1From George Washington to James B. M. Adair, 4 September 1793 (Washington Papers)
I have recd your letter of the 31st ulto from New York enclosing one from Sr Edwd Newinham—also the magazines, the Packet from Sr John Sinclair &c. for your care And attention in forwarding them I beg you to accept my thanks. Any civilities which it may be in my power to shew you while you remain in this Country, will give me Pleasure. I am Sir your Mot obt Sert LB , DLC:GW ; copy, DNA : RG...
2From George Washington to John Eccleston, 4 September 1793 (Washington Papers)
The address, to which the enclosed is an Answer, was sent to me by Mr Murray. I take the liberty of enclosing it to you, as Chairman of the Meeting, with a request that you will communicate it to the Landholders & other citizens of Dorchester County, being, Sir &c. LB , DLC:GW . GW enclosed his undated reply to the 19 Aug. address of the citizens of Dorchester County, Md. , approving of his...
3To George Washington from John Eager Howard, 4 September 1793 (Washington Papers)
Immediately upon the receipt of your Excellencys letter of the 25th ult. I wrote by the post to Capt. Kilty at Annapolis, to know whether the appointment of Collector of Annapolis would be agreeable to him, and I delayed answering your letter in hopes of being able to communicate his determination; but have not yet heard from him. I very much doubt his acceptance of that office, as the Salary,...
4From “A true Friend to virtuous Liberty and Equality”, 4 September 1793 (Washington Papers)
A Short time ago having a few leisure weeks, curiosity led me to take a tour on horse back from this place through the central parts of the eastern states to Portsmouth in New-Hampshire, from thence along the post road to Savanna in Georgia, and from there back to this place, passing through the central parts of the southern and middle states on my return. A report having prevailed previous to...
5From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Chittenden, 4 September 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The letter of July 8 . which you did me the honor of writing was duly recieved, and I immediately delivered to the President that which it covered, recommending to him Mr. Knight as successor to Mr. Chipman in the office of Judge for the district of Vermont. The circumstances you stated in favor of Mr. Knight, and your own and your council’s testimony on his behalf placed him on ground as...
6Memorial from George Hammond, 4 September 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The undersigned, his Britannic Majesty’s Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States, has the honor of representing to the Secretary of State—that since the 12 of July last, a very considerable French fleet has arrived in the ports of the United States—that of this fleet several ships are now cruizing in the adjacent seas—but that the principal part of it, consisting of two ships of 74 Guns...
7Notes on Cabinet Meetings, 4 September 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Sep. 4. 1793. At a meeting held some days ago , some letters from the Govr. of Georgia, were read, with a consultation of officers, and a considerable expedition against the Creeks was proposed. We were all of opinion no such expedition should be undertaken. My reasons were that such a war might bring on a Span. and even an English war, that for this reason the aggressions of the Creeks had...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Jeremiah Wadsworth, 4 September 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
This mornings Post brought me your favor covering a letter to the Merchants of this place. They assembled this Evening and I here inclose a reply. I have the honor to be with great respect Your obedt Hum Sevt RC ( DNA : RG 59, MLR ); at foot of text: “The Hon Thos Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 9 Sep. 1793 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: see the following document. Letter to the...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Jeremiah Wadsworth, 4 September 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The Merchants of this place have desired me to assure you they have entire confidence in Governments taking the best measures to procure redress for the injuries they have or may sustain, from the privateers of the powers at war, and to prevent their being repeated. They will lose no time in making known your communications to all whom they may concern in this state. I have the honor to be,...