3201Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs, 25 October 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Pursuant to the discretion vested in me by the sixth section of the act, entitled, “An Act making alterations in the Treasury and War Departments,” I have concluded to commit the immediate superintendance of the Collection of the duties of impost and tonnage to the Comptroller of the Treasury. You will therefore henceforth correspond with that officer, relatively to all matters arising out of...
3202From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [26 October 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to the President, and encloses him a letter received yesterday from the Supervisor of New York. The Secretary will have the honor of reminding the President of the subject when he has that of waiting upon him next. 26. October 1792 LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. The letter from Richard Morris to H has not been found. See,...
3203From Alexander Hamilton to John Chaloner, [26 October 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamiltons Compliments to Mr. Chaloner requests to know who is the other joint Morgagee with Mr. Church of Mr. Holker’s land; and whether he is informed of proceedings having been begun for effecting a sale of the land upon the Mortgage. AL , Mr. James H. Welch, Canton, Ohio. For information concerning the contents of this letter, see H to Chaloner, June 11, 1793 ( PAH Harold C. Syrett,...
3204To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 26 October 1792 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to the President, and encloses him a letter received yesterday from the Supervisor of New York. The Secretary will have the honor of reminding the President of the subject when he has that of waiting upon him next. LB , DLC:GW . The enclosed letter from Richard Morris to Hamilton has not been identified. Morris apparently argued in this...
3205From Alexander Hamilton to Stephen Cross, 29 October 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, October 29, 1792. “I duly received your letter of the 18th instant, to which I shall reply at the first moment of sufficient leisure.…” Copy, RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters, 1790–1799, National Archives.
3206From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Knox, 29 October 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Herewith you will find a Warrant for Thirty five thousand dollars for the use of the Quarter Master generals department. I request that you will direct it to be received in Bank post Notes, which for greater security had better be made out in the Name of the Quarter Master General. Experience shews that these Notes answer as well as specie, and Considerations of the Moment induce me to wish...
3207From Alexander Hamilton to Otho H. Williams, 29 October 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I herewith transmit you the copy of a letter written by the Collector of Salem to the Attorney for the District of Massachusetts respecting certain Persons, who, it is stated, have left that State and gone to Baltimore, being indebted to the United States for duties bonded, without leaving sufficient property to secure the debt. I have to request that you will take such measures as you shall...
3208From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [31 October 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to the president of the U: States, encloses the arrangement for retrospective compensations to officers of the Revenue, which, agreeably to the intimation of the president, has been retained. Mr. Hamilton will wait on the President between 12 & one to give the explanations desired. LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. The...
3209From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 31 October 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor respectfully to communicate to the President an authenticated copy of the Contract for the last Loan made in Holland, for three millions of florins, bearing date the 9th. of August 1792, at a rate of four per cent interest, of which Contract a ratification of the President as hereto-fore, is required. LC , George Washington Papers, Library of...
3210To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 31 October 1792 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor respectfully to communicate to the President an authenticated copy of the Contract for the last Loan made in Holland, for three millions of florins, bearing date the 9th of August 1792, at a rate of four per cent interest, of which Contract a ratification of the President as heretofore, is required. LB , DLC:GW . For the enclosed contract, see the...
3211To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 31 October 1792 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to the president of the U: States, encloses the arrangement for retrospective compensations to officers of the revenue, which, agreeably to the intimation of the president, has been retained. Mr Hamilton will wait on the President between 12 & one to give the explanations desired. LB , DLC:GW . For the enclosed arrangement, see GW’s Orders to...
3212From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Whipple, 1 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, November 1, 1792. On November 30, 1792, Whipple wrote to Hamilton : “I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 1st. instant.” Letter not found. ] Whipple was collector of customs at Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
3213From Alexander Hamilton to Otho H. Williams, 1 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The Post of to day brought me your letter of the 29th of October, which I immediately communicated to the President, and hasten to make known to you his consent to your undertaking the voyage recommended to you. It is not doubted that due care will previously be taken to secure the proper management of the public business in your absence. My most sincere and cordial wishes for the restoration...
