1John Fowler to Thomas Jefferson, 27 May 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Thomas Smith now a resident (and has been for many years) of this place intends to visit the neighbourhood of Richmond (Virginia) some time this summer and wish’s to pay his respects to you on his way thither. I beg leave to introduce him to your Acquaintance, He is an amiable intelligent Gentleman, Has been Uniformly a warm supporter of the Rights of our excellent Government, and will be...
2To James Madison from Thomas Smith, 22 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
The Map spoken of in the letters between Genl. Wilkinson and Mr. Purcell (copies of which are herewith inclosed) is in my possession as administrator of the Estate of Mr. Purcell lately deceased. This appearing to be a valuable paper, which must lose its importance if withheld until the Country which it delineates be resurveyed, I deem it my duty, as well to the Public as to Mr. Purcells...
3To George Washington from Thomas Smith, 22 August 1796 (Washington Papers)
William Alexander of Carlisle Esquire, by a Note which he left for me when he left the City last Week, informs me that application has been made on his behalf, for the Office of Surveyor, in the room of Mr Dewit, & requests that I would inform you what Character he has supported in civil life since the conclusion of the War. I comply with his request with pleasure, because, from a particular...
4To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 27 June 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] June 27, 1793 . Sends itemized “statement of the Stock remaining on the Books of this Office … for the quarter ending the 30th June.” States that the total is “Dollars 26.013..2..6.” LC , RG 53, Pennsylvania State Loan Office, Letter Book, 1790–1794, Vol. “615-P,” National Archives. Smith was commissioner of loans for Pennsylvania.
5To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 28 March 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] March 28, 1793 . Transmits “account of Stock remaining on the Books of this Office Subject to Interest for the quarter ending March 31st. 1793.” LC , RG 53, Pennsylvania State Loan Office, Letter Book, 1790–1794, Vol. “615–P,” National Archives. Smith was commissioner of loans for Pennsylvania.
6To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 28 December 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] December 28, 1792 . Lists “the Stock remaining on the Books of this Office subject to the payment of Interest for the Quarter ending the 31st december 1792.” LC , RG 53, Pennsylvania State Loan Office, Letter Book, 1790–1794, Vol. “615–P,” National Archives.
7To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 1 November 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] November 1, 1792 . Forwards information required by the Senate order of May 7, 1792. LC , RG 53, Pennsylvania State Loan Office, Letter Book, 1790–1794, Vol. “615–P,” National Archives. Smith was commissioner of loans for Pennsylvania. See “Treasury Department Circular,” September 13, 1792 . For the Senate order, see “Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the...
8To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 28 September 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, September 28, 1792. States “The amount of Stock remaining on the Books of this Office subject to Interest for the Quarter ending the 30th Septr Inst is … twenty seven thousand Six hundred & ninety eight dollars Nine Cents.” LC , RG 53, Pennsylvania State Loan Office, Letter Book, 1790–1794, Vol. “615-P,” National Archives.
9To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 1 August 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received a letter from Mr. A. J. Dallas secretary to the Commonwealth with enclosures which I now forward for your inspection. The whole of the subscriptions since the 1st June last in Certificates of the Assumed Debt of this State, amo. to £ 46,985. equal to 125,293 30/ which with 674,675 Dollars received before the 30th sepr. 1791 makes in the whole 799,968 30/. Mr. Donnaldson Regr &...
10To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 28 March 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The amount of Stock on the books of this office subject to Interest for the Quarter ending the 31st March 1792 is as follows Viz. Amot. of 6 ⅌ Ct. Funded Stock 4201.79 Interest from the 1st Octr. 1791. 126. 5 Amot. of Ditto 1203686.55 Interest on Do. from Jany. 1. 1792 18055.29 Amot. of 3 ⅌ Ct. Stock 361.55 Interest on Do. from Octr. 1. 1791 5.42 Amot. of Do 582,824.25 Intt on do from Jany 1....
11To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 28 February 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] February 28, 1792. “… the amount of Certificates of the assumed debt presented & funded at this office is 674,675 Dollars which deducted from the Quota allotted this State Viz 2.200.000. Dollars leaves 1,525.325 the Interest On Which agreeably to the statement on the other side amounts to 13982.14 Cts. for the Quarter ending 31 March 1792.” LC , RG 53, Pennsylvania State Loan...
