1To Alexander Hamilton from James Blanchard, 29 February 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
When the Funding System was in agitation, those who were not in the paper Line was in hopes the President would not Sign the Bill. However he did. Still they were in hopes at next Session he would recommend some Sort of Justice to be done but they were disappointed. As soon as the session ended the Circular Letter No. 1, No. 2. and No. 3 was Sent to every State Society of Officers—and what has...
2To Alexander Hamilton from William Heth, 29 February 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
When at Petersburg the other day, I found an Idea prevailing that, Mr Randolph, the present Marshall, & myself, were about to exchange Offices, at which, I was a good deal surprised—tho’ it gave me no concern. But, on coming to Town this morning, it was suggested to me that Mr Randolphs friends might effect this exchange, without my knowledge or consent, by insinuating to the President that I...
3Report on the Petitions of Jabez Bowen and William Gardner, 29 February 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[To the Speaker of the House of Representatives] Pursuant to the Orders of the House of Representatives of the 20th. of December and 31st. of January last, referring to the Secretary of the Treasury, the petition of Jabez Bowen, Commissioner of Loans for the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, and the petition of William Gardner, Commissioner of Loans for the State of New...
4To Alexander Hamilton from Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 29 February 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Comptroller’s Office, February 29, 1792. Sends report on memorial of Samuel Fowler. States: “Though there is not any recollection of the particular Certificate presented by Saml Fowler and defaced at the Treasury, yet from the circumstances now stated, it is evident that said Certificate was a forgery and not chargeable to the public. That the negligence imputed by the...
5To George Washington from Thomas Jefferson, 29 February 1792 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of state has had under examination the Records of Proceedings in the Executive department of the Northwestern government from the 1st of Aug. to the 31st of December 1791—transmitted by the Secretary, and Reports to the President of the United States That finding nothing therein which calls for the attention or interference of the President, he has deposited them among the...
6From George Washington to Henry Knox, 29 February 1792 (Washington Papers)
That General St Clair may not think his letters (enclosed) to me, have been unattended to, or slighted, I wish such an answer as will do for publication may be prepared—conformably—to the Sentimts which seemed to be entertained of the matter when the subject was before us the other day. I am always Yrs P.S. To say neither too much, nor too little, in the answer will be a matter of some...
7From George Washington to James Mercer, 29 February 1792 (Washington Papers)
I take the earliest opportunity of acknowledging the receipt of your letter of the 20th instant, to shew you that I have not been inattentive to the contents of it. But I must delay giving a definitive answer to your request for using my name in the Suit which you propose to institute, until the return of your Brother, Colo. John Mercer, to this City, shall enable me to learn from him whether...
8To George Washington from Nicolas Pike, 29 February 1792 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to request your Acceptance of a Medal struck in my presence by an ingenious & reputable Gentleman, who also made the Die, which branch he can execute with great facility & dispatch, & which he will warrant to stand until defaced by usage. He, at present, declines having his name made public; but should this Specimen of Ingenuity intitle him to the Notice of Congress, he would...
9To George Washington from Benjamin Wilson, 29 February 1792 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday a general council of the militia Officers of this county was held in order to take into view the State of our frontiers most exposed to the incursions of the hostile indians. The protection granted by your state government, and what additional protection might be necessary in order to secure the inhabitants from the impendent danger of the savages who consequently is much elate with...
It hav g . become necessary that Streets be laid out thro’ my Ground near ^adjoining^ the Ruins of the Sea Water Works, I think it better that it sh d . be done by the corporation than by me. They only can form & execute a general & consistant Plan relative to ^ new ^ Streets in that part of the Town and thereby avoid the Inconveniences w h . usually result from the particular Taste or Views...
11From James Madison to Joseph Chew, 29 February 1792 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 2d. instant came duly to hand a few days ago: Your preceding one of the 13th. July to my father was recd. by him whilst I was in Virginia last fall. I know it was his intention to answer it, and if I can trust my memory, think he did so. Sure I am that if he did not the omission was not occasioned by any decay of his friendship & affection to you. I recollect also that he...
12To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Johnson, 29 February 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Though I was disappointed in my expectation of going to Philadelphia about the sixth of this month I hoped nevertheless to have been there no great while afterwards for I felt myself much interested that seasonable and effectual Measures should be taken to forward the Business at the Federal City and secure its Interest. My own Indisposition and the State of my Family have prevented the...
13Report on Proceedings of Executive in Northwest Territory, 29 February 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of state has had under examination the Records of Proceedings in the Executive department of the North-Western government from the 1st. of Aug. to the 31st. of December 1791. transmitted by the Secretary, and Reports to the President of the United States That finding nothing therein which calls for the attention or interference of the President, he has deposited them among the...
14To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 29 February 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have now to acknowlege the rect. of your two letters private—Jan 3: (cypher)—and Jan. 7. They accompanied yours public of Jan. 5. The intelligence with respect to the President’s nomination came to me under a different form four days before hand (viz. Feb. 14.) from Mr. Morris, in London. He considered the matter settled having seen it in a letter from Mr. King of the Senate, to a friend in...
15To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 29 February 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been so much indisposed since my last of the 8th. inst. as to have been absolutely incapable of writing. I resume my pen at present merely to inform you by the English packet that the answer from the Emperor arrived here two days ago. The King’s council have had it under long and mature consideration and have communicated it to the diplomatic committee. The Minister goes to morrow to...
16From Thomas Jefferson to Jean Baptiste Ternant, 29 February 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof, Mr. Dormoy, a citizen of the U.S. having an annuity on the hotel de Ville of Paris, which cannot be received but on a certificate of his life, complains that Mr. Oster the Consul of France for Virginia, has refused from personal motives, to give him such certificate. As he has come here from Williamsburg, to get this defect supplied, under recommendations to me from the...