241From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 4 February 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, February 4, 1792. Transmits “a Contract between the Superintendant of the establishments on Delaware river, & Thomas Conaroe the elder, for repairing the public Piers adjacent to Reeding Island.…” States “that the charge is not disproportioned to what has been usually paid in other similar cases.” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. William Allibone.
242From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 6 July 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, July 6, 1795. On July 7, 1795, Washington wrote to Hamilton : “Your letter of yesterday is this moment received.” Letter not found. ] This letter is also cited in Hamilton, History John C. Hamilton, Life of Alexander Hamilton, a History of the Republic of the United States of America (Boston, 1879). , VI, 229.
243From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 3 May 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed are copies of a Letter of mine of the 25 ultimo to the Attorney General and of his answer. Concurring entirely in opinion with that officer, I am led to bring the subject under the eye of the President only from the reflection that a foreign Government is concerned in the question and unless I receive a direction to the contrary, I shall act in conformity with that opinion. I am urged...
244From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 20 January 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to send herewith a letter to me from the Comissioner of the revenue of the 17 of August 1793; relating to the then state of execution of the laws laying a duty on spirits distilled within the United States, and on Stills, which was directed with the ultimate view of laying before you the information which it contains. You will perceive that upon the whole the execution of the...
245To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 23 December 1793 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to submit to the consideration of the President a communication from the Commissioner of the revenue, dated the 18h of December respecting Mr James Collins, Inspector of the Revenue for Survey No: 2 of the District of Pennsylvania. It has at length become certain (what has been for some time feared) that Mr Collins is incapable of executing the...
246I. Alexander Hamilton’s Questions for the Supreme Court, [ca. 18 July 1793] (Jefferson Papers)
I Do the Treaties between the United States and France give to France or her Citizens a right , when at War with a Power with whom the UStates are at peace, to fit out originally, in and from the Ports of the UStates, vessels armed for War, with or without commission? Agreed x II If they give such a right Does it extend to all manner of armed vessels or to particular kinds only? If the...
247From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 28 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I should not advise a present reference to the Legislature on the subject of the application of the loan; as under the circumstances of that body at this moment much debate would probably ensue and perhaps no decision. I am the less induced to advise this step; as the expedient itself will be hereafter practicable, if it shall appear to be necessary. It will be some time before the proceeds of...
248From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [7 March 1796] (Hamilton Papers)
I found Young La Fayette here and delivered him your Letter which much relieved him. I fancy you will see him on the first day of April. Mr. Livingston’s motion in the House of Representatives, concerning the production of papers has attracted much attention. The opinion of those who think here is, that if the motion succeeds, it ought not to be complied with. Besides that in a matter of such...
249To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 2 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor of enclosing herewith the draft of a passport for the President’s signature—intended for the brigantine Lily, now at Baltimore. The case was here before the Secretary’s letter of yesterday was sent to the President, and was overlooked. LB , DLC:GW . The copyist wrote "1792." The enclosure has not been identified, but GW signed a passport for the Lily...
250VIII. Alexander Hamilton’s Report on the American Debt to France, 8 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury to whom was referred a Communication from the Minister Plenipotentiary of the Republic of France, on the subject of the Debts of the United States to France, respectfully makes thereupon the following Report. The object of this communication is to engage the United States to enter into an arrangement for discharging the residue of the debt which they owe to...
251To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 5 July 1796 (Washington Papers)
I was in due time favoured with your letter of the 26 June & consulted the Gentleman you name on the subjects of it. We are both of opinion there is no power in the President to appoint an Envoy Extraordinary, without the concurrence of the senate, & that the information in question is not a sufficient ground for extraordinarily convening the senate—If however the President from his...
252To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 29 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to the President of the United States & encloses the draft of a passport for a schooner called the Eliza of New York, for the President’s signature. The application which accompanies it, comes from a number of French Emigrants now in New York. The Collector will be instructed to fill the blank with the name of the master which is not known....
253From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 3 November 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Not having been in condition to attend you yesterday, and (though free from fever) yet not being well enough to go abroad immediately, I have concluded to submit to you by a line the result of my further reflections on the subject of my last letter. I believe it will be altogether safe for the ensuing session of Congress to be held in Philadelphia, and that the good of the public service...
254To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 18 November 1793 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits to the consideration of the President of the United States, a communication from the Commissioner of the revenue of the 6th instant, transmitting two proposals respecting the masons work for repairing the Tybee Lighthouse in Georgia. From the measures, which have been taken, it appears improbable that better terms are obtainable, and from such...
255From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 19 December 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, December 19, 1794. Sends “a letter from the Commissioner of the Revenue of the 13 instant, on the subject of the Keeper of the Lighthouse … near Sherburn in Nantucket.” States that “it is advisable to appoint the person therein mentioned.” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Tench Coxe to H, December 13, 1794 . On December 23, 1794, Coxe wrote to Stephen...
