601To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 17 October 1794 (Washington Papers)
It is circulated here, that Mr Fauchet has declined doing any business, until he shall learn his real position under the new turn of French affairs. I have not been able to see him; as he is said to be confined in the country by a bad leg. Mrs Washington was slightly indisposed this morning; but not enough so, to prevent her from going about as usual. The late abominable sacrifice of females...
602To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 26 August 1792 (Washington Papers)
Mr Bordley, who wrote the inclosed pamphlet, thought it too unimportant to present it to you with form. He therefore requested me, if an opportunity offered, to send it to Mount Vernon. Since I had the honor of writing to you last, nothing has occurred, worthy of a special mention. The arrivals from Europe have brought nothing; and no incidents in the political line attract any notice, except...
603To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 19 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
(Private) Dear sir Philadelphia April 19. 1794. I called upon Mr Monroe, and obtained his promise, to explain the manner of his procuring the extract, as it was in truth, without my privity and against the rule of the office. But I find, that Mr King was employed in the examination of the same books, at the same time; so that in this instance, the want of equal measure cannot upon any ground...
604To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 29 September 1794 (Washington Papers)
E. Randolph has the honor of submitting to the President the draft of a letter to the commissioners. It is expected, that their report will be printed in a couple of days. In a conversation, which E.R. has just had with Mr Jaudenes, he observed, that Spain must ultimately coalesce with France; and that he had no communication of business with Mr Hammond, nor Mr Hammond with him. Duplicates of...
605Cabinet Opinions on Sending an Agent to the Choctaw Indians, 1 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
That an Agent be sent to the Choctaw nation to endeavour secretly to engage them to support the Chickasaws in their present war with the Creeks, giving them for that purpose arms and ammunition sufficient: and that it be kept in view that if we settle our differences amicably with the Creeks, we at the same time mediate effectually the peace of the Chickasaws and Choctaws, so as to rescue the...
606To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 19 February 1784 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 10th instant, which I this day received, is not the first information concerning Lord Tankerville’s power of attorney. I was written to by Lady Tankerville and his Lordship, as early as November last: and immediately desired Colo. Hooe to state to me the particulars of this new office. He answered me, that he was ignorant of the duty, expected from us, and must remain so,...
607To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 6 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
I conclude from what you observed yesterday, that in the nomination of an envoy extraordinary to London, you prefer some statement more special, than is customary in nominations. I beg leave therefore to present to you a short review of the subject; that you may determine, whether the occurrences in the legislature are ripe for such a statement. I believe, that I was among the first, if not...
608Cabinet Opinions on Indian Affairs, [25 February 1793] (Jefferson Papers)
The President having required the attendance of the heads of the three departments and of the Attorney general at his house on Monday the 25th. of Feb. 1793. the following questions were proposed and answers given. 1. The Governor of Canada having refused to let us obtain provisions from that province or to pass them along the water communication to the place of treaty with the Indians, and...
609To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 31 March 1794 (Washington Papers)
The laying of Mr Fauchet’s letters before congress came into my mind. But I did not observe upon it; because he has given no answer, whether a passport for the dispatches on board may not be sufficient, or how he would wish the business to be modified. When that comes, it will probably be time enough to consider, how far the President ought to be sending every application for relaxing the...
610To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 8 October 1795 (Washington Papers)
Until monday last I did not obtain from the office those of my own letters, which I deem proper to be introduced into my vindication. But I still want the inspection of a letter from you, dated July 22. 1795, and received by me. I applied personally at the office on Saturday last for the sight of your letters to me. The Chief Clerk went into the room, in which Mr Pickering sits, to consult...
611To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 10 September 1790 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Edmund Randolph, 10 Sept. 1790. GW wrote to the attorney general on 22 Sept. 1790 and mentioned receiving Randolph’s “letters of the 9th and 10th instant” (see Shubael Swain to GW, 3 Sept. 1790, n.5 ).
612To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 16 March 1794 (Washington Papers)
E. Randolph has the honor of sending to the President a letter from Mr Short, received yesterday; and two books, containing his shares in the companies. Those in the James river company are a hundred, and in Potowmac fifty—See page 26. in the blue book, and 12. in the red book. [P.S.] A letter from the Superintendants of the people of St Domingo at Baltimore is also ⟨e⟩nclosed. AL , DNA : RG...
