31To James Madison from Paul Hamilton, 16 October 1811 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to submit to Your consideration the paper herewith marked A. which is a statement of navy appropriations up to the 15. instant inclusively. By this paper, You will perceive, Sir, that the aggregate unexpended balance on that day, was $785.491.13.: but that of the appropriation for “repairs of vessels” there was only, on hand $1532..8.—& only $508.36. of the Appropriation for...
32To James Madison from Paul Hamilton, 11 February 1812 (Madison Papers)
With much diffidence I submit the enclosed to you, which I would have done sooner if I had been allowed any time even to think on the subject. My mind tells me that the sketch is imperfect, and I must confess that I have never, in my life, approached a case so awfully intricate and perplexing as is this of Genl. W.’[s] Trial. If in the view I offer I shall contribute any aid to you on this...
33To James Madison from Paul Hamilton, [ca. 20 October] 1812 (Madison Papers)
All the public vessels, worthy of repair, have been put in requisition—& the following are now in actual service, frigate President Constitution United States Congress Essex Ship— John Adams " Wasp " Hornet Brig Siren " Argus " Vixen "
34To James Madison from Paul Hamilton, 21 December 1812 (Madison Papers)
On the subject of the Resolution of the honorable the House of Representatives, of the 16th: instant, I have the honor to state: That in pursuance of the Resolution of congress of the 3rd March 1805, a gold medal, emblematical of the attacks on the town batteries & naval force of Tripoli, by the squadron under commre. Preble’s command, was presented to commre. Preble—in the manner stated in...
35To James Madison from Paul Hamilton, 30 December 1812 (Madison Papers)
Having devoted unremittedly more than thirty years of my life to public service, in various situations, in all of which, I feel a consciousness of having done my duty according to my best judgment and understanding; and being now about to withdraw from the Office of the Secretary of the Navy with which you honored me, permit me to ask you whether, in your opinion, there has been any thing in...
36Paul Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 2 January 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day been favored with your letter recommendatory of M r Taggart as a Midshipman in the Navy of the United States , and request you will believe that, to have been authorized to comply with your wishes would have afforded me real gratification, but having previously, resigned my place under the general government, I am denied this satisfaction—I will, consequently, leave the...