131To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 18 February 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, February 18, 1794. “I have the honor to enclose for submission to the President an agreement by letter of John McCauley to make the copper work of the Bald head Lantern.… there does not appear to be a prospect of effecting a more favorable contract.…” LC , RG 26, Lighthouse Letters, Vol. I, National Archives. McCauley, a Philadelphia coppersmith, conducted...
132To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 28 February 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, February 28, 1794. On February 28, 1794, Hamilton sent to George Washington “a Communication from the Commissioner of the Revenue, of this date, with its enclosures.” Letter not found. ]
133To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 5 March 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, March 5, 1794. Requests a “warrant of four hundred Dollars, intended to make a payment to the undertaker of the copper work of the Bald head light house, and for some small contingencies of the light house service.” LC , RG 26, Lighthouse Letters, Vol. I, National Archives. John McCauley. see Coxe to H, February 18, 1794 .
134To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 11 March 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, March 11, 1794. “I have the honor to inform you that the situation of the light-house on Cape Fear Island requires the appointment of a keeper.… Mr. Hooper who was appointed to superintend the completion of the building has recommended Mr. Henry Long.… Mr. Hooper is of opinion that the salary should be 300 or 350 dollars ⅌ Annum.… The extract … from Mr....
135To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 15 March 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, March 15, 1794. “Having duly examined the object of the petition of the Merchants, masters of vessels, and pilots of North-Carolina, referred to you on the 26th: instant by the House of Representatives, I have the honor to state to you what has occurred thereon.… The minute and accurate local knowledge requisite to the formation of a decided opinion,...
136To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 21 March 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, March 21, 1794. “Due enquiry concerning the objects of the petition of the Ship owners & others in the town of Portsmouth in New Hampshire having been made in pursuance of the order of the senate of the United States, I have the honor to communicate the result. It appears that the Petitioners have not been accurately informed as to the state of preservation...
137To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 27 March 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, March 27, 1794. “I have to request that a warrant may issue in favor of William Allibone Esquire superintendent of the Delaware Lighthouse establishment, for four hundred forty five Dollars; to enable him to discharge the accounts falling due in the quarter ending the 31st day of march instant.” LC , RG 26, Lighthouse Letters, Vol. I, National Archives. On...
138To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 8 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, April 8, 1794. “I have the honor to request of you a warrant for nine hundred Dollars intended to make a payment to the undertaker of the Iron work of the two Lighthouse Lanterns at Bald Head & Savannah.” LC , RG 26, Lighthouse Letters, Vol. I, National Archives. The “undertaker” was Samuel Wheeler of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania ( D , RG 26, Lighthouse...
139To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 9 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, April 9, 1794. “I have the honor to request that a warrant may Issue in favor of John Mease as Agent for John & Charles Wilkins & Co of Pittsburgh for twelve hundred Dollars, for purchase of Whiskey for the Army, and for which sum Mr. Mease is now under acceptance at 3 days sight.” LC , RG 26, Lighthouse Letters, Vol. I, National Archives. See H to Coxe,...
140To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 16 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, April 16, 1794. “… Who are the persons in the several states who have been authorized by you to direct or superintend the business of Military contracts, purchases &ca. and who are the persons in the same to whom Agencies similar to that of Mr. Francis have been heretofore committed?” LC , RG 75, Letters of Tench Coxe, Commissioner of the Revenue, Relating...