3214From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 2 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to the Secretary of State; incloses 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. AL , Thomas Jefferson Papers, Library of Congress. See H to George Washington, October 31, 1792 , and Tobias Lear...
3215To 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...
3216From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Mercer, 3 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The Post two days since, brought me your letter of the 16th of October. I deemed it incumbent on me previous to a more particular notice of its contents to forward a copy of it, and of the documents which accompany it, as far as they regard your public discourses to Major Ross. With due consideration I am Sir Your Obedt Servt Copy, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Mercer was a member...
3217From Alexander Hamilton to David Ross, 3 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Two days since, I received a Letter from Mr Mercer dated the 16th of Octr in answer to mine of the 26 of September, to him. A Copy of his letter and of the documents accompanying it, as far as they regard his public Speeches, is herewith sent; in order that your comments, as to the facts which are in question, may enable me to judge what further Step I ought to take. I remain with perfect...
3218From Alexander Hamilton to Otho H. Williams, 3 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I received by the hands of Mr. Richmond your letter on the subject of the stock standing in your name on the public books. Though, according to the letter of the law, the prohibition to dispose appears to be retrospective as well as future, I am of opinion that it is consistent with sound legal construction to confine the latitude of the expression, so as to admit of the alienation and...
3219From Alexander Hamilton to the President and Directors of the Bank of the United States, 5 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, November 5, 1792. In a letter to the president and directors of the Bank of the United States on November 28, 1792, Hamilton referred to “my letter of the 5th Instant.” Letter not found. ] Thomas Willing was president of the Bank of the United States.
3220Contract with James and Shoemaker, [5 November 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
On behalf of Messrs. Nicholas Low and Abijah Hammond of New York, I promise to pay to Messrs. James and Shoemaker or their order on demand such sums as may be advanced to John Campbell by them or their Agents for any machinery tools or utensils for a Stocking Manufactory which shall be shipped by the said John Campbell or by his order per the Ship Glasgow from any part of Great Britain to the...
3221From 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...
3222From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Pinckney, 5 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respectful compliments to the Minister Plenipotentiary of the united States at the court of Great Britain, requests the favour of his particular care of the enclosed letter to Messrs Willink & van Staphorst Amsterdam. L, in an unidentified handwriting, Pinckney Family Papers, Library of Congress. This letter was enclosed in H to William Seton, November...
3223From Alexander Hamilton to William Seton, 5 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a letter to our Ambassador at the Court of Great Britain which I request you will please to forward by the November Packet as usual. I am with great consideration Sir Your Obedt Servt LS , The Andre deCoppet Collection, Princeton University Library. Seton was cashier of the Bank of New York. H to Thomas Pinckney, November 5, 1792 .
3224From Alexander Hamilton to William Short, 5 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The last letter which I have had the pleasure of receiving from you is dated the 6th of August. By letters from Mr Morris to the Secretary of State, down to the 16th of that month, it appeared that he had, on the 6th, ordered a payment, to the French Treasury, of one million six hundred and twenty five thousand B. florins. But nothing is said which can enlighten me as to his opinion whether...
3225From Alexander Hamilton to Wilhem and Jan Willink, Nicholaas and Jacob Van Staphorst, 5 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 24th. of August last enclosing an authenticated copy of the Contract for the last three million Loan, which Contract is now before the President for his ratification. If it should be completed in the course of the day, it will be herewith transmitted; if not, it will be forwarded to you by the next opportunity. Enclosed is a letter to Mr....
3226From Alexander Hamilton to the President and Directors of the Bank of the United States, 5 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Treasury Department, November 5, 1792. “I have to request that you will advance to Messrs. William Young and George Dannaker the sum of two thousand dollars, on account of their contract with the public, for supplying the troops with clothing for the ensuing year. For this advance the contractors are to be charged in a temporary account, until arrangements shall be made to have the payment...
