1Americanus No. I, [31 January 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
An examination into the question how far regard to the cause of liberty ought to induce the UStates to take part with France in the present war has been promised. This promise shall now be performed; premising only that it is foreign to the immediate object of these papers—a vindication of the Declaration of Neutrality. That Executive Act must derive its defence, from a just construction of...
2Report on the Petition of Winthrop Sargent, [31 January 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury to whom was referred by the House of Representatives the Memorial of Winthrop Sargent Secretary of the Territory North West of the River Ohio, respectfully reports thereupon as follows. The 2nd. Section of the Act to provide for the Government of the Territory North-West of the River Ohio authorizes and requires the Secretary thereof, in case of the Death,...