12To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 27 February 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] February 27, 1792. “… I have … large returns in forwardness which Shall be compleated as soon as the very pressing business of the Office will permit—with out any further addition to the business of this office it will yet take four or five Clerks three or four months at least to Compleat it but Very unfortuneatly the Auditor cannot pass My Acct of Clerks wages for their...
13To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 30 December 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
The ballances of stock remaining on the Books of this Office for the quarter ending the 31st Decer. 1791 subject to the Payment of Interest on the 1st January 1792 are as follows Viz Dolls Cts. 122,564.70. of 6 ⅌ Ct. Stock Intst from Jany. 7 353.88 1,348,379.47. of ditto Int. from Oct 20.225.69 69,963.57 3 ⅌ Ct. do do Jany. 2 098.90 541,252.78 do do Oct. 4 059.39 4.707.– 4 ⅌ Ct...
14To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 31 October 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I now forward abstra[c]t of Old Emission Money Certificates & Indents received agreeable to act of Congress from the 17th day of Sept. to the 30th sept Inclusive. The Old Emission Money Certificates & Indents are this day forwarded to the Auditors office. Numbers of People have presented Certificates of the United states & state Debt for the purpose of funding since the 1st of Octr. I am &c LC...
15To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 14 October 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received Two hundred and forty nine thousand two hundred and fifty four pounds 10/ ½ equal to Six hundred and seventy five thousand one hundred and one Drs ³³⁄₁₀₀ in the assumed debt of this State for which I have given descriptive receipts, have registered and numbered them & Carried them to the Comptroller of this State’s Office, who has examined them and declares them genuine. He is...
16To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 16 August 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I now inclose accts of stock remaining on the Books of this office the 30th June 1791. I have paid the whole of the Indents last received & people are now waiting for Interest in Indents on their Certificates. I have the honor to be &c. Copy, RG 53, Pennsylvania State Loan Office, Letter Book, 1790–1794, Vol. “615-P,” National Archives. Smith was commissioner of loans for the state of...
17From George Washington to Thomas Smith, 8 July 1791 (Washington Papers)
I received your letter of the 20th of April, while I was on my journey to the southward, and until my return to this place it has not been in my power to acknowledge the receipt of it. I must now beg, Sir, that you will receive my best thanks for the particular attention which you have paid to such business as I have had occasion to place in your hands, and to be assured that you have...
18To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 27 June 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
The Ballance of Stock remaining on the Books of this Office are as follows viz— 6 ⅌ Ct Stock Dollrs. 393.386..9 Interest from January 1791 11801..58 773.051..57 Ditto April ditto 11595..77 23397..35 3 ⅌ Ct Stock 162421..82 Interest from Jany 1. 1791 2436..32
19To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 11 June 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] June 11, 1791 . “This accompanys abstract of Certificates received by me from non subscribers to the Loan proposed by act of Congress of the 4th of Augt 1790 from 1st to 31st May 1791 which closes the whole of the non-subscription business.…” LC , RG 53, Pennsylvania State Loan Office, Letter Book, 1790–1794, Vol. “615–P,” National Archives. For the provisions made for...
20From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Smith, 8 June 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
You are right in considering yourself not authorized by Law to accept on the Loan of the assumed debt Certificates of the State of Pennsa. dated on or after the 1st day of January 1790. It is however my wish that you minute in a Book to be kept for that purpose the amount of such Certificates offered by any person together with the name of the person offering them. It will not be proper that...
21To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 8 June 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] June 8, 1791 . “… Abstract of Certificates Indents & old Emission money received on the loan proposed by the act of Congress of 4th Augt. 1790 from the 1st to 31st May inclusive the Certificates old emission money and Indents are this day forwarded to Oliver Wolcott Esqr Auditor.…” LC , RG 53, Pennsylvania State Loan Office, Letter Book, 1790–1794, Vol. “615–P,” National...
22To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 6 June 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
As the holders of Certificates in the Debt of this State are now presenting them at this Office for deposit agreable to the Act of the 4th Augt. 1790 I think it my duty to apply to you for any farther Instructions you may judge necessary in the execution of this business the situation of which appears as follows. This State has been Issuing consolodated certificates for a number of small ones...
23To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 10 May 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] May 10, 1791 . “… I am nearly out of Indents, the Comptroller of this State informs me that about 300,000 Dolls. more will pay the Interest on the Certificates belonging to Individuals yet remaining in his Hands. I am honored with your favor 2nd April.…” LC , RG 53, Pennsylvania State Loan Office, Letter Book, 1790–1794, Vol. “615–P,” National Archives. For background to the...
