61To George Washington from Ebenezer Brush, 28 July 1790 (Washington Papers)
New York, 28 July 1790. Suggests that an American consul be appointed in the Dutch colonies of Surinam and Demerara and represents that he would be a worthy candidate because of his past residence and continuing economic interest there. ALS , DLC:GW . New York City merchant Ebenezer Brush (1763–1814) was a native of Huntington, New York. GW nominated him on 2 Aug. 1790 as consul “for the port...
62To George Washington from William Nichols, 28 July 1790 (Washington Papers)
If any apology be necessary for the liberty which I now take in addressing you, I can only say, that, considering you as the common father of your country, I beleive there is no person belonging to it whose happiness you would not wish to promote. I am besides an old Soldier, who have at least had the merit, or rather the honour Shall I call it, of performing some long marches & exposing my...
63To George Washington from Noah Webster, 28 July 1790 (Washington Papers)
My sole apology for troubling your Excellency with any communication foreign to the immediate duties of your high & important station is its estimated consequence to the prosperity of the country over which you preside. The doctrin I purpose to maintain in this Letter, if true, is of more importance than perhaps any modern discovery whatever; and if it is of such consequence, your Excellency...
64To George Washington from William Barton, 29 July 1790 (Washington Papers)
Mr Wm Barton presents his most dutiful and respectful Compliments to the President of the United States, with the inclosed Letter from Professor Barton. Mr W.B. will do himself the Honor of waiting on the President, To-morrow at 10 o’clock to receive his Commands, which Mr B. will be proud to convey to his Brother. AL , DNA : RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters. William Barton (1754–1817), eldest son...
65To George Washington from Jacques Michel Guillaume Bénière, 29 July 1790 (Washington Papers)
We have learned that Franklin, the man of all nations, is no more —having enlightened them all, and in every species of knowledge, they ought to share in a loss, which is common to them all. The august Legislators of our nation have hastened to set the example; but the assembly of representatives of the Commons of the Capital believed it their duty to add to this universal mourning a new...
66To George Washington from Samuel Osgood, 29 July 1790 (Washington Papers)
I have examined the Documents in the General Post Office with Respect to the Arrival of the Mail at Richmond, & find but two Instances of Failure since the first of April last, to the first of July Instant, in delivering the Mail that goes South from this Place, to Richmond; excepting that it sometimes arrives half an Hour, & sometimes an Hour, after the Time fixed for its Arrival. On the 19th...
67To George Washington from George Hazard Peckham, 29 July 1790 (Washington Papers)
Necessity which is the Mother of invention emboldens me to write to so great a Man as your Excellency, To undertake to tell you of the great things you have done and are doing for your Country, at a time when I am about asking a favour wou’d be insincere; Therefore shall confine my Self to what concerns the happiness of my Family, Yet not without as good wishes for the prosperity & happiness...
68To George Washington from Winthrop Sargent, 29 July 1790 (Washington Papers)
Mr Joseph St Marie a Citizen of Vincennes of good Character, has made Representation to me of a Seizure upon his Property by an Officer of his Catholic Majesty, and within what is understood to be the Territory of the united States—Which I beg Leave to Lay before your Excellency —with very great Respect I have the Honour to be your Excellency’s most Humble & devoted Servant ALS , DNA : RG 59,...
69Enclosure: Joseph St. Marie to Winthrop Sargent, 22 July 1790 (Washington Papers)
Joseph St Marie of St Vincennes in the County of Knox in the said Territory, begs Leave to acquaint your Honor that on the 23d Day of August 1788 he took the Liberty of addressing a Letter to John Francis Hamtramck Esquire Major in the first United States Regiment, and Commandant at Post Vincennes, of which the following is a Copy, “Sir In pursuance to the antient usage and Custom of this...
70To George Washington from William Jackson, 31 July 1790 (Washington Papers)
The subject of this address affects me too sensibly, in different relations, to admit of a personal explanation of my feelings—delicacy, duty, and the most respectful veneration towards you, Sir—propriety, personal wishes, involving the dearest affections of my heart, as it respects myself, all conspire, on this occasion, to agitate me in a manner, which precludes the possibility of explaining...
