51From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 1 February 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
The following is an extract from a letter of Mr Short to me, dated Hague November 2. 1792. “I should repeat perhaps what I formerly mentioned to you, that Mr. Jefferson on his departure from Paris left with me bills of exchange to the amount of I think 66,000 ₶. This was destined to a particular object with which you are aquainted. He expected it would be immediately applied and therefore...
52From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, [17 November 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respectful Compliments to The Secretary of State and sends two Copies of the Report of the Trustees of the Sinking Fund agreed upon last night with the requisite documents for each. This is the last day for presenting them; so that even if either House should not sit it will be proper to forward the Report to the Presiding Officer. The S of the T....
53From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 11 October 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have it in contemplation to make arrangements for the payment of the debt, which appears on the Books of the Treasury, to be due to His Most Catholic Majesty, being for advances made on account of the United States during the late War with G Britain. I make this communication, in order that if any reasons against the payment exist in the knowlege of the Department of State they may be made...
54To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 9 June 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to inform you, that in a few days, information furnished by the several Departments and otherwise collected, will be laid before the House of Representatives, for the purpose of obtaining appropriations of Money. As the expences &ca. of the Department of State will necessarily require an appropriation, I beg the favour of your directing information to be transmitted to me of...
55To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 19 April 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Hamilton requests Mr. Jefferson to inform him whether he has received from Mr. Hamilton’s Office copies of the correspondence between Mr. Ternant and him concerning the advance of the 400,000 Dollars. These copies were prepared some time since and it is not ascertained whether they have been mislaid or forwarded to Mr. Jefferson. A line in answer will oblige. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as...
56From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, [22 October 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his Compliments to Mr. Jefferson, requests to be informed, if there are any circumstances within his knowlege, more than are mentioned in the in-closed papers, which throw light upon the subject of them; particularly whether the discharge of the Vessels was communicated to The Baron De Steuben at the time it took place or at any time antecedent to the date of the Baron’s...
57From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 24 March 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor of your two notes of yesterday and today, respecting a proposed Meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund. The first came to hand only within a half hour. As you mention, that the Attorney General has informed you, that “ on a conversation with me , it has been found convenient ” that a Meeting should take place—I cannot help inferring, there has been some...
58From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 3 June 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
It was not till within an hour, that I received your letter of the 1st with the papers accompanying it. I approve all the drafts of letters, as they stand, except that I have some doubt about the concluding sentence of that on the subject of Henfield . If the facts are (as I presume they are) established—may it not be construed into a wish, that there may be found no law to punish a conduct in...
59To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 2 November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to the Secretary of State; encloses a contract for a loan lately concluded which has been submitted to the President and approved. It is now transmitted in order that a ratification in the usual form may be prepared and executed. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 2 Nov. 1792. The loan lately concluded was the Dutch loan of 3,000,000...
60VIII. Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 13 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for the printed papers you have been so obliging as to send. I cannot forbear a conjecture that the communications of the Chargé des affaires of France are rather expedients to improve a moment, in which it is perceived questions concerning navigation are to be discussed than the effects of serious instructions from his Court. Be this as it may I really have not thought of any...
61From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, [15 January 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr Hamilton presents his Compliments to Mr. Jefferson. The enclosed letter, written by his Clerk, will, it is hoped, express his wish sufficiently to render it unnecessary to remodel it. As Col Rochefontaine informs him The vessel, by which the letter is intended to be sent, departs tomorrow Morning he will be obliged by its being returned to him with the proper certificate this Evening. AL ,...
62To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 6 October 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
By an order of the Senate of the United States dated the 7th of May past of which copies are herewith transmitted, it is required of the Secretary of the Treasury to lay before them at their next session a statement of the salaries, fees and emoluments, for one year ending the first of this month to be stated quarterly of every person holding any civil office or employment under the United...
63VI. Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 11 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I have perused with attention your intended report to the President; and will, as I am sure is your wish, give you my opinion with frankness. As far as a summary examination enables me to judge, I agree in your interpretation of the Treaty. The exemption sought does not appear to be claimable as a right. But I am not equally well satisfied of the policy of granting it on the ground you...
