151From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [8 March 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to submit to the President a letter which he has drafted in answer to one from the Minister Plenipotentiary of France, and which contains such Ideas as have appeared to him compatible with the Law, with the state of the Treasury and with a liberal attention to the conjuncture. He will wait on the President this evening for his orders, as Mr. Ternant...
152From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 9 March 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, March 9, 1792. “The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor respectfully to enclose to the President of the United States a petition to the President from Samuel Davis of the State of Rhode Island & providence plantations, together with the papers from the files of the Treasury relative thereto.…” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this...
153From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 16 March 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to submit to the President the draft of a report on the subject of ways & means for carrying into execution the Military bill. He will wait on the President tomorrow morning for his orders; as it is interesting there should be no avoidable delay. LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. See “Report Relative to the Additional Supplies for...
154From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [24 March 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to communicate to The President a letter which he has just received from Mr. Short. It communicates the agreeable information of a Loan at four per Cent. LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. H received two letters from William Short announcing the Holland loan of December, 1791. See Short to H, December 23 , 28, 1791 .
155From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, March 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, March, 1792 .] Sends list of names of persons recommended for positions of director of the Mint and treasurer of the Mint. AD , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. On verso H wrote: “Names which have occurred as for Director or Treasurer.” There are forty names in this list arranged by states. On April 13, 1792, Washington nominated David Rittenhouse of Pennsylvania...
156From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 4 April 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to the President of the United States. He was informed yesterday, by the Attorney General, that his opinion concerning the constitutionality of the Representation Bill was desired this morning. He now sends it with his reasons but more imperfectly stated than he could have wished—through want of time. He has never seen the bill, but from the...
157From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 5 April 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor respectfully to represent to the President of the United States, that an application has been made at the Treasury by the honble Mr. Muhlenberg of Pennsylvania in behalf of the Administratrix of Nicholas F. Westphal deceased, for the discharge of a Claim due to the Estate of her late husband in virtue of the last clause of “An Act for the relief of...
158From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [11 April 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his respects to the President. Herewith are testimonials in favor of two candidates for the Office of Treasurer of the Mint, Wm. A McCrea who has been mentioned by Mr. Foster of the Senate, and James Abercrombie who is recommended by a number of respectable characters. LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. McCrea, a resident of Delaware, applied for...
159From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [12 April 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to communicate to the President a resolution of the Trustees of the Sinking Fund as of this morning. A particular piece of urgent business prevents personally waiting on the President with it. It is very much to be desired that the resolution may receive the immediate decision of the President. It is upon the same principles with the last. LC ,...
160From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 19 April 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to transmit to the President a copy of his letter of the 8th. of March to the Minister plenipotentiary of France, on the subject of an advance of money, and another of the Minister’s answer; in order that the President may be pleased to cause the necessary instructions to be sent through the proper Department to the Minister plenipotentiary of the...
161From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [23 April 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to present his respects to the President of the United States, and to submit to him the inclosed communications respecting an instance of misconduct in the Collector of Newbury Port. LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. The collector of customs at Newburyport, Massachusetts, was Stephen Cross. On May 4, 1792, Cross was succeeded by...
162From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 24 April 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, April 24, 1792 . “The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor respectfully to submit to the President of the United States, a Contract lately made between the Superintendant of the Delaware Lighthouse, and Joseph Anthony & Son of Philadelphia, for a quantity of Oil.…” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. William Allibone.
163From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 30 April 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor respectfully to communicate to the President authenticated copies of the Contracts for the three last loans made in Europe; that for 6000000 of Florins at Amsterdam bearing date the 14 of December 1791 at a rate of 5 ⅌ Cent Interest, that for 3000000 of Florins at Antwerp at a rate of 4½ ⅌ Cent Interest bearing date the 30th day of November 1791 and...
164From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 1 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, May 1, 1792 . On May 2, 1792, Hamilton wrote to Washington: “The case was here before the Secretary’s letter of yesterday was sent to the President.” Letter not found. ]
165From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [3 May 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his respects to the President. Colo. Wigglesworth’s christian name is Edward. LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. On the same day that this letter was written Washington nominated Wigglesworth collector of customs at Newburyport, Massachusetts ( Executive Journal , I Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate (Washington, 1828). , 121). See H to...
166From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 7 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] May 7, 1792 . “The Secretary of the Treasury … has the honor to enclose a copy of the Authorisation which the President signed this morning.” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. See Washington to H, May 7, 1792 .
167From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 9 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to send herewith an adjustment at the Treasury concerning the quantity of Acres in Warrants for army bounty rights, which ought to be deemed an equivalent for the 214,285 Acres of land mentioned in the second enacting clause of the Act intitled “An Act authorising the grant and conveyance of certain Lands to the Ohio Company of associates”; and a Certificate of the delivery of...
168From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 9 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to transmit a fair copy of the Draft approved by the President this morning respecting the Port of Entry & Delivery in the District of Vermont. LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. This enclosure, dated May 9, 1792, reads in part as follows: “I have appointed, and by these presents do appoint the Island of South Hero in Lake Champlain...
