1Benjamin Moore to William Coleman, 12 July 1804 (Hamilton Papers)
The public mind being extremely agitated by the melancholy fate of that great man, Alexander Hamilton , I have thought it would be grateful to my fellow-citizens, would provide against misrepresentation, and, perhaps, be conducive to the advancement of the cause of religion, were I to give a narrative of some facts which have fallen under my own observation, during the time which elapsed...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 12 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this moment been called on by mr Hoffman & mr Rapp on the subject which will be explained to you in the memorial now inclosed. they became sensible that the matter rested with Congress only; but 200. of the people being arrived at Baltimore and two ships hourly expected with as many more each, they cannot remain here till the meeting of Congress for want of funds. they will therefore...
3To Alexander Hamilton from Louis Le Guen, 12 July 1804 (Hamilton Papers)
J’ai hier recu Votre Lettre du 6. mai timbree du 10 , La quelle m’accuse reception de la Mienne du 2. ainssy que de L’Extrait de La Conssultation, des deux avocats de Bordeaux, Sur mon Afaire Contre Bouchereau, Et dépuis ai remis L’original avec deux autres Pieces importantes à Mr. harison, Le quel ma mandé avoir obtenue Le renvois de la Cause à la Court qui doit le tenir en Octobre, Ce qui me...
4Aaron Burr to David Hosack, [12 July 1804] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr Burr’s respectful Compliments. He requests Dr. Hosack to inform him of the present state of Genl. H. and of the hopes which are entertained of his recovery. Mr. Burr begs to know at what hours of the [day] the Dr. may most probably be found at home, that he may repeat his inquiries. He would take it very kind if the Dr. would take the trouble of calling on him as he returns from Mr....
5To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 12 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Three or four Irishmen, whose names were returned on the list of those who mis-behaved on the 2d. Instant, have been with me several times, begging that they may be permitted to go to work again, and promising that their best endeavors shall be used in future to make amends for the misconduct in which they are implicated—There miserable appearance, penitence and humility, the accounts of their...
6To James Madison from John J. Murray, 12 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1804, Glasgow. “I have now the honor to transmit you a Report of the Trade of the United States ⟨wi⟩thin my district commencing 1 Jany & ending 30 June last. “Not having had the honor of an answer from you to my letter of the 22 June 1803 and those of subsequent dates I am at a loss to know in what light Government views the property of the Vessels that I have at different times...
7To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 12 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1804, Cádiz. “I had the honour of writing you ⅌ Duplicate the 15th. May last. “I have now that of inclosing you the List of the American Vessels enter’d in to this Port, since the 1st. January till the 30th. June last [not found], agreable to your directions. “The Crops of Grain in this Country have been the most miserable ever experienced, and it is in want of immense Supplys of...
8To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 12 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1804, New Orleans. “The letter which was handed to a printer for publication inviting a meeting of the free people of Colour for the purpose of Memorializing Congress, occasioned an inquietude among the White inhabitants which is just now beginning to subside. The Municipality of New-Orleans expressed a wish that I should punish the Mulatto man who handed the letter to the printer with...
9To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst, 12 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1804, Bristol. “Since my last respects of the 27h. of March ⅌ the Ship Hardware, Capt. Burger, Via New-York, I have been favd. with your Circular of the 1st. of Octr. 1803. with Copy of the Laws passed at the last Session of Congress. “Enclosed I have now the Honor of transmitting you an Acct. of Imports & Exports by American Vessels at this Port for the last half year ending the 30h...
10To James Madison from Nicholas Voss, 12 July 1804 (Madison Papers)
I drew on you the other day for the rent of My House Agreeable to your promise, I acknowledge I receiveed of you in October last $250 which was then due, in May last there was $250 due which you told Me it was not conveneant for you to pay, but would pay Me the whole rent on the 4 or 5 of July If I would wait untill then, In consequence of which I wrote to Messurs Gheguerre and Shrouder and...