64To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 20 June 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose you an extract of a letter, lately received from the Collector of Bermuda hundred, concerning a certain practice, which if persisted in, would interfere with the due execution of the laws; and would oblige to a line of conduct, that would involve in difficulties the French bottoms, which arrive in the United States. To avoid both the one and the other, this communication is made, in...
65From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 5 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have only considered the principal subject of the extracts from Mr. Morris’s letters, which you did me the honor to send me, namely the adjustment or liquidation of the payments to France, and am of Opinion, that the Idea which appears to be that of Mr. Morris is the safest now to be pursued vizt.—to ascertain the rate of exchange between Paris and Amsterdam, at each period of payment, as an...
66III. Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 12 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I have perused the papers communicated to you by the Chargé des Affaires of France. The propositions to which they relate, as far as they are understood, appear to me inadmissible. The only advantage they offer to the United States is a prolongation of the time of reimbursement. The rate of interest is to remain the same, and the place of payment, according to the probable course of exchange,...
67From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, [23 December 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his Respects to The Secretary of State requests he will favour him with copies of all his communications to Mr. Genet in answer to applications concerning the Debt. They will be necessary to complete a Report on his last. Mr. Hamilton having acted from his knowlege of them in some instances without having them before him. AL , Thomas Jefferson Papers,...
68From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, [1 January 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his Compliments to Mr. Jefferson. Being engaged in making a comparative statement of the Trade between the U S & France & between the U S & G Britain; and being desirous of rendering it as candid as possible Mr. H will be obliged to Mr. Jefferson to point out to him the instances, in which the Regulations of France have made discriminations in favour of the U States, as...
69From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, [14 August 1790] (Hamilton Papers)
I inclose you a warrant for 500 Dollars for Col Humphreys use; and shall for the present take arrangements for paying his salary or allowance by a Credit on our Commissioners in Holland. Hereafter we will endeavour to put this matter upon some more convenient footing. I draw in your favour to avoid introducing Col Humphreys into the books of the Treasury which would excite more conjecture than...
70To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 29 June 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of the letter , which you sent me from Mr. Short, I find it will be convenient to draw on the Commissioners in Holland for the sum which is required pursuant to the third Section of the Act intitled “An Act making certain appropriations therein specified.” I therefore propose the following arrangement that the Treasurer draw bills, in your favour, for a sum in guilders equal to...
71To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 13 January 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
In a conference with you, some time ago, I took occasion to mention the detention of the certificate of registry of a vessel of the United States in one of the French offices on occasion of a sale of the vessel. Several new instances having since occurred, I find it necessary to trouble you more particularly upon the subject. As the detention of these papers has taken place, as well in a port...
72To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, [13] May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to transmit, for the information of the Secretary of State, the Copy of a letter of the 23rd. of April last from the Collector of the District of Nantucket to the Register of the Treasury. Copies of the declarations on the Registers, therein referred to, are also transmitted. RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Hamilton; endorsed by TJ as...
73From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, [11 December 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his Compliments to Mr. Jefferson. He has a confused recollection that there was something agreed upon with regard to prizes about which he was to write to the Collectors but which his state of his health at the time put out of his recollection. If Mr. Jefferson recollects it Mr. H will thank him for information. AL , Thomas Jefferson Papers, Library of Congress. This is...
74From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, [26 June 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his respectful compliments to Mr. Jefferson & requests to be favoured with a copy of his Report concerning the distillation of Fresh from Salt-Water. AL , Harvard College Library. A joint resolution of the Senate and House of Representatives of May 8, 1792, stipulated: “That the Secretary of the Treasury cause to be provided, for the use of the several collectors in the...
75From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 4 January 179[3] (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inclose you the Copy of a letter I have received from Mr Geo Latimer of this City relating to some concerns of his, with the Govt of St Domingo, to which I have answered in substance as heretofore communicated to you on a similar subject. I have the honour to be with Respect Sir Your Obed Servt LS , Thomas Jefferson Papers, Library of Congress. H misdated this letter...
