3771Cabinet Meeting. Opinion Respecting the French Consul at Boston, [31 August 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
At a meeting of the Heads of departments & Attorney General at the President’s on the 31st. day of Aug. 1793. A letter from mr Gore to mr Lear, dated Boston Aug. 24. was read, stating that the Roland, a privateer fitted out at Boston & furnished with a commission under the government of France, had sent a prize into that port, which being arrested by the Marshal of the district by process from...
3772Cabinet Opinions on the Roland and Relations with Great Britain, France, and the Creek Indians, 31 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
At a meeting of the Heads of departments & Attorney General at the President’s on the 31st day of Aug. 1793. A letter from mister Gore to mister Lear, dated Boston Aug. 24. was read, stating that the Roland, a privateer fitted out at Boston & furnished with a commission under the government of France, had sent a prize into that port, which being arrested by the Marshal of the district by...
3773Cabinet Opinions on the Roland and Relations with Great Britain, France, and the Creeks, 31 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
At a meeting of the Heads of departments and Attorney General at the President’s on the 31st. day of Aug. 1793. A letter from Mr. Gore to Mr. Lear dated Boston Aug. 24. was read, stating that the Roland, a privateer fitted out at Boston and furnished with a commission under the government of France, had sent a prize into that port, which being arrested by the Marshal of the district by process...
3774Conversation with George Hammond, [21–30 August 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
The additional instruction to British Ships of war and privateers, which your Lordship has been pleased to communicate to me, had reached this country two or three weeks antecedently to the arrival of the packet, and had excited considerable alarm both in the merchants and in the members of the government. A day or two after the receipt of it, I had a conversation with Mr. Hamilton, who...
3775From Alexander Hamilton to William Willcocks, 30 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, August 30, 1793. On September 1, 1793, Willcocks wrote to Hamilton : “Yours of the 30th. Ult. was recd.” Letter not found. ]
3776From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Knox, 29 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received a letter from the Comptroller of the Treasury of this date of which the inclosed is a copy. The practice therein mentioned, illustrated by the papers to which it refers, is directly in the face of law and instructions—absolutely inconsistent with order and due responsibility in the public expenditures—and consequently both inadmissible and inexcuseable. I must therefore request...
3777No Jacobin No. IX, [28 August 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
Two Letters have just made their appearance, respecting the threatened appeal from the President of the United States to the people, one from Mr. Genet to the President—Another in answer to that from the Secretary of State. It is understood, that these letters have come to the public eye, through the channel of Mr. Genet. What he could have meant by the promulgation, is truly a matter of...
3778From Alexander Hamilton to David Henley, 27 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary at war having informed me that he had appointed you an Agent for his department to reside in the Territory South West of the Ohio—I have concluded to commit to you the making of the contract for the supply of the Rations which may be wanted in that Quarter during the year 1794. Inclosed is an advertisement for receiving proposals, which, immediately upon your arrival at...
3779From Alexander Hamilton to Otho H. Williams, 27 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose you the copy of a Petition from a Mr Salomon to the District Judge of maryland, respecting a certain quantity of Coffee, which has been seized in your Port. I request that you will state to me the appearance of the affair in your view and inform me at the same time if any thing has been done with the Schooner; in regard to which there is at least a strong presumption of improper...
3780From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, [26 August 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his Compliments to Mr. Jefferson informs him that he has abandonned the intention of sending Mr. Little on being satisfied that the business may as well be confided to the Capt of the Sloop. The Sloops name is the Hannah. The Capts. William Culver. The letter for our Consul at Havre is all that is now wanting to complete. AL , Thomas Jefferson Papers, Library of Congress....
3781From Alexander Hamilton to John Nicholson, 26 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I received your letter of the 22d instant with its enclosures. I herewith transmit for your information the Copy of my letter to the Governor of Pennsylvania on the subject of the New Loan Certificates, by which you will perceive the light in which the matter stands at the Treasury. I am Sir with consideration Your obedt Servant LS , Charles Roberts Autograph Collection of the Haverford...
3782No Jacobin No. VIII, [26 August 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
For the American Daily Advertiser. It was intimated, in the commencement of these papers, that Mr. Genet had threatened to appeal from the President of the United States to the people. The fact, tho’ understood from its source in this city, has of late acquired more formal authenticity. A declaration of this nature demonstrates a total ignorance of the genius and character of the citizens of...
3783From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Smith, 26 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, August 26, 1793. On September 30, 1793, Oliver Wolcott, Jr., wrote to Robert Elliot and referred to “A Copy of a Letter from the Sec. of the Treasy. to Samuel Smith Esq dated August 26th. 1793.” Letter not found. ] ADf , Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.
3784To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 26 August [1793] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his Compliments to Mr. Jefferson informs him that he has abandonned the intention of sending Mr. Little on being satisfied that the business may as well be confided to the Capt. of the Sloop. The Sloops name is the Hannah. The Capts. William Culver. The letter for our Consul at Havre is all that is now wanting to complete. RC ( DLC ); partially dated; with apparently...
3785From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus King, [23–24 August 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
It is not yet finally determined that there shall be a publication & there has been some difference of opinion on the point. But it seems to me the publication of the letters renders it indispensable, that the whole story should be told. Yet when it appears, it will probably include only what is regularly official, so that the present question may be pursued independently. Perhaps you will not...