169From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 13 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I left the City of Philadelphia this Morning on my way to Newark as I mention’d to you previous to your departure. Nothing new had occurred. Mr. Belli was furnished with the requisite sum for the purchase of Dragoon Horses in Kentucke, in conformity to an arrangement, which I understand [from] the Secretary at War, was made pursuant to your direction. The Quarter Master General also has had an...
170From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 21 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I returned here yesterday from New Ark, & find that nothing material has occurred in my absence. There is nothing new except what is contained in the papers, and what I doubt not has been announced to you from the War Department—the Convention between Hamtramck and certain Tribes on the Wabash. With the most perfect respect and truest attachment, I have the honor to be &c. LC , George...
171From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 31 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, May 31, 1792. ] “… the place of Keeper of the Light house on Thatcher’s Island in the State of Massachusetts has become vacant by the death of Mr. Hustin. The following persons are respectably recommended—Joseph Sayword—Henry White—Samuel Hustin, son of the deceas’d Keeper, and Rowe.…” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see...
172From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 19 June 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, June 19, 1792. “The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to submit to the President of the Ud. States a provisional Contract entered into between the Superintendent of the Delaware Lighthouse and Abraham Hargis for sinking a Well for the accomodation of that Light house.… The Secretary has delayed this communication under an impression that the allowance was excessive,...
173From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 23 June 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits to the President of the United States the Draft of an Agreement concerning the subscription on behalf of the U States to the Bank, agreeably to terms concerted with the Directors, in order that it may be considered by the President previous to it’s execution. The Secretary will wait upon the President for his Orders on Monday morning. LC ,...
174From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 26 June 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, June 26, 1792. Submits “a Report of the Commissioner of the Revenue on the subject of a certain Pier to be erected in the River Delaware.” Also submits “the Contract provisionally entered into between the Superintendant of the Delaware Lighthouse &c. and Thomas Davis and Thomas Connaroe Junior, as the best thing practicable.” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of...
175From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 28 June 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, June 28, 1792. Submits “copy of a Report of this date from The Commissioner of the Revenue, on the subject of certain provisional contracts, which have been entered into for the stakeage of certain waters in North Carolina.” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. See Tench Coxe to H, June 28, 1792 .
176From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [2 July 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his respects to the President & has the honor to enclose the sketch of a letter to be written by Mr. Lear to Mr. Langdon. LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Woodbury Langdon, the brother of Senator John Langdon of New Hampshire, was a New Hampshire merchant and politician. In June, 1790, after he had served five years on the state superior court, he was...
177From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 8 July 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, July 8, 1792. Submits “the in-closed Contract between the Superintendant of the Delaware Lighthouse &c. and Benjamin Rice, for the making of two mooring chains for the use of the Beacon boats on the River Delaware.” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. William Allibone was superintendent of lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and public piers for Philadelphia, Cape...
178From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 16 July 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a Resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund of the 16th. inst:, for your consideration and approbation. My absence from Town and hurry after my return, prevented the making of the arrangement before you left this place. I shall hope to receive your determination previous to the day which limits the receiving of proposals, as the purchases must be made...
179From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 22 July 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I wrote to you on Monday last, transmitting a resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking fund. Nothing in the way of public business requiring your attention has since occurred. There is a matter I beg leave to mention to you confidentially in which your interposition, if you deem it adviseable, may have a good effect. I have long had it at heart that some good system of regulations for...
180From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 26 July 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Samuel Hobart, third Mate of the Cutter on the New Hampshire Station, has tendered his resignation and sent forward his Commission which I retain ’till your return not to encumber you with it at Mount Vernon. This occasions two vacancies, as to that Cutter, of first & third Mate. The Collector of Ports-mouth recommends the second Mate, John Adams, for first Mate, and a Benjamin Gunnison, who...
181From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 30 July 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to transmit herewith sundry papers relative to an arrangement, which has been concerted between the Commissioner of the Revenue and myself, on the subject of compensation to the Officers of Inspection, in consequence of additional latitude given to The President of the United States by the Act of the last Session entitled, An Act concerning the duties on spirits distilled...
182From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 30 July[–August 3] 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I received the most sincere pleasure at finding in our last conversation, that there was some relaxation in the disposition you had before discovered to decline a reelection. Since your departure, I have lost no opportunity of sounding the opinions of persons, whose opinions were worth knowing, on these two points—1st the effect of your declining upon the public affairs, and upon your own...
183From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 3 August 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a letter from the Commissioner of the Revenue of the 25th. of July, on the subject of a provisional Contract for the supply of the Lighthouse in New Hampshire; together with the Contract for your consideration & decision. I agree in the opinion expressed by the Commissioner of the Revenue. With the most perfect respect and truest attachment, I have the honor to be...