3227To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 5 November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly 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...
3228Agreement with John Campbell and Receipt from John Campbell, [9 November 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
Agreement between Alexander Hamilton on behalf of Nicholas Low & Abijah Hammond of the one part and John Campbell on the other part. The said John Campbell agrees to proceed forthwith to Scotland in the Kingdom of Great Britain there to endeavor to purchase and to ship from thence to the united States on account of the said Nicholas Low & Abijah Hammond the following articles, Eight Stocking...
3229From Alexander Hamilton to Theodosius Fowler, [9 November 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, November 9, 1792. On November 13, 1792, Fowler wrote to Hamilton and referred to “the receipt of your favour of the 9th. instant.” Letter not found. ] Fowler, a New York City speculator in securities and land, had also been a contractor for supplying the troops in the western territories. Printed in this volume.
3230[“C”], [10 November 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
[Philadelphia] Gazette of the United States , November 10, 1792. Philip Marsh has written: “In November, ‘C.’ taunted Freneau, the translator-editor, for publishing a French poem without translating it. Hamilton, who as ‘T. L.’ and ‘An American’ had called attention to Freneau’s lack of translating ability, may well have taken this opportunity to point out the editor’s awkward situation”...
3231From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Knox, 14 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
In answer to your letter of this day I observe I recalled your having spoken to me at the period to which you allude, concerning the contract which you were then about to make with Mr. Duer and the making of which by you was agreeable to former practice in similar cases. You stated that you had adjusted with Mr. Duer the terms of the Contract; that an advance upon it of four thousand dollars...
3232Report on Estimates of the Expenditures for the Civil List of the United States for the Year 1793, [14 November 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
[To the Speaker of the House of Representatives] The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the House of Representatives the Estimates herewith, marked A, B and C. The first relating to the Civil List, or the expenditures for the support of Government, during the year 1793, (including the incidental and contingent expenses of the several departments and offices amounting to Dollars,...
3233Enclosure D: Comparative Statement of the Expenditure and Revenue to the End of the Year 1793, 14 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Comparative Statement of Expenditure and Revenue, to the End of the Year 1793. Expenditure. Amount from the commencement of the year 1791, to the end of the year 1792, as stated in a report to the House of Representatives of the 23d. January last 7.082.197.74 Additional Appropriation for the War department, per Act of the 2nd. of May, 1792, for raising a farther sum of money for the protection...
3234Conversation with George Hammond, [15 November–3 December 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
In a recent conversation which I have had with Mr Hamilton, that Gentleman informed me that this government has in its possession the most indisputable proofs of an active interference on the part of the Spanish government in exciting the Creeks and Cherokees to war against the United States. He added that Baron Corrondolet, Governor of West Florida, had furnished the Indians with considerable...
3235From 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....
3236From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, [17 November 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton regrets extremely that an unexpected occurrence has detained him so much beyond the hour mentioned to Mr. Jefferson, that he should fear interrupting him by calling. He requests Mr. Jefferson to mention some other early time convenient to him for the Interview. AL , Thomas Jefferson Papers, Library of Congress.
3237From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Lincoln, 17 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, November 17, 1792. “The Collector of Frenchmans Bay in his letter to me dated October the 1st, which has just come to hand, applies for some blank certificates of Registry. I have informed him in the enclosed letter that he will be supplied from your office in the usual course. This I request may be done without loss of time.…” L[S] , RG 36, Collector of Customs at Boston,...
3238Report on Several Petitions Seeking Indemnification for Various Sums of Paper Money Received During the Late War, [17 … (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury, to whom were referred the several petitions specified in the list herewith transmitted, respectfully submits the following Report thereupon. These petitions seek indemnifications upon various sums of paper money received from the public, during the late war, by the respective petitioners on account of claims arising upon transactions of that period. There is no...