613To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 2 February 1794 (Washington Papers)
E. Randolph has the honor of informing the President, that, as far as he has understood, it is not intended, that a committee should wait upon him, with the resolution; but that it should be transmitted . If this be the case, as it pretty certainly is, no immediate answer will be necessary. Supposing it to be otherwise; namely that a committee are to be the bearers of the resolution Still the...
614To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 6 October 1794 (Washington Papers)
The letter of Colo. Nicholas, which I mentioned in mine of the day before yesterday is so lengthy that I must reserve it for you until your return; as I am confident, that the inclosing of such an almost illegible scrawl would answer little purpose, and I might not be justified in having a copy taken even by one of the clerks. However, the substance is, an answer to my various observations;...
615Enclosure: Draft for “A Proclamation By the President of the United States”, 24 October 1793 (Washington Papers)
Whereas the situation of public affairs requires, that the ensuing session of congress should not be postponed beyond the first monday in december next, being the day appointed by the constitution of the United States for the assembling thereof; and there is reason to doubt, whether the city of Philadelphia, the temporary seat of government, which for some time past hath laboured under a...
616To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 4 January 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have examined the journal of the proceedings of the Executive in the territory North West of the Ohio. It is very little more, than a history of bickerings and discontents, which do not require the attention of the President. I shall therefore forbear to send it to you, unless you should call for it. The laws of that territory are now under transcription, that they may be forwarded to...
617Cabinet Opinion on the American Debt to France, 2 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The President communicated to the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of War and the Attorney General of the United States, a letter from William S. Smith Esqr. of the 28th. of February past, to the Secretary of the Treasury, with sundry Papers No. I. II. III and IV. relating to a negotiation for changing the form of the debt to France; and required their opinion...
618To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 13 February 1790 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Edmund Randolph, 13 Feb. 1790. In a letter to Randolph of 13 Feb. 1790 , GW states “I have received your letter of this morning.”
619To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 22 October 1793 (Washington Papers)
On my return from Lancaster, I found, that Major Franks had agreed to let you have his house. But the terms are excessive; being no less than 150£ per annum, or for a shorter period, not under six months, at the same rate. Except a looking-glass or two, and a few pictures, he will not suffer any of the furniture to remain; tho’ I have prevailed upon his agent to permit a couple of beds and...
620To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 22 February 1794 (Washington Papers)
E. Randolph has the honor of informing the President, that he will present Mr Fauchet certainly at 12 o’clock; at any rate rather before than after. Colo. H. could not go over the whole; but he has agreed to look at the parts, to which his attention may be arrested by my cross in the margin[.] To morrow he will do this. The message was advised, as it is now sent. As my carriage is not in town,...
621To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 11 February 1795 (Washington Papers)
I have had a very full conversation with Colo. Humphreys, at some part of which Mr Wolcott was present. I submit, sir, to your consideration, whether something like the inclosed is not proper for the public ear. I shall mature a report to you upon this subject, by to morrow, if Mr Wolcott shall be able to determine by that time, how the money is to be raised. It is probable, that Colo....
622To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 12 February 1791 (Washington Papers)
I had arranged a course of animadversions to be transmitted to you, on the expediency of the Bank-bill—but after the recollection of the two conversations, which I have had the honor of holding with you on this subject, I am uncertain whether its expediency constitutes a part of your enquiry from me. If it should be your pleasure, that I should enter into this branch of the question, I can...
623To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 20 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of State has the honor of informing the President of the United States, that Mr Van Berckel, Resident of the United Netherlands here, has this moment announced to the Secretary in form his marriage with Madam Bacler de L’eval. The main object of this annunciation being, that it may [b]e communicated to the President, and the public; a short note is sent for the latter purpose to...
624To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 31 July 1795 (Washington Papers)
Private. The only letter, which I had the honor of receiving from you by the mail of yesterday, was one written on monday the 27th instant late in the evening. I mention this circumstance, solely because the first paragraph of it renders it possible, that some other had been sent to the Post-office for the same mail. Mr Woolcott, Colo. Pickering and myself agree in the draft of an answer, now...
625To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 27 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
E. Randolph has the honor of inclosing to the President the draught of a nomination; and begs leave to suggest to him, whether it may not be adviseable to shew it to Colo. H., who will be with the President to morrow morning. E.R. has conversed with several gentlemen, who are of the same politics, with the person contemplated as the successor. Upon the whole, they think, that his appointment...
