1Madison’s Conversations with Washington, 5–25 May 1792 (Washington Papers)
Substance of a Conversation with the President In consequence of a note this morning from the President requesting me to call on him I did so; when he opened the conversation by observing that having some time ago communicated to me his intention of retiring from public life on the expiration of his four years, he wished to advise with me on the mode and time most proper for making known that...
2To John Adams from Samuel Allyne Otis, 5 May 1792 (Adams Papers)
I hope this will find you agreeably reposing at your pleasant Seat after a tedious and fatiguing Session—which however is not ended nor do I know when it will be. They have agreed to Saturday next but such long speechifications as took place on the excise &c will protract the time two or three weeks.—The Senate are almost unemployed and wish for a recess, but it will hardly do for them to...
3To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel R. Gerry, 5 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ May 5, 1792 . On May 28, 1792, Hamilton wrote to Gerry : “Your letter of the 5th instant has been received at the Treasury.” Letter not found. ]
4To Alexander Hamilton from Israel Ludlow, 5 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The unexpected delays that have attended my executing the surveys of the Ohio and Miami Companies, together with your letters, which I have received from time to time, urging my speedy exertions to effect the business, induces me to explain to you the cause of the delay. In November, 1790, I was honored with your letter of instruction at this place. I proceeded immediately to Fort Harmar,...
5To Alexander Hamilton from Jeremiah Olney, 5 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Providence, May 5, 1792. “I have received your favor of the 25th of April 1792. I shall apply to the Supervisor for the Sum you mention, in a few Days; and repay it as soon as I have the Money to spare.…” ADfS , Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence. See also Olney to H, April 9 , May 3, 1792 .
6From Alexander Hamilton to William Seton, 5 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, May 5, 1792 . On May 28, 1792, Seton acknowledged the receipt of Hamilton’s “orders on the 5th May instant.” Letter not found. ]
7From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [5 May 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, May 5, 1792. The calendar description of this letter reads: “Enclosing Application of Thomas Mendenhall for position of Assay Master of the Mint.” Letter not found. ] RG 104, Preliminary Inventory of the Records of the Bureau of the Mint, National Archives. From September 9 to December 18, 1790, Mendenhall had been superintendent of a paper mill in Chester County, Pennsylvania,...
8From George Washington to James Madison, 5 May 1792 (Washington Papers)
If Mr Madison can make it convenient to call upon the P——between eight and nine this forenoon and spend half an hour it would oblige him. If inconvenient, then at Six in the Afternoon. AL , PWacD .
9From George Washington to William Moultrie, 5 May 1792 (Washington Papers)
I have had the pleasure to receive your letter of last month, and the seeds you had the goodness to send me by Mr Pinckney. The plants & trees which arrived at Norfolk, have reached Mount Vernon in pretty good order. My thanks and acknowledgements are due to you, my dear Sir, for the kind attention which you have paid to my wishes with respect to the seeds, plants &c. You must likewise accept...
10To James Madison from George Washington, 5 May 1792 (Madison Papers)
If Mr. Madison can make it convenient to call upon the P—— between eight and nine this forenoon and spend half an hour it would oblige him. If inconvenient, then at Six in the Afternoon. RC ( PPAmP : Feinstone Collection); Tr ( MH : Sparks Transcripts). RC addressed by Washington. See Paltsits, Washington’s Farewell Address , p. 10, for the relationship of this note to the address.