1No Jacobin No. I, [31 July 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
It is publicly rumoured in this City that the Minister of the French Republic has threatened to appeal from The President of The United States to the People . Various publications which have recently appeared in the papers particularly that under the signature of Juba in the National Gazette of the 10th instant—and that under the signature of A Jacobin in the General Advertiser of friday last...
2To Alexander Hamilton from Edmund Randolph, 31 July 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
The question, arising upon Mr Lovell’s letter, turns upon the identity of the vessel. If she remain a french bottom, a Register cannot be granted; if she has been converted into an american bottom it may. I shall enter into no subtle disquisition on such an occasion; but shall conform myself to practical ideas. It seems to be agreed in England and Philadelphia, that a vessel of the description...
3Memorandum from William Blount, 31 July 1793 (Washington Papers)
answer to the Presidents questions To the second question Georgia 1 Regt 640 South carolina 2 Regts Do 1 Do 1920 No. Carolina 2 Regts 1280 3840 Virginia 2 Regt 1280 5120 July 31st 1793 In Case of a War with the Cherokees as well as the Creeks General Seveir is a fit Character to command that Part of the force which may be employed against the Cherokees.
4From George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 31 July 1793 (Washington Papers)
As there are several matters which must remain in a suspended State—perhaps not very conveniently—until a decision is had on the conduct of the Minister of the French Republic—and as the Attorney General will, more than probably, be engaged at the Supreme Court next week —It is my wish under these circumstances, to enter upon the consideration of the letters of that Minister tomorrow, at 9...
5To George Washington from Thomas Jefferson, 31 July 1793 (Washington Papers)
Th: Jefferson has the honor to return to the President the copy of questions which had been destined for the judges. AL , DNA : RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters; LB , DNA : RG 59, George Washington’s Correspondence with His Secretaries of State. For the questions prepared for submission to the justices of the Supreme Court, see Jefferson to GW, 18 July , and enclosure .
6To George Washington from Thomas Jefferson, 31 July 1793 (Washington Papers)
When you did me the honor of appointing me to the office I now hold, I engaged in it without a view of continuing any length of time, & I pretty early concluded on the close of the first four years of our republic as a proper period for withdrawing; which I had the honor of communicating to you. when the period however arrived circumstances had arisen, which, in the opinion of some of my...
7To George Washington from Howell Lewis, 31 July 1793 (Washington Papers)
Having gon round to all the different Farms Since writing you last, I am now about to give you the best information, of their Situations, that my Judgment will admit of. All the white bearded wheat on Union Farm, which you wished to be first Secured, is hauled into the Barn, and packed away. Mr Crow has nearly Secured all his Wheat, and will I suppose finish in the Course of this Week. His...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Church, 31 July 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Lisbon, 31 July 1793. He and his family arrived here by an expensive chartered vessel on 8 July after a long wait in Bordeaux. In order to comply with the request in TJ’s 26 Aug. 1790 letter for an account of American ships entering and clearing ports in his district, he must be furnished with their registers. Although this practice is customary with consuls of other nations, there is no...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, with Jefferson’s Note, 31 July 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Coxe has the honor to inform Mr. Jefferson that he has purchased of Mr. John Wilcocks a bill on London at 174 ⅌Ct. to the amount of 5000 Drs. Mr. Wilcocks wishes for the Cash this day and will give Mr. Coxe the bills by the time Mr. Jefferson can send a check on the Bank. [ Note by TJ: ] gave instantly an order on the bank for 5000. D. payable to John Wilcocks or bearer. RC ( DLC ); with...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, 31 July 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Coxe has the honor to enclose to Mr. Jefferson a bill of Mr. John Wilcocks for £1077.11.9 Stg. which, at 174 ⅌Ct., amounts to 5000 Drs. Mr. Vaughan this day informed Mr. Coxe that he was negociating for 50,000 Drs. in Bills on London to be delivered on the 18th. of Augt., which he said he should procure on much more favorable terms than 74 ⅌Ct.—but he did not say how low. He added that...