51To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 15 December 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inclose to you a letter received a last Evening from the Supervisor of Pennsylvania, upon a subject extremely painful in a public and private view. On my expressing to him some time ago my wishes that the returns from that district might be brought forward he observed, that he was apprehensive Mr. Collins would not prove a very regular official Man; and he very lately...
52To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 18 December 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, December 18, 1792. Encloses “an account of Abraham Hargis the Contractor for sinking and completing the well at the Cape Henlopen or Delaware light House.” Discusses the terms of the contract and compares it with the contract for the repair of the lighthouse at Cape Henry in Virginia. Discusses the compensation of the keeper of the Portland lighthouse. LC ,...
53To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 21 December 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, December 21, 1792. Discusses rearrangement of revenue surveys and compensation for revenue officers in North Carolina. LC , RG 58, Letters of Commissioner of Revenue, 1792–1793, National Archives. See Coxe to H, December 13, 1792 .
54To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 28 December 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, December 28, 1792. “In … the Communication from the Secretary of the President of the United States to you relative to the appointment of Lemuel Cornick to the duty of Keeper of the light House, I observe no mention is made of the Compensation which is intended to be allowed. It is necessary that the pleasure of the President on that point be known.” LC ,...
55To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 31 December 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, December 31, 1792. “The Superintendent of the Establishments on Delaware has occasion for about four hundred and fifteen Dollars to discharge all the balances falling due this day in that part of the public service. I have to ask the favor of a Warrant to him for that Sum.…” LC , RG 58, Letters of Commissioner of Revenue, 1792–1793, National Archives....
56To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 31 December 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to represent to you that considerable Inconvenience occurs in the execution of a part of the business of this office, which however may be remedied by placing a limited sum of the Monies appropriated for the Establishments connected with navigation in the hands of the Commissioner of the Revenue for which he will be charged and held accountable. The inconveniencies arise from...
57To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 2 January 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, January 2, 1793. “I have the honor to inclose to you for the purpose of submission to the President, three Contracts Made by the Collector of the District of Washington in North Carolina for the stakeage of all the shoals, sounds &c. within that state and North of the District of Wilmington, which have heretofore been staked.… I have only to observe that as...
58To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 3 January 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inclose to you an authenticated copy of an Act of the legislature of New York received this day from Mr. Lawrence, one of the Representatives in Congress from that State. I have to observe on this Act that the reservation of Jurisdiction contained in the proviso appears to be inconsistent with the intention of the last clause but one of the 8th. Section of the 1st. Article...
59To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 3 January 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
In compliance with the direction in your letter of the 2d. instant, I have the honor to inform you that the following persons are employed in this office. William Barton, principal Clerk at 800 Dollars ⅌ Annm. John Mease Clerk at 400. Peter Footman do. at 400 Ezekiel Forman do. at 400 Michael Gitts, Messenger & Office keeper
60To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 4 January 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, January 4, 1793. “I have the honor to inform you that on the receipt of Mr. J. N. Cummings’s letter to you relative to the case of Mathias Brewer, I wrote to him for information on certain points, which appeared necessary. I desired him to communicate the same, with a general State of the Case, to the Supervisor.… I am in daily expectation of the papers and...
61To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 4 January 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, January 4, 1793. Discusses a “plan of repairs of the light House on Tybee Island at the Mouth of the Savannah River.” LC , RG 58, Letters of Commissioner of Revenue, 1792–1793, National Archives. According to a notice in the [Philadelphia] National Gazette for December 5, 1792, “Savanna Light House on Tybee island took fire about a month since, when the...
62To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 12 January 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, January 12, 1793. “Agreeably to your Note of the 10th instant, I have the honor to inclose to you a draught of an Act of the President of the United States, calculated to establish certain alterations of the Revenue Arrangement in the District of North Carolina, conforming with what I presume from your said note to be the pleasure of the President.…” LC ,...