626To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 24 July 1795 (Washington Papers)
After a very mature consideration, we are unanimously of opinion, that an answer be returned to the papers, inclosed in the letter, which you honored me with from Baltimore on the 18th instant. At first, the sentiments contained in the sketch (No. 1.) seemed to prevail wi⟨th⟩ a majority. But the prospect of more and more popular meetings has converted us all to the idea, that an answer may be...
627To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 2 March 1794 (Washington Papers)
In your message to both Houses of Congress on the 5 of December 1793, you inform them that “the vexations and spoliations, understood to have been committed on our vessels and commerce, by the Cruisers and Officers of some of the belligerent powers appeared to require attention”: that “the proofs of these, however, not having been brought forward, the description of Citizens, supposed to have...
628To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 4 July 1795 (Washington Papers)
E. Randolph has the honor of informing the President, that he is prevented from waiting on him this morning by a tenesmus in his bowels, which has been very painful to him for four hours, and keeps him constantly on his legs. He is afraid, that it will deprive him of waiting on the President in any other part of the day. It is pretty certain, that the intended outrage in Kensington is...
629To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 13 August 1792 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Edmund Randolph, 13 Aug. 1792. On 26 Aug., GW wrote Randolph “to acknowledge the receipt of your favors of the 5th & 13th instt.”
630To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 25 June 1794 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor of inclosing to you a copy of a letter from Mr G. Morris, dated March 7. 1794; concerning the Algerine business. Immediately upon receiving it, I sent a copy to Colo. Hamilton, requesting him to prepare the money, voted by congress; in order that a plan might be concerted, to give effect to the object, and prevent Mr Humphries from clashing with Mr Morris. Mr Morris has...
631To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 4 November 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor of inclosing to you the translation of a letter from Mr Fauchet; and to request your instruction, whether it may not be better to grant a pardon under the peculiar circumstances of the case. I ought to have added, when you did me the honor of calling at the office this morning, that the lists, for which Colo. Hamilton has written, were copied at the desire of Mr Peters and Mr...
632To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 26 January 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have examined all Mr Morris’s ministerial correspondence; and after the impression, which I had received from others, whom I supposed to be conversant with it, I am really astonished to find so little of what is exceptionable, and so much of what the most violent would call patriotic. The parts to be witheld, will probably be of these denominations: 1. What relates to Mr G—-t; 2. some harsh...
633To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 11 March 1794 (Washington Papers)
E. Randolph has the honor of informing the President of the U.S., that he saw Mr Brown, of the senate, from Kentucky, yesterday afternoon: that Mr Brown informed him, that O’Fallon’s letter in his possession, was the original; & that it was intercepted by one of his correspondents in going from O’Fallon to Capt. Herron. Mr Brown did not mention the name of Belli or Wilkinson, in connection...
634To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 23 February 1794 (Washington Papers)
E. Randolph has the honor of informing the President, that Mr Hammond replied yesterday, that he had not received the definitive instructions, which he mentioned to Mr Jefferson —E.R. begs the President to send by the messenger the decyphering of Mr Pinckney’s last letter. The body of it has been copied; and the other part is wished for the same purpose; that it may be ready for congress...
635To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 9 July 1794 (Washington Papers)
The secretary of state has the honor of inclosing to the President of the U.S. the opinions of the secretary of the treasury and of the attorney-general, upon the propriety of intrusting to Mr Jay eventual powers for some minister, who may concert with Denmark and Sweden a proper arrangement for the defence of neutral rights. Those gentlemen, as well as the secretary of war are against the...
636To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 1 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
Mr Dalton informed me yesterday, that, not being pressed as to time before monday next, he would consider himself as the treasurer of the mint, until Saturday night. He would then deliver up his charge to the director; who would have no difficulty in executing the little business, which might occur for a few days, and would very readily agree to undertake it. Mr Rittenhouse, not being in town,...
637To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 18 October 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have been employed this morning in communicating to the sufferers under British depredations Mr Jay’s letters of the 2d and 23d of August, copies of which have been forwarded to you. They have appointed a committee of five, at which Mr Fitzsimmons is the head, to confer with me from time to time. They are to meet this evening, and to call upon me again on Monday. I stated to the whole body...
638To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 20 October 1794 (Washington Papers)
Mrs Washington having written herself, I need not add, that I saw her this morning in good health. A partial report from the army, leaves it extremely doubtful whether Swanwick will not be elected. Dunlap’s paper of this morning gives the numbers there; and those corps, whose votes have not been stated; will have a majority of eighty six votes in favor of Swanwick to bring up, before...
