1To James Madison from Jedediah Huntington (Abstract), 16 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
16 May 1805, New London . “In compliance with your communications of the 2d. & 4th: of this month, the draughts of Mr Cathalan have been paid to William Hazard, & are enclosed with the letters which accompanied them.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. No letter of 2 May 1805 from JM to Huntington has been found. For JM’s letter of 4 May, see William Hazard to JM, 8 Apr. 1805 , n. 3.
2To John Adams from Jedediah Huntington, 9 February 1801 (Adams Papers)
The collector’s office at New Haven being vacant, I beg leave to mention to you Mr. Nathan Beers of that city as one who I think will fill that place to satisfaction.—He served in our revolutionary war with reputation as an officer in the line & as paymaster.—he is at present Steward of Yale College.—His standing generally and connections are respectable— I am with the greatest / Esteem &...
3To Alexander Hamilton from Jedediah Huntington, 28 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have at length agreed for the Supply of Rations throughout the state of Connecticut—the Contract with E House & Son will embrace any other place of Rendezvous than those already appointed—The one for Brooklyn will follow soon— I am very respectfully sir, your obedt Servant ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). H’s directions on the cover read: "Acknowlege Rect & note the name."
4To Alexander Hamilton from Jedediah Huntington, 16 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It was unknown to me that my Son Mr. Jabez Huntington had declined his Majority until his Resolution had been communicated to the War Office; as the Appointment was in Compliance with his sollicitation, some very imposing Advice must (as I learn) have swayed him to take a Step that his Constituent could not expect—I was not anxious as to the Success of his Application but am much so that he...
5To Alexander Hamilton from Jedediah Huntington, [22 July 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New London, Connecticut, July 22, 1792. On July 25, 1792, Hamilton wrote to Huntington : “Your letter of the 22d instant has been received.” Letter not found. ] Huntington was collector of customs at New London, Connecticut.
6To Alexander Hamilton from Jedediah Huntington, 10 October 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New London, Connecticut, October 10, 1791. On November 22, 1791, Hamilton wrote to Huntington : “I do not think, it will be necessary to require a refund from the officers of the revenue cutter … as mentioned in your letter of the 10th. October.” Letter not found. ]
7To Alexander Hamilton from Jedediah Huntington, 22 July 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New London, Connecticut, July 22, 1791. On August 25, 1791, Hamilton wrote to Huntington : “I have considered the case you State in your letter of the 22nd July.” Letter not found. ]
8To Alexander Hamilton from Jedediah Huntington, 16 March 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New London, Connecticut, March 16, 1791. On April 10, 1791, Hamilton wrote to Huntington : “I observe in your letter of the 16th. ultimo.” Letter not found. ]
9To Alexander Hamilton from Jedediah Huntington, 3 December 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
New London [ Connecticut ] December 3, 1790 . “… The Light, which has been usually kept in the Light House, cannot be maintained for a less Sum than 380 dollars Per Annum, allowing the Contractor any Thing for his Trouble and Risque it consumes in a year about 800 Gallons of the best strained Sperma Ceti Oil, which, delivered at the House, will cost at the common Price, 350 dollars. I have...
10To Alexander Hamilton from Jedediah Huntington, 22 September 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
New London [ Connecticut ] September 22, 1790 . “Mr Nathaniel Richards will contract to supply the Light House at this Port, for one year from the first of October next with Oil, Wick, Candles & Soap … for 380 Dollars.… I have agreed to give Daniel Harris for tending the Light 80 dollars ⅌ year.…” ALS , RG 26, Lighthouse Letters Received, Vol. “C,” Connecticut and New York, National Archives....
11To Alexander Hamilton from Jedediah Huntington, [27 May 1790] (Hamilton Papers)
The Brig Maria James Stephenson Master Luke Fortune Consignee Arrived here in Feby last from Grenada—where she was put in Seizure for a Breach of the Laws of Trade. She sails under a british Register. It is said she has since been condemned at Grenada. The Captain repents his assisting in bringing her away and demands her Register of me that he may carry her back. Luke Fortune the Consignee...
12To Alexander Hamilton from Jedediah Huntington, 30 April 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New London, Connecticut ] April 30, 1790 . “I am favd. with your Letter of the 21st. respecting Light Houses &c and am much obliged to the president for the Appointment therein announced to me. I do not know of any Beacons Buoys or piers in this state that come within the Description of the Act of Congress but will make Enquiry. The Legislature of this state in May last ordered the buoys...
13To Alexander Hamilton from Jedediah Huntington, 9 January 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New London, Connecticut, January 9, 1790. On January 25, 1790, Hamilton wrote to Huntington : “I am favored with your letter of the 9th. instant.” Letter not found. ]
14To Alexander Hamilton from Jedediah Huntington, 11 November 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New London, Connecticut, November 11, 1789. On November 24, 1787, Hamilton wrote to Huntington : “I acknowledge the receipt of your’s of the 11th. instant.” Letter not found. ]
15To Alexander Hamilton from Jedediah Huntington, 4 November 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New London, Connecticut, November 4, 1789. On November 17, 1789, Hamilton wrote to Huntington : “I perceive by your Letter of the 4th instant.” Letter not found. ]
16To Alexander Hamilton from Jedediah Huntington, 29 October 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
New London [ Connecticut ] October 29, 1789 . “Having just returned from the Genl Assembly of this state where a public Engagement called me & the post going out I have only to acknowledge the Honour of your several Communications.…” ALS , New London Customs House Records, Federal Records Center, Boston. On October 7, 1789, in a letter printed in this volume, Huntington acknowledged receipt of...