63To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 19 January 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
In examining a report concerning the commencement, progress and present state of the establishments in Massachusetts for the direction and safety of navigation made to this office by the Superintendent thereof, in pursuance of a late circular instruction, I perceive a proviso in the copy of the Act of cession, which appears to render the same of no effect, under the Act of Congress of the 7th....
64To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 29 January 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to enclose to you first draughts of several documents, agreably to the Note at the foot of this letter, containing a part of the information relative to the Revenue on distilled Spirits indicated by your verbal communication of the 26th inst. Others are in preparation and will be sent when finished. It is supposed that an early view of these documents may be useful in the...
65To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 1 February 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, February 1, 1793. Encloses “for the purpose of submission to the President, a contract between the Superintendent of the light House at Portsmouth in New Hampshire and Titus Salter for six months.” Discusses the terms of the contract. LC , RG 58, Letters of Commissioner of Revenue, 1792–1793, National Archives. Joseph Whipple, collector of customs at...
66To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 4 February 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, February 4, 1793. Transmits a statement “of the Revenue on Spirits distilled in the United States from foreign and domestic materials from the commencement of the duty thereon to the thirty first of December 1792.” Emphasizes that the statement is “founded in some degree upon informal documents and information derived from official correspondence.” LC , RG...
67To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, [4 February 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, February 4, 1793. In an undated letter written sometime in 1797 to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., Coxe reviewed his correspondence with Hamilton concerning the execution of the revenue laws in Pennsylvania. In the course of the letter Coxe wrote: “My letter of the 4th. Feby. 1793 contains a sad exhibition of the disorders in the Service in Pennsa. The letter of Feb. 4. shews the...
68To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 14 February 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, February 14, 1793. Encloses “a return from this Office, to enable you to make the report relative thereto required by the order of the Senate of the 7th day of May last.” LC , RG 58, Letters of Commissioner of Revenue, 1792–1793, National Archives. Coxe was commissioner of the revenue. The Senate order reads as follows: “ Ordered , That the Secretary of the...
69To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 15 February 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
The fourth section of the Act of the 3d. of March, 1791 imposing duties upon domestic spirits, directs that the States shall be divided into districts by the President, in such manner that each district shall consist of one state. But it is not clear on account of the limitation of the Number to fourteen that a newly created State can be erected into a District. Should this prove to be the...
70To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 15 February 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to apprize you that “The act supplementary to the Act for the Establishment & support of Light Houses, Beacons, Buoys and public piers” will expire by its own limitations in regard to the unceded establishments of that Nature on the first day of July next. It appears necessary therefore that a New Act of continuance should be passed as several important instances of want of...
71To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 1 March 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to transmit to you a general state of Revenue on domestic distilled spirits exhibiting as far as returns have been received at the Treasury, the several objects contemplated by the House of Representatives in their order of the 8th of May last. The Supervisors of those Districts, wherein the distillation is principally from domestic materials in the Country, were in many...
72To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 18 March 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, March 18, 1793. On March 22, 1793, Hamilton sent to George Washington “a Communication from the Commissioner of the Revenue, of the 18 instant.” Letter not found. ]
73To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 22 March 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
A Contract with a person to finish the lighthouse at Bald head being expected from Jedediah Huntington Esqr. in a few days for the purpose of submission to the President, it appears necessary that the pleasure of the President be also known in regard to the appointment of a person who shall have such a Supervision or Inspection, as was deemed necessary in the case of the Chesapeak...
74To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 9 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ April 9, 1793. On April 11, 1793, Hamilton sent to George Washington “a communication of the 9 instant from the Commissioner of the Revenue.” Letter not found. ]
75To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 10 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Having completed the purchase of Lands lying in the State of Pennsylvania from sundry individuals, for the joint and equal account of John Barker Church and myself, to the amount of the Sum of Ten Thousand Dollars, as originally proposed and agreed between us, I communicate to you an account of the Purchases. They are as follows 1st. Sixteen thousand acres of Land in the counties of...
