1891To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Lewis, Sr., 11 February 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I think it my duty to acknowledge the receipt of your letter , enclosing the small Maps . Your favorable Opinion of my Abilities, merits my most sincere thanks: and, approbation coming from so respectable a source, and from one, so capable of ascertaining true worth, adds not a little to my Vanity. Geographical drawings have been my eager pursuit and ambition to excel, almost from my infancy:...
1892From John Adams to Timothy Pickering, 16 August 1798 (Adams Papers)
Inclosed I return you the address from the Military and other Citizens of Burlington, with my answer a copy of which I have sent to Martin Chittenden and Ebenr Torney Englesby Their Committee. I am / Sir Your Obt. Servt MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
1893To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Mackay, 14 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
My fears of intruding on you have left me in a Dilemna for I suppose you would have honoured me with an answer had you remembered me; I must beg leave to observe that I have been peculiarly unfortunate when ever I have attempted to write to you I may perhaps hear from you after this fourth attempt. you are sensible of the urgency of my case and I must offer it as my apology. I have the honour...
1894From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 6 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is an extract of a letter from Lieutenant Meminger. I deem it my duty to become the organ of communicating the ideas contained in this extract for your consideration. My opinion on the case has been already laid before you—The person being having committed been guilty of a complication of crimes appeared to me to be a fit subject of capital punishment. I presume however from the delay...
1895From James Madison to James Monroe, [ca. 10 November] 1800 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Erwin proposing to set out in the morning without my again seeing him, I think proper to add to the few lines with which he is already charged, that our interview closed without any allusion to the secondary object of the election. If I had not expected, as intimated by you, that he would bring on the subject, it would no doubt have dropt from me. As it is possible he may draw some...
1896From George Washington to Bushrod Washington, 24 July 1797 (Washington Papers)
We shall be very glad to see you & Mrs Washington here on thursday next, and my Chariot shall meet you at Colchester at 3 Oclock on that day. By your Fixing on that hour for its being there, I presume you did not intend to be here at dinner (it being the hour at which we dine) of course shall niether expect or wait for you. Mrs Washington joins me in best regards for you & Mrs Washington &...
1897To Alexander Hamilton from John Brooks, 10 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 25th. ultimo enclosing a list of the names of the Captains & Subalterns of the 14th. & 15th. Regts. now raising in Massachusetts, & requesting me to point out such of them as are in my opinion qualified for the station of Depy. Pay Master General. Estimating as I ought the confidence you have expressed of my judgment, it would give me...
1898To John Adams from Alexander Hamilton, 1 August 1800 (Adams Papers)
It has been repeatedly mentioned to me that you have, on different occasions, asserted the existence of a British Faction in this Country, embracing a number of leading or influential characters of the Federal Party (as usually denominated) and that you have sometimes named me, at other times plainly alluded to me, as one of this description of persons: And I have likewise been assured that of...
1899To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Lane [July 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
The possibility of my letters under date of May and June having not come to hand I hope will be sufficient apology for my so repeatedly pestering you with my epistles—I have been waiting for four months in expectation of orders (by every post). Shoud When you think proper to forward them they will be strictly attended to at the above na place by Sir your Ob’dient and very Hbl Servant ( ALS ,...
1900From John Adams to Silas Talbot, 12 July 1799 (Adams Papers)
As it is of importance, that the constitution should sail on her cruize as soon as possible, you are hereby authorized and directed to require the service of any marines to repair on board, without loss of time, till your compliment is as full as you think necessary. I am Sir your humble servant MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
1901To Alexander Hamilton from Ambrose Spencer, 30 October 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
Hudson [ New York ] October 30, 1797 . Discusses a case involving a land dispute between William Proctor, for whom Hamilton was counsel, and “Avery & others,” who were represented by Spencer. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Spencer was a Hudson, New York, attorney. In 1794 he represented Columbia County in the New York Assembly, and from 1796 to 1802 he was a member of the state...
1902Abigail Adams to John Adams, 22 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
The rain comeing on the morning I left Bristol, I reachd Vantilburys about noon & remaind there untill Yesterday Mor’g when I procceeded to Brunswick. Soon after I got there the col & Major Ripley arrived, and informd me that Mrs smith would expect me to dinner. we accordingly sit out and got here about 2 oclock. the col was not able to be absent as Gen’ ll Hamilton was on his way to Camp—and...
1903To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus King, 14 July 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you inclosed an interesting little piece addressed to Gallatin by a former Citizen of Geneva—if translated and published it may do good. We have no news from the mediterranean since the Capture of Malta, nor can we do more than conjecture the future destination of Buonaparte. Turin with its arsenals is possessed by a french army, so that Sardignia is at the feet of the Directory. The...
1904To George Washington from Zechariah Lewis, 15 August 1799 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Zechariah Lewis, 15 Aug. 1799. On 30 Aug. GW wrote Lewis that he had received his “favor of the 15th instant.”
