1From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, [9–14 May 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
A Perhaps the Secretary of State, revising the expression of this member of the sentence, will find terms to express his idea still more clearly and may avoid the use of a word of doubtful propriety “Contraventions” B “but be attentive” C “mere” to be omitted D Considering that this Letter will probably become a matter of publicity to the world is it necessary to be so strong? Would...
2To John Adams from Tench Coxe, 9 May 1793 (Adams Papers)
I had the honor to write to you very hastily by the post following the receipt of your letter. I was entirely unacquainted with the degree in which the present state of things might have been formerly brought before you, but having heard the point mentioned (on which I took the liberty to ask your recollection) it appeared to be of so much consequence, that I was very anxious to know whether...
3To John Adams from Elie Vallette, 9 May 1793 (Adams Papers)
When I had the Honor of presenting you the Voice of Maryland on your late re-election to the Vice Presidency of the United States, I neglected to avail myself of that oppertunity to effect what was a principal inducement to go to Philadelphia. My object Sir was an appointment as Clerk in the Treasury Department. Fate has at an early age given me the Duties of a Son, Brother, Husband, & father...
4From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 9 May 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I have this moment received your Letter of yesterday. It appears to me, as it does to you, that the position of the Collectors of the Customs will render them the most convenient channel of distribution for the Passports; nor do I perceive, that it can interfere with their other duties. It will be equally agreeable to me, that they be transmitted either directly from your office, or through...
5From Alexander Hamilton to John Kean, [9 May 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
As soon as the term of the inclosed Note shall have come within your rule of Discount you will oblige me by having it presented for that purpose. It is often my Lot to distress myself to accommodate friends. This is my present situation. Yrs truly ALS , Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
6From George Washington to William Herbert, 9 May 1793 (Washington Papers)
I have duly recd your letter of the 3d of this month with the Bill enclosed. In wch I do not perceive my name is inserted. If it had, the enclosed would have been my answer. But before It is exhibited or any use made thereof I pray that the Records of the Trustees of Alexandria may be thoroughly examined to see if any Act of mine shall appear thereon for my memory is too treacherous to place...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Mary Barclay, 9 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
You have heard of the irreparable loss I and my family have Sustained. Your friendship to me formerly emboldens me to trouble you at this time. In a letter I lately received from Coln. Humphreys he advises me to make application to you, that the person who should be authorised to take possession of the public property that was in Mr. Barclays charge, may be directed to deliver his private...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, 9 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Coxe has the honor to transmit the foregoing to the Secretary of State. He forgot to mention this morning that he had written particularly to Mr. Seton on the Subject communicated by the Secretary yesterday noon. RC ( DLC ); subjoined to enclosure; endorsed by TJ as received 9 May 1793 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: Vincent Gray, the Deputy Collector of Customs at Alexandria,...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 9 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this moment received your Letter of yesterday. It appears to me, as it does to you, that the position of the Collectors of the Customs will render them the most convenient channel of distribution for the Passports; nor do I perceive, that it can interfere with their other duties. It will be equally agreeable to me, that they be transmitted either directly from your office, or through...
10To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 9 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I came here a few days past to attend the district court and shall leave this place on the 10th. for the chy. in Richmond which commences on the 12. In Charlottesville in the case of Barrett the verdict and judgment were against you, deducting the interest as you had proposed during the war. He had no proof except that of Colo. Lewis to establish his claim (at the trial). Upon confering with...