76To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, [13 April 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
Notes for discount are to be presented to the Bank of the U. S. on Mondays. There will be wanted 2500 Drs. to make up the Sum, which was noted for this week—and any part of the remaining sum of 3000 drs. proposed to be paid in April, which may be convenient. The third sum of 3500 Drs. will not be necessary, but in the course of August. That is the proportion, which was noted as to be paid by...
77To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 18 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 18, 1793. On May 22, 1793, Hamilton wrote to George Washington : “The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to transmit to the President of the UStates a communication of the 18 of April, from the Commissioner of the Revenue.” Letter not found. ]
78To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 28 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 28, 1793. On May 4, 1793, Hamilton wrote to George Washington and referred to “a letter of the 28 of April received yesterday from the Commissioner of the Revenue.” Letter not found. ]
79To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 6 May 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, May 6, 1793. On May 8, 1793, Hamilton wrote to George Washington : “The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to submit to the consideration of the President of the U States a communication from the Commissioner of the Revenue of the 6 instant.” Letter not found. ]
80To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 4 June 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, June 4, 1793. On June 22, 1793, Hamilton wrote to George Washington and referred to a letter “of the 4 inst. from the Commissioner of the Revenue on the subject of compensations to Keepers of Light houses.” Letter not found. ]
81To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 5 [–8] June 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
The following is a Note of all the payments made by you to me in part for the lands purchased by me of Messrs. Pattersons & Stroud, W. Steedman & Ball & Smith for the joint account of John B. Church esqr. & myself being forty three thousand Acres—That is to say 1793 Apl. 9- 500 x x x } as ⅌ my letter of the 10th & the postscript Note thereto of the 11th. April last. 11 - 500 x x 15 - 800 ✓ x x...
82To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 19 July 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, July 19, 1793. On July 23, 1793, Hamilton wrote to George Washington and referred to “a communication from the Commissioner of the Revenue of the 19 instant.” Letter not found. ]
83To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 17 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, August 17, 1793. On January 20, 1794, Hamilton wrote to George Washington : “I have the honor to send herewith a letter to me from the Commissioner of the Revenue of the 17 of August 1793.” Letter not found. ]
84To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, [27 August 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, August 27, 1793. In an undated letter written sometime in 1797 to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., Coxe reviewed his correspondence with Hamilton concerning the execution of the revenue laws in Pennsylvania. In the course of the letter Coxe wrote: “The Amendments proposed in my letters of the 11th. Decr. 1792 & 27th. of August 1793.” Letter of August 27, 1793, not found. ] ADf , Papers of...
85To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 6 November 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ November 6, 1793. On November 18, 1793, Hamilton wrote to George Washington and enclosed “a communication from the Commissioner of the Revenue of the 6th instant.” Letter not found. ]
86To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 15 November 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ November 15, 1793. On November 19, 1793, Hamilton wrote to George Washington and enclosed “a letter from the Commissioner of the revenue of the 15 instant.” Letter not found. ]
87To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 16 November 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. William Steedman of Northumberland County from whom I made the purchase of eight thousand Acs. mentioned in my letter to you of the 10th of April last, has informed me verbally that he has completed the Surveys of about five sixth parts of the whole quantity out of which the part purchased for John B. Church Esqr and myself is to be drawn by lot: he added that he was going on to complete...
88To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, [21 November 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr T. Coxe has the Honor to request of Mr Hamilton as early an Arrangement as may be convenient for the payment to Mr C. of the remaining sum (3500 Drs) for account of John B. Church Esqr. & Mr C.s. joint purchase of Steedman, Patterson & Co. & Ball & Co. Copy, Papers of Tench Coxe in the Coxe Family Papers at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. For an explanation of the...
