1To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mifflin, 7 July 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of the request contained in a letter from the Secretary at War , I instituted an enquiry, respecting the equipment of the Little Sarah, as an armed vessel, in this Port; and as she will probably sail this day, I am anxious to receive a communication from the officers of the Federal Government on the Subject. I have dispatched a messenger to Genl. Knox, requesting an interview;...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mifflin, 13 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of the information, which you gave me, relative to the imprisonment and detention of the French sailors, in the Gaol of Philadelphia, I have written to the Chief Justice of this State, and the Minister of France; copies of which are inclosed. As soon as answers are received, they shall, likewise, be communicated. I am, with great esteem, Sir, Your most obedt Servt. RC ( MH :...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mifflin, 20 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I think it proper to communicate to you, the answer which I have received to the letter, that I addressed to the French Minister, relative to the case of the French Sailors that are confined in the Jail of Philadelphia, particularly as it contains a request, which I do not, at this time, think myself authorised to grant. I shall be happy, however, to know the sentiments of the General...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mifflin, 19 November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I trouble you with a copy of a letter, which I have received from the Counsel employed to support the interest of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in an Ejectment depending for the recovery of certain lands, the title deeds of which are, it seems, in the hands of the British Government, but, upon proper application, may be procured. Permit me, therefore, Sir, to request, that a letter may be...
5Thomas Mifflin to Tobias Lear, 13 December 1792 (Washington Papers)
Philadelphia, 13 Dec. 1792. Writes that he cannot dine with GW, “agreeably to Invitation,” because he must remain “at Home this Afternoon to receive a Committee of the Legislature of the State.” ALS , NNGL .
6To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Mifflin, 20 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, August 20, 1793. “As the legislature of this State will assemble in the course of the ensuing week, it is of some importance that I should receive an early answer to my letter of the 29th ulto.…” LS , Division of Public Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, LC , Division of Public Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
7To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Mifflin, 28 December 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, December 28, 1789. On December 31, 1789, Hamilton wrote to Mifflin : “I have the honor of your letter of the 28th instant.” Letter not found. ]
8To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Mifflin, 27 November 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, November 27, 1789. “… the Comptroller General of this State hath made considerable Progress in the Statement of the public Debts of Pennsylvania … and I … will … transmit to you in four weeks from this Date all the Information required.…” Hazard, Pennsylvania Archives , XI Samuel Hazard, ed., Pennsylvania Archives (Philadelphia, 1855). , 641. This letter is in reply to “Treasury...
9To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Mifflin, 26 January 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, January 26, 1790. Encloses a statement of Pennsylvania’s public debt. States that a supplementary statement of the United States securities in the state treasury will be transmitted in the near future. Hazard, Pennsylvania Archives , XI Samuel Hazard, ed., Pennsylvania Archives (Philadelphia, 1855). , 663. This letter is in reply to “Treasury Department Circular to the Governors...
10To John Adams from Thomas Mifflin, 3 March 1797 (Adams Papers)
In the year 1791, the Legislature of Pennsylvania directed a House to be built, for the accommodation of the President of the United States, and empowered the Governor to lease the premises. As the building will be completed in the course of a few weeks, permit me to tender it for your accommodation; and to inform you, that, although I regret the necessity of making any stipulation, on the...
11To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 19 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
It has just been reported to me that the Schooner Jane, Benjamin Stammers Master—a prize to the Little Democrat was yesterday stopp’d at Mud-island; where she will be detained till your instructions are received for restoring her to the owners at the time of her capture. I am with perfect respect Sir Your most obedient Servant LS , DNA : RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters; Df , PHarH : Executive...
12To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 9 June 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to transmit, for your information, a copy of a Report from the Master Warden of the Port of Philadelphia, stating the arrival of the Schooner Flora, Captain Westerhock, a Dutch Privateer, mounting ten Four-pounders. As the 22nd Article of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce, between the United States and France, provides that it shall not be lawful for any foreign privateers, who...
13To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 10 June 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to transmit, for your information, a Copy of the Supplementary Report of the Master Warden, relatively to the Schooner Flora, mentioned in my letter of Yesterday’s date: and to be, with perfect respect, Sir, Your most Obed. Hble serv. Df , PHarH : Executive Correspondence, 1790-99; LB , PHarH : Executive Letterbooks. The enclosed copy has not been identified, but Master Warden...