256From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 5 July 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
I was in due time favoured with your letter of the 26 June & consulted the Gentleman you name on the subjects of it. We are both of opinion there is no power in the President to appoint an Envoy Extraordinary, without the concurrence of the senate, & that the information in question is not a sufficient ground for extraordinarily convening the senate. If however the President from his...
257To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 26 November 1795 (Washington Papers)
Since my last, La Fayette & his tutor have been here—I conversed with them concerning a future destination, as by way of consultation, without proposing any thing, and in a way best calculated to sooth. But I found that the idea of not being permitted to see you is very painful to them—though they both profess submission to whatever may be your decision & behave modestly. The declaration,...
258To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 6 July 1795 (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Alexander Hamilton, 6 July 1795. On 7 July, GW wrote Hamilton: “Your letter of yesterday is this moment received.”
259To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 20 March 1793 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to submit a letter from Wm Bingham Esqr. of the 26th of febry last, together with the papers which it enclosed. It would seem that the United States in Congress assembled have already put the affair in a situation to make the consequences of the Suit a public concern; in which case it would appear adviseable that measures should be taken for a regular defence on behalf of the...
260From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 31 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, May 31, 1792. ] “… the place of Keeper of the Light house on Thatcher’s Island in the State of Massachusetts has become vacant by the death of Mr. Hustin. The following persons are respectably recommended—Joseph Sayword—Henry White—Samuel Hustin, son of the deceas’d Keeper, and Rowe.…” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see...
261From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 13 July 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I have considered the two subjects upon which you desired my opinion as maturely as my situation has permitted. With regard to the proceedings in Kentuke, I perceive nothing that can with propriety or utility be done; unless the Attorney General on full and careful examination should be of opinion that they furnish indictable matter, in which case I should think it very material that...
262From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 24 March 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor to receive yesterday your letter of the 22. The course you suggest has some obvious advantages & merits careful consideration. I am not however without fears that there are things in the instructions to Mr. Jay which good policy, considering the matter externally as well as internally , would render it inexpedient to communicate. This I shall ascertain to day. A middle course...
263From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [9 August 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to present his respects to The President of the UStates and to send him the enclosed which is just come to hand by post. The Secretary would wait upon the President personally with it, but for the lateness of the hour. LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Enclosure not found, but presumably it concerned the resolutions adopted by New...
264From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 31 January 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
Previous to the leaving my present Office there are a few points which I think it my duty to bring under the consideration of the President. The first regards the present state and arrangement of the Mint. It is certain that this establishment is capable of producing very important benefits to the community. At this moment when an unusually large and a sudden exportation of silver has produced...
265From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [February 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, February, 1793. ] Sends list of recommendations for positions as Indian commissioners. AD , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. This list, which consists of twenty-six names arranged by states, is entitled “Characters for consideration as Commissioners.” On March 1, 1793, Washington nominated Benjamin Lincoln of Massachusetts, Beverley Randolph of Virginia, and...
266From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 8 June 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to send you a report on the communication from the Minister plenipotentiary of France respecting the reimbursement of the residue of the Debt of the United States to that Country, altered in conformity to your desire; and to be with perfect respect &c. LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see Washington to H, June 3, 1793, note 1 ;...
267To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 23 April 1794 (Washington Papers)
Mr Hamilton presents his respects to The President—In compliance with the desire expressed by him, Mr H—— has made a memorandum of certain points for consideration in preparing instructions for Mr Jay, which are herewith sent. LB , DLC:GW . For the appointment of John Jay as a special envoy to Great Britain, see GW to U.S. Senate, 16 April (first letter). Hamilton’s memorandum of this date...
268To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 15 June 1793 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed report will I trust make it appear that there are good reasons, relative to the execution of the purposes specified in the laws for making a further loan to the extent proposed. But bottoming the proceeding upon the direct object of the laws, as the legal and primary inducement, it appears to me justifiable and wise to embrace as secondary and collateral motives the probable...
269From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [27–30 December 1795] (Hamilton Papers)
I have the pleasure to send you enclosed two letters one from Young La Fayette the other from his Preceptor. They appear reconciled to some further delay. I take the liberty to inclose copy of a letter to the Secy of State respecting Mr. Cutting. I do not know upon the whole what sort of a man Mr. Cutting is, and I have heared unfavourable whispers. But as to the particular subject of his...
270From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 30 July 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the pleasure to send you herewith a certain draft which I have endeavoured to make as perfect as my time and engagements would permit. It has been my object to render this act importantly and lastingly useful, and avoiding all just cause of present exception, to embrace such reflections and sentiments as will wear well, progress in approbation with time, & redound to future reputation....