76From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 14 July 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
There are two funds out of which the expense you mention may be defrayed, one a sum originally of 10,000 Dollars, placed under the disposition of the President to defray the Contingent charges of government —another a sum of 5,000 Dollars appropriated at the last Session to satisfy demands liquidated and admitted at the Treasury for which there was no special appropriation. In this Case the...
77To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 31 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his Compliments to Mr. Jefferson. The warrant for the sum in question will be forwarded to him tomorrow . Mr. J may therefore count on finding the money ready to pay for the bills which he may engage, as early as he pleases tomorrow. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 31 Mch. 1793 and so recorded in SJL . Hamilton sent the warrant this day rather than tomorrow (...
78From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 30 August 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
During my absence from the seat of government, which will be for about two months, the removal of my office and other circumstances will call for advances of money which I am absolutely unable to calculate before hand. The following heads may give some idea what they will be. Dollars Sep. 30. for a quarter’s salaries 1504.16 “ Arrearage account about 325. “ debts due here about 25. “...
79To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 18 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I am to acknowledge the receipt of an extract of a letter from you to Mr. Hammond of the 5th. of September 1793. As a preliminary however to the Instructions to be given to the Collectors , it will be necessary that you inform me, whether Mr. Hammond has assented to the proposed arrangement as well as the number and names of the prizes that come within the description. I have the Honor to be...
80Alexander Hamilton and Edmund Randolph to Thomas Jefferson, [13–15 May 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
A Perhaps the Secretary of State, revising the expression of this member of the sentence, will find terms to express his idea still more clearly and may avoid the use of a word of doubtful propriety “Contraventions.” B “but be attentive” C “mere” to be omitted D Considering that this Letter will probably become a matter of publicity to the world is it necessary to be so strong? Would not the...
81To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 1 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The following is an extract from a letter of Mr. Short to me, dated Hague November 2. 1792. “I should repeat perhaps what I formerly mentioned to you, that Mr. Jefferson on his departure from Paris left with me bills of exchange to the amount of I think 66,000₶. This was destined to a particular object with which You are acquainted. He expected it would be immediately applied and therefore...
82From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 12 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his Compliments to The Secretary of State and requests that he will be pleased to cause the Patent for 214.285 acres when sealed & recorded to be delivered to the bearer The Rev Mr Cutler. AL , RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters, National Archives. For background to this letter, see H to George Washington, May 9, 1792 . Manasseh Cutler, a director of the Ohio...
83From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 11 January 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I have perused with attention your intended report to the President; and will, as I am sure is your wish, give you my opinion with frankness. As far as a summary examination enables me to judge, I agree in your interpretation of the Treaty. The exemption sought does not appear to be claimable as a right. But I am not equally well satisfied of the policy of granting it on the ground you...
84From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 30 November 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I have taken the opinion of the Attorney General on the case of the St Domingo Vessels, mentioned in your letter of the 2d September last, which confirms that which I had before entertained, and on further reflection continue to entertain—namely that those vessels do not fall within the meaning of the 38th Section of the Collection Law respecting vessels that put into our Ports from distress...
85From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, [13 January 1791] (Hamilton Papers)
I thank you for the printed papers you have been so obliging as to send. I cannot forbear a conjecture that the communications of the Chargé des affaires of France are rather expedients to improve a moment, in which it is perceived questions concerning navigation are to be discussed than the effects of serious instructions from his Court. Be this as it may I really have not thought of any...
86From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, [19 April 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton requests Mr. Jefferson to inform him whether he has received from Mr. Hamilton’s Office copies of the correspondence between Mr. Ternant & him concerning the advance of the 400.000 Dollars. These copies were prepared sometime since & it is not ascertained whether they have been mislaid or forwarded to Mr. Jefferson. A line in answer will oblige. AL , Thomas Jefferson Papers,...
87From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, [22 April 1790] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton returns to Mr. Jefferson the draft of the letter to Mr. Grand, with his thanks for the trouble Mr. J is so obliging as to take. Mr. Hamilton has used the liberty given him of indicating some alterations, less from any reserves in his own mind than from uncertainty respecting the views of others. It is proposed that the words between should be omitted and those interlined inserted....