24From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Smith, 9 May 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, May 9, 1791. On June 8, 1791, Hamilton wrote to Smith : “You will perceive on reexamination that you have misconceived the instruction contained in my letter of the 9th Ulto.” Letter not found. ]
25To George Washington from Thomas Smith, 20 April 1791 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Thomas Smith, 20 April 1791. On 8 July GW wrote to Thomas Smith that he received his “letter of the 20th of April”
26From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Smith, 2 April 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 2, 1791. On May 10, 1791, Smith wrote to Hamilton : “I am honored with your favor 2nd April.” Letter not found. ]
27To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 30 March 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
The amount of the several kinds of Stock on the books of this office on which Interest is payable is as follows with Interest Calculated to 1st April 1791 Viz. Principle Interest Funded 6 ⅌ Cent 864 203.54 ——— 12061.97 Funded 3 ⅌ Cent 364 890.61 ——— 2735.40 Deferred 6 ⅌ Cent 410.369.31 Non subscription Stock 29 573.77 } 355.66 Interest 5 323.25 16033. 3
28To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 14 February 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
This accompanys Abstract of Certificates Old Emissions & Indents received on subscriptions to the Loan proposed by act of Congress 4 Augt 1790 from the 1st to the 31st January inclusive. The subscriptions are encreassing very fast, which with the payment of Indents to the Citizens of this State to enable them to possess themselves of their original Certificates in order to fund them; together...
29From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Smith, 8 February 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, February 8, 1791. On February 14, 1791, Smith wrote to Hamilton : “I am honored with your favor of 8th Inst.” Letter not found. ] Smith was commissioner of loans for Pennsylvania. This was probably the same as the letter which H sent to Nathaniel Appleton on this date and to Jedediah Huntington on January 30, 1790 .
30To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 17 January 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] January 17, 1791. “… Very large returns for the issue of Indents are in hand & will be forwarded as soon as the business of the Office will permit. The subscriptions to the Loan are increasing very rapidly this Month.” LC , RG 53, Pennsylvania State Loan Office, Letter Book, 1790–1794, Vol. “615-P,” National Archives.
31To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 15 November 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
I now forward Subscription accounts with the Certificates, Indents & money of the old emission received with them on account of a Loan to the United states from the 1st to the 31st day of October inclusive also Vouchers for the issue of Certificates to the Subscribers of said Loan. I have uniformley signed the Certificates issued by me & have inserted the number names & sums in the Marginal...
32From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Smith, 10 October 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, October 10, 1790. Letter listed in dealer’s catalogue. Letter not found. ] LS , sold by Stan V. Henkels, April 21, 22, 23, 1891, Lot 863.
33From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Smith, 30 September 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
I am apprehensive that further applications to Congress on the subject of compensation for the service of paying Indents in Pennsylvania will be unpleasing and perhaps unsuccessful. It appears that all expence of that kind might be avoided by a payment of Indents to the state of Pennsylvania in full of the Interest due on such Loan Office Certificates as are yet in the hands of the Comptroller...
34From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Smith, 23 September 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York ] September 23, 1790 . “I duly received your letter of the 30th Ultimo.… I have no objection to the two Gentlemen, whom you mention as your Securities, but I have on consideration of the Magnitude of the trust, thought it prudent to require three Bondsmen in several of the principal Loan Offices, of which that of Pennsylvania is one.…” LS , Historical Society of Pennsylvania,...
35To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 30 August 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, August 30, 1790. On September 23, 1790, Hamilton wrote to Smith : “I duly received your letter of the 30th Ultimo.” Letter not found. ]
36From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Smith, 27 July 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 5th. of May 1789. Mr. Holker recieved from you new loan-office certificates to the amount of 43,646 dollars specie value for 405,100 dollars paper value which had been burnt in his house. These certificates are issued in his name; but the property of them is in himself jointly with Messrs. Le Coulteulx & co. and Ferdinand Grand. The latter has desired me to enquire whether Mr. Holker...