14To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 10 March 1790 (Washington Papers)
I have the Honor of transmitting to your Excellency a Letter which has been addressed to the Executive of this State by several very respectable Inhabitants of the County of Washington in Pennsylvania; in which they represent “that many mischiefs have taken place in that County for several years past from the hostile incursions of the Indians, and that from the present aspect of Indian affairs...
15To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Mifflin, [5 May 1791] (Hamilton Papers)
On the 28th. of Augt. 1788, the late Board of Treasury of the U.S. under the authority of a Resolution of Congress accepted the proposals which were made to them, on the 7th. of July preceding, by the Delegates in Congress from Pennsylvania on behalf of this State, for the purchase of a tract of Land, belonging to the U.S., contained in the interval betwixt a Meridian Line, run between Lake...
16To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 26 December 1793 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed I have the honor to communicate to you, copies of a letter, which I have received from Mr Cassan, the Vice-Consul of the French Republic, and of the answer which I have transmitted to him, relatively to the intended departure of the Brigantine Peggy for the Mole and Jeremie. The sentiments, which I have expressed on this occasion, are in conformity to those that were lately...
17To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Mifflin, 8 July 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, July 8, 1791. “Upon the receipt of your circular Letter, of the twenty seventh Ultimo, I directed the Comptroller General of this State, to furnish me with the information which you requested; and I have now inclosed his answer upon the subject.…” LC , Division of Public Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg. On July 1, 1791, Alexander J. Dallas,...
18To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 25 May 1793 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary at War, in a letter dated the 23d instant, represents, that you confide to me, the charge of interposing in all cases of hostility committed between the belligerent parties, within the protection of this State; and signifies your desire, that I should, with the aid of the Militia, detain the parties first aggressing, until I can communicate the case to you, with the evidences in...
19To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 5 July 1793 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed I have the honor to submit to your Excellency’s consideration, a copy of a letter from the Counsul of the French Republic, stating the arrival of an English armed vessel at Mud Fort, and requesting, either that she may be prevented from entering the harbour, or directed to withdraw in case she should enter it; a copy of the report made by the Master Warden respecting the vessel in...
20To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 22 June 1793 (Washington Papers)
The Master Warden of the Port of Philda, having informed me, that the Brigantine Little Sarah, Prize to the Frigate L’Embuscade, is fitting out as a Privateer, I have the honor to submit to your Excellency a copy of his letter, that you may direct such measures to be pursued, as the occasion shall be thought to require. I am, with perfect respect, Sir, Yr Excy’s most obedt &c. Df , PHarH :...
21To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 22 June 1793 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary at War having stated in a letter of yesterday’s date, that he was commanded by you, to request me to order a party of the Militia on board the ship William, now in this port as a prize to the French Privateer, Citizen Genet, for the purpose of keeping her in safe custody, until you have decided upon an allegation, that the ship was captured within the limits of the protection of...
22To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 21 September 1791 (Washington Papers)
Philadelphia, 21 September 1791. Transmits an exemplified copy of an act of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania entitled “An Act ratifying, on behalf of the State of Pennsylvania, the first amendment proposed by Congress to the Constitution of the United States.” Copy, DNA : RG 46, Second Congress, 1791–1793, Records of Legislative Proceedings, President’s Messages. On 2...
23To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 2 September 1793 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to lay before you, copies of several letters, which I have recd from the French Consul, respecting the approach of a very considerable body of armed Deserters, from the French Ships of War, now lying at New York and expressing his solicitude to obtain the aid of the Militia, in executing a Warrant, which the Chief Justice has issued, for apprehending them. With that view, as...
24To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 16 June 1794 (Washington Papers)
Having instructed the Attorney General to institute a prosecution against Robinson, the supposed murderer of a Friendly Indian at Fort Franklin, I have the honor to add to my communication of the 23rd Ulto on the subject, the inclosed copy of that Officer’s answer. With perfect respect, I remain, Sir, Your Excellency’s most obedt & most Hble Servt LS , DNA : RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters; copy,...
25To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 30 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed I have the honor to transmit to you several documents, respecting the Case of the Spry Sloop; which, in consequence of perfect satisfaction being received, that she would not prosecute her equipments as a vessel of war, I have discharged from arrest. I am, with perfect respect, Sir Your most obedt Hble Serv. Df , PHarH : Executive Correspondence, 1790–99; LB , PHarH : Executive...