88To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 4 January 179[3] (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to inclose you the Copy of a letter I have received from Mr. Geo. Latimer of this City, relating to some concerns of his, with the Govt. of St. Domingo, to which I have answered in substance as heretofore communicated to you on a similar subject . I have the honour to be With Respect Sir Your Obed Servt RC ( DLC ); misdated; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Hamilton; at foot of...
89From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 3 May 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I regret extremely, that I did not receive your letter respecting Mr. Ternant’s application till two oClock yesterday; after a warrant had issued in his favour for the sum requested. Agreeing intirely in opinion with you, that all applications from Diplomatic characters, as well those relating to pecuniary matters as others, ought to be addressed to your Department—I should have taken no step...
90From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 13 January 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
In a conference with you, some time ago, I took occasion to mention the detention of the certificate of registry of a vessel of the United States in one of the French offices on occasion of a sale of the vessel. Several new instances having since occurred, I find it necessary to trouble you more particularly upon the subject. As the detention of these papers has taken place, as well in a port...
91From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 18 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I am to acknowledge the receipt of an extract of a letter from you to Mr. Hammond of the 5th. of September 1793. As a preliminary however to the Instructions to be given to the Collectors, it will be necessary that you inform me, whether Mr. Hammond has assented to the proposed arrangement as well as the number and names of the prizes that come within the description. I have the Honor to be ...
92To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, [16 June 1790] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his Compliments to Mr. Jefferson. He has perused with much satisfaction the draft of his report on the subject of weights and measures. There is no view which Mr. H. has yet taken of the matter which stands opposed to the alteration of the money-unit as at present contemplated by the regulations of Congress either in the way suggested in the report or in that mentioned in...
93To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 15 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Major Rochefontaine has presented at the Treasury an authenticated copy of a Register Certificate in his favour, from which it appears, that the original has been deposited with Mr. Delamotte, vice consul of the united States at Havre in France. It being necessary, that the Treasury should be in possession of the original certificate, I have in the enclosed letter desired Major Rochefontaine...
94To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 22 October 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his Compliments to Mr. Jefferson, requests to be informed, if there are any circumstances within his knowlege, more than are mentioned in the inclosed papers, which throw light upon the subject of them; particularly whether the discharge of the Vessels was communicated to the Baron De Steuben at the time it took place or at any time antecedent to the date of the Baron’s...
95To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 14 July 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
There are two funds out of which the expense you mention may be defrayed, one a sum originally of 10,000 Dollars, placed under the disposition of the President to defray the Contingent charges of government—another a sum of 5,000 Dollars appropriated at the last session to satisfy demands liquidated and admitted at the Treasury for which there was no special appropriation. In this Case the...
96To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 7 May 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to inform the Secretary of State that there are in the bank of North America Bills at ten days sight for the sum of 32,175 Guilders, which the Cashier is directed to hold for him. A warrant is enclosed for the sum of 13000 dolls. in his favor, the money for which is intended to procure those bills for the Purpose of obtaining a recognition of the...
97From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 12 April 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I have perused the papers communicated to you by the Chargé des Affaires of France. The propositions to which they relate, as far as they are understood, appear to me inadmissible. The only advantage they offer to the United States is a prolongation of the time of reimbursement. The rate of interest is to remain the same, and the place of payment, according to the probable course of exchange,...
98To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 15 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respectful compliments to The Secretary of the State—requests he will meet the Comms. of the Sinking Fund at ten’o Clock tomorrow forenoon at the house of the Secy. of the Treasury. The V President has been so obliging as to accommodate the place to the indifferent state of Mr. Hamilton’s health. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 15 Jan. 1793 and...
99From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 26 August 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to the Secretary of State. He returns the draft of Ratification with some alterations to conform more accurately to the fact which are submitted. The Secretary of State will recollect that there is another loan (the contract for which was also forwarded to him) concluded by Messrs. Willinks & Van Staphorsts & of which likewise a Ratification...
100To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 20 April 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the Honor to enclose you Copies of certain Communications which have been made to me, respecting the Detention of the Registers of Vessels of the United States in some of the Islands of his Christian Majesty, in order that such Measures may be taken as shall appear advisable, towards preventing in future a Practice which has a tendency either to interfere with the Policy of our Laws, or...