89To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, [10 December 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to remind you that the propriety of a communication from the President to the Legislature upon the subject of the Cessions of Light houses &c heretofore made, & to be made hereafter, was intended to be submitted to the consideration of the President in the beginning of the present Session. With great respect I have the honor to be Sir, yr. mo Obedt. Servant LC , RG 26,...
90To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, [13 December 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, December 13, 1793. In an undated letter written sometime in 1797 to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., Coxe reviewed his correspondence with Hamilton concerning the execution of the revenue laws in Pennsylvania. In the course of this letter Coxe wrote: “In my letter of the 13 Decr. 1793, I suggest numerous amendments of the Revenue laws for consideration, plainly or expressly to the end of a...
91To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, [17 December 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, December 17, 1793. In an undated letter written sometime in 1797 to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., Coxe reviewed his correspondence with Hamilton concerning the execution of the revenue laws in Pennsylvania. In the course of this letter Coxe wrote: “On the 17th. Decr. 1793, the letter from this office with those it enclosed, represented the condition of the service in Pannsa. to be very...
92To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 18 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to enclose for the purpose of submission to the President another contract for the Stakeage of News River in lieu of that which was annulled on account of the unexplained increase of the consideration money 125 dolls by the Presidents disapprobation of the 26th of August last. This contract it will be perceived is for less than three fifths of that sum and it is above one...
93To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 18 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, December 18, 1793. On December 23, 1793, Hamilton wrote to George Washington : “The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to submit … a communication from the Commissioner of the revenue, dated the 18th of December respecting Mr. James Collins.” Letter not found. ]
94To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, [18 December 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeably to you[r] desire I have the honor to report to you in writing the substance of the conversations between Mr. Andrew G. Fraunces and myself, upon the occasion of his applying, through me, to the proper officers of this Department for the payment of certain warrants issued by the late Commissioners of the Treasury. About the End of July or the beginning of August last I was met in one...
95To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, [20 December 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, December 20, 1793. In an undated letter written sometime in 1797 to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., Coxe reviewed his correspondence with Hamilton concerning the execution of the revenue laws in Pennsylvania. In the course of this letter Coxe wrote: “The Letter of the 20th. December 1793, gives similar information, urges particular attention to the bad state of things in Pennsa. and...
96To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 28 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, December 28, 1793. Asks that a warrant for three hundred and ninety-two dollars be issued in favor of William Allibone to enable Allibone “to discharge the accounts falling due in the quarter ending the 31st December instant.” LC , RG 26, Light House Letters, Vol. 1, National Archives. Allibone was superintendent of lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and public...
97To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 1 January 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, January 1, 1794. Requests “a warrant … for six hundred Dollars” to pay “Mr. Samuel Wheeler who is making the two Lanterns for the Lighthouses at Tybee Island in Georgia and Bald Head in North Carolina.” LC , RG 26. Lighthouse Letters, Vol. I, National Archives. See H to George Washington, April 25, 1793 .
98To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, [1 January 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Coxe has the honor to inform Mr. Hamilton that an offer was made to him last Night of one dollar ⅌ Acre for two parcels one on Snow Valley run a water of Mahantango—& the other in Nescopeack—in all about 8500 As. belong to Church & Coxe—of the land purchased for Mr. Church & himself (Mr. C.) last Spring. The payment will be prompt. Mr. Coxe intends to accept the offer for his part, and...
99To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, [3 January 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that there is a tariff or table of duties, free articles &ca. established by the Government of France which must throw great light upon your enquiries of the 1st. instant. This document must doubtless be in the Secretary of States office and could be furnished for the necessary time by Mr. Randolph. Mr de la forest shewed me a copy of it but he has since departed...
100To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 6 January 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
The House of Representatives having directed in March last, that a return exhibiting certain details relative to the Revenue arising from Spirits distilled in the United States and from Stills, should be made to them by you on the first Monday of the Current Month, I have the honor to reiterate to you the measures, which have been taken to procure in time the necessary materials. On the...