11To George Washington from John Lynch, 10 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
The Petition of John Lynch of Baltimore Town late a Major in the Maryland line of the Continental Army—Most Respectfully Sheweth—That Your Petitioner from the Commencement, to the Conclusion of Hostilities, in our late Glorious Revolution, followed the Orders of his Beloved Commander in Chief, and bore an Active part in the Cause of America, As well in its hardships, as its Triumphs; during An...
12“A Mechanic,” [10 August 1793] (Jay Papers)
For the NEW-YORK JOURNAL, &c. CITIZEN GREENLEAF, Several reports, injurious to the French minister, having been industriously circulated in this city, in order to prevent the citizens from paying that tribute of attachment to the French republic, through its representative, which is due from every friend of Liberty and America, would it not be proper for the authors of these reports to appear...
13To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Clinton, 10 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
St. Eustatius, 10 Aug. 1793. Clarkson having deputed him to act as consul during the President’s pleasure, and his absence, and several American citizens having applied to him for consular acts, he has thought it prudent, because of the interim governor’s refusal to recognize Clarkson as consul or to look at Clarkson’s deputation, to evince a respect for the laws of Holland and guard against...
14To Thomas Jefferson from Robert W. Fox, 10 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Falmouth, 10 Aug. 1793. He wrote on 8 June to request a new consular commission from the President in place of the one mistakenly made out to Edward Fox. He encloses a somewhat incomplete list of American ships that arrived here. He has consistently interceded to procure the release of American sailors impressed here as British subjects; he has been successful in some late cases and hopes to...
15To Thomas Jefferson from Willink, Van Staphorst & Hubbard, 10 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The extreme uncertainty of the effects the present War in Europe may have upon the tranquillity and prosperity of this Country, and the fears We entertain on the subject, induce us to wish to become Citizens of the United States, so as at all events, to secure to ourselves under your Government, the invaluable priviledges of true Liberty and protection of property: And We are the more eager to...
16To Thomas Jefferson from James Wood, 10 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor of enclosing the Copy of a letter from John Hamilton, esqr. British Consul at Norfolk. The communications contained in Mr. Hamilton’s letter have been transmitted by direction of the Executive, to the Commandants of the Militia of the Borough of Norfolk, and the Counties of Nansemond and Norfolk. I have the honor to be, with sentiments of respect and esteem, &c. FC ( Vi :...