3786Cabinet Meetings. Proposals Concerning the Conduct of the French Minister, [1–23 August 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
At meetings of the heads of departments & the Attorney General at the President’s on the 1st. & 2d. of Aug. 1793. On a review of the whole of mr Genet’s correspondence & conduct, it was unanimously agreed that a letter should be written to the Minister of the US. at Paris, stating the same to him, resuming the points of difference which had arisen between the government of the US. & mr Genet,...
3787From Alexander Hamilton to Isaac Hazlehurst, [23 August 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
Be so good as to let me know whether a person has been engaged for the purpose we conversed about yesterday Morning. Yr. very obed servant ALS , Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Hazlehurst was a Philadelphia merchant. H had asked Hazlehurst to arrange for a ship to carry dispatches to Gouverneur Morris ( H to Hazelhurst, December 26, 1793 ). On August 15, 1793, the cabinet...
3788No Jacobin No. VII, 23 August [1793] (Hamilton Papers)
For the American Daily Advertiser. One of the earliest exploits which distinguished the career of Mr. Genet, after his arrival in this city, was the placing himself at the head of a political club. The public papers have announced him member of the Society of the Friends to Liberty and Equality , and private report assigning to him the Presidential Chair, does full credit to his exertions to...
3789From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 23 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to submit to the President a communication from the Commissioner of the revenue relating to contracts for the stakage of the shoals and channels of No. Carolina. He agrees in opinion with the Commissioner that it will be expedient to refuse No. 1. and ratify the others. It may even be better in the end, if a more eligible contract cannot be effected,...
3790Cabinet Opinion on the Recall of Edmond Genet, 23 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
At meetings of the heads of departments & the Attorney General at the President’s on the 1st & 2d of Aug. 1793. On a review of the whole of mister Genet’s correspondence & conduct, it was unanimously agreed that a letter should be written to the Minister of the U.S. at Paris, stating the same to him, resuming the points of difference which had arisen between the government of the U.S. & mister...
3791To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 23 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to submit to the President a communication from the Commissioner of the revenue relating to contracts for the stakage of the shoals and channels of No. Carolina. He agrees in opinion with the Commissioner that it will be expedient to refuse No. 1 and ratify the others. It may even be better in the end, if a more eligible contract cannot be effected,...
3792Cabinet Opinions on Edmond Charles Genet, 23 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
At meetings of the heads of departments and the Attorney General at the President’s on the 1st. and 2d. of Aug. 1793. On a review of the whole of Mr. Genet’s correspondence and conduct, it was unanimously agreed that a letter should be written to the Minister of the US. at Paris, stating the same to him, resuming the points of difference which had arisen between the government of the US. and...
3793From Alexander Hamilton to George Bush, 22 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I received your letter of the 20th. instant, communicating to me the arrival of the Privateers, Petit Democrat and Caramagnole, with the Ship Ann & Susan from Londonderry. One of the duties enjoined upon the collectors of the customs in my circular instructions of the 4th instant was that they are immediately to notify the arrival of such vessels, or Prizes taken by them, to the Govenor and...
3794From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 22 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, August 22, 1793. Encloses “for the perusal of the President, the copy of a communication which has just been receiv’d from the Collector of Wilmington in the State of Delaware.” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. This letter has not been found, but see H to George Bush, August 22, 1793, note 1 . See also “Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of...
3795To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 22 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to enclose herewith for the perusal of the President, the copy of a communication which has just been receiv’d from the Collector of Wilmington in the State of Delaware. LB , DLC:GW . The enclosed copy was of George Bush’s letter to Hamilton of 20 Aug. 1793, which has not been identified. In this letter, the collector of customs reported the arrival...
3796From Alexander Hamilton to Charles François Bournonville, 21 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I am to inform you that the two Bills in favor of Messrs. Cunningham & Nesbit for Twenty five thousand five hundred Dollars have been registered at the Treasury in order to be comprised in the payment on the 3d of September next. This operation will no doubt be confirmed by Mr Genet. I am Sir with consideration Your obedient Servant LS , Arch. des Aff. Etr., Corr. Pol. Etats-Unis ,...
3797From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Mifflin, 21 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I have had the honor of your letter of the 29th of July last, which the press of business has prevented my sooner answering. The Certificates to which you refer have not been admitted upon the Loan proposed by the Acts of Congress payable in evidences of State debt. The following circumstances have attended the case. Certificates of the description of those called New Loan Certificates of...
3798From Alexander Hamilton to John M. Pintard, 21 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, August 21, 1793. On the cover of a letter from Pintard, dated July 4, 1793, Hamilton wrote : “Aug. 21. Wrote him with thanks informing of my declining the Wine.” Letter not found. ]
3799From Alexander Hamilton to Etienne Dutilh and John G. Wachsmuth, 19 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I am to acknowlege the receipt of your letter of the 2nd instant informing me that you are the holders of the following bills of Exchange drawn by the Administration of St Domingo on the late Consul General of France; and which remain unpaid. Dolls Vizt. No 377 for 3540 “ 378 “ 4290 “ 359 “ 800 “ 371 “
3800From Alexander Hamilton to Jeremiah Olney, 19 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to reply to your letter of the 26th ultimo. I take it for granted the parties alluded to will not on reflection do what is expected; because it is not certain that they will find the judicial construction as favourable as that of the Treasury, with which it is a rule, in a doubtful case, to lean in favour of the Merchants and because also, they might be sensible that the most convenient...