11To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 5 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
Mr Randolph presents his respectful compliments to the President; and has the honor of inclosing to him the paper, on which he had committed his opinion, as to the calling of congress, and which he intended to have transcribed. But as he is now engaged in consultation with the heads of the departments, and is on the point of being called to the court, he begs the favor of the President to...
12Enclosure Edmund Randolph’s Opinion on Convening Congress, 5 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
On the question, whether congress be now called, At a past day this question was agitated; and it was an unanimous opinion, that congress should not be then called. A revision of that opinion confirms me in its propriety. Some farther reasons therefore, amounting to what the constitution calls an “ extraordinary occasion ” must have occurred since; before if that opinion is to be relinquished....
13Minutes of the Supreme Court, [5–6 August 1793] (Jay Papers)
At a Supreme Court of the United States held at Philadelphia (being the seat of the national Government) on the first Monday in August and the fifth day of the said month Anno Domini. 1793.— Present The Honorable John Jay Esquire Chief Justice The Honble James Wilson, John Blair, & James Iredell Esquires, Associate Justices Proclamation is made and the Court opened. Letters Patent directed to...
14From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 5 August 1793 (Madison Papers)
At the date of my last which was on thursday last, yours of the 14. had not arrived. I have since recd. it. That of the 28th. is also just handed me. A review of mine will shew you that all yours from June 23 forward have now been acknowledged. Your acct. of the ticklish situation with respect to Genet in the 14th. is truly distressing. His folly would almost beget suspicions of the worst...
15To James Madison from John Taylor, 5 August 1793 (Madison Papers)
I have this moment parted with Giles & Venable, who have been two days at my house; the contents of the packet I sent you by Mr: Maury were stated to them, and they request me to convey their respects, and their decided opinions to you. They think the production ought to be printed and dispersed as soon as possible. It may produce in the virga. Assembly a repeal of the bank laws, and an...
16Cabinet Opinions on Privateers and Prizes, 5 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
At a meeting of the heads of departments and the Attorney general at the Secretary of state’s office Aug. 5. 1793. The case of the Swallow letter of marque at New York, desired to be sent out of our ports, as being a privateer. It is the opinion that there is no ground to make any order on the subject. The Polly or Republican , in the hands of the Marshal at New York, on a charge of having...
17From Thomas Jefferson to Jean B. Desdoity, 5 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
[…] favor of […] Grand & Co. of Paris. I am always glad to recieve their commands, and shall with chearfulness testify it in rendering you any service I can. In the particular case on which you are pleased to consult me, I will observe that though the law of the United states requires a residence of two years to make a citizen, yet some of the states admit a citizen on shorter residence,...
18From Thomas Jefferson to John Harriott, 5 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received your […] [pack]ages from Mr. Pinckney for your care of which I return you my thanks. Your object being to settle yourself in this country, you have certainly taken the wisest course, that of going yourself to see the different parts of it, and chuse for yourself. This choice, in order to make it a happy one, depending on the circumstances of climate, soil, cheapness of...
19To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 5 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
At the date of my last which was on thursday last , yours of the 14. had not arrived. I have since received it. That of the 28th. is also just handed me. A review of mine will shew you that all yours from June 23 forward have now been acknowledged. Your account of the ticklish situation with respect to Genet in the 14th. is truly distressing. His folly would almost beget suspicions of the...
20From Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Randolph, 5 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Having determined to retire from my office before the term of paiment of the inclosed bill and so informed the President, it is indispensable for me to wind up all my money concerns as fast as I can, in which operation I am actually engaged. This circumstance renders it impossible for me to enter into any new engagement here, my first object now being to see myself cleared out, and neither...