11From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 18 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I am to acknowledge the receipt of an extract of a letter from you to Mr. Hammond of the 5th. of September 1793. As a preliminary however to the Instructions to be given to the Collectors, it will be necessary that you inform me, whether Mr. Hammond has assented to the proposed arrangement as well as the number and names of the prizes that come within the description. I have the Honor to be ...
12Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs, 18 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
It has been made a question whether by the sixth section of the Act entitled “An Act for raising a farther sum of money for the protection of the frontiers and for other purposes therein mentioned,” the allowance to one fishing vessel is still restricted to the sum of one hundred and seventy Dollars for one season, as prescribed by the preceding Act concerning fisheries of the United States...
13To Thomas Jefferson from Josef de Jaudenes and Josef Ignacio de Viar, 18 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
In addition to the various papers which on different occasions we have had the honor to put into your hands relative to the affairs of the Indians our neighbors and allies, we have now the pleasure to transmit you a copy of extracts concerning this object, which we have lately recieved from the Governor of Louisiana. It’s contents will confirm to you the reason with which we ought to complain...
14From Thomas Jefferson to Edmond Charles Genet, 18 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have laid before the President your letter of the 16th. instant, and in consequence thereof have written to the Attorney General of the US. a letter of which I have the honor to inclose you a copy, and to add assurances of the respect with which I am Sir Your most obedt & most humble servt RC ( DLC : Genet Papers); at foot of text: “The Min. Pleny. of the Republic of France.” PrC ( DLC ). FC...
15From Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Randolph, 18 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The Minister Plenipotentiary of France has inclosed to me the copy of a letter of the 16th. inst. which he addressed to you, stating that some libellous publications had been made against him by Mr. Jay, chief Justice of the US. and Mr. King one of the Senators for the state of New York, and desiring that they might be prosecuted. This letter has been laid before the President, according to...
16To George Washington from Thomas Jefferson, 18 December 1793 (Washington Papers)
Th: Jefferson has the honor to submit to the President’s approbation the draught of letters to mister Genet and the Attorney Genl on the subject of the prosecution desired by the former to be instituted against Messrs Jay & King. He also incloses the form of a warrant for D=2544.37 for the Director of the Mint for the purchase of copper. AL , DNA : RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters; AL (letterpress...
17From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 18 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson has the honor to submit to the President’s approbation the draught of letters to Mr. Genet and the Atty. Genl. on the subject of the prosecution desired by the former to be instituted against Messrs. Jay and King. He also incloses the form of a warrant for Đ 2544.37 for the Director of the Mint for the purchase of copper. RC ( DNA : RG 59, MLR ); addressed: “The Pres[…]”;...
18From Thomas Jefferson to Caleb Lownes, 18 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Not having yet seen the captain of the vessel to whom I had offered the transportation of my goods to Richmond, I conclude to send them by your vessels to Richmond if you chuse to take them on the terms I heretofore paid, that is to say @ 4d. the cubic foot. There are 15. boxes, containing 282. cubic feet now at Mr. Hazlehurst’s ready to be delivered, marked TJ. No. 52. to 66. There are 22....
19From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Ward & Brothers, 18 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received your letter of the 16th. inst. and have communicated it to the President of the US. in order that such use may be made of your proposals as the future provisions of the legislature shall render expedient, these not having as yet furnished any grounds to act on it. I have the honor to be gentlemen Your most obedt. servt PrC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “Messrs. Samuel Ward &...
20To John Adams from Henry Knox, 18 December 1793 (Adams Papers)
In pursuance of directions from the President of the United States, I have the honor to submit to the Senate, further information relatively to the Southwestern frontiers. I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obedient servant, Printed Source--American State Papers. 38 vols. (Washington, D.C.: Gales and Seaton, 1831-61)..
21From George Washington to William Aylett Booth, 18 December 1793 (Washington Papers)
The attachment, expressed by the resolutions of Shenandoah County, to the Constitution of the U. States; the importance of cultivating peace & harmony with all the world, by just & honorable means; and the grateful acknowledgment of the services rendered by the French nation, meet my full assent. For the favorable sentiments towards myself, I must entreat you, Sir, to communicate my thanks to...
22To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 18 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] December 18, 1793 . “Pay to the Director of the Mint, for the purposes thereof, two thousand five hundred and forty four Dollars, and thirty seven Cents, on account.” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress; letterpress copy, in the handwriting of Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, Library of Congress. The original of the letterpress copy, which Jefferson...
23From George Washington to William Pearce, 18 December 1793 (Washington Papers)
The paper enclosed with this letter will give you my ideas, generally, of the course of Crops I wish to pursue. I am sensible more might be made from the farms for a year or two—but my object is to recover the fields from the exhausted state into which they have fallen, by oppressive crops, and to restore them (if possible by any means in my power) to health & vigour. But two ways will enable...