184From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 10 August 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been duly honored with your Letters of the 1st and 5th instant. A copy of the latter is enclosed according to your desire. You may depend upon it, Sir, that nothing shall be wanting in this Department to furnish all requisite supplies for the Army with efficiency & œconomy, and to bring to exact account all persons concerned in them as far as shall consist with the powers of the...
185From 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. ]
186From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 18 August 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I am happy to be able, at length, to send you, answers to the objections, which were communicated in your letter of the 29th of July. They have unavoidably been drawn in haste, too much so, to do perfect justice to the subject, and have been copied just as they flowed from my heart and pen, without revision or correction. You will observe, that here and there some severity appears. I have not...
187From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 27 August 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
By the Act of the last Session entitled “An Act supplementary to the Act making provision for the Debt of the United States,” authority is given to discharge the debts due to foreign Officers out of the monies which the President is authorised to borrow by the Act making provision for the Debt of the United States. The sum authorised to be borrowed by the last mentioned Act is 12.000.000. of...
188From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 1 September 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to in-close sundry papers which have been handed to me by the Commissioner of the Revenue, respecting the state of the Excise Law in the Western survey of the District of Pennsylvania. Such persevering and violent opposition to the Law gives the business a still more serious aspect than it has hitherto worn, and seems to call for vigorous & decisive measures on the part of the...
189From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 8 September 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to acknowledge the honor of your Letter of the 31st of August. Letters from the Supervisor of North Carolina confirm the representation contained in the letter from the Inspector of the 5th. Survey to you. My letter which accompanies this suggests the measure which, on mature reflection, has appeared most proper to be taken upon the whole subject of the opposition to the Law. If the...
190From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 9 September 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you by the post of Monday last, and then transmitted sundry papers respecting a Meeting at Pittsburg on the 21st of August, and other proceedings of a disorderly nature, in opposition to the Laws laying a duty on distilled spirits; and I added my opinion, that it was adviseable for the Government to take measures for suppressing these disorders, & enforcing the...
191From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 9 September 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the pleasure of your private letter of the 26th of August. The feelings and views which are manifested in that letter are such as I expected would exist. And I most sincerely regret the causes of the uneasy sensations you experience. It is my most anxious wish, as far as may depend upon me, to smooth the path of your administration, and to render it prosperous and happy. And if any...
192From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 11 September 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Herewith is an official letter submitting the draft of a Proclamation. I reserve some observations as most proper for a private letter. In the case of a former proclamation I observe it was under the seal of the UStates and countersigned by the Secretary of State. If the precedent was now to be formed I should express a doubt whether it was such an instrument as ought to be under the seal of...
193From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 17 September 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, September 17, 1792. Recommends John Armistead as “Surveyor of the port of Plymouth and Inspector of the Revenue for the same” to replace Thomas Freeman, who “has been absent from That Port since February last.” States that Senator William Johnston of North Carolina “represents Mr. Armistead as bred to Navigation and acquainted with business, as … not only as a suitable...
194From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 22 September 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been duly honored with your Letters of the 7th and 17th instant, and perceive with much pleasure a confirmation of the expectation which your former communication had given that your view of the measures proper to be pursued respecting the proceedings therein referred to, would correspond with the impressions entertained here. I flatter myself that the Proclamation will answer a very...
195From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 23 September 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the pleasure of your private letter of the 17 instant. I continue in opinion, that it will be adviseable to address a letter with the proclamation to each of the Executives of the States mentioned, and shall prepare a draft of one to be forwarded with the requisite number of copies. A letter from Mr. King also of the 17 instant surprised me with the intelligence contained in the...
196From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 26 September 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The Post of yesterday brought me your letter of the 21st instant, with the Proclamation enclosed, which was immediately published through the Secretary of State’s Office in Brown’s Federal Gazette; and means will be taken to accelerate a general circulation of it. I have the honor to be with the highest respect & truest attachment. Sir, Your most Obedient and humble servant LC , George...
197From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 19 October 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] October 19, 1792 . “The Secretary of the Treasury … has the honor to observe that the absence of the Auditor renders it requisite for the President to designate the person who shall execute the duty of Auditor in his absence.… The first Clerk naturally presents himself to consideration; and will, it is believed, be adequate to all necessary business.” LC , George Washington...
198From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [26 October 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to the President, and encloses him a letter received yesterday from the Supervisor of New York. The Secretary will have the honor of reminding the President of the subject when he has that of waiting upon him next. 26. October 1792 LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. The letter from Richard Morris to H has not been found. See,...
199From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [31 October 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to the president of the U: States, encloses the arrangement for retrospective compensations to officers of the Revenue, which, agreeably to the intimation of the president, has been retained. Mr. Hamilton will wait on the President between 12 & one to give the explanations desired. LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. The...
200From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 31 October 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor respectfully to communicate to the President an authenticated copy of the Contract for the last Loan made in Holland, for three millions of florins, bearing date the 9th. of August 1792, at a rate of four per cent interest, of which Contract a ratification of the President as hereto-fore, is required. LC , George Washington Papers, Library of...