17To Alexander Hamilton from Jedediah Huntington, 7 October 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
I have this day the Honour of receiving your Letter of the 1st. inst. Upon my entering into Office I found the Light house at this Port furnished with Oil for three or four days only and no Provision made for further Supply. I immediately purchased a little for temporary use and have since laid in a Stock for the Winter. The Light House is built of Stone & the walls are good but the Roof was...
18To Alexander Hamilton from Jedediah Huntington, 26 September 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New London, Connecticut, September 26, 1789. On November 17, 1789, Hamilton wrote to Huntington : “in respect to the Question referred to in Your Letter of the 26th of September.” Letter not found. ] Huntington was collector of customs at New London, Connecticut.
19To George Washington from Jedediah Huntington, 23 February 1784 (Washington Papers)
Your Favor of the 28th of Decr did not reach me before last Week. I shall not fail to give Notice either by Letter or in Person, to the Delegates from this States’ Society, of the time appointed for the general meeting of the Cincinnati. I have the Honor to be, most respectfully, Dear Sir, your very humble Servant ALS , DSoC . Jedediah Huntington (1743–1818) of the Connecticut forces at the...
20To George Washington from Jedediah Huntington, 3 October 1783 (Washington Papers)
The cold Season drawing near, admonishes Mrs Huntington of the Necessity of leaving her present Habitation—she proposes, therefore, to move next Week to New York in order to take Passage by Water to Norwich—the State of the Connecticut Line & my own affairs will, I expect, allow me to follow her soon after—we join in the most respectful Compliments to Mrs Washington & your Excellency, and...
21To George Washington from Lewis Nicola, 27 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
The Court of Enquiry appointed in the General Orders of the 3d of April last (after having your Excellencys Letter of the 17th instant) proceeded to the Investigation therein directed—notifying Majr Reid who refused to attend. The Court beg Leave to report that, from a comparative View of the Defence of Major Reid, refered to in said Orders, & of the Proceedings of the Tryal of General Hazen...
22To George Washington from Jedediah Huntington, 16 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
Colonel Swift has been with me to let me know the distressed Situation of himself & Officers from the Uneasiness of the Troops—his Situation is more critical than ours here, as the different Corps are Checks one upon another—but even here, where there is not a good Understanding between the Artillery and Infantry, I am not without great Pain from the Dissatisfaction of the Men—they have made...
23To George Washington from Jedediah Huntington, 16 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
The Court of Enquiry appointed in the General Orders of the 3d of April last, met agreeable thereto—the Parties being present. Major Reid objected to the Legality of the Court, & gave his Objections in writing—they were considered insufficient & he was called upon by the Court to give Information upon the Matters in Question—which he refused—General Hazen requested Leave to write Answers to...
24To George Washington from Jedediah Huntington, 11 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
The Sergeants of the Connecticut Line cannot be content without laying their Grievances before your Excellency.as they have left out the exceptionable Parts of their former Memorial, I have consented to present this. they and the Soldiery are very impatient particularly some who have Families at Home to provide for. if these could have furloughs, it would be a great Favor to them, and I...
25To George Washington from Jedediah Huntington, 16 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
I began to be anxious about the Situation and Temper of the Soldiers engaged for the War—although many of them are willing to stay a little longer—some are very desirous of going immediately, and all of them considering their Engagements fulfil’d, a few may excite the whole to Disturbances—the non commissioned Officers of the 1st & 3d Connect. Regiments have lately had a Meeting on the Subject...
26To George Washington from Jedediah Huntington, 16 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
In making military Arrangements for a Peace, a possible War has the first Consideration. next, our Finances—but, I should suppose, the necessary Dispositions and Institutions need not be expensive. If the System is perfect in its Formation and Execution, it will have such Effects on the Minds of those who are or wish to be our Enemies, as to deter them from Hostilities, and even from secret...
27To George Washington from Jedediah Huntington, 10 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
The Coats lately drawn by the Light Companies will generally require Alterations to fit them to the Men; perhaps your Excellency would think best to direct it done by one Model that they might all appear in the same Fashion. I have the Honor to be your Excellency’s most obedient Servant DLC : Papers of George Washington.
28To George Washington from Jedediah Huntington, 31 July 1782 (Washington Papers)
The Proposal of having a fishing Boat employ’d for the Use of our Prisoners I think ought to be complied with not that I believe they will derive much Advantage from it, but that they may not think themselves neglected by us, & that the Enemy may not have another Pretext for their hard Usage. The said Boat should have your Excellencys written Permit with some Description of her & restricting...
29To George Washington from Jedediah Huntington, 27 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellencys Favor of the 15th did not reach me until this day—I shall lay it before the Governor & Council of Safety who have the Disposal of the rejected Recruits—& afterwards give the necessary Orders to the Mustering Officers—I see but a small Prospect of geting many more Recruits but as the State have fixed on the 20th of next Month as the ultimatum, I think best to have the mustering...
30To George Washington from Jedediah Huntington, 14 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
The Legislature of this state have laid a Tax of one shilling on the Pound estimated at about 70.000 payable 1st July to complete the two first Quarterly Payments to the financier General—Provision for the other two Quarters is left to the Consideration of the next Assembly. There is one, & but one, hopeful Symtom in the Body politic here, and that is the Members are more & more sensible of...