71To George Washington from Henry Latimer, 31 July 1790 (Washington Papers)
Newport, Del., 31 July 1790. Great fatigues on his slender constitution necessitating relinquishment of his current lucrative business, offers himself as an applicant for the office of loans commissioner for the state of Delaware if the Funding Bill passes Congress and refers to United States senators Richard Bassett and George Read for recommendations. ALS , DLC:GW . Dr. Henry Latimer...
72To George Washington from Winthrop Sargent, 31 July 1790 (Washington Papers)
The Absence of the Governor having made it my Duty to carry into Effect as far as possible the Resolution of Congress of the 29th of August 1788 respecting the Inhabitants of Post Vincennes—I beg Leave to report, not only my Proceedings under that Resolution but, some Circumstances which, in my Opinion, ought at this Time to be communicated as very materially concerning the Interests of the...
73To George Washington from George Augustine Washington, 31 July–20 August 1790 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from George Augustine Washington, c.31 July–20 Aug. 1790. In a letter to GW of 20 Aug. 1790 , George Augustine Washington wrote, “my Letter subsequent to the 30th Ulto would give you information of the safe arrival of Will and the order in which the things were rcd sent in the same Vessel.”
74To George Washington from William Moultrie, July 1790 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to transmit to you a Resolve of this States Society of the Cincinnati enter’d into the 8th instant, expressing the Society’s disapprobation of the conduct of the Secretary General in not sending forward in proper time the notice required by the letter from the Chairman of their standing Committee & addressd to him dated the 2nd March 1790. The conduct of the Secretary General...
75To George Washington from Clement Biddle, 1 August 1790 (Washington Papers)
I am informed by the Friends of Mr Adam Gilchrist of his Application to your Excellency for the Appointment of Commissioner of Loans for the State of South Carolina and Conceive it my Duty to bear testimony to you of his long & faithful Services in my Department during the late War. This Gentleman was a Lieutenant in Colo. Hartleys Regiment and on the reduction of that Regiment accepted of an...
76To George Washington from Winthrop Sargent, 1 August 1790 (Washington Papers)
By the Conveyance for my Official Communications I beg Leave to represent, that the Act of the United States which authorizes & directs the Secretary of their Western Territory to discharge (at certain Times) the Duties of the Governour has involved me in additional Expenses, Which they have not as yet been pleased to provide for, And which my private Finances do not capacitate me to defray. It...
77To George Washington from James Ewing, 2 August 1790 (Washington Papers)
Having for several Years served the United States as Commissioner of the Continental Loan Office in the State of New Jersey, I took the Liberty some time since of soliciting your favorable recollection of me when that Office should be re-established, at the same time inclosing Copies of Testimonials which I had been favored with respecting my conduct in that service; since which I have seen...
78To George Washington from Alexander Contee Hanson, 2 August 1790 (Washington Papers)
Mr Joseph Clark of this city, being desirous of an employment as architect surveyor or master-builder of the public works, which, he supposes, are about to be erected for the general government, has requested me to recommend him, so far as, in my opinion, his merits will justify. Mr Clark, as I have been informed, was regularly bred to his profession in England; but on that circumstance I lay...
79To George Washington from Joseph Hardy, 2 August 1790 (Washington Papers)
I observe by the Act for Funding the Public Debt, which has lately passed the Legislature, that a Commissioner is to be appointed in each of the States, to carry that System into effect. Having for several years past enjoyed the priviledges, and been considered as a Citizen of this State; and having from a long experience in the Treasury Department, obtained an extensive knowledge of the...
80To George Washington from John Neilson, 2 August 1790 (Washington Papers)
New Brunswick [N. J.], 2 Aug. 1790. Conceiving New Brunswick to be “conveniently situated for the People of New Jersey,” submits his name as a candidate for the office of commissioner of loans for that state. “If I have presumed too much on your knowledge of my Character, and by not procuring the recommendation of my fellow Citizens on this occasion, have left it too much to that issue, you...