639Cabinet Opinion on the Recall of Edmond Genet, 23 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
At meetings of the heads of departments & the Attorney General at the President’s on the 1st & 2d of Aug. 1793. On a review of the whole of mister Genet’s correspondence & conduct, it was unanimously agreed that a letter should be written to the Minister of the U.S. at Paris, stating the same to him, resuming the points of difference which had arisen between the government of the U.S. & mister...
640IV: From Edmund Randolph, 4 April 1792 (Washington Papers)
The attorney general of the U.S. has the honor of reporting to the President of the U.S., on the representation-bill, as follows: The points, which involve the question of constitutionality, are three: The bill does not announce in terms the principle of proceeding, either in the establishment of the total number of 120, or its apportionment among the states. Some principle, however, it must...
641To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 11 December 1789 (Washington Papers)
The senate rejected the third, eighth, eleventh and twelfth amendments. The delegates disagreed to that rejection; and yesterday was spent in a conference between the two houses. I am informed, that the senate are determined to receive the 1st 2d 4th 5th 6th 7th 9th and 10th amendments only. This will probably oblige the delegates to give the rest up for the present. But the responsibility for...
642Cabinet Opinions on Edmond Charles Genet and James King, 7 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
At a meeting of the heads of departments and Atty. Genl. at the President’s on the 7th. of Dec. 1793. Mr. Genet’s letter of Dec. 3. questioning the right of requiring the address of Consular commissions to the President was read. It is the opinion that the address may be either to the US. or to the President of the US. but that one of these shoud be insisted on. A letter from James King was...
643To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 8 October 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge Colonel Hamilton’s letter of the 6. current written by your direction. Judge Peters and Mr Rawle intend to proceed tomorrow. They will carry with them copies of all the subscriptions. Some of the names indeed are so badly written; that mistakes are inevitable. If therefore any individuals, whose names do not appear, or may be inaccurately transcribed, should...
644To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 26 January 1794 (Washington Papers)
Mr Randolph has just had the honor of receiving the President’s letter, which came, while he was dining out. Mr R. writes this note for the consideration of the President. If the resolution was made in the executive character of the Senate; then a resistance in toto seems at present the true path; because they are executive, only on nominations or Treaties; and can call for papers relative to...
645Cabinet Opinions on the Roland and Relations with Great Britain, France, and the Creeks, 31 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
At a meeting of the Heads of departments and Attorney General at the President’s on the 31st. day of Aug. 1793. A letter from Mr. Gore to Mr. Lear dated Boston Aug. 24. was read, stating that the Roland, a privateer fitted out at Boston and furnished with a commission under the government of France, had sent a prize into that port, which being arrested by the Marshal of the district by process...
646To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 4 May 1795 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of State has the honor of submitting to the President of the United States a new case, which occurred during his absence, from the minister Resident of the United Netherlands. The documents, connected with the case, and now transmitted are as follows: 1. A commission from the States General of the United Netherlands to Jan Hendrick Christiaan Heineken, bearing date the 17th of...
647To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 3 October 1793 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Edmund Randolph, 3 Oct. 1793. On 14 Oct. GW wrote Randolph : “I have received yours of the 3d instt.”
648To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 27 December 1787 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed pamphlet speaks so fully for itself, that any explanation of it from me would be useless. I send it to you, because I know your friendship for the writer, and because I take pleasure in subscribing myself at all times, with unfeigned truth my dear sir Yr obliged friend & serv. ALS , DLC:GW . The pamphlet contained Randolph’s letter to the speaker of the house of delegates, dated...
649To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 26 March 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of State has the honor of sending to the President the translation of a declaration from Spain; And the President will be pleased to say, whether it be important enough to be sent to Congress. AL , DNA : RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters; LB , DNA : RG 59, GW’s Correspondence with His Secretaries of State. The undated document begins with an expression of sorrow and indignation by...
650To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 28 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
With the change of the word “ embassy, ” which is a technical term for a particular diplomatic order, for “ mission, ” which is a general one; I cannot see the possible necessity for another alteration in the letter to Mr L—g—n. I sincerely believe, that Mr P——y would be agreeable to France; tho’ not so agreeable as Mr L——n. The arrangement of Mr J—y, as resident in London, might be a...