37From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Smith, 17 July 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, July 17, 1790. “Your son has delivered at this office a trunk said to contain loan office certificates for $1,436,700.00; specie loan office certificates for $74,500.00, bills of exchange for $25,170.00, bills of exchange for renewal for $4,392.00.” Letter not found. ] LS , sold at Goodspeed’s Book Shop, January, 1938, Item 123. Text taken from extract in dealer’s catalogue.
38From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Smith, 26 April 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
You mention in Your Letter of the 22d. Instant that certificates have been presented to you on which there are four Years interest due. This gives me reason to apprehend that you may have admitted the calculation of Interest on them beyond the period as fixed by Congress, which is up to the 31st December 1787—and no latter. If this should be the case you have acted contrary to my circular...
39To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Smith, 22 April 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 22, 1790 . On April 26, 1790, Hamilton wrote to Smith : “You mention in your Letter of the 22d. Instant.” Letter not found. ]
40From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Smith, [17 April 1790] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Treasury Department, April 17, 1790. The description in the dealer’s catalogue of this letter reads: “At his request, Hamilton has issued a warrant in his favor on Samuel Meredith for $20,000. ‘I wish you had indicated to me what sum would be requisite to execute the object of exchanging the certificates of your State.’” Letter not found. ] LS , sold by Kenneth W. Rendell, Inc., Catalogue...
41From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Smith, 21 November 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
In Consequence of your Application, I have this day issued a warrant in your Favor on the Treasurer of the United States for 22.250 Dollars in Indents of Interest, which he is directed to forward without Delay. I am, Sir, Your Obedt. & humble Servt. LS , Breckinridge Long Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see “Treasury Department Circular to the Continental Loan...
42To George Washington from Thomas Smith, 20 October 1789 (Washington Papers)
I had the honour of receiving your Letter of the 23d Ulto with its inclosures, by Mr Scott while I was attending Bedford Court last week, whereupon I sent up by the same Gentleman Directions to the Prothonotary of Fayette County to Issue a writ against John Stephenson without loss of Time, & gave pointed directions to the Sheriff to serve it immediately—I thought this necessary, because Mr...
43From George Washington to Thomas Smith, 23 September 1789 (Washington Papers)
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 24 of July, enclosing a general statement of the monies received for, and paid to my order—and likewise the receipt of a letter from you of the 19th of April last, which has not been acknowledged. It is unnecessary for me to repeat to you the satisfaction which you have given me in conducting the business that was committed to your...
44To George Washington from Thomas Smith, 24 July 1789 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Thomas Smith, 24 July 1789. On 23 Sept. GW wrote to Smith : “I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 24 of July.”
45To George Washington from Thomas Smith, 14 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I have been upwards of twelve years employed in the laborious business of a Comr of the Continental Loan Office for the State of Pennsylvania which I have endeavoured to discharge with the greatest care, industry & integrity—& I must now entreat of your Excellency some appointment under the new Constitution which is become necessary to me for the support of a large family—as my attention to...
46To George Washington from Thomas Smith, 19 April 1789 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Thomas Smith, 19 April 1789. On 23 Sept. 1789 GW wrote to Smith: “I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the . . . 19th of April last.”
47To George Washington from Thomas Smith, 20 February 1789 (Washington Papers)
It was not until last night that I had the honour of receiving your Letter of the 26th of December, with its inclosures: one reason of my not receiving this Letter sooner, was my absence at York Court, from whence I went to Philadelphia & did not return till last night, we met the Post, who brought it, within sight of Carlisle, as we went to York, & I, not intending to have remained three Days...
48From George Washington to Thomas Smith, 26 December 1788 (Washington Papers)
I have received your letter of the 29 Ulto and have forwarded the one enclosed to my Nephew Bushrod Washington who will undoubtedly give you every information in his power respecting the land of which I am wholly ignorant. As you have not acknowledged the rect of my letter of the 15th of September I fear it has miscarried and therefore enclose you a duplicate. Any money that you may have...
49From George Washington to Thomas Smith, 29 November 1788 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Thomas Smith, 29 Nov. 1788. On 26 Dec. GW wrote to Smith : “I have received your letter of the 29 Ulto.”
50From George Washington to Thomas Smith, 15 September 1788 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 6th Ult. came duly to hand and I beg you to accept my thanks for the trouble you have had in collecting my money and for the punctuality and dispach with which you have transacted my business. The Sum of £50.0.2 sent to Colo. Biddle got safe; and the receipt of it is acknowledged by him in a letter to me. It is far, very far indeed, Sir, from my wish that you should make...