81To George Washington from Richard Peters, 2 August 1790 (Washington Papers)
Averse as I am from a Desire to trouble you on such Subjects my Anxiety on Account of the Situation in which a worthy character is unfortunately placed has induced me to take the Liberty of mentioning to you the unhappy Predicament in which General Wayne stands—As Matters have turned out he was cursed with a Present from the State of Georgia of a Rice Plantation which they gave him with very...
82To George Washington from Abishai C. Thomas, 2 August 1790 (Washington Papers)
New York, 2 Aug. 1790. Presents himself as a candidate for the appointment of commissioner of loans for the state of North Carolina. “With regard to my integrity and other qualifications, I can only say that should they be so represented as to make a favorable impression on your mind I confide that no act of mine shall ever reflect disgrace on such representations.” ALS , DLC:GW . Abishai C....
83From George Washington to the United States Senate, 2 August 1790 (Washington Papers)
I nominate the following persons to fill the Offices affixed to their names. viz. In the Judicial Department. William Peery, of the State of Delaware, to be one of the Judges in the Territory of the United States south of the River Ohio. John Stokes to be Judge of the North Carolina District, in place of William R. Davie who has declined his appointment. In the Revenue Department. Samuel...
84To George Washington from Beverley Randolph, 4 August 1790 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honour to forward to you a Copy of a letter with its inclosures received some time past from the Commissioner appointed in behalf of this State to settle her accounts with the United States. The subject of these papers sir, is of great moment to Virginia—altho’ we are sensible that public Servants should be treated with delicacy yet we feel ourselves bound upon the present...
85Enclosure: William Davies to Beverley Randolph, 21 May 1790 (Washington Papers)
In consequence of an Order of the House of Representatives, that the Commissioners of the General Board should report the amount of the Claims of the several States, mr Gilman and mr Kean, Genl Irvine being absent, thought proper to report no. 1, which mr Madison calls a libel on the State. North Carolina and Georgia are also Stigmatized, but their Vengeance seems more particularly directed at...
86To George Washington from William Shute, 4 August 1790 (Washington Papers)
Elizabeth Town [N.J.], 4 Aug. 1790. Having just learned from Senator William Paterson that application for the office of New Jersey loans commissioner should be made directly to the president, notes that he had earlier forwarded to Alexander Hamilton character references, which he trusts will be laid before GW in support of his candidacy for the position. ALS , DLC:GW . William Shute...
87From George Washington to the United States Senate, 4 August 1790 (Washington Papers)
In consequence of the general principles agreed to by the Senate in August 1789, the adjustment of the terms of a treaty is far advanced between the United States and the Chiefs of the Creek Indians now in this city, in behalf of themselves and the whole Creek Nation. In preparing the Articles of this Treaty, the present arrangements of the trade with the Creeks have caused much embarrassment....
88Enclosure: Secret Article of the Treaty with the Creeks, 4 August 1790 (Washington Papers)
The President of the United States states the following question for the consideration and advice of the Senate. If it should be found essential to a treaty, for the firm establishment of peace with the Creek Nation of Indians, that an article to the following effect should be inserted therein, will such an article be proper? vizt Secret Article. The commerce necessary for the Creek nation...
89To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 5 August 1790 (Washington Papers)
Treasury Department [New York], 5 Aug. 1790. Submits a contract made by William Allibone, superintendent of the lighthouse on the Delaware River, with Thomas McHam and observes that the terms of the agreement appear advantageous to the United States. LB , DLC:GW . For previous correspondence concerning contracts for the Delaware River and Bay establishments, see Hamilton to GW, 28 May 1790...
90To George Washington from William Patterson, 5 August 1790 (Washington Papers)
By the arrival of a Vessel of Mine a few Days since from Havre d’Grace, I received the enclosed letter together with Bill of Lading for a Case for your Excellency, forwarded by Messrs Havd Le Mesurier & Co. from the Count d’Estaing at Paris, with directions to hold it subject to your Orders. As I know not what the Case may contain it is necessary the Invoice be forwarded here to obtain...