3239From Alexander Hamilton to the Senators and Representatives of the State of Georgia, 17 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The Commissioner of the Revenue has transmitted to me the enclosed instrument as a draught of a deed of Conveyance for the Tybee light House intended to be executed by the Senators and Representatives of the State of Georgia. On considering together the proviso in the first Section of the Act of Congress of the 7th. day of August 1789 for the establishment and support of light Houses &ca. and...
3240To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 17 November 1792 (Jefferson 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....
3241To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, [17 November 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Hamilton regrets extremely that an unexpected occurrence has detained him so much beyond the hour mentioned to Mr. Jefferson, that he should fear interrupting him by calling. He requests Mr. Jefferson to mention some other early time convenient to him for the Interview. RC ( DLC ); partially dated; endorsed by TJ as received 17 Nov. 1792.
3242From Alexander Hamilton to the President and Directors of the Bank of the United States, 19 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I should be glad as early as may be, after to day, of an interview with the President and Directors of the Bank of the United States on a subject of some importance. I have the honor to be with respectful consideration Sir Your most Obed servant ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. See H to the President and Directors of the Bank of the United States, November 20, 1792 .
3243From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, [19 November 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his Compliments to Mr. Jefferson. On reflection he concluded it to be most in order to address his communication on the subject of Mr Ternant’s application to the President. A copy which is sent herewith will apprise Mr. Jefferson of its precise import. AL , Thomas Jefferson Papers, Library of Congress. See H to Jefferson, two letters, November 17, 1792 ; H to George...
3244Report on Several Petitions Seeking Compensation for Property Damaged or Destroyed During the Late War, [19 November … (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury, to whom were referred the several petitions in the list hereunto annexed, specified, respectfully makes the following Report, thereupon. The said several petitions seek compensation for property of the respective petitioners used, damaged or destroyed by the Army of the United States, during the late War with Great Britain. In the course of the war, the Officers...
3245From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 19 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have carefully reflected on the application of Mr. Ternant, for an additional supply of money for the use of the Colony of St Domingo on account of the Debt due to France; which I regard more and more as presenting a subject extremely delicate and embarrassing. Two questions arise 1 as to the ability of the UStates to furnish the money, which is stated at about 326000 Dollars, in...
3246To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 19 November 1792 (Washington Papers)
I have carefully reflected on the applicati[o]n of mr Ternant, for an additional supply of money for the use of the Colony of St Domingo on account of the Debt due to France; which I regard more and more as presenting a subject extremely delicate and embarrassing. Two questions arise 1 as to the ability of the U. States to furnish the money, which is stated at about 326000 Dollars, in addition...
3247To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 19 November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his Compliments to Mr. Jefferson. On reflection he concluded it to be most in order to address his communication on the subject of Mr. Ternant’s application to the President. A copy which is sent herewith will apprise Mr. Jefferson of its precise import. RC ( DLC ). Recorded in SJL as received 19 Nov. 1792. Enclosure: Hamilton to Washington, 19 Nov. 1792 ( Tr in DLC ;...
3248From Alexander Hamilton to the President and Directors of the Bank of the United States, 20 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
According to advices received from Amsterdam dated August 30th. 1792, I have good ground to conclude that there is a sum in the hands of our Bankers there, not less than 1,250.000 florins subject to my order; but though there is a moral certainty of this being the case, there are circumstances which admit a bare possibility of the contrary. It is proper to apprise you of this, as a preliminary...
3249Report on Several Petitions, [20 November 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury, to whom were referred the several petitions specified in the list herewith transmitted, respectfully reports thereupon. That the objects of the said several petitions have either been subsequently considered and decided upon, by the legislature, or have been comprised in general reports heretofore submitted, whereby a special report thereupon is rendered...
3250Report on the Petition of Joseph Ball and Isaac Ledyard, [21 November 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury, to whom was referred by the House of Representatives the petition of Joseph Ball and Isaac Ledyard, respectfully submits the following report thereupon. The said petition contains the following suggestions. “That an armed Dutch Ship, named the Renown, owned chiefly by Mr. John Ball, Burgher of St. Eustatius, and employed by him in a trade between that place and...