26To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 10 July 1793 (Washington Papers)
In consequence of some reports, respecting the equipments of the English Letter of Marque, the Jane, I thought there was reason to suspect that she was fitting out as a Cruiser; and, therefore, I directed the Master Warden to renew his enquiries upon the subject. His report, and the paper mentioned in it I have now the honor to transmit for your consideration. I take this opportunity,...
27To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 20 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
In compliance with your request, communicated by the Secretary at War, in his letter of the 19. current, I have the honor to inform you, that orders were immediately issued to the Adjutant General, for organizing, arming, and equipping, according to law, 10,768 of the Militia of Pennsylvania, officers included; agreably to your requisition, founded on the Act of Congress, entitled "An Act...
28To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 29 December 1791 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to enclose for your information a copy of a second memorial, which has been transmitted to me by the inhabitants of the frontier counties of Pennsylvania. In my communication to the legislature upon this subject, I have suggested the propriety of furnishing the militia with an immediate supply of arms and ammunition; and my instructions to the lieutenants of the several...
29To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 27 March 1794 (Washington Papers)
As soon as I recd the communication of your arrangements, for laying an Embargo on the trade of this Port, I issued instructions to the Commanding Officer at Fort Mifflin upon the subject; and of those instructions I have now the honor to inclose you a copy. I am, with perfect respect, Sir Yr most obed. H. Servt. Df , PHarH : Executive Correspondence, 1794; LB , PHarH : Executive Letter-Books....
30To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Mifflin, 18 January 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, January 18, 1791. “In compliance with your request, I have directed the Comptroller General to make out a statement of the Sums in final Certificates, which were paid over to this State, by the Agents for settling the Accounts of the Pennsylvania line, in the late Army.… As soon as the Comptroller has compleated the enquiry,… I will chearfully transmit the result.…” LC , Division...
31To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 9 August 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to inclose, for your information, a copy of the instructions which have been issued, in compliance with your requisition (communicated to me in a letter from the Secretary at War, dated the 7 inst.) for organizing and holding in readiness to march at a moment’s warning, a corps of the Militia of Pena, amounting to 5,200, non commissioned officers & privates, with a due...
32To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Mifflin, [29 July 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
In order to enable me to communicate to the Legislature of this State, at their next session in August, a complete statement of the Public Finances, I find it necessary to request, that you will decide upon the question, whether the New loan Certificates of Pennsylvania, are within the assumption of the Act of Congress. If the Certificates are within the assumption, the State will be entitled...
33To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 31 December 1793 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor, by the inclosed copies, to communicate to you, a second letter, dated the 30 instant, which M. Cassan the Vice-Consul of the French Republic has addressed to me, relatively to the intended departure of the Brigantine Peggy, as he supposes, for the Mole and St Jeremie; and ⟨my⟩ answer to him on the subject. This opportunity is, likewise, taken, to lay before you, a copy of the...
34To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 2 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
It has been intimated to me, that the Jane will, probably, sail during the ensuing night; and, therefore, I think it proper to remind your Excellency, that I have issued express orders for detaining her at Mud-Island, in consequence of the information that has been given respecting her warlike equipments, and of your instructions dated the 23d & 24th of May last. The present communication I...
35To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 19 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
The Commanding Officer at Mud Island, has reported to me that the following vessels have been stopped and detained, in pursuance of my orders. 1. The Brig Gayoso, commanded by Jas Graisbury, bound from Phil: to New Orleans, a prize to the Little Democrat; but originally owned by Reede and Forde, of Phila. 2. The Brig Pilgrim of Philadelphia, Capt. Benj: Earl, a Prize to the Little Democrat;...
36To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 19 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
Since the communication, which I made to you this morning, relatively to the Trunk of Dollars, deposited on board a Pilot boat, by the Little Democrat, and alleged to have been taken from the Dairy Maid, after her capture, I have received two Affidavits, of which I transmit copies for your information. As the Captain of the Pilot-boat states, that the Trunk is consigned to Mr Genet, the...
37To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 24 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
The information contained in the letter from Genl Wilkins, which I communicated to you yesterday; and the general aspect of our affairs on the frontiers; enforcing the necessity of an immediate exertion, to support the Detachment, which the Legislature of Pennsylvania directed to be formed, for the purpose of protecting the Commissioners, who were authorised to lay out a town at Presqu’-isle,...
38To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 12 September 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury, on behalf of the Secretary at War, has communicated to me, your request, that I would immediately cause the quota of the Militia of this State to be assembled, for the purpose expressed in your requisition of the 7th ultimo. It is only necessary to assure you, that I shall comply with the utmost dispatch and alacrity. I am, Sir, with perfect respect, Your most...
