7301To Alexander Hamilton from David Wolfe, 8 September 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
On the 12th. July 1791 you were pleased to inform me, that “my Observations were duly communicated to the Comptroller and would receive a proper consideration.” it is now unnecessary to bestow much time on them, for I believe Colo Pickering himself will allow the truth of them. Nay stranger yet, he has to a creditor, denied giving the Officers of the Treasury the information as stated in Mr....
7302To Alexander Hamilton from David Wolfe, 16 June 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, June 16, 1791. On July 12, 1791, Hamilton wrote to Wolfe : “I received your letter of the 16th. Ultimo.” Letter not found. ] Wolfe had been assistant deputy quartermaster general at Claverack, New York, during the American Revolution.
7303To Alexander Hamilton from David Wolfe, 16 June 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Walcot informs Mr. Anspach by letter that Colo. Pickering late QMG was Consulted by you with respect to the Debts of his department & that Colo. Pickering expressly stated “that in all cases where printed Certificates had been issued he consider’d the Claim for payment in specie as extinguished.” And in Consequence of the aforesaid Consultation &c. payment of a number of Certificates have...
7304To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron D. Woodruff, 13 January 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Trenton, January 13, 1790. “In the Action of Carter agt. Kearney … I have repeatedly pressed the Sheriff on the Business & have recd. for Answer that you have consented to a Stay of the Execution.… I am inclined to doubt the Truth of the Assertion & shall be obliged to you to know how far this Indulgence has been given & whether I am at Liberty to order the Sheriff to proceed on the...
7305To Alexander Hamilton from George Wray, 17 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ August 17, 1793. On January 29, 1794, Wray wrote to Hamilton : “In a letter bearing date Augt. 17th 1793 I wrote to You.” Letter not found. ] Wray was collector of customs at Hampton, Virginia.
7306To Alexander Hamilton from George Wray, 26 May 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Hampton, Virginia, May 26, 1794. On June 24, 1794, Hamilton wrote to George Washington and referred to “The inclosed Letter from the Collector of Hampton of the 26th. of May.” Letter not found. ]
7307To Alexander Hamilton from George Wray, 29 January 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Hampton, Virginia, January 29, 1794. “In a letter bearing date Augt: 17th 1793 I wrote to You respecting the balance of salary due me as Collector of this District. If You have given any directions about the matter they have failed coming to hand.… the amount that appears to be due at this time by my accounts rendered to Your Office is eighty Dollars thirty one cents.” ALS , RG 217, Segregated...
7308To Alexander Hamilton from Jacob Wray, 12 October 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
Hampton, Virginia, October 12, 1789. “Your letter of the first Instant came to hand yesterday we have no Lighthouse Beacon or Buoys in this District but if a Lighthouse was fixed on Cape Henry & also Smaller Lights on old point Comfort & New point Comfort it would inlighten the great Chesapeek Bay as the most wild & dangerous part of the Bay it would gain the Blessing of Thousands.…” ALS , RG...
7309To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Wylly, [17 May 1791] (Hamilton Papers)
[ May 17, 1791. ] “I have the honor of enclosing you the affidavit of Mr. John Wereat, Auditor of this State, respecting the late Edward Davies, who issued sundry Loan Office certificates, without, I believe, any authority: as I can receive no answer from our Governor, to whom I writ long since on this subject.…” Copy, RG 233, Reports of the Treasury Department, 1792–1793, Vol. III, National...
7310To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Wylly, [13 June 1791] (Hamilton Papers)
[ June 13, 1791. ] “I have, without success, applied a second time to the Governor, to know, by what authority Mr. Davies acted as Loan Officer. I am well assured, he had none.” Copy, RG 233, Reports of the Treasury Department, 1792–1793, Vol. III, National Archives. For background to this letter, see Wylly to H, May 17, 1791 .
7311To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Wylly, 22 November 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
Loan Office, Georgia, November 22, 1791. “I have the honor of enclosing you my account against the United States for Stationary, Printers bill and hire of a Clerk.… As I did most of the business myself until the 25 of June I only employed a Person occasionally to assist me; after which time I found I could not dispatch the business without a Clerk constantly to attend in the Office, to whom I...
7312To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Wynkoop, 29 August 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
Your Letter of the 13 instant, I received this day week ago. I have endeavoured to comply with your request in the best manner I was capable, yet not altogether in the way you mentioned. The novelty of the subject—and never having kept any regular account of the annual produce of my lands—nor knowing any person to whom I could apply for such minute information, made it necessary for me to...
7313To Alexander Hamilton from John C. Wynkoop, 16 August 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Kinderhook [ New York ] August 16, 1790. “The goodness of your heart will naturally execuse the workings of filial affection and induce you to pardon me for writing you once more in behalf of my Father Mr. Cornelius Wynkoop of Kingston in the County of Ulster. I find that Mr. John Cochran has been lately appointed Loan officer for this State. If therefore you can recommand my Father as a Clerk...
7314To Alexander Hamilton from Abraham Yates, Junior, 26 September 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Your Letter of this days date has been recd—& laid before the Com. Council who have given me in charge to acquaint you that the same will be taken into consideration by them Tomorrow. I am Sir with due respect your most obedt. servt ADfS , The Sol Feinstone Collection, Library of the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia. PAH Harold C. Syrett, ed., The Papers of Alexander Hamilton...
7315To Alexander Hamilton from Abraham Yates, Junior, 27 September 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Your Letter of yesterday has been received and the Common council have requested me to make to you the following Observations. You must have misapprehended facts and circumstances, for otherwise it is impossible to account for the complexion of your Letter, it is therefore necessary briefly to remind you, that for reasons which still appear, to be sufficiently weighty the Common Council have...
7316To Alexander Hamilton from ———, 2 September 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
York County, Virginia, September 2, 1794. “As diffidence, distant modesty, and great Secrecy, hinders me from avowing myself, and not having the Honour of Knowing you, with a wish of gratitude to serve your cabinet, and if necessary to aid your field, in a Country, which I have had both experience in and friendship from, occasions now, that doubtfulness, which a surety of my intentions being...
7317To Alexander Hamilton from ———, [October 1789] (Hamilton Papers)
Answers. 1st The construction upon which vessels are built in this State, admits of their carrying as many tons in weight as their tonage; and may be said to sail well. The vessels that trade here from the Netherlands, Russia, Denmark and Sweden are at present few or none. Those from Great Britain do not materially differ in their construction for carrying from those built in this State, and...
7318To Alexander Hamilton from ———, [September–October 1791] (Hamilton Papers)
I have had the honor to transmit to you a sketch, which you appeared to desire of the arrangements necessary for the execution of the plan chalked out in your prospectus. I confined myself to class the objects with which you propose to begin the business on each of these heads. I might have entered into more particular details, and given, if not an exact estimation, at least an Idea of the...
7319To Alexander Hamilton from ———, [October 1789] (Hamilton Papers)
Answer 1st The Ships built in Massachusetts are constructed to combine the two great objects of sailing & carrying, perhaps better than those of either of the Nations mentiond (those of France & G Britain in some instances excepted); whereby altho’ they may not be capable of carrying so much in proportion to their measure they will sail faster, are more safe at Sea; & have an advantage in...