1905From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 13 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
As the company to which Lieutenant Fergus belongs is ordered to this quarter, you will vary the orders directions, with respect to his transportation so as to cause him to be brought to New York instead of Alexandria. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1906To George Washington from Daniel McCarty, 6 November 1797 (Washington Papers)
I am extremely sorry that any expressions contained in my letter should convey to your mind an Idea that I conceived you capable of wishing an advantage in the intended exchange of property, such a suspicion was as foreign from me, as it has ever been unmerited by you, the contrast between your character, and that of mankind in general is too great to admit the most distant comparison, I was...
1907[Diary entry: 3 August 1797] (Washington Papers)
3. Raining more or less from 10 Oclock—M. 77.
1908From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 31 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The letter, herewith sent, from the Asst. adjt. General states facts—The employment additional Clerkship was matter of absolute necessity, and compensation is conceived to be due. Under these circumstances of the military at the time, the aid of Officers could not be more extensively called in, and if it could have been done an extra compensation would with propriety have been expected as...
1909To Alexander Hamilton from Moses Blackly, 26 February 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Selah Strong Esquire Informs me by Letter that He has recomended me to you as a suitable Character for an Officer in the Fedral Army about to be raised for the defence of the United States & requested your Influence on my behalf. A most Grateful Acknowledgement would take place on my part should you see proper to assist in such an appointment. I am with the Utmost Respect your Excellencys...
1910To John Adams from James Gardner, 10 October 1800 (Adams Papers)
Some few days since I had the honor to pay my Respects to you, at the same time express’d to you my desire of entering in the Merine Service. you was Kind enough to permit me the liberty of addressing you, enclosing such recommendation’s of my Character as would Entitle me to your confidence. Your granting me this indulgence enduces to renew my Solecitations for a Commission in the Merine...
1911To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 13 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Lt. Colo. Ogden proposing to visit New york to-morrow, I have wished him to state to you fully, the situation of the interior of this Brigade. I see no possibility of preserving the necessary order, and regularity, indispensible in military service, unless I have the power deligated, competent to punish offenders, against the orders, I am as Commanding officer, authorised to Issue. The...
1912From John Jay to Peter Augustus Jay, 25 November 1797 (Jay Papers)
Your Letter of the 17 th . Inst. came to hand Yesterday. On my Return from Schenectady the Day before, I rec d . yours by Cap t . Bogart— the Ice still detains his Sloop below— M r . Church may change the Glass at my Expence, but I should prefer having it done in the Spring ^rather^ than during the Winter, for I think it would then be better done. Let the carriage way by the Gate be paved with...
1913From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Priestley, 11 August 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of June 23d. came to hand only four days ago. the former one, covering your thoughts on the plan of an university was recieved a little before I left Philadelphia. the journey, and pressure of other objects on my return home, had prevented my acknoledgments being made in their due time. accept now my sincere thanks for them. they come up perfectly to what I had wished from you; and...
1914To John Adams from James McHenry, 28 August 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have the honour to inclose the Copy of a letter from Mr. Jonathan Waldo, respecting the application of monies for the improvement of the defences of Salem, and an alteration in the name of the Fort, with my answer. The circumstances and time did not seem to admit of a previous communication to you had it been considered necessary in such a case. Generally forts have been named by the...
1915To John Adams from William Prentis, 19 May 1798 (Adams Papers)
At a Meeting of the Citizens of the Town of Petersburg Convened at the Courthouse of the said Town the 19th May 1798 Agreable to public Notice given for the purpose of expressing their Opinion on the present Important and critical Situation of our Country— William Prentice Mayor of the said Town being Appointed to the Chair and John Grammer Secty— Resolved Unannimously, as the sense of this...
1916To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 21 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you a Copy of a letter from the Accountant of the War department dated 18th. instant (with the several papers therein referred to) stating that it appears from the accounts of the Contractor for the State of New York that Captain Andrew White of the 12. United States regiment had granted to the Contractors Agent at Stillwater a Certificate for 3. or 400. rations...
1917To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Hunewell, 19 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Portland [ District of Maine ] October 19, 1799 . “Herewith I send you a return from the Quarter Master & Paymaster, of the several articles received in their Department, for the use of the 15th. Regiment with the several Articles wanting to compleat the number For the use of the Regt., together with my observations of their qualities &c.—generally they are good, & of a much better quality...
1918To Alexander Hamilton from James Simmons, 26 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I done myself the pleasure to call at your Lodging’s this morning, at the particular Instance of my brother Wm Simmons, who is Extreemly Indisposed so as not to be able to wait upon you himself—for the purpose of speaking to you on the Subject of the Inclosed which is the copy of a Letter from Capt. Vance. The accountant conceived this a second Insult from that Officer, and at a loss how to...
1919From John Adams to United States Senate, 18 February 1801 (Adams Papers)
I nominate Elizur Goodrich Esqr, member of the House of Representatives for Connecticut to be Collector of the Customs for New Haven in the place of David Austin deceased DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
1920To James Madison from John Dawson, 13 August 1797 (Madison Papers)
By the mail on Thursday I recievd your favour of the Int. On the 12 of the last month we sent a messenger to Tennessee for some persons & papers, & have good reason to conclude that we shall get some material testimony from that quarter. For his return I wait, & shall on it set out for Virginia, if I can escape the fever which is pretty prevalent here, notwithstanding the heavy rains which we...