39To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Mifflin, [9 November 1791] (Hamilton Papers)
It gave me great pleasure to receive the report of the Comptroller General of this State, upon the Business of the Lake Erie purchase; from which it appears, that the Comptroller General of the United States has concurred with him, in fixing the Consideration money of that purchase at 151, 640²⁵⁄₁₀₀ Dollars, and in the mode of payment. I have, therefore, referred the papers to the Attorney...
40To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Mifflin, [10 October 1791] (Hamilton Papers)
The Register General of Pennsylvania, conceiving, that the possession of an accurate list of the State Debt subscribed to the Loan of the United States, would be a considerable improvement to the arrangement of the public accounts in his office has made a request upon the subject, which I beg leave to submit to your consideration; with a view that, if it will not be improper or inconvenient,...
41To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 16 October 1794 (Washington Papers)
It is contrary to my disposition upon any occasion, and particularly on the present Expedition, to trouble you with complaints; but the enclosed letter from Governor Howell, and my own experience, will not permit me any longer to be silent, upon the very great inattention which has been paid to the supplies of the Right Column of the army under my command, as well in the Commissary as in the...
42To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 11 February 1794 (Washington Papers)
In order to enable me to carry into effect your instructions for preserving the peace and neutrality of the United States, within the jurisdiction of Pennsylvania, I was under the necessity of establishing a Fort at Mud-Island, agreeably to the intimation, which I gave you, in my letter of the Eighth day of July last. and, as the object of that establishment still requires my attention, I have...
43To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Mifflin, 18 September 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, September 18, 1794. “Agreeably to your request, I have inclosed a letter of instructions to the Brigade Inspector of York County, for the purpose of furnishing any reinforcement, that Lieutenant Bissel may require on his march to Williamsport in Maryland.” LC , Division of Public Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg; copy, Division of Public Records,...
44To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 22 June 1793 (Washington Papers)
In compliance with your request, expressed, this day in a letter from the Secretary at War, I shall, with the utmost dispatch, ascertain, and communicate to your Excellency, the state of the Little Sarah, as an armed vessel, when she entered this port as a prize to the Ambuscade; her present situation; and the changes which she has undergone since her arrival, with respect to herself, or to...
45To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 27 July 1793 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed I transmit to your Excellency, a copy of a letter which I have recd from the Master Warden of the Port, relative to the equipment of the Ship Jane. From this representation, it appears, that in conformity to the Treaty of Amity & Commerce with France, and your instructions of the 23 & 24 of May last, the vessel ought to be detained; and, therefore, unless you are pleased otherwise to...
46To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 15 December 1791 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to transmit to you copies of the documents respecting a contract which was made between the State of Pennsylvania and the late Board of Treasury of the United States, for the purchase of a certain tract of land, bounding on lake Erie; a report from the Comptroller General of Pennsylvania exhibiting the amount of the consideration money, as settled by him and the Comptroller of...
47To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 15 November 1793 (Washington Papers)
As the period prescribed for the next session of Congress, approaches, I was solicitious to ascertain, whether the accomodations, directed to be prepared for that body, by the Legislature of Pennsylvania, would be compleated in due season: and I have the pleasure to communicate to you the answer of the Commissioners in the affirmative. I am, with perfect respect Sir Your mo: obedt Servt LS ,...
48To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 2 December 1793 (Washington Papers)
In consequence of a letter from the Secretary at War, stating the suggestion of the French Minister, relative to the design of the Refugees, who, according to his information, were about to embark from this Port for Jeremie, or Cape St Nichola Mole, in the Ship Delaware, and the Goillette Betsey; I have instituted an enquiry on the subject; the result of which I have now the honor to...
49To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 5 October 1792 (Washington Papers)
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency’s letter, inclosing a copy of a Proclamation, that you have issued, in consequence of certain irregular and refractory proceedings, which have taken place, in particular parts of some of the States, contravening the laws for raising a revenue upon Spirits, distilled within The United States: And it affords me the sincerest...
50To George Washington from Thomas Mifflin, 19 June 1795 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed I have the honor to transmit to you, copies of the communications, which I have received, respecting the hostilities committed by the Indians, on the Western frontier of this State; of the Instructions I have given to Major General Gibson, to provide more effectually for the protection of the inhabitants in that quarter; and of a letter to Judge Addison, requesting an official...