until he convinced me of the contrary. I think this tribute due to candor, and do not hesitate to pay it; for although I consider the National...
3From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [11 August 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, August 11, 1792. On August 22, 1792, Washington wrote to Hamilton : “This will merely inform you that your letter of the 10th … and that of the 11th. Inst: have been duly received.” Letter of August 11 not found. ]
4From Alexander Hamilton to Otho H. Williams, 11 August 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, August 11, 1792. “I enclose you an Advertizement, concerning proposals for the supply of rations for the Western Posts, which I request you will have inserted in the paper of your City, stiled ‘the Maryland Journal & Baltimore Advertizer’ to continue untill the 29th of Septr next.…” LS , Columbia University Libraries. This advertisement reads as follows: “Notice is hereby...
5From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 11 August 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have already written to you to go by the Post. This is barely to inform you, that I have made the communication you desired to Mr. Kean, who promises every possible exertion—and that Mr. Langdon has been here about a fortnight. With perfect respect & attachment I have the honor to be Sir Your obedient servant P.S I have made progress in certain answers; but shall scarcely be ready to...
6To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 11 August 1792 (Washington Papers)
I have already written to you to go by this Post. This is barely to inform you, that I have made the communication you desired to Mr Kean, who promises every possible exertion—and that Mr Langdon has been here about a fortnight. With perfect respect & attachment I have the honor to be Sir Your obedient servant P.S. I have made progress in certain answers; but shall scarcely be ready to send...
7To George Washington from Henry Knox, 11 August 1792 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Henry Knox, 11 Aug. 1792. On 15 Aug., GW wrote Knox that “This morning your Letter of the 11th came to hand.”
8To Thomas Jefferson from E. Laughlan, 11 August 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have not the honor of being in the least acquainted in person with you yet I trust as my subject is of public nature, that is a sufficient excuse. The post rider from Richmd. to Staunton has an inclination to get if possible employed by the United States instead of being employed by Subscription. The post Master in Richmd. has advised him to you, to know your Sentiments thereon, and in case...
9To Thomas Jefferson from James Lyle, 11 August 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honoured with your Letter July 29h; and would have wrote you sooner but Sickness for this fortnight past prevented me. I received your bond for Mrs. Jeffersons (your Mother) debt, the sum was right, and the mode and time of payment generous, and agreeable; Could you inspire our Debtors in Virginia with sentiments similar to yours, how happy